County Council To Consider Property Tax Rates Sept. 7
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council will consider property tax rates at its Tuesday, Sept. 7 meeting.
Local property tax rates are calculated by the State’s Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) based on the Assessor’s Office annual valuation report.
In accordance with the Property Tax Code, property tax rates are calculated for all governmental units within the County that have imposed a tax on property. (The County, Los Alamos Public Schools and UNM-Los Alamos, as well as the state.)
State statutes require that the Council issue a written order imposing the tax at the rates Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Sept. 3 Update: 914 New Cases, Totaling 235,390 With 8 New Deaths And 203,750 Recovered
STATE News:SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced 914 additional COVID-19 cases today in New Mexico.
Los Alamos County reports 3 new cases today bringing the total 623 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 8 new deaths today in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 171 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 96 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new
Aquatic Center Rescheduled To Open Monday Sept. 20
The Aquatic Center re-opens Monday, Sept. 20 at 2760 Canyon Road. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
To allow pool staff the ability to fully test the new filtration system and prepare the facility for public use, the re-opening of the Larry H. Walkup Aquatic Center has been rescheduled to Monday, Sept. 20 at 2760 Canyon Road.
In early August, the Aquatic Center closed for its annual maintenance activities.
This closure also allowed construction crews to complete tie-in projects and make planned upgrades to the main entry and front desk areas, as well as replace pool filters with a modern, more efficient Read More
Chart 501: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Sept. 3
The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in New Mexico versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimCouncil To Discuss County Manager Goals Sept. 7
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council will hold a closed session 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7 in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The purpose of the closed session is for council to have a discussion of limited personnel matters regarding goal setting for the county manager.
The agenda for this meeting has been posted online and is available here. Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Sept. 2 Update: 994 New Cases, Totaling 234,475 With 15 New Deaths And 203,156 Recovered
STATE News:SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced 994 additional COVID-19 cases today in New Mexico.
Los Alamos County reports 3 new cases today bringing the total to 620 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 15 new deaths today in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 220 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 7 new cases in Catron County
- 116 new cases in Chaves County
Scenes From Final Los Alamos Summer Concert Of 2021
Before lighting cut short the final Los Alamos Summer Concert Friday, members of the Santa Fe Youth Symphony Association Jazz Project performed at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
2021 Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo Princess Aspen Jaramillo sings the national anthem at the start of the concert Friday at the pond. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Española Latino band Divino opens for the Santana Tribute Band, Smooth, Friday evening at Ashley Pond Park. Unfortunately, lighting caused an early ending to the final Summer Concert of the season. Photo by Read More
LAPS Takes Bite Out Of Mosquito Problem
Los Alamos Public Schools is addressing a mosquito problem behind Aspen School. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
A bog outside Aspen Elementary School is a breeding ground for mosquitos. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
Aspen Elementary School and the surrounding neighborhood are a-buzz, but not in a good way. A large drainage area behind the school, meant to manage run-off water from the parking lot, roof and other flat surfaces has become a boggy breeding ground for mosquitoes, with clouds of the pesky insects Read More
County Council Action Taken Aug. 31
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Recreational spaces are in high demand and the proposed recreation facility that would be shared by Los Alamos County and Los Alamos Public Schools may satisfy that demand.
Los Alamos County Council heard a presentation and offered input on the project during its Tuesday night meeting.
Councilors David Reagor and David Izraelevitz were absent. Councilor Sara Scott was unavailable to participate in this discussion.
Public Works Director Anne Laurent discussed the project and explained that in Fiscal Year 2019 the state awarded Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Sept. 1 Update: 875 New Cases, Totaling 233,487 With 11 New Deaths And 202,760 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced 875 additional COVID-19 cases today in New Mexico.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases today so the total remains at 617 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 11 new deaths today in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 222 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 43 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola
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Canceled: Historic Preservation Advisory Board Meeting
COUNTY News:
Notice: The Los Alamos County Historic Preservation Advisory Board meeting scheduled for this evening is canceled due to lack of a quorum. Read More
Overlook Convenience Center Reduces Hours During Kiwanis Music Festival & Fireworks Extravaganza Saturday
COUNTY News:
In preparation for the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos Labor Day Music Festival and Fireworks Extravaganza, the White Rock Overlook Convenience Center will close at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4.
Residents may still dispose of trash and recycle items at the Los Alamos County Transfer Station at 3701 East Jemez Road in Los Alamos.
For more information, call 505.662.8163, email solidwaste@lacnm.us or visit the Environmental Services website here or download the Recycle Coach app today. Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Aug. 31 Update: 827 New Cases, Totaling 232,614 With 6 New Deaths And 202,502 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced 827 additional COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports 1 new case today bringing the total to 617 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 6 new deaths today in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 179 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 45 new cases in Chaves County
- 6 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Colfax
Atomic City Transit Welcomes Students With CommuniTREE
Atomic City Transit welcomes students back to school with the September CommuniTREE. County departments take turns each month decorating the CommuniTREE with various themes. View the CommuniTREE just off the lobby inside the Los Alamos County Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave., in downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy/LAC Read More
County Customer Care Center Closed Thursday Afternoon
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Customer Care Center, operated by the Department of Public Utilities, will close noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2.
Customer Care representatives will use this time to relocate back to their newly remodeled Customer Care Center in Suite 130 in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
For the past two months the Customer Care representatives have been working out of Suite 110, the Boards and Commissions room, as extensive remodeling took place in their permanent home in Suite 130.
Acting Deputy Utilities Manager Heather Garcia stated that the new office layout Read More
Chart 499: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Aug. 30
The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in Los Alamos County 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 County by age group during the past seven days. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update Aug. 28-30: 2,286 New Cases, Totaling 231,785 With 7 New Deaths And 202,111 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced 2,286 additional COVID-19 cases between Saturday and today.
Los Alamos County reports 3 new cases bringing the total to 616 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 7 new deaths in New Mexico Aug. 28-30 related to COVID-19.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 551 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Catron County
- 150 new cases
Actions Expected At County Council Meeting Aug. 31, 2021
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council meets 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31 in Council Chambers inside the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is 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/85670739784
Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 646 558
8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799
Webinar ID: 856 7073 9784
For Viewing alone Read More
County Health Council Meets On Zoom Sept. 2
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Health Council (LACHC) will meet at noon Thursday, Sept. 2 on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the Agenda for this meeting here: Sept. 2, 2021 LACHC Agenda.
