Los Alamos COVID-19 Impact For Week Ending Dec. 27
Los Alamos COVID Impact:
COVID-19 statistics for the week ending Dec. 27 impacting Los Alamos County:
- 683 tests
- 16 diagnoses (5 in Los Alamos, 11 in White Rock)
- 0 deaths
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim. Read More
Scenes From Ribbon Cutting At Los Alamos County Ice Rink
Los Alamos County Council Chair Randall Ryti cuts the ribbon at noon Wednesday celebrating completion of the improvements project at the County Ice Rink. Photo by John McHaleladailypost.com
View of the dressing area at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink. Photo by John McHaleladailypost.com
The front desk and skate rental area at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink. Photo by John McHaleladailypost.com
Staff Report
Los Alamos County Council and the Community Services Department celebrated completion of the County Ice Rink Improvements Project with a ribbon cutting ceremony at noon Wednesday at Read More
Highlights From LLA Session #3: Local Government
Los Alamos Teen Center’s Eli Argo makes a public comment during a ‘mock council’ exercise. Photo by Kateri Morris
County Manager Steven Lynne discusses County history, organization and structure. Photo by Kateri Morris
LLA News:
The Leadership of Los Alamos (LLA) Class of 2022 met Dec. 10 for its third session, exploring the structure and function of Los Alamos County Government.
Los Alamos County Deputy County Manager Linda Matteson led and coordinated the session filled with discussions with elected officials, appointed board members and senior county staff as well as several exercises. Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update Dec. 23: 1,150 New Cases, Totaling 342,649 With 44 New Deaths And 295,977 Recovered
SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced 1,150 new COVID-19 cases today.
Los Alamos County reported 6 new cases, bringing the total to 1003 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)
This update includes 44 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19 and a 7-Day positivity rate of 9.4 percent.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 387 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Catron County
- 57 new cases
Chart: 553: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Dec. 23
This map shows the total number of COVID-19 related deaths per 10,000 people since the beginning of the pandemic by county. In New Mexico, there were 27 deaths per 10,000 people, and the corresponding figure for Los Alamos County is 5. Source: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-NaimCounty DPU Begins New Round Of Tree Trimming
COUNTY News:
To mitigate hazards and power outages caused by tree branches growing around power lines, the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) has begun a new round of tree trimming in Los Alamos and White Rock.
Tree trimming professionals under contract with DPU’s Electric Distribution Division are trimming and removing potentially hazardous branches and trees throughout the County.
DPU staff will attempt to give residents advance notice via informational door hangers if tree trimmers need to enter their yards. Trees are trimmed only if they are in the right-of-way or utility Read More
Local Officials Share 2021 Christmas Wishes For Community
Spectators gather Saturday, Dec. 4 after the 2021 Holiday Lights Parade for the annual lighting of the trees at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by JohnMcHale/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
With Christmas just two days away, the Los Alamos Daily Post news team would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude and wish our readers in Los Alamos, across the state, nation and around the world a very merry Christmas and happy holiday season.
Local officials with Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos County, UNM-Los Alamos, Los Alamos Public Read More
Los Alamos County Council Vacates P&Z Approval Of Special Use Permit For Daycare Center In La Senda
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Council unanimously vacated Planning and Zoning Commission’s approval of a special use permit to operate Worms and Wildflowers daycare in a residence at 113B La Senda in White Rock and directed that the issue return to Planning and Zoning for a new hearing.
The decision was made Dec. 16 during a special council meeting. Councilor Sean Williams was absent from the meeting.
The proposed daycare in La Senda stirred up questions amongst residents regarding noise, traffic and whether at-home daycare complies Read More
Los Alamos County Resiliency, Energy And Sustainability Task Force Invites Community To Climate Change Educational Events
LARES Task Force invites community to a three-part Climate Change series Jan. 6, Jan. 20 and Feb. 3. Courtesy/LARES
COUNTY News:
- A three-part series: Take Action Against Climate Change
The Los Alamos County Resiliency, Energy and Sustainability (LARES) Task Force invites the community to a three-part Climate Change series hosted in collaboration with Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC).
Part One and Two of the series will be hybrid events (in-person at the Los Alamos Nature Center and virtually through Zoom), at 6 p.m. Jan. 6 and Jan. 20.
Part Three is 6 p.m. Feb. 3 and in-person Read More
County DPU: Don’t Fall For Utility Payment Scam
DPU News:
Customers of the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) have reported receiving scam phone calls stating utility payments must be made immediately during the call to avoid disconnection.
While DPU may reach out to customers about past due payments by phone, the department’s representatives will never require that a payment be made over the phone.
In the calls reported to DPU, the callers identified themselves as representing PNM, the Public Service Company of New Mexico. All Los Alamos and White Rock properties with utilities are served by DPU, not PNM.
DPU officials urge Read More
County: Trinity Village Last Property Without Power
Drivers in the eastbound lane of Trinity Drive should exercise caution when driving toward the entrance to the apartment building. The work is on the shoulder and sidewalk and no traffic controls are in place. Courtesy/DPU
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities (DPU) reports that the only property left without electric service after an early morning power outage today is one building at Trinity Village Apartments.
Restoration there is expected to take about two more hours.
DPU electric crews used radar to find an underground fault and are digging it out to make necessary Read More
County: Power Restored To Most Residents … Timber Ridge And Caballo Apartments Remain In Dark
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities (DPU) reports that power has been restored to Los Alamos after an underground faulted cable caused an outage to all of Circuit 13 before 6:30 a.m. today.
The only properties still without power are Timber Ridge and Caballo Apartments.
DPU electric crews are working cautiously to repair the fault. They were able to restore most of Western Area first. Around 8:30 a.m. they cut the entire circuit again purposely in the course of repairs, but that interruption was short and enabled them to restore a greater number of connections.
Direct Read More
Atomic City Transit: No Bus Service Dec. 24 & Dec. 31
COUNTY News:
In observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit reminds its riders that there will be no bus service Friday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 31.
Direct questions to (505).661.RIDE (7433).
For specific route service schedules, visit website. Read More
Power Outage Undeway Around Trinity Between Oppenheimer And Sandia, Including Western Area & Ski Hill
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) reports early this morning that residents and businesses in the areas around Trinity Drive between Oppenheimer and Sandia, including Western Area, are without power. Pajarito Ski Hill also is in the dark.
DPU electric linemen have been dispatched and are investigating. They will try to separate the ski hill for repairs and bring the areas in the townsite back up first.
Safety is always DPU’s top priority in efforts to bring power back. Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update Dec. 21: 733 New Cases, Totaling 340,604 With 48 New Deaths And 294,205 Recovered
STATE News:SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced 733 new COVID-19 cases today.
Los Alamos County reported 2 new cases, bringing the total to 998 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)
This update includes 48 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19 and a 7-Day positivity rate of 9.4 percent.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 266 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 30 new cases in Chaves County
- 6 new cases in Cibola
Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit Holiday Schedule
COUNTY News:
Beginning Monday, Jan 3, Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit will resume peak service for Routes 1 (Downtown) and Route 6 (North Mesa).
This will provide Route 6 with 30-minute service and Route 1 with 15-minute service.
Route 2 Peak Service will not be available until further notice and all other services will remain the same.
Atomic City Transit continues to maintain employee and passenger safety by complying with public health recommendations.
In accordance with the current Governor’s Executive Order as well as federal mask mandates:
- Passengers and operators are
Los Alamos Residents Among Most Generous In New Mexico
By STEVE SABATO
Smart Asset
The holiday season is synonymous with spending money – but it’s more than just buying gifts, each year Americans make billions of dollars in charitable donations.
In a recent study, SmartAsset dug into IRS data to find the places where residents were giving the most. The study measured how much people donate as a percentage of their net income and the proportion of people in each county who make charitable donations.
Los Alamos County ranked among the most charitable in New Mexico.
For a look at how the top counties in New Mexico stacked up, check out the table below: Read More
Installation Of Water Slide Underway At Leisure Lagoon
Installation of a large blue water slide is underway Monday at the Leisure Lagoon project adjacent to the Aquatic Center on Canyon Road. Photo by Ed Birnbaum Read More
Chart: 551: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Dec. 20
This chart shows the 14-day average number of COVID-19 diagnoses versus date in Los Alamos County. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Los Alamos COVID-19 Impact For Week Ending Dec. 20
COVID-19 statistics for the week ending Dec. 20 impacting Los Alamos County:
- 1090 tests
- 21 diagnoses (18 in Los Alamos, 3 in White Rock)
- 0 death
