Canceled: Historic Preservation Advisory Board Meeting Scheduled For Oct. 6
COUNTY News:
The meeting of the Los Alamos County Historic Preservation Advisory Board scheduled for Oct. 6 is canceled due to lack of quorum. Read More
County Council Proclaims October Fire Prevention Month
LAFD Safety Division Chief Joseph Baca accepts a proclamation from Los Alamos County Councilor Sara Scott during the Sept. 28 Council meeting. The proclamation declares October Fire Prevention Month. Fire Chief Troy Hughes announced at the meeting that Baca will retire Friday from LAFD after 25 years. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council presented a proclamation during its regular meeting Sept. 28 declaring October Fire Prevention Month.
Councilor Sara Scott read the proclamation, which states:
WHEREAS: The Incorporated County of Los Alamos Read More
County Zero Waste Team: Tips On Food In Glass Jars
COUNTY News:
Zero Waste Tip: Preparing and bringing your lunch to work can save you money compared to buying lunch every day and it can make it a lot easier to resist temptation when faced with fast food options.
Glass jars are a symbol of the zero-waste movement, and for good reason. They are super useful, readily available, and extremely versatile. If you’ve been throwing your empty glass jars in the recycle bin, think again!
Jars can be used for storing food for things such as taking lunch to work, keeping your pantry organized, holding snacks, storing leftovers in the fridge, or even storing food Read More
Council Action Taken At Meeting Sept. 28
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Council approved, with a few amendments, adoption of the Los Alamos and White Rock Master Plans as part of the 2016 County Comprehensive Plan.
The adoption was approved Tuesday night during the Council’s regular meeting. It passed 5-2 with Councilors Sean Williams and James Robinson opposed.
This is a two-step process. The revised plans will return to Council Oct. 19, which is when it will vote on whether to amend the comprehensive plan and incorporate the two master plans.
The amendments the council approved Read More
Chart 511: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Sept. 29
This scatter plot shows the average daily number of COVID-19 related hospitalizations per 100,000 people versus the percentage of the eligible population who completed their vaccination series by county. Los Alamos and the statewide average are highlighted in red. Los Alamos is the only county with a hospitalization rate equal to zero. Sources: New York Times and New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimCounty Social Services Division Grand Re-Opening Oct. 7
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Social Services Division is hosting a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, for the Grand Re-Opening of its new location near the Health Commons at 1183 Diamond Dr., Suite E.
The Social Services Division opened its new office space Sept. 9, creating a one stop-shop for social services in the community, and meeting a County Council priority goal of supporting social services improvements.
“Being near the Health Commons, a local food distribution location, the Los Alamos Medical Center, UNM-LA and Los Alamos High School allows us to be more visible Read More
Los Alamos COVID-19 Impact For Week Ending Sept. 27
Los Alamos COVID Impact:
COVID-19 statistics for the week ending Sept. 27 impacting Los Alamos County:
- 646 tests;
- 11 diagnoses; and
- 0 deaths.
Chart 510: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Sept. 27
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 Sept. 27. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimActions Expected At County Council Meeting Sept. 28
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Council Chambers, located inside the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Avenue.
This meeting is in person and open to the public. However, for convenience, the following Zoom meeting link and/or telephone call in numbers may be used for public viewing and participation:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88318504466 Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 Webinar ID: 883 1850 4466 Read More
Los Alamos County Community Development Advisory Board Kicks Off Public Education Campaign
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Community Development Advisory Board (CDAB), in coordination with the Community Development Department (CDD) and the Communication and Public Relations Office, kicks off its public education campaign next week.
The public education campaign includes a series of messages created to help the public better understand property maintenance issues in Los Alamos County, enhance the community awareness of the rewrite of Chapter 18 and portions of Chapter 16 of the County Code, and gather public input on these topics.
Council created CDAB in May 2018 to make recommendations Read More
To Use A Memorandum Of Agreement … Or Not … That Is The Question Debated At Tuesday Night’s Council Meeting
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Council Discusses Regional Capital Projects Fund
When it comes to the Gross Receipt Tax (GRT) Los Alamos National Laboratory pays the County, Los Alamos County Council seems to agree the wealth should be shared with the surrounding neighbors.
Just how that money should be disbursed was debated at length Tuesday night during the council work session.
More specifically, the council discussed the Regional Capital Projects Fund. County Councilors David Izraelevitz and Sara Scott proposed issuing a Memorandum of Agreement Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Deputy Chief Wardlow Herrera
On the job in Los Alamos is Deputy Police Chief Jason Wardlow Herrera in his office recently at the Los Alamos Police Department at 2500 Trinity Dr. Wardlow Herrera began his law enforcement career in 2002 as a deputy sheriff with the Taos County Sheriff’s Department. He joined LAPD Sept. 25, 2006. In 2008, Wardlow Herrera was promoted to sergeant, in 2010 lieutenant and in 2012 commander. Wardlow Herrera was sworn in as deputy police chief Nov. 24, 2014. ‘I truly enjoy helping people and doing whatever I can to make our community a safer place to live,’ Wardlow Herrera said. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Read More
County Board Of Adjustment Meets Monday Sept. 27
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Board of Adjustment (BOA) will meet 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27.
This meeting will be held in person in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda for this meeting here: Sept. 27, 2021 BOA Agenda.
New Mexico COVID-19 Sept. 24 Update: 714 New Cases, Totaling 248,788 With 14 New Deaths And 218,310 Recovered
STATE News:SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced 714 new COVID-19 cases today in New Mexico.
Los Alamos County reports 2 new cases today bring the total to 648 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 in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 199 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Catron County
- 45 new cases in Chaves County
- 10 new cases in Cibola
County Reminder: Water And Sewer Rates Increase Oct. 1
COUNTY News:
Officials with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities remind residential and commercial customers that water rates will increase by 4 percent and sewer rates by 2 percent Oct. 1, 2021.
Residential customers in a single-family home that use 6,000 gallons a month, for example, can expect to see their water bill go from $45.70 to $47.52 and their sewer bill go from $55.95 to $57.07.
Commercial customers with a 3-inch meter that use 20,000 gallons a month can expect to see their water bill go from $218.04 to $226.64 and their sewer bill $424.71 to $433.15.
According to Department Read More
Los Alamos County Personnel Board Meets Sept. 28
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Personnel Board will meet 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28.
This meeting will be held in person in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave., Suite 330.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda for this meeting here: Sept. 28, 2021 Personnel Board Agenda. Read More
Los Alamos: Stunning Fall Colors, Three National Parks
Scene reflects beauty and serenity of Ashley Pond in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos—where discoveries are made—invites travelers to explore vibrant fall colors and jaw-dropping scenery this autumn.
In addition to photo-worthy sights, Los Alamos offers the opportunity to visit three nearby National Parks (Bandelier National Monument, Valles Caldera National Preserve and Manhattan Project National Historical Park), hiking and biking trails, and historical and cultural sites.
“Fall is the perfect time to visit Los Alamos. With Read More
County: Experience Exclusive Premiere Of Adventures Of A Mathematician And Q&A With Filmmakers In Los Alamos
The film ‘Adventures of a Mathematician’ by Thor Klein and Lena Vurma premieres at the Ashley Pond Park Amphitheater at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30—a day before the film is released nationwide by Samuel Goldwyn. Courtesy/LAC
Writer and director Thor Klein and producer Lena Vurma of the film ‘Adventures of a Mathematician’. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos—where discoveries are made—served as a hub for research for the filmmakers of Adventures of a Mathematician, and Los Alamos County is honored to host the exclusive al fresco premiere of the film at the Ashley Pond Park Amphitheater Read More
EM-LA Discusses DP Road Cleanup Work At Council Meeting
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Work on parcels of land off DP Road yielded unexpected and unwelcomed surprises. These surprises are radioactive material, which forced the Department of Energy (DOE) to return to the land parcels it transferred to Los Alamos County and perform cleanup work.
During the County Council work session Tuesday night, Environmental Management Los Alamos (EM-LA) Field Office Senior Health Physicist Brian Harcek updated the council on the cleanup work.
The affected areas are on property on the south side of the road, Harcek Read More
Revisions To Chapter 16 In County Code Taking Shape
County Planning Manager Bryce Ternet
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
From the time that Los Alamos County was incorporated in 1969, its code has remained pretty much unchanged. Until now.
County staff along with consultants Dekker/Perich/Sabatini (D/P/S) and members of the public are working on updating Chapter 16 of the County Code. This chapter addresses development. The proposed draft revisions for the first phase of the revision project, known as module 1, are circulating to the various County decision makers.
The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed Read More
