County Offices Experiencing Network & Internet Outage
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County offices and facilities are experiencing a network and internet outage across the entire County.
It has been confirmed that the cause is a Lumen/CenturyLink issue.
An estimated time when service will be restored is not yet known.
Check back at ladailypost.com for updates. Read More
Los Alamos County Officials And Staff Get Sneak Peak Of New Canyon Walk Apartments On DP Road
From left, Division Manager for Kay-Kay Realty Robin Jacobi, Bethel Development & Qualcon Builders Development Project Manager Timothy Donhauser, CDD Director Paul Andrus, Public Works Director Anne Laurent, Council Chair Randall Ryti, Councilor David Izraelevitz, Council Vice Chair James Robinson, County Manager Steven Lynne, Housing Program Manager Margaret Ambrosino, Economic Development Administrator Dan Ungerleider and Interim Public Information Officer Leslie Bucklin tour the Canyon Walk Apartments Friday morning. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
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Ryti: County Council 2021 End Of Year Agendas Update
By RANDALL RYTI
Chair
Los Alamos County Council
As we approach the end of 2021 I would like to give the community an update on the County’s ongoing response to COVID-19 as well as highlight some items we expect to have on our Council agendas in the next two months.
One of the main County activities has been to coordinate COVID-19 vaccination clinics. As many of you know, there was a clinic this last Sunday, October 10 for third dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. I want to say thank you to the County Emergency Manager Ms. Beverley Simpson, Dr. Robert McClees and Trinity Urgent Care staff, and all the Read More
Linda Matteson And Anne Laurent Tapped To Serve In New Roles As Los Alamos Deputy County Managers
The dynamic duo! Linda Matteson, left, and Anne Laurent in Council Chambers will serve as the new Los Alamos County Deputy Managers. They begin their new roles next week. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Linda Matteson and Anne Laurent have long histories working for Los Alamos County. They have worn several hats and are about to put on some new ones.
County Manager Steven Lynne announced during the Oct. 5 County Council meeting that Matteson and Laurent will be his Deputy Managers. They begin their new positions next Read More
Power Restored To All Affected Customers On North Mesa
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities electric crews were able to isolate the problem causing the power outage on North Mesa this evening and have completed the repairs.
As of 8 p.m. power has been restored to customers in all affected properties on Kristi Lane, Cooper Place, Mountain View Place, Estates Drive and La Mesa Circle on North Mesa.
Electric linemen had responded to the power outage reported at 4:30 p.m. today. Read More
LANL: New Substation Powers Up Thursday Oct. 14
A new substation replaces 70-year-old technology and provides power to the Laboratory and Los Alamos County. Courtesy/LANL
Air circuit breakers at the new substation are more environmentally friendly than older, oil circuit breakers. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
New substation powers up Oct. 14, replacing its 70-year-old predecessor with better technology for Los Alamos County
With its newly installed gear and equipment passing the rigorous tests required before going live, the new power substation on Los Alamos National Laboratory property is ready for action. Tomorrow (Oct. 14), crews Read More
Update: County Responds To Power Outage On North Mesa
Update: Electric linemen with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities have identified the cause of power outage. Crews will de-energize properties on Kristi Lane east of Broadview as of 6:20 p.m. in order to complete repairs. Estimated time to restore power to properties on Mountain View Place and Kristi Lane is around 9 P.m. today.
COUNTY News:
Electric linemen with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities are responding to a power outage reported at 4:30 p.m. today.
Approximately 185 customers on Estate Drive, Kristi Lane, Mountain View Place, Cooper Place and La Mesa Circle Read More
Skolnik: COVID Update #3 – Los Alamos, We Have An Outbreak
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
Los Alamos
Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series of COVID-19 Updates by Richard Skolnik that appear bi-weekly in the Los Alamos Daily Post. These are meant to keep the community informed on the status of the pandemic, critical new findings on the pandemic, and what this information suggests for our community’s response to COVID-19. These updates complement the data that Eli Ben-Naim prepares for the Post. Unless otherwise noted, data is from the New York Times and the New Mexico Department of Health.
Pandemic Data and Trends – For the Week Ending Oct. 12, 2021
In the US, Read More
County LARES Task Force Meets Friday Oct. 15
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Resiliency Energy and Sustainability Task Force (LARES) will meet at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15 in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave. and virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda for this meting here: Oct. 15, 2021 LARES Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Passcode: 518492 Read More
Los Alamos COVID-19 Impact For Week Ending Oct. 12
Los Alamos COVID Impact:
COVID-19 statistics for the 8-day period ending Oct. 12 impacting Los Alamos County:
- 1,070 tests
- 61 diagnoses
- 0 deaths
New Mexico COVID-19 Update Oct. 9-12: 2,433 New Cases, Totaling 261,370, 16 New Deaths, 231,884 Recovered
STATE News:SANTA FE — State health officials announced 2,433 additional COVID-19 cases Saturday through today in New Mexico.
Los Alamos County reported 21 new cases Oct. 9-12, bringing the total to 743 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 16 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 515 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 33 new cases in Catron County
- 71 new cases in
Chart 517: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Oct. 12
The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in Los Alamos versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in Los Alamos by age group for the eight-day period ending Oct. 12. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimCounty: Recreation Improvements Meeting Underway!
COUNTY News:
A meeting regarding the golf course improvement project got underway at 5:30 p.m. today in the Los Alamos County Council Chambers and via Zoom.
This topic also is an agenda item for the Parks and Recreation Board (PRB) meeting 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14.
The golf course proposal includes an option of re-aligning additional holes, that may impact the area next to the trail behind holes 2 and 3.
The Community Services Department and Golf Course staff encourage trail users to attend tonight’s and/or Thursday’s meetings to voice their opinions.
The PRB meeting will be hosted on Zoom: Read More
County Utility Bills And Winter Moratorium Requirements
COUNTY News:
Customer protections from utility disconnects during the heating season is afforded to those current on their utility bill or current on a payment plan as of Nov. 15, according to Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) Rule GR-13-06 C. (1) a.
Electricity for these qualifying DPU customers will not be turned off during the winter moratorium, specifically between Nov. 15 through March 15.
“We recommend customers who have fallen behind to contact the Customer Care Center to explore utility assistance options or set up a payment plan before November 15,” said Acting Deputy Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Oct. 15-21, 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 Oct. 15-21:
Friday, Oct. 15, 2021
- 6 a.m. Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. The Tom Hartman Program
- 11 a.m. County Council Replay 10-05-21
- 3 p.m. Democracy Now!
- 4 p.m. Rising Up with Somali
- 5 p.m. PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. Mandala Therapy
- 7 p.m. The Babushkas of Chernobyl
- 8 p.m.
Public Comment Sought For Art At Leisure Lagoon
The APP Board seeks public comment on proposed art for the new Leisure Lagoon. Courtesy/LAC
This mock-up image shows the placement of five ceramic art panels at the new Leisure Lagoon. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Art in Public Places (APP) Board is seeking public comment on proposed art for the new Leisure Lagoon at the Aquatic Center on Canyon Road.
The proposed art created by Amanda Jaffe is a collection of five ceramic panels constructed by multiple smaller individual ceramic tiles. The panels represent various wet weather and water.
The artist approached the designs Read More
Council Quorum Notice: Kiwanis Sign Unveiling Oct. 18
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has issued a quorum notice stating that members of the Council may attend the Kiwanis Sign Unveiling at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18 at Main Gate Park.
This event is open to the public.
A quorum may be present, however no action will be taken.
The quorum notice is available online here.
Atomic City Transit Rte. 2M (Main Hill) Suspended Today
COUNTY News:
Atomic City Transit Route 2M (Main Hill) is suspended through the remainder of today due to a staffing shortage.
Riders should plan to use Route 2T (Truck Route), which will continue to operate its regular schedule 5:55 a.m. to 6:58 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Atomic City Transit apologizes for the inconvenience the Route 2M suspension may cause.
Direct questions to (505).661.RIDE (7433) or use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real-time. For the specific route service schedules, visit website. Read More
Scene Of Cadet Training At Los Alamos Fire Academy
A cadet in the Los Alamos County Fire Academy rappels the tower recently at the LAFD training facility on DP Road. Photo by Ed Birnbaum Read More
Los Alamos Firefighters Douse Vehicle Fire Near Airport
The driver of a vehicle that caught fire Saturday pulled over near the Los Alamos County Airport. Los Alamos firefighters, paramedics and police officers responded to the scene. Firefighters doused the flames. Police Chief Dino Sgambellone said no injuries were reported in this incident. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
