County Staff Host Public Meeting On Los Alamos Golf Course Site Improvements Project 8 A.M. Friday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County staff will conduct an informational public meeting to discuss the Golf Course Site Improvements Project.
The meeting is 8 a.m. Friday, July 16 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
Andy Staples with Staples Design Resource Group will meet with the public via Zoom.
A summary of the improvements include:
- Driving range expansion, and the renovation/realignment of five holes;
- Reconstruction of four greens (including one practice green;
- Renovation/reconstruction of appropriate sand bunkers with liner;
- Modification and construction
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 116 New Cases, Totaling 206,666 With 1 New Death And 195,751 Recovered
STATE News:SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announce 116 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases so the total remains at 545 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 1 new death in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today the most recent cases:
- 35 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 5 new cases in Curry County
- 18 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 6 new cases
County LARES Task Force Meets On Zoom July 16
COUNTY News
The Los Alamos County Resiliency Energy and Sustainability Task Force (LARES) will meet 3 p.m. Friday, July 16 on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda here: JULY 16, 2021 LARES Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Passcode: 518492
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Notice Of Possible Quorum: Arts In Public Places Board
COUNTY News:
Members of the Arts in Public Places Board may attend the “Multiverse” dedication at 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 16 at Ashley Pond Park.
A quorum may be present, however, no action will be taken. Read More
Council Appoints Steven Lynne Los Alamos County Manager
Newly appointed County Manager Steven Lynne
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council voted 6-1 this evening to appoint Steven Lynne County manager. Councilor Sean Williams voted against the measure.
Lynne brings 25 years of experience to his new position. He has been serving as acting county manager since Harry Burgess retired in May.
Lynne also has served as deputy manager, director of the Administrative Services Department, chief financial officer and budget officer. Read More
Council Chair Randall Ryti Thanks LAMC Frontline Workers
Los Alamos County Council Chair Randall Ryti, right, joins Los Alamos Medical Center CEO John Whiteside, center, this afternoon in the Emergency Department to thank the doctors and nurses on duty including Dianne Vandiver and the rest of the very busy staff for their selfless and compassionate work caring for the community. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Council Chair Randall Ryti, right, joins LAMC CEO John Whiteside this afternoon to visit the Medical Surgery Department and thank the staff on duty including Nurse Christina Martinez for their extraordinary efforts to keep the Read More
Los Alamos County Utilities Board And Council To Consider Continued Participation In Carbon Free Power Project
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Board of Public Utilities (BPU) and the Los Alamos County Council will decide July 21 and July 27, respectively, whether to continue in the Carbon Free Power Project (CFPP).
The CFPP is a proposed nuclear power generating facility to be built at the Idaho National Laboratory using first-of-a kind small modular reactor technology developed by NuScale Power.
The project is going back to the BPU and Council this month for consideration, since the project participants voted this past June to reduce the number of small modular reactors in the proposed CFPP from 12 to six. Read More
2021 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Returns To Ashley Pond With Igor And The Red Elvises Performing Friday Night
Igor & The Red Elvises perform live at 7 p.m. Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/Sancre Productions
Summer Concert News:
The 2021 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series, presented by Toyota of Santa Fe, is bringing concerts back to Ashley Pond this week with Igor & The Red Elvises.
This local fan favorite will return to Los Alamos Friday evening to kick off the series’ first live concert back at its home venue since 2019.
Evolving over the years, Igor’s music has been labeled “Siberian Surf Rock”, featuring humorous lyrics and upbeat grooves that nearly force his audience to dance. Throughout Read More
County: NM 4 Walking Trail To Close For Repairs
COUNTY News:
GME Emulsion, LLC will begin trail rehabilitation on the N.M. 4 Walking Trail from Sherwood Boulevard to Monte Rey Drive.
This section of the trail will be closed during these repairs, which include mill and overlay, crack sealing, and fog seal.
No street closure will occur during the construction.
Work commences Thursday, July 15 and is scheduled for three weeks. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, weather permitting.
Traffic signs and devices will shift bicycle and pedestrian traffic around work zones.
Direct questions or comments related to the project Read More
New Mexico July 10-12 COVID-19 Update: 301 New Cases, Totaling 206,551 With 4 New Deaths And 195,689 Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced 301new COVID-19 cases between July 10 and July 12.
Los Alamos County reports 2 new case bringing the total to 545 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 4 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today the most recent cases:
- 98 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 7 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
County Environmental Sustainability Board Meets July 15
County: Virtual Climate Ready Tree Project 7 PM Thursday
Live-streamed climate ready tree project presentation, 7 p.m. Thursday. Photo by Roberto Rosales
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Public Libraries and NMSU Extension Urban Horticulture Specialist Marisa Thomson present Climate Ready Trees: Planting Smarter for a Warmer (and Shadier) Future, 7 p.m. Thursday July 15. Register for this live-streamed program on the library event calendar.
Thomson will draw on climate change research and the Nature Conservancy’s Climate Ready Tree Project to share how you can select and plant trees that will survive and thrive now and continue to thrive in Read More
Work Progresses On Leisure Lagoon Project
Aquatic Center Manager Denise McCoy checks out progress on the Leisure Lagoon under construction Wednesday adjacent to the Larry R. Walkup Aquatic Center on Canyon Road. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Scene Wednesday at the Leisure Lagoon construction site. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Scene Wednesday at the Leisure Lagoon construction site. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Scene Wednesday at the Leisure Lagoon construction site. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Scene Wednesday at the Leisure Lagoon construction site. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 132 New Cases, Totaling 206,128 With 6 New Deaths And 195,263 Recovered
STATE News:SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced 132 new COVID-19 cases Thursday.
Los Alamos County reports 1 new case bringing the total to 542 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 death in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today the most recent cases:
- 46 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Curry County
- 9 new cases in Doña
Cone Zone: Week Of July 12, 2021
COUNTY News:
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. Please note the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Public Works Projects:
Canyon Rim Trail Underpass
Detour is active on NM 502 which allows the contractor to work on the north side of the road Read More
DOE EM And County Issue Joint Statement Regarding Discovery Of Bottle Containing Unknown Liquid During Pothole Excavation At Middle DP Road Site
DOE EM / COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County and the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Service (DOE EM) jointly released late this afternoon the following statement:
From DOE EM:
“On July 8, the DOE contractor, N3B, discovered an intact 500-milliliter amber glass bottle containing liquid during pothole excavation at the Middle DP Road Site. As part of required procedures, N3B contacted the Emergency Operations Support Center (EOSC).
“Out of an abundance of caution, the EOSC instructed N3B to engage the Los Alamos County Fire Department for HazMat support and assistance. The Los Read More
Chart 477 COVID-19 Update: New Mexico July 9
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-NaimSteven Lynne Rises To Top Of Short List For County Manager
Information updated at 10:29 p.m. July 10, 2021
Acting County Manager Steven Lynne
COUNTY News:
Acting Los Alamos County Manager Steven Lynne has risen to the top of the short list of three applicants vying for the County Manager position.
Passing muster during a community meet and greet event at Ashley Pond Park followed by a whirlwind of interviews, Lynne now enters the final step in the selection process.
Tuesday evening, County Council will vote to officially hire Lynne at its 6 p.m. meeting in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building.
Lynne has been serving as Acting County Manager since Read More
Los Alamos ScienceFest Continues With Electric Vehicle Show Saturday And Other Demos Through Sunday
ScienceFest features an Electric Vehicle Show in the Mesa Public Library Overflow Parking Lot with a combination of electric cars and electric bikes, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Courtesy photo
PAC 8 Community Media Center: July 9-15, 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 July 9-15
Friday, July 9, 2021
- 6 a.m. Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. The Tom Hartman Program
- 11 a.m. County Council Replay
- 2:45 p.m. Meet the Farmers
- 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. Ariane Monouch Kine – Kyoto Laureate
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