LAPD: Have You Been A Victim Of Catfishing Scam?
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) wants to know if anyone in the community has been the victim of a catfishing scam.
What Is Catfishing?
Catfishing is when a person takes information and images, typically from another person, and uses them to create a new identity for themselves. In some cases, a catfisher steals another individual’s complete identity; including images, date of birth, and geographical location, pretending it is their own. The catfisher uses this new identity to lure their target into an artificial relationship, usually through social media or dating website Read More
David Hampton Files For UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board
David Hampton files today for a seat on the UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board in Position 1. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Lee G. Weinland Files For UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board
Lee G. Weinland files today for a seat on the UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board in Position 1. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Chris Luchini Files For UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board
Chris Luchini files today in Council Chambers for UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board in Position 1. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office Staff Assist Candidates Filing For UNM-LA Advisory & School Boards Today
The Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office staff keeps busy today registering candidates in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building for the upcoming UNM-LA Advisory Board and LAPS School Board elections. From left, back row: Deputy Clerk Ubaldo Barela, Senior Deputy Clerk Victoria (Tori) Montoya, Elections Manager Steve Fresquez, Senior Deputy Clerk Victoria Martinez. From left, front row: Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas, Deputy Clerk Anna Archuleta and Chief Deputy Clerk Adrianna Ortiz. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Chuck McCullough Files For UNM-LA Advisory Board
Chuck McCullough files today for the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Advisory Board in Council Chambers inside the Municipal Building. He is running for Position 3. McCullough explained that he is interested in serving on the UNM-LA Advisory Board because he has lived in Los Alamos for more than 35 years and has always thought UNM-LA is a ‘treasure’. He added that he also has been a proponent for higher education. ‘I simply would like to be part of helping UNM-LA be all it can be and should be in this community,’ McCullough said. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Paul Anthony Jaramillo Files For School Board
Paul Anthony Jaramillo files Los Alamos Public School Board today in Council Chambers inside the Municipal Building. Jaramillo is running for District 2. He explained that he decided to run for school board because he has seen the changes and direction that the school district has taken over the years and, ‘I just want to be involved in that change’. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Nickole Aguilar Garcia Files For School Board
Nickole Aguilar Garcia files for the Los Alamos Public School Board today in Council Chambers inside the Municipal Building. She is running for District 5. Aguilar Garcia said she decided to run for the school board because, ‘As a parent of four kids in the district and as a community member I know how important it is to support our schools and give a strong voice for students and parents. And I have many friends who are teachers in this district that I strongly support as well.’ Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
New Mexico Department Of Health Provides Guidance On Requesting COVID-19 Vaccine Replacement Cards
NMDOH News:
Due to the increase in requests for replacement vaccine cards, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has provided the following guidance:
If an individual has a damaged or lost vaccine card, they can access their vaccine records at www.vaxviewnm.org and download an official copy of the record for use. This record also will include any additional vaccines received recently.
Some individuals who received their COVID-19 vaccine early on (December 2020 or January 2021) may not see their vaccine on Vax View. In this case, individuals should call the NMDOH COVID-19 Hotline at Read More
Stephen Boerigter Files For Re-Election To School Board
Los Alamos School Board Member Stephen Boerigter files for re-election today in Council Chambers inside the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. Boerigter represents District 2. He explained that he decided to run for re-election because, ‘I can bring experience and stability to the board and I am interested in seeing through the hiring of the new superintendent and the construction of the new elementary schools in White Rock’ Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
County Council To Hold Closed Session At 5 p.m. Today
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council will hold a closed session at 5 p.m. today, Aug. 24 in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave..
Find the agenda for this meeting here: Aug. 24, 2021 County Council Closed Session Agenda. Read More
Council Quorum Notice: Art Dedication Ceremony ‘Lizard’
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has issued a quorum notice stating that members of the Council may attend the Art Dedication Ceremony ‘Lizard’ 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28 at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
This event is open to the public.
A quorum may be present, however no action will be taken.
Ellen Specter Files For Re-Election To LAPS School Board
Los Alamos Public Schools Board Vice President Ellen Specter files this morning for re-election in District 1, in Council Chambers inside the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. Specter said that she decided to run for re-election because, ‘I have found this to be very fulfilling work. I’ve gained a lot of knowledge, experience and leadership skills that I can apply to important issues coming up like hiring the superintendent and rebuilding the White Rock elementary schools’. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update Aug. 21-23: 2,201 New Cases, Totaling 225,994 With 9 New Deaths And 200,060 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced 2,201 additional COVID-19 cases between Saturday Aug. 21 and Monday Aug. 23.
Los Alamos County reports 9 new cases bringing the total to 605 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 9 new deaths in New Mexico Friday related to COVID-19.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 501 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Catron County
- 164 new
Curative COVID ‘Walkup’ Testing In Los Alamos Today
COUNTY News:
Curative COVID-19 Testing is available today as a “walk-up testing clinic” in Los Alamos in the parking lot of Mari Mac Village Shopping Center at 759 Central Ave.
Testing also is available at the Los Alamos Public Health Office. The test at either location is FREE.
Los Alamos Curative Nasal (Not Oral) Swab Testing In Los Alamos Townsite:
- Curative has set up a mobile van testing site in the parking lot of Mari Mac Village Shopping Center, 759 Central Ave.
- Register first: Visit the Curative website at https://curative.com to schedule a date and time.
- Dates & Times: Every Tuesday
Library: Save Food, Save Money, Save The Planet!
LIBRARY News:
Join Los Alamos County Library for “Save Food, Save Money, Save the Planet” workshop on preventing food waste led by Sue Barns at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26.
This will be a hybrid program, presented in-person at the Mesa Public Library in Meeting Room 3 and streaming via Zoom. The event is presented in partnership with Zero Waste Los Alamos. Online attendees, please register on the library events calendar.
Want to make a simple change that will reduce your carbon footprint, save water, and help the environment? How about if that change will also help you feed your family better, stay Read More
Chart 495: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Aug. 23
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 during the past seven days. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimOn The Job In Los Alamos: DPU Manager Philo Shelton
On the job in Los Alamos is Department of Public Utilities (DPU) Manager Philo Shelton III, P.E. working in his office recently in the Los Alamos County Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
DPU Manager Philo Shelton checks out renovations underway on the 311 Customer Service Center recently at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
Working in temporary quarters recently from left, 311 Operators Joann Gentry and Catrina Chavez, BillingCone Zone: Week Of Aug. 23, 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, please e-mail 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.
Canyon Rim Trail Underpass
The highway detour has shifted to the north side of NM502 allowing the contractor Read More
Rusty Is Ready For Adoption At Los Alamos Animal Shelter
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter is nearing capacity to house and care for dogs and cats in need of homes. Individuals and families are encouraged to visit the shelter at 226 East Road and adopt Rusty or one of the other pets and give them a loving home. For shelter hours and other information, click here. Created by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
