Ins And Outs Of Winter Golf In Los Alamos
Once the turf is in full dormancy and the water system shut down for the season, Los Alamos County Golf Course staff typically consider weekend, or Friday-Sunday golfing opportunities mid-December through February. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
Winter golf management and winter turf grass management is a fine balance for high elevation golf courses such as Los Alamos County Golf Course (LACGC).
While the professional staff at LACGC do advocate for opportunities to play the golf course in its dormancy months, they also must pay close attention to winter turf management as golf courses are extremely Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update Dec. 18-20: 3,110 New Cases, Totaling 339,894 With 37 New Deaths And 292,938 Recovered
STATE News:SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced 3,110 new COVID-19 cases between Saturday and today.
Los Alamos County reported 7 new cases over the three days, bringing the total to 996 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 37 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19 and a 7-Day positivity rate of 9.5 percent.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 1158 new cases in Bernalillo County
County Assessor’s Office To Close Early Wednesday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Assessor advises that the Assessor’s Office at 1000 Central Ave., Suite 210 will close at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22 for a holiday, employee appreciation luncheon.
Chief Deputy Marty Martinez states that during the Wednesday closure customers can continue to email any requests or inquiries to assessor@lacnm.us and may leave documents in the drop box next to the entry door of Suite 210.
For immediate assistance, he encourages customers to contact him directly at 505.412.3115. Read More
Expect Traffic Controls For Asphalt Patching On San Ildefonso Beginning At Camino Uva And Heading East
COUNTY News:
The eastbound lane on a portion of San Ildefonso Road will be closed beginning at 9 a.m. and ending by 3 p.m. Tuesday.
The closure of the 100-foot-long segment, beginning at Camino Uva and heading east, is for asphalt patching.
A flagging operation by crews from the Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Division will direct all eastbound traffic, including bicyclists, to the westbound lane.
Motorists and bicyclists going in both directions are urged to slow down and obey all traffic safety devices and flagging personnel.
The Department of Public Utilities coordinated with the Read More
Chandler: Redistricting 2021 – New Mexico House District 43
By Rep. Christine Chandler
New Mexico House District 43
Every 10 years following the decennial census, the New Mexico Legislature is charged with the responsibility of re-districting: establishing the geographic boundaries for non-statewide elective office to account for population changes. The elective offices under review were the State’s three congressional seats; our 42 senate districts; and our 70 representative seats.
The Public Education Commission district boundaries also were adjusted. This article will focus on the NM house re-districting and more specifically the Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Dec. 24-30, 2021
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for Nov. 26
Friday, Nov. 26
PAC 8 News:
Friday, Dec. 24, 2021
- Merry Christmas! – no local programming
- 6 a.m. Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. The Tom Hartman Program
- 3 p.m. Democracy Now!
- 12 a.m. Free Speech TV
Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021
- Free Speech TV
Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021
- 6 a.m. FSTV
- 5 p.m. The Prophetic Word
Local Streetlights Turned Off For Farolito Viewing Dec. 23-27
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Traffic & Streets Division will be turning off the power to various streetlights to enhance the viewing of holiday farolitos.
The streetlights will be turned off Thursday, Dec. 23 and restored Monday, Dec. 27.
For safety purposes, the Traffic & Streets Division requests that all vehicles and trailers be moved to off street parking during the full period that lights will be off.
If this is not possible, it is recommended that the vehicles and trailers be silhouetted by farolitos. Due to the limited sight visibility during the viewing, drivers are requested Read More
County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board Meets Dec. 21 On Zoom
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board will meet at noon Tuesday, Dec. 21 virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: Dec. 21, 2021 Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 861 7887 8410 Read More
County Labor Management Relations Board Meets Dec. 21
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Labor Management Relations Board will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21 virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the pubic.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: Dec. 21, 2021 Labor Management Relations Board Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 892 9417 4061 Read More
Chart: 550: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Dec. 18
The bars in this chart display the number of COVID-19 diagnoses by school for the seven-day period ending Dec. 18. Congressional Delegation Announces Los Alamos Among Recipients Sharing Nearly $18M In Airport Infrastructure Grants New Mexico
New Mexico Congressional Delegation:
Los Alamos County Airport to receive $159,000
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) and Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) have announced that New Mexico airports have been allocated nearly $18 million in federal Airport Infrastructure Grants under the recently enacted Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
The money can be invested in runways, taxiways, safety and sustainability projects, as well Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,180 New Cases, Totaling 336,790 With 28 New Deaths And 287,522 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced Friday 1,180 additional COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reported 2 new cases Friday, bringing the total to 989 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 28 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19 and a 7-Day positivity rate of 10.0 percent.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 331 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
Celebrate Ice Rink Improvements Project Completion Dec. 22
COUNTY News:
- Los Alamos County Ice Rink is the only refrigerated, NHL regulation, outdoor Ice Rink in New Mexico
The community is invited to join the Los Alamos County Council and Community Services Department to celebrate the completion of the Ice Rink Improvements project with a Ribbon Cutting event noon Wednesday, Dec. 22 at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink at 4475 West Road.
The Ice Rink Improvements project began in Aug. 2019 as a Council-approved capital improvement project with a budget of $1.85 million.
The Ice Rink Improvements Project Includes:
- Demolishing the existing wood structure
Chart: 549: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Dec. 17
This map shows the percent of the population diagnosed with COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic by county. In New Mexico, 16 percent of the population were diagnosed with COVID-19, and the corresponding figure for Los Alamos County stands at 5 percent. Source: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
No Mobile Curative COVID Testing In Los Alamos Dec. 23-30
COUNTY News:
The mobile Curative COVID testing site in Los Alamos will not be available on Thursdays, Dec. 23 and 30 in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
Curative provides free, shallow, nasal swab COVID-19 testing to anyone wishing to be tested, with or without symptoms.
The mobile testing site sets up in the Mari Mac parking lot at 759 Central Ave., 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Appointments may be scheduled at https://curative.com.
Other available COVID testing options include:
- Vault: At-Home Saliva COVID-19 Testing
- Available to any person who feels they
Los Alamos Public Safety Association Honors County Open Space Manager Eric Peterson At 2021 Awards Banquet
Los Alamos Public Safety Association (LAPSA) President and Centerra-Los Alamos General Manager Lennie Upshaw, left, presents Los Alamos County Open Space Manager Eric Peterson with the 2021 Outstanding Community Service and Public Safety Award during LAPSA’s annual Awards Banquet Thursday night at Cottonwood on the Greens. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
LAPSA President Lennie Upshaw, left, shares remarks submitted by LAPSA member Oliver Morris in his nomination of Eric Peterson for the annual safety award. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
The Los Alamos Read More
Community Development Advisory Board Meets Dec. 20
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Community Development Advisory Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20 virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the link to this meeting here: Dec. 20, 2021 Community Development Advisory Board Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 872 6911 2142 Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,299 New Cases, Totaling 335,617 With 33 New Deaths And 286,058 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced Thursday 1,299 additional COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reported 10 new cases Thursday, bringing the total to 987 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 33 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19 and a 7-Day positivity rate of 9.8 percent.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 398 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 4 new cases in Catron
Cathy D’Anna Steps Into Role Of DPU PR Manager
DPU Public Relations Manager Cathy D’Anna. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
After spending three years as a Senior Management Analyst at the Los Alamos Community Services Department, Cathy D’Anna returned to the department where she started her career at Los Alamos County.
In November, D’Anna began her new position as the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) Public Relations Manager. She replaced Julie Williams-Hill, who was hired as the new County Public Information Officer.
“It feels great,” she said. “It feels Read More
Los Alamos County Council Action Dec. 14
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The Environmental Sustainability Board (ESB) members Dina Pesenson and Erik Loechell presented during Tuesday’s regular Los Alamos County Council meeting an in-depth argument about why the use of the herbicide, glyphosate should be restricted and Los Alamos County Council unanimously agreed.
The council voted 7-0 to approve the ESB recommendation regarding the herbicide and directed staff to return in 90 days with an implementation plan and potential follow-up budget actions for its approval.
The ESB recommendation Read More
