Chart 526: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Oct. 31
The bars in this chart display the number of COVID-19 diagnoses by school for the seven-day period ending Oct. 31. Source: Los Alamos Public Schools (Cone Zone: Week Of Nov. 1, 2021
COUNTY News:
Note: This will be the final publication of the Cone Zone for the season. Weekly updates will start up again in March.
Public Works Projects:
The projects listed in this section are being managed by County Public Works staff through contractors. For more information, email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects/Public Works” link at www.losalamosnm.us.
Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays. Read More
Canyon Rim Trail Underpass And Adjacent Trailhead Opens
A previous view of the bridge along the Canyon Rim Trail. Photo by Connor Hoch
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Public Works Department has announced the opening of the Canyon Rim Trail Underpass and the reopening of the adjacent trailhead parking lot along N.M. 502.
Crews with AUI, Inc. have completed the major portions of work allowing for public use of this new facility. The public should be aware that minor work and clean-up by crews will continue in the area through November.
In addition, the electrical lighting system in the underpass and parking lot is pending state inspection and approval, Read More
LAPD Releases 2021 Third Quarter Crime Statistics
LAPD News:
Thursday, Police Chief Dino Sgambellone released crime statistics through the third quarter of 2021 which were compiled by the Records Section of the Los Alamos Police Department.
Offenses reported as crime statistics are determined by the FBI Uniform Crime Report (UCR) Program and are classified as crimes against persons (violent crime) and crimes against property.
The offenses of murder (homicide), manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault make up the violent crime category. Simple assault is not included in UCR. The offenses of arson, burglary, larceny, and Read More
County Historic Preservation Advisory Board Meets Nov. 3
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Historic Preservation Advisory Board (HPAB) will meet 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: Nov. 3, 2021 HPAB Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Meeting ID: 871 7201 6785 Read More
Council Votes To Condemn/Demolish Hilltop House Hotel
Council voted today to condemn and demolish the Hilltop House Hotel. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
During a special meeting today, Los Alamos County Council unanimously declared the Hilltop House at 400 Trinity Dr., a menace to public comfort, health, peace and safety. Furthermore, council ordered the removal of the building.
County Manager Steven Lynne explained that the resolution that Council passed was in response to a report made by Los Alamos County Fire Marshall Wendy Servey.
“That report indicates that Read More
County: First Half Of Property Taxes Due Dec. 10
COUNTY News:
Property tax bills for 2021 will be mailed to property owners by Los Alamos County’s Finance Department Nov. 1.
The first half of property taxes is due Friday, Dec. 10 to avoid late payment penalty and interest charges.
It is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure property taxes are paid. If someone else is to pay on your behalf, you will need to contact them directly regarding this matter.
PAYMENT METHODS:
- In person. Property owners can remit payment in person at the Customer Care Center located in the lobby of the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave., by 5 p.m. Dec. 10
- Dropbox.
Scenes From County Employee Appreciation Luncheon
Los Alamos County Councilor David Izraelevitz delivers a boxed lunch to a County employee this afternoon outside Fuller Lodge. The County held its annual employee appreciation luncheon, catered by Daniel’s Cafe and due to COVID-19 concerns, offered a drive-through service as well as outdoor dining. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Deputy Manager Anne Laurent gets into the Halloween spirit dressed as a Star Trek character during today’s County employee appreciation luncheon outside Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
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Library Presents ‘Eat The Rainbow: Colorful Foods And Your Health’ On Zoom Thursday Nov. 4
COUNTY News:
The Staff at Mesa Public Library presents “Eat the Rainbow: Colorful Foods and Your Health” 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4 live on Zoom with Certified Health Coach Kate Cleveland.
Nutrition is a complicated topic that can confound even the most dedicated of health aficionados, especially when fad diet trends and misinformation seem to lurk around every corner.
In this workshop, Coach Kate takes us back to basics and draws from scientific research to explain how the phytochemicals found in colorful foods impact the different systems of the human body.
When it comes to nutrition, Coach Read More
Trick Or Treat? The Answer Is No: Candy Wrappers Aren’t Recyclable
Courtesy/LAC
By JODY BENSON
County Zero Waste Team
Nope. Those candy wrappers enveloping those enticing Trick or Treats? They are not recyclable. They may feel like paper, but they’re actually a composite of materials including plastics and aluminum, and therefore, those buckets of wrappers I’ve personally generated while sitting at Zoom meetings these past two weeks, are destined for the landfill.
Here’s the good news, though. Manufacturers are listening to candy consumers (including their own kids) who are concerned about trashing the planet. Mars Wrigley, for example, is working Read More
Chart 524: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Oct. 28
The bars in this chart display the overall diagnoses rate, the overall death rate, and the death rate among individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 nationwide, statewide, and countywide. These figures represent the cumulative number of diagnoses and deaths since March 2020. Source: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Quorum Notice: The Hill Apartments Groundbreaking Nov. 3
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has issued a quorum notice stating that members of the Los Alamos County Council may attend The Hill Apartments Groundbreaking Ceremony at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 121 and 141 35th St. in Los Alamos.
This event is open to the public.
A quorum may be present, however no action will be taken.
Make Your Vote Count Los Alamos!
COUNTY NEWS:
Voting for the 2021 Regular Local Election has begun. Early and absentee voting is happening now and Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 2.
Turnout to date is low. County Clerk Naomi Maestas would like to remind citizens to “Make Your Vote Count” by setting aside time to vote early or fill out and turn in their absentee votes.
“It is important for citizens to remember that every election is important,” Maestas said, “This election impacts our local education programs and public-school facilities, as well as property taxes.”
Not yet registered to vote? Same-Day-Voter Registration (SDR) Read More
Los Alamos County Provides Guidance For COVID Safe Practices At Halloweekend Events
COUNTY News:
It’s spooky season, and downtown Los Alamos is preparing for one of its favorite community events – Halloweekend! Ghosts and skeletons, superheroes and mythical creatures will all gather for trick-or-treating, pumpkin carving, dancing, skateboarding and the fan favorite Pumpkin Glow.
Los Alamos County encourages participants to take the extra step to follow COVID Safe Practices (CSP) to ensure everyone has a safe, healthy holiday.
This year Los Alamos MainStreet and the other organizations hosting will be implementing CSPs at each event. Participants must wear a mask at Read More
Groundbreaking Ceremony At The Hill Apartments Nov. 3
COUNTY News:
The Hill Apartments, a new housing development at 121 and 141 35th St. at the intersection of 35th and Finch Street will host a Groundbreaking Ceremony at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3.
The site is the former Los Alamos Site Office, or “LASO” for Los Alamos National Laboratory. Grading of the site commenced in the Summer of 2021 and the developers are beginning the construction of the apartments.
The development was realized through the conveyance of land to Los Alamos County from the Department of Energy (DOE) for the purpose of Economic Development.
Los Alamos County rezoned the property Read More
Moderna Booster Vaccine Clinic: LAHS Auxiliary Gym Oct 31
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) and Trinity Urgent Care will hold a vaccine clinic to administer a single Moderna booster (third dose) for select populations who received the Moderna vaccine as their primary series (first two doses).
The clinic is 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31. at the Los Alamos High School Auxiliary Gym.
According to the Oct. 22, recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (CDC/ACIP) on the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine booster (third dose), Read More
Chart 524: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Oct. 26
The bars in this chart display the diagnoses rate, the hospitalization rate, and the death rate for fully vaccinated individuals and for the rest of the population. These three rates were calculated using the statewide total counts for the time period Feb. 1, 2021 – Oct. 18, 2021. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim‘Spooky Action At A Distance’ Opens At Step Up Gallery
Poster for Spooky Action at a Distance opening Thursday at Step Up Gallery. Courtesy/LAAC
LAAC News:
Astonishing, creepy, fluky, spooky, bizarre, curious, eerie, ghostly, scary, uncanny, mysterious, odd, strange, peculiar, dreamlike, unexpected, supernatural and weird are just some of the adjectives used to describe the artwork on display in “Spooky Action At A Distance”.
The show, featuring juried art from local, regional and out-of-state artists, opens Thursday, Oct. 28 with a “safe” reception 5:30-7 p.m. in Step Up Gallery, top floor of Mesa Public Library at 2400 Central Ave.
The Read More
County Racial Equity & Inclusivity Task Force Meets Oct. 28
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Racial Equity and Inclusiv
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: Oct. 28, 2021 Racial Equity & Inclusiv
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 998 3733 5418 Read More
Council Quorum Notice: Employee Drive-By Luncheon
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has issued a quorum notice stating that members of the Los Alamos County Council may attend the Employee Drive-by Luncheon 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 29 at Fuller Lodge.
This event is open to the public.
A quorum may be present, however no action will be taken.
