Sweet Bowser Hopes Someone Will Adopt Him Soon
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Scenes From County’s Glow Bike Event At Ashley Pond Park
Scene from Los Alamos County Recreation Division’s glow bike ride and parade Saturday evening at Ashley Pond Park and around downtown Los Alamos. Participants decorated their bikes to glow and went on a bike ride lead by a Los Alamos County vehicle. All participants received grab bags containing 4th of July swag and glow items to use on their bikes. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from the County’s glow bike ride/parade Saturday at the pond. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from the County’s glow bike ride/parade Saturday at the pond. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
County Library Meeting Rooms Reopen Tuesday July 6
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Library System has announced that meeting rooms will open for reservations beginning Tuesday, July 6.
Meeting rooms may be scheduled up to six months in advance on a first-come, first-serve basis. The individual reserving the use of a library meeting room must have a library card and be over 18 years old.
Due to the high demand for meeting rooms, individuals will be limited to 4, two-hour reservations per month:
- Meeting rooms are for the use of groups of 2 or more people;
- Library meeting rooms are limited public forums. Time, place, and manner restrictions may
ScienceFest Discovery Boxes Ready For Pickup By Reservation Tuesday July 6
The very first of many ScienceFest Discovery Boxes is packaged and ready for pickup Tuesday. Courtesy/LA MainStreet
Chamber Director Ryn Hermann is getting the job done packaging ScienceFest Discovery Boxes. Courtesy/LA MainStreet
Los Alamos MainStreet Director Lauren McDaniel, right, and Clarice Rodriguez of the SBDC preparing ScienceFest Discovery Boxes. Courtesy/LA MainStreet
Los Alamos MainStreet News:
ScienceFest Discovery Boxes will be available for pickup by reservation beginning Tuesday, July 6.
At this point only ScienceFest Discovery Preschool Boxes are still available Read More
Council To Hold Closed Session To Discuss Employment Agreement For Incoming Los Alamos County Manager
COUNTY News:
The agendas for the Closed Session and Work Session scheduled for 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., respectively, Tuesday, July 6, have been published and are available online.
The Closed Session is being held to allow Councilors the opportunity to discuss the employment agreement for the new County Manager whose name has not yet been announced.
The Work Session is open to the public.
Note: the Work Session will be held in-person for Councilors, staff and the public. Also, for added convenience, the public may participate via Zoom.
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 86 New Cases, Totaling 205,715 With 1 New Death And 194,687 Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials have announced 86 new COVID-19 cases today.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases today so the total remains at 538 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 today related to COVID-19.
- The New Mexico Department of Health reports today the most recent cases:
- 22 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 9 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 2 new cases in Eddy County
Cone Zone: Week Of July 5, 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 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.
Contractors and County crews will not be working Monday, July 5, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.
Public Works Projects:
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PAC 8 Community Media Center: July 2-8, 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 2-8
Friday, July 2
- 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. Survivor at 20
- 7 p.m. Environment, War and Conflict
Highlights From County Council Meeting Tuesday Night
Council Vice Chair James Robinson, right, presents a proclamation marking the 10th anniversary of the Las Conchas Fire during Tuesday’s council meeting to, from left, Police Chief Dino Sgambellone, Wildland Fire Chief Kelly Sterna, Fire Chief Troy Hughes and Deputy Fire Chief Steve Dawald. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
2021 marks the 10-year anniversary of the Las Conchas Fire, which was recognized during Tuesday’s Los Alamos County Council meeting.
Council Vice Chair James Robinson presented a proclamation for the anniversary to Fire Chief Troy Hughes, Deputy Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 87 New Cases, Total 205,629 With 3 New Deaths And 194,605 Recovered
STATE News:SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials have announced 87 new COVID-19 cases today.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases today so the total remains at 538 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 3 new deaths in New Mexico today related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today the most recent cases:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Thursday announced 87 additional Read More
Zero Waste Team Shares Tips To Keep Campgrounds Clean
New Mexico is called the Land of Enchantment – not the Land of Trash. Practice Toss No Mas. Photo by Angelica Gurule
County Environmental Services News:
- Zero Waste Tip: Put out any campfires with water. Preventing wildfires is key to safety, health and long-term sustainability. Smoky the Bear was not kidding when he said, “Only YOU can prevent forest fires!”
Whether it is to disconnect from technology, revitalize relationships, or to learn how to build a fire, pitch a tent, or read a compass, camping is a great summer activity to do with friends and family.
Camping means different things Read More
Chart 474 COVID-19 Update: New Mexico July 1
This map displays the percentage of fully-vaccinated residents by county. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimLAPS And County Consider Shared Multi-Use Rec Facility
County Public Works Director Anne Laurent
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Whether investigating housing opportunities on North Mesa, sharing facility spaces or co-hosting programs, the Los Alamos Public Schools and Los Alamos County have been long-time partners. Another joint project might be added to this partnership – a multi-use recreation space.
Los Alamos County Public Works Director Anne Laurent said the proposed project would be located on North Mesa as part of the Los Alamos Middle School campus. She said the facility would not interfere with Read More
County: Face Coverings Required To Board And Ride Atomic City Transit Through Sept. 13
ACT News:
Atomic City Transit (ACT) will continue to require through Sept. 13 “Face Coverings” to board and ride Act buses.
In compliance TSA Emergency Mandate EA 1546-21-01A face coverings for nonvaccinated and those already vaccinated will be required.
Informational flyers have been placed on each bus and at bus stop locations.
In addition, ACT will continue to follow other measures to enhance public health safety in providing transit services:
- Hand sanitizer is available on all vehicles for both customers and staff;
- All transit vehicles are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected prior
Due To Rainy Weather Canyon Rim Trail Remains Closed At DP Road Crossing For Construction Through July 2
COUNTY News:
Due to delays caused by the weather this week the Canyon Rim Trail will continue to be closed at the DP Road crossing through Friday July 2.
During this closure, no access across to and from the Canyon Rim Trail will be available at DP Road.
This closure is to allow for the construction of a sidewalk along DP Road.
Direct questions and comments to Keith Wilson with the Public Works Department at 505.663.1757 or send an email to keith.wilson@lacnm.us. Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 52 New Cases, Total 205,484 With 2 New Deaths And 194,474 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials have announced 52 new COVID-19 cases today.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases so the total remains 537 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 deaths in New Mexico today related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today the most recent cases:
- 14 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Chaves County
- 2 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 2
Los Alamos Summer Concert Series First Live Show Features Austin Van And The VanLiners At Overlook Friday
Country sensation Austin Van and the VanLiners play the first live show concert of the 2021 season 7 p.m. Friday at Overlook Park in White Rock. Courtesy/Sancre
Summer Concert Series News:
The 2021 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series presented by Toyota of Santa Fe, features the first live show concert of the 2021 season starring country sensation, Austin Van and the VanLiners.
Austin Van now 23 years old, grew up in a musical family in Ponderosa, N.M., where he loves being a father. Austin has been working on his soon to be released album, produced by Bobby Flores. Austin is a true entertainer with Read More
Discover Aha-Moments At Los Alamos ScienceFest Virtually Or In-Person … Driven By Science … July 6-11
Los Alamos MainStreet News:
Los Alamos ScienceFest returns this year Tuesday, July 6 through Sunday, July 11 for a hybrid event that will feature both virtual and in-person Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) activities.
Marking the first in-person festival to return to Los Alamos since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, visitors are encouraged to attend safely in-person or to join the fun through online streaming.
“We’re thrilled to be welcoming back locals and visitors to celebrate what our community is most well known for—groundbreaking science,” County Marketing Read More
Los Alamos County Ends Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
LAFD Fire Marshal Wendy Servey
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Fire Department Fire Marshal Wendy Servey announced today that she is ending Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for Los Alamos County, effective Wednesday, June 30.
“Thanks to recent and plentiful rainfall, our threat of wildfire has dropped considerably this week,” Servey said, adding that typically Los Alamos receives most of its annual rainfall between July and September.
“I would like to thank our residents for their support of the Stage 1 restrictions while they were in effect, and ask everyone to continue to be careful if building campfires Read More
Racial Equality & Inclusivity Task Force Meets June 30
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Racial Equality and Inclusivity Task Force will meet 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 30 on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
JUNE 30, 2021 Racial Equality & Inclusivity Task Force Agenda.
Find the link for this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 925 8662 3663
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