Christmas Tree Skirt Displayed In 2019 In Washington, D.C. Now At Los Alamos County Municipal Building
The Los Alamos Piecemakers Quilt Guild tree skirt displayed for Christmas 2019 in Washington, D.C. is now on display for Christmas 2021 in the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. Courtesy photoAtomic City Transit Announces Temporary Bus Stop Closures #565 Club Road, #564 & #565 Arizona Avenue
Atomic City Transit. Post file photo
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit announces temporary bus stop closures for asphalt repair: #565 Club Road, #564 and #565 Arizona Avenue.
This closure will affect Route 5 Barranca Mesa.
The closure is anticipated to last through Thursday, Dec. 9. Riders are asked to use bus stops #561 and #562 to the Transit Center.
For additional information, call the Atomic City Transit office at (505) 661-RIDE (7433) for see the ACT Tracker to locate specific bus routes.
For the specific route service schedules, click here. Read More
Los Alamos COVID-19 Impact For Week Ending Dec. 06
COVID-19 statistics for the week ending Dec. 6 impacting Los Alamos County:
- 956 tests
- 37 diagnoses (20 in Los Alamos, 17 in White Rock)
- 0 death
Chart: 544: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Dec. 6
This chart displays the 14-day average number of COVID-19 diagnoses in Los Alamos County since April 2020. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimPossible Council Action At Dec. 7 Meeting
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council will hold it regular meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday via Zoom.
To attend the meeting, go to https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85183087596 once the session has started. or by Telephone: US: +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 Webinar ID: 851 8308 7596.
Items on the agenda include:
- A public hearing to possibly adopt Code Ordinance No. 02-321, which would amend text in Chapter 16 of the Los Alamos County Code to adopt local regulations for cannabis retail sales as well as modify text regarding home occupations.
County Personnel Board Meets On Zoom Dec. 7
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Personnel Board will meet at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7 virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: Dec. 7, 2021 Personnel Board Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 891 2204 7641 Read More
Road Patching Work In Los Alamos County Begins Monday
COUNTY News:
Asphalt and concrete patching will begin Monday, Dec. 6 in various areas of Los Alamos and White Rock.
The Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Division will conduct a mobile patching operation with minor traffic controls as they move throughout the county.
The work will occur Monday through Friday, weather permitting, for several weeks until all necessary repairs have been made.
The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) coordinated with the Traffic and Streets Division to repair damage to roads resulting from emergency utility line work. The plants that source asphalt will Read More
County Council Meets In Regular Session Dec. 7
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council will hold a Regular Session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7 virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public
Find the agenda to this meeting here: Dec. 7, 2021 County Council Regular Session Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 851 8308 7596 Read More
Los Alamos County Council Unanimously Upholds Resolution To Condemn And Demolish Hilltop House Hotel
Clockwise for top left, Council Vice Chair James Robinson, Councilors David Izraelevitz and Sean Williams, Council Chair Randall Ryti, Councilor Denise Derkacs, County Attorney Alvin Leaphart and Attorney Karl Sommer attend Friday’s special council meeting on Zoom. LADP/screenshot
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The resolution condemning the former Hilltop House Hotel building as a hazard to public health and safety as well as ordering that it be demolished was upheld 6-0 Friday afternoon during a special Los Alamos County Council meeting on Zoom. Read More
Los Alamos County Ice Rink Opens For 85th Season
Los Alamos County Ice Rink now open at 4475 West Road is now open. Post file photo
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Recreation staff have been building up the ice and painting the lines at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink at 4475 West Road.
Built in 1936, the ice rink is now open for its 85th season with new upgrades and fun upcoming events. Upgrades include new locker rooms and more ADA friendly features.
The Ice Rink will continue to offer ice skating lessons and a place for Los Alamos Hockey Association to practice and play hockey.
The Ice Rink schedule is on the Los Alamos County Community Services webpage Read More
LACF Announces Georgia Strickfaden Creation Of Endowment To Preserve Historic Heritage Of Pajarito Plateau
Georgia Strickfaden and her ‘beloved and trusty steed, Banner’ decked out in 1964 or 1965 for the fair and rodeo parade in their Jr. Sherriff’s Posse duds at the North Mesa Stables. Courtesy/Georgia Strickfaden
LACF News:
The Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF) announces the Pajarito Plateau Heritage Preservation Endowment created by Georgia Strickfaden.
Strickfaden has always had a love affair with Los Alamos history. It might have begun as a young teen exploring on horseback the northern mesas and canyons of Los Alamos County. In the Stable Area on North Mesa, she was intrigued by two Read More
Sidewalk And Bike Lane Closed On Diamond Monday
COUNTY News:
The sidewalk and bicycle lane will be closed 9-11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 6, in front of the New Mexico Department of Health Office at 1183 Diamond Dr.
Crews will be replacing a streetlight damaged in an accident.
Pedestrians are encouraged to use the pedestrian crossings at the signalized intersections at Sandia and Canyon Road.
The County asks motorists to slow down and follow all traffic safety devices in this work zone.
Direct questions regarding this project to County Traffic Operations Manager Aaron Park at 505.662.8113. Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update Dec. 3: 2,388 New Cases, Totaling 320,520 With 14 New Deaths And 269,417 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials Monday announced 2,388 additional COVID-19 cases today.
Los Alamos County reports 9 new cases today, bringing the total to 935 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 14 new deaths today in New Mexico related to COVID-19 and a 7-Day positivity rate of 14.1 percent.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 801 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 3 new cases
County Planning & Zoning Commission Meets Dec. 8
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 1000 Central Ave. and virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: Dec. 8, 2021 Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Meeting ID: 879 1301 6129
Passcode: 060966 Read More
County DPU Survey Will Assess Natural Gas Awareness
COUNTY News:
Automated phone surveys will go out to a random group of utility customers next week.
The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is conducting the survey for five days between the hours of 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. starting Monday, Dec. 6.
The phone number customers will see on caller ID is 505.662.8333. The purpose of the three-minute survey is to assess the effectiveness of the DPU’s public awareness program designed to promote natural gas safety for all stakeholders, including customers with and without gas heaters or appliances.
As a natural gas provider, DPU is committed to safely delivering Read More
Staffing Changes To Los Alamos District Court
COURT News:
SANTA FE — The District Court Clerk’s Office in Los Alamos will no longer be open one day a week. The change in operations took effect Dec. 1.
The Los Alamos Magistrate Court Clerk’s Office will remain open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and is open during the lunch hour.
District Court filings for Los Alamos County cases can be submitted by email and are accepted in-person at the District Court in Santa Fe.
In the past, the Los Alamos District Court Clerk’s Office was open only Wednesdays and a clerk from the District Court in Santa Fe traveled to Los Alamos to staff the Read More
ESB Recommends Stopping Use Of Glyphosate On County Land
Community Services Department Director Cory Styron
BY KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Herbicides containing glyphosate could be banned on Los Alamos-owned land if Council follows the Environmental Sustainability Board’s (ESB) recommendation and approves it.
During the Oct. 21 meeting, the ESB approved 5-0 to recommend the following: require pesticide application information, including the area that will be sprayed as well as the product that will be used, be posted on the County website 72 hours in advance whenever possible, or within 24 hours of each Read More
State Land Swap Opens Opportunity For Los Alamos
New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard standing Tuesday afternoon near the eastern edge of the state trust land available for lease at Entrada. The land office has seen record breaking back-to-back years of revenue of over $1 billion since Commissioner Garcia Richard took office in January 2019. The money earned from its leasing activity supports public schools, universities, hospitals, water and land conservation projects and public building construction and repair in New Mexico. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
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Scott: Nov 8, 2021 Cannabis Town Hall – Follow Up
By SARA SCOTT
Los Alamos County Councilor
I hope this note finds you and your families well as we head into winter and maybe some snow!!!
On Monday Nov. 8, members of the Los Alamos County Council and County staff hosted a Town Hall focused on a proposed ordinance regarding cannabis retail operations in Los Alamos County – this ordinance will be considered at the upcoming Dec. 7 County Council meeting.
Background information regarding the ordinance was provided, but the Town Hall was primarily an opportunity for comments and questions from the public. Council also has received comments and questions Read More
County Labor Management Relations Board Meets Dec. 7
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Labor Management Relations Board will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7 virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: Dec. 7, 2021 Labor Management Relations Board Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 891 2204 7641 Read More
