‘Multiverse’ Art Dedication At Ashley Pond Park July 16
Dedication for ‘Multiverse’ created by Evelyn Rosenberg is Friday, July 16 at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County installed a new art piece “Multiverse” by Evelyn Rosenberg during the pandemic in June 2020 at Ashley Pond Park.
The community is invited to attend an art dedication ceremony for “Multiverse”, hosted by the Los Alamos County Arts in Public Places Board, 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 16 at Ashley Pond Park.
“Multiverse” is a detonography sculpture that reflects the community of Los Alamos. Detonography is a process innovated by Rosenberg, which uses controlled Read More
It’s Official … Sweet Bowser Has Been Adopted!
Photos and flyer by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos ScienceFest: Exclusive Virgin Galactic Virtual Tour & Q&A; UbiQD CEO Talk & Q&A On Feeding & Powering Future With Nanotechnology Tonight
Los Alamos MainStreet News:
At 6:30 tonight, Thursday, July 8 at Fuller Lodge, join Virgin Galactic for an exclusive virtual tour for Los Alamos ScienceFest participants.
After the tour, which is hosted by Virgin Galactic’s Veronica McGowan, participate in a virtual Q&A with Katie Westley, the Galactic Unite Associate Manager for Virgin Galactic (VG).
The session will be followed by a presentation and Q&A with Dr. Hunter McDaniel, Founder and CEO of local Los Alamos-based company, UbiQD, Inc.
Attendees can attend both sessions either virtually, or in-person at Fuller Read More
Dekker/Perich/Sabatini And Los Alamos County Release First Module Of Chapter 16 Development Code Update Today
COUNTY News:
Dekker/Perich/Sabatini (DPS) and the Los Alamos County Community Development Department (CDD) today released the first module of the Chapter 16 Development Code update focusing on use regulations for public review.
Module 1 contains updates to the zoning districts, the permissive use table (AKA Use Index Table), use-specific regulations and use related definitions.
The draft of Module 1 can be retrieved from the project website.
Two weeks after the Module 1 release, at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 22, DPS and CDD will host a virtual public open house over ZOOM. At this event, DPS Read More
Larry R. Walkup Aquatic Center Facing Lifeguard Shortage
Larry R. Walkup Aquatic Center is hiring lifeguards. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Even before the pandemic hit in 2020, lifeguarding was having its own crisis to fill those high perches above pools. Now, Los Alamos County’s Parks, Recreation and Open Space Division is strategizing ways to attract more applicants to its full-time and senior lifeguard positions.
Community Services Department Director Cory Styron said typically the Larry R. Walkup Aquatic Center will have four to six lifeguards on duty depending Read More
Quorum Notice: County ESB Members May Attend ‘Growing The Upcycle Food Economy’ Webinar Wednesday July 14
COUNTY News:
Members of the Los Alamos County Environmental Sustainability Board (ESB) may attend the “Growing the Upcycled Food Economy” webinar, 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 14.
A quorum may be present, however no action will be taken.
The quorum notice has been posted and is available on the County website here. Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 83 New Cases, Totaling 205,996 With 1 New Death And 195,187 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced 83 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday.
Los Alamos County reports 1 new case bringing the total to 541 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:
- 27 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Chaves County
- 2 new cases in Curry County
- 5 new cases in Doña
On The Job In Los Alamos: Workers Build Multigenerational Pool
On the job in Los Alamos workers are busy constructing the new multigenerational pool Wednesday at the Aquatic Center on Canyon Road. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Ed Birnbaum Read More
County Council Proclaims July 6-11 ‘ScienceFest Week’
MainStreet Executive Director Lauren McDaniel holds up the County proclamation for ScienceFest along with Los Alamos County Councilor David Reagor. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Los Alamos County Council proclaimed Tuesday, July 6 through Sunday, July 11 as ScienceFest during its Tuesday night work session.
“We’re excited to host the 14th annual ScienceFest,” MainStreet Executive Director Lauren McDaniel said. “We welcome the community to participate.”
County Councilor David Reagor read the proclamation, which states:
WHEREAS: Each summer, ScienceFest Read More
County Library Board Meets On Zoom Monday July 12
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Library Board will meet 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 12 on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Delila Is Ready For Adoption At Los Alamos Animal Shelter
Traffic Alert: Lane Closure On Diamond Drive Friday
COUNTY News:
Weather permitting, Cablecom, LLC will be closing the westbound driving lane and shoulder on Diamond Drive between 36th Street and Arkansas Avenue to perform conduit checks.
The sidewalks along the work zone also will be closed. However, the contractor will assist pedestrian traffic through the sidewalks as needed. No construction will occur on the sidewalks.
Work is scheduled to begin 9 a.m. and end 4 p.m. Friday, July 9.
Pedestrian and vehicle traffic are urged to slow down and obey all traffic control devices within this work zone.
Direct questions related to this project Read More
Quorum Notice: Los Alamos County Resiliency, Energy & Sustainability Task Force Members May Attend Science On Tap – Using Fuel Cells To Keep On Truckin’
COUNTY News:
Members of the Los Alamos County Resiliency, Energy & Sustainability Task Force may attend Science On Tap: Using Fuel Cells To Keep On Truckin’, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 10.
A quorum may be present, however no action will be taken.
Community Invited To ‘Coffee With A Cop’ At Starbucks
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) is inviting the community to attend “Coffee with a Cop” 7-9 a.m. Friday, July 9, at Starbucks at 1801 Central Ave. in downtown Los Alamos.
“Coffee with a Cop” is meant to connect citizens and visitors with local law enforcement officers to enhance dialogue and relationships.
There is no set agenda and community members are encouraged to attend. Read More
Sweet Raina Hopes Someone Will Adopt Her Soon
Photos and flyer by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
Folk Rock Band Dusty Low Debuts At Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Second Live Show At Overlook Park Friday
Dusty Low from El Paso, Texas performs at the Friday night Summer Concert at Overlook Park. Courtesy/Sancre
Summer Concert News:
The 2021 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series presented by Toyota of Santa Fe, presents the second live show concert of the 2021 season featuring folk rock/Americana sensation Dusty Low from El Paso, Texas.
Dusty Low, the third collaboration of the Sullivan brothers, has brought their folk-rock/Americana roots to fruition. The Sullivans have been sharing their original music nationally and internationally since 2007.
Jesse Sullivan leads the group on vocals and Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update July 3-6: 203 New Cases, Totaling 205,915 With 2 New Deaths And 195,126 Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials have announced 203 new COVID-19 cases From July 3 through today.
Los Alamos County reports 2 new cases during the last four days bringing the total to 540 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 2 new death in New Mexico July 3-6 related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today the most recent cases:
- 60 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Chaves
County Libraries Present Discussion By Author Laura Paskus On New Mexico’s Changing Climate Thursday
Los Alamos Public Libraries hosts a discussion live-streamed Thursday with author Laura Paskus. Courtesy/LAC
Los Alamos Public Library Systems News:
From forests to farm fields, reservoirs to rivers, the impacts of climate change are obvious all around the state of New Mexico. How does warming intensify environmental problems, exacerbate inequity, and change how we relate to our landscapes? What hope is there for the future?
Join the discussion with Los Alamos Public Libraries and author and journalist Laura Paskus in this live-streamed program via Zoom, 7 p.m. Thursday, July 8. Register Read More
Canceled: County DWI Planning Council Meeting For July 8
CNational Association Of Counties Annual Conference July 8
NACo News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – After 18 months demonstrating bold leadership on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic, nearly 2,000 elected and appointed county officials from across the country will come together July 8-12 in Prince George’s County, Md., for the National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference.
Vice President Kamala Harris will headline this year’s conference with remarks scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. EDT, Friday, July 9.
The NACo Annual Conference, the first major in-person conference in Prince George’s County since the pandemic began, will focus on pressing Read More
