New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 122 New Cases, Total 204,698 With 6 New Deaths And 192,953 Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials have announced 122 new COVID-19 cases today.
Los Alamos County reports 1 new case today bringing the total to 536 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 in New Mexico today related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:
- 35 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 3 new cases in Chaves County
- 4 new cases in Curry County
- 5 new cases
Meet Finalists For Los Alamos County Manager June 24
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council has narrowed down its list of County Manager candidates this week – each with top notch qualifications and many combined years of municipal and county government experience.
The Final Three Candidates:
- Steven Lynne, Acting Los Alamos County Manager;
- Erin Reinders, City Manager, City of Unalaska, Alaska: and
- Leandro Cordova, Finance and Administration Director, New Mexico Counties.
These final candidates will be in Los Alamos June 24 and June 25. Members of the public are invited to an open house reception to meet the candidates 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Read More
County Personnel Board Meets On Zoom June 22
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Personnel Board will meet 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 22 on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Cone Zone: Week Of June 21, 2021
COUNTY News:
The projects listed here 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. 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:
Sherwood Boulevard Mapping
Construction Survey Technologies will begin sub-surface utility mapping on Sherwood Blvd between Aztec Read More
Scenes From projectY Cowork Rolling Out Red Carpet For 5th Anniversary Celebration In Central Park Square Today
projectY Cowork Los Alamos celebrates its 5th anniversary today with a community party in Central Park Square. projectY is a collaborative coworking space at 150 Central Park Square. The space serves as a hub for startups, freelancers, remote workers, students and others to be connected to like-minded entrepreneurs, business experts, investors and mentors who will help them achieve their personal and professional goals. projectY is an initiative between Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation, Los Alamos County, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Feynman Center for Innovation, Read More
P&Z Recommends OKing Downtown Overlay Retail Zone
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
In a 5-2 vote, and one abstaining, the Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission agreed to recommend that County Council approve a downtown overlay retail zone.
The commission discussed the proposed new zone during its regular meeting June 9. Commission Chair Terry Priestley and Commissioner Jean Dewart opposed the new zone and Commissioner April Wade abstained. She did not give a reason for abstaining.
Acting County Manager Steven Lynne explained that what planning and zoning recommended approving is a proposed Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: June 18 – June 24
PAC 8 News:
During the COVID-19 global pandemic, 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 June 18-24
Friday, June 18
- 6 a.m. Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. The Tom Hartman Program
- 11 a.m. County Council Replay 6-15-21
- 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.
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 82 New Cases, Total 204,472 With 3 New Deaths And 192,629 Recovered
STATE News:SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials have announced 82 new COVID-19 cases today.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases today so the total remains 535 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 the most recent cases:
- 22 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 3 new cases
Chart 459 COVID-19 Update In New Mexico June 16
The bars in this chart display the number of vaccine doses administered nationwide versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. source: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
County LARES Task Force Meets On Zoom June 18
Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Live Concert Calendar
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Summer Concert Series presented by Toyota of Santa Fe and produced by Sancre Productions and the Los Alamos County Community Services Department, announces the potential beginnings of free LIVE, in-person, and socially distanced 2021 summer concerts in Los Alamos.
“We are proud to bring a wide range of talented musicians to the Los Alamos Summer Concerts live on stage this year,” Sancre Productions spokeswoman Monica Griego said. “The live concerts offer many musical genres spanning from country, to cumbia, to disco funk rock, to Santana tribute, and Siberian Read More
Community Development Advisory Board Meets June 21
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Community Development Advisory Board will meet 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 21 on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
JUNE 21, 2021 Community Development Advisory Board Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 92881445034 Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 122 New Cases, Total 204,392 With Zero New Deaths And 192,475 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials have announced 122 new COVID-19 cases today.
Los Alamos County reports 1 new case today bringing the total to 535 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 zero new deaths in New Mexico today related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:
• 25 new cases in Bernalillo County
• 1 new case in Chaves County
• 3 new cases in Curry County Read More
Chart 458 COVID-19 Update In New Mexico June 15
This map displays the average number of daily diagnoses per 100,000 people by county. Source: covidactnow.org. Map: mapchart.net. Created by Eli Ben-NaimLilly Hiatt Debuts In 2021 Los Alamos Summer Virtual Concert Series Friday Night June 18
SUMMER CONCERT News:
The 2021 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series presented by Toyota of Santa Fe, presents the fifth and second to last concert of the virtual series featuring alternative Indie country singer and songwriter Lilly Hiatt from Nashville, Tenn.
Hiatt’s music has been raved in reviews by Rolling Stone, NPR and The Independent. Her 2017 album, Trinity Lane, earned her performance dates with John Prine, Margo Price, Drive-By Truckers and Hiss Golden Messenger.
In 2018 Hiatt was nominated as Emerging Artist of the Year by Americana Music Honors & Awards. To learn more about Lilly Read More
Meet Candidates For Los Alamos County Manager June 24
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council is wrapping up its search for a new county manager to replace Harry Burgess who recently retired.
The list of candidates will be narrowed down this week – all with top notch qualifications and many combined years of municipal and county government experience.
Those final candidates will be in Los Alamos June 24 and June 25. On June 24, the candidates will have a tour of Los Alamos and White Rock. Later that day, members of the public are invited to an open house reception to meet the candidates from 5:00-7:00 p.m., with introductions at 5:30 p.m. at the concert Read More
Atomic City Transit: Temporary Bus Stop #116 Now Open On Central Avenue And 15th Street
ACT News:
Atomic City Transit (ACT) announces the Temporary Bus Stop Open Notice – Stop #116 at Central Avenue and 15th Street is now open and available for use.
ATC thanks the community for its patience during construction.
Call (505).661.RIDE (7433) for additional information or the ACT Tracker to locate specific bus routes.
For the specific route service schedules, visit website. Read More
P&Z Approves Site Plan For New Starbucks On Trinity Drive
Rendering of the proposed new Starbucks with drive thru at 1247 Trinity Dr. Courtesy/LAC
Staff Report
The Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a site plan at its June 9 meeting to relocate the Starbucks on Central Avenue to the old McDonald’s building on Trinity Drive.
The site plan, which was presented by Steve Maestas of Maestas Development Group, proposes relocating the coffee chain from 1801 Central Ave. to 1247 Trinity Dr.
County Senior Planner Sobia Sayeda told the Los Alamos Daily Post today that the site plan calls for demolishing the dilapidated old Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update June 12-14: 230 New Cases, Total 204,271 With 5 New Deaths And 192,338 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials have announced 230 new COVID-19 cases between Saturday June 12 and today, June 14.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases today so the total remains 534 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 5 new deaths in New Mexico over the last three days related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:
- 57 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 11
New Mexico Governor Urges Local Restrictions On Fireworks Due To Drought
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Due to critical drought conditions across New Mexico, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed an executive order urging New Mexico cities and counties to consider banning the retail sale of fireworks in the state until drought conditions improve.
While state statute does not enable the executive to implement a statewide ban on fireworks, the Governor’s Office encourages and appreciates cities and counties taking action to prevent wildfires.
Nearly 90 percent of New Mexico is experiencing at least severe drought conditions, with significant portions of the Read More
