LAPD Hosts DEA Drug Take Back Day Saturday Oct. 23
LAPD News:
Saturday, Oct. 23, the Los Alamos Police Department will be conducting its biannual DEA Drug Take Back Day.
This event will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the North parking lot (off Central Avenue) at the police station.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, additional precautions have been put in place to ensure the safety of all individuals who partake. LAPD ask everyone to follow the guidelines to ensure a safe process for all.
The DEA Drug Takeback event will have one entry way into the parking lot. This entrance will be on the Central Avenue side of the police station. There will be cones to guide Read More
Community Invited To Join Los Alamos County In Celebrating Customer Service Week Thursday Oct. 7
Los Alamos County Council Chair Randall Ryti helps the Los Alamos County Customer Care Center kick off Customer Service Week. From left, Joann Gentry, Catrina Chavez, Monica Rivera, Amanda Burnworth, Chair Ryti, Paula Nelson, Sara Lujan and Karen Salazar. The community is invited to join the Customer Care Center and other Los Alamos County Departments from 1-3 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 7 on the Municipal Building west patio for a meet and greet with a variety of County staff and services. Courtesy/LAC Read More
County Crew Responding To Power Outage On Los Pueblos
Update: Power is now restored.
COUNTY News:
Electric linemen with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities are responding to and investigating a power outage reported on the far east end of Los Pueblos Street in the Barranca Mesa Neighborhood.
Approximately 41 customers are affected.
Check back for update on estimated time for power to be restored. Read More
Pumpkins & Eggplants At Farmers Market Today!
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Oct. 8-14, 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. 8-14:
Friday, Oct. 8, 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
Pfizer Booster Vaccine Clinic Reservations Available For Sunday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County and the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) will hold a vaccine clinic to administer a single Pfizer booster (third dose) for select populations who received the Pfizer vaccine as their primary series (first two doses).
Reservations are still available for eligible individuals. The clinic is 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10 at the Auxiliary Gym at Los Alamos High School.
Individuals can determine if they are eligible and register for the clinic using event code RRSECGT at https://vaccinenm.org/my-registration.html.
As a reminder, individuals should Read More
Canceled: North Mesa Housing Project Committee Meeting
COUNTY News:County Utility Work: Lane Drop On Overlook Road
COUNTY News:
A lane drop and flagging operation on Overlook Road at the intersection of the White Rock wastewater treatment plant road is planned to begin this week and continue through the end of October.
Under contract to the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities, Parker Construction will excavate and tap a gas main first in the westbound lane and then move to the eastbound lane.
This work is in support of a project to replace the wastewater treatment plant with a new water resource recovery facility.
Traffic impacts will be minimal.
Work will occur 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Read More
County Transportation Board Meets Thursday Oct. 7
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Transportation Board will meet 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7.
This meeting will be held in person in council chambers inside the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave and .
This meeting is open to the public.
However, for convenience, the following Zoom meeting link or telephone numbers may be used for public viewing and participation:
- Zoom Link.
- Webinar ID: 826 9337 2791
- Passcode: 801970
- US: +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799
- For viewing alone use this link.
Find the agenda for this meeting here: Oct. 7, 2021 Transportation Board Agenda. Read More
Los Alamos COVID-19 Impact For Week Ending Oct. 4
Los Alamos COVID Impact:
COVID-19 statistics for the week ending Oct. 4 impacting Los Alamos County:
- 643 tests
- 26 diagnoses
- 0 deaths
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim. Read More
Chart 514: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Oct. 4
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 week ending Oct. 4. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimCouncil Action Expected At Meeting Tuesday Oct. 5
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, in council chambers inside the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting
In addition to attending in-person, the public can participate via Zoom.
The following Zoom meeting link and/or telephone call in numbers may be used for public viewing and participation:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84385322310 or telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on current location): 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: 843 8532 2310. Read More
Councilor Williams Hosts Business Event At Fleur De Lys
Los Alamos County Councilor Sean Williams speaks with Los Alamos County Senior Planner Sobia Sayeda Friday afternoon at Fleur de Lys. Williams is co-owner of Automotive Professionals and Fleur de Lys is hosting the ‘Ask A Business Owner’ series of informal one-on-one seminars. During these sessions local business owners answer questions from anyone aspiring to own their own in Los Alamos. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Community Invited To Celebrate National Customer Service Week Festivities At CCC Informational Event Oct. 7
COUNTY News:
In celebration of Customer Service Week, Oct. 4-8, the Los Alamos County Customer Care Center (CCC) will sponsor an informational event, 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7 on the west patio of the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The public is invited to drop in for goody bags and gather information on projects, programs and services from various county departments during the event.
To recognize the importance of customer service and the people who serve and support customers on a daily basis, the U.S. Congress proclaimed in 1992 that Customer Service Week be a national event. It Read More
Los Alamos Fire Department Safety Division Chief Joseph Baca Takes Final Ride Marking 25 Years Of Service
Before officially retiring Friday, Los Alamos Fire Department Safety Division Chief Joseph Baca takes his final ride marking 25 years of service to the community. Photo by John McHalele/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Firefighter Union President Capt. Bert Quintana, center, presents a Fireman’s Ax to Safety Division Chief Joseph Baca Friday afternoon at the LAFD Administration Building to commemorate his retirement after 25 years of service. Photo by John McHalele/ladailypost.com
Fire Chief Troy Hughes, 3rd from left, joins firefighters to honor Safety Division Chief Joseph Baca, 4th Read More
Los Alamos Public Library System Presents Free Concert: ‘Around The World In 30 Instruments’ At Pond Oct. 6
COUNTY News:
The community is invited to a free family concert sponsored by the Los Alamos Public Library System.
“Around The World In 30 Instruments” with Four Shillings Short is 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6 at Ashley Pond Park.
For more information, call 505.662.8250 or visit https://www.losalamoslibrary.org. Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update Oct. 1: 791 New Cases, Totaling 253,815 With 11 Deaths And 224,058 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced today 791 additional COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports 3 new cases bringing the total to 668 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.)
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 213 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 48 new cases in Chaves County
- 9 new cases in Cibola County
- 9 new cases in Colfax County
- 24 new cases in Curry County
- 51 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 35 new
County Proclaims October Arts And Culture Month And Oct. 22 An Evening Of Arts And Culture
From left, Los Alamos Arts Council Program Director Laura Canuelas-Torres and Interim Executive Director Marlane Hamilton accept a proclamation declaring October as Arts and Culture Month and Oct. 22 as An Evening of Arts and Culture, from Councilor David Izraelevitz during the Sept. 27 council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council proclaimed October as Arts and Cultures Month and Oct. 22 as An Evening of Arts and Culture during its regular meeting Sept. 28.
Councilor David Izraelevitz read the proclamation, which states:
WHEREAS: Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of Oct. 4, 2021
COUNTY News:
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.
Note: The information below is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Canyon Rim Trail Underpass
The current highway detour will be shifted to the north side of NM502 allowing the contractor to work Read More
Latest Update On Boards & Commissions Meetings
COUNTY News:
In July, the County Council discussed and then decided to return to in-person meetings in Council Chambers, with the option for members of the public to continue to join meetings via the Zoom online video platform remaining in place.
Zoom had been added during the COVID-19 pandemic last year. The Council asked their various boards, commissions and committees (BCCs) to have a similar discussion at their meetings over August and September and decide how to proceed – in-person only, Zoom only, or a “hybrid” using both options.
Several of the BCCs have made the decision to use the hybrid Read More
