New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 94 New Cases, Total 203,823 With 5 New Deaths And 191,358 Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced today 94 new COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases today so the total remains at 532 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 related to COVID-19.
- The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:
- 29 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 4 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 2 new cases in
Zero Waste Team & LAHS Eco Club: Recycle Right
From the Zero Waste Team & LAHS Eco Club:
Zero Waste Tip: Download the cycle Coach app to learn easy tips on how to recycle right! However, if you are not sure if an item can be recycled or not, throw it away. When in doubt, throw it out.
There are many dedicated recyclers in our community. Recycling is important but recycling correctly is not always easy. The little “recycle triangle” with the number in the middle does not mean the product is recyclable, rather, it indicates what kind of plastic the object is made of. The recycle triangle is mandated to be on products but can be very confusing for consumers Read More
Atomic City Transit Announces Bus Stop Closures
COUNTY News:
Atomic City Transit announces bus stop closures during construction:
…Stop #114 Central Avenue and 6th Street; and
…Stop #115 Central Avenue and 9th Street. This closure will affect Route 1, 2M to the Transit Center.
…Stop # 116 Central and 15th Street continues to be closed during construction. Closest stops will be #119 Central and 20th Street and #404 East Road and Canyon.
For additional information, call 661-RIDE (7433) or the ACT Tracker to locate your bus route.
For specific route service schedules, click here.
Public Comment On DP Road Phase II Roadway And Utility Infrastructure Project Accepted Until June 17
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Project Team presented the DP Road Phase II Roadway and Utility Infrastructure Project at the June 3 Transportation Board Meeting.
Project details including parking alternatives, proposed roadway and utility improvements and project timeline were discussed.
Members of the public interested in providing public comment may do so by sending an email to lacpw@lacnm.us before 5 p.m., June 17.
Use the following link to view the presentation on demand: https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
For project information, go to the “Public Works Projects” Read More
DPS To Present Draft Downtown Master Plans June 15
COUNTY News:
The Dekker/Perich/Sabatini (DPS) project team will present the draft Downtown Master Plans for White Rock and Los Alamos to the Council at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, including the vision, goals, and recommendations for each Downtown area.
Feedback received from the public during the Draft Release Open House held May 6 as well as those comments received during the public comment period that followed will be presented, along with the project team’s responses.
Learn more about the Downtown Master Plans and the public input process, or review the draft documents on the project webpage: Read More
Progress On Aquatic Center Multigenerational Pool Monday
Progress continues Monday on the multigenerational pool project on Canyon Road. Photo by Morrie Pongratz Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 79 New Cases, Total 203,747 With 1 New Death And 191,257 Recovered
STATE News:SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced today 79 new COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases today so the total remains at 532 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 the most recent cases:
- 27 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 1 new case in Curry County
- 11 new cases in Doña
2021 Los Alamos Summer Virtual Concert Series Features Debut Of The Ordinary Things Band Friday Night
The Ordinary Things Band performs virtually 7 p.m. Friday. Courtesy/Sancre Productions
SANCRE News:
The 2021 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series presented by Toyota of Santa Fe, presents the fourth concert of the virtual series featuring The Ordinary Things Band.
The Indie rock trio band from Albuquerque is known for their creamy vocals, edgy guitar riffs and unique bass lines.
The band is the only New Mexico band in this year’s virtual concert portion of the hybrid series, which features virtual shows and planned LIVE shows this summer. The band’s name was inspired by the concept of wabi-sabi, Read More
Latest Scenes From Aquatic Center Pool Construction
Crews manage roof work Thursday on the entry way to the Aquatic Center. Photo by Ed Birnbaum
Roof work and a connection being made between old and new sections of the pool. Photo by Ed Birnbaum
New pool construction. Photo by Ed Birnbaum Read More
NCCoE: Draft Report On Authenticating First Responders
Courtesy/NCCoE
NCCoE News:
The National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) has released a new draft report, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Interagency or Internal Report (NISTIR) 8334, Using Mobile Device Biometrics for Authenticating First Responders.
This report examines how first responders could use mobile device biometrics in an authentication system and what challenges they may face in deploying these systems.
Many public safety organizations (PSOs) are adopting mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, to provide first responders Read More
Celebrate Pride Week With Los Alamos Public Libraries
COUNTY News:
Celebrate Pride Week with Los Alamos Public Libraries through a children’s Storytime program, a night of LGBTQ+ literature, book recommendations, and a book giveaway.
Join an in-person, outdoor Storytime celebrating love and family with children’s books by LGBTQ+ authors 10 a.m. Thursday, June 10 at Mesa Public Library. The Storytime is best for ages 3-6, all are welcome.
Register for this event HERE.
Los Alamos Public Library System invites the community to join Read Books with Pride, a night of LGBTQ+ literature at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 10. This is a live-streamed event via Read More
Chart 450 COVID-19 In New Mexico June 7
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-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 262 New Cases, Total 203,686 With 6 New Deaths And 191,065 Recovered (June 5, 6, 7)
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced 262 new COVID-19 cases during Saturday June 5, Sunday June 6 and Monday June 7.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases over the 3 day period so the total remains at 532 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 related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:
- 51 new cases in Bernalillo County
PAC 8 Summer Media Classes Kick Off At Ashley Pond!
PAC 8 Summer Media classes got off to an exciting start last week, students met June 1 at Ashley Pond for the Pac 8 Beginning Video class which teaches student basic camera techniques, editing with Adobe Premiere, and audio, this class is for 4th – 8th graders. PAC 8 is offering classes all summer long for students in 2nd grade up through high school. The class schedule can be seen at this link. Courtesy/PAC 8
Students met June 1 for the PAC 8 GoPro Video Class which teaches students how to use the new Hero 9 Black, learn Time Warp, Time Lapse, Slo Mo, Live Burst, and editing with Adobe Premiere. This Read More
County DWI Planning Council Meets On Zoom June 10
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County DWI Planning Council will meet 8:30 a.m. Thursday, June 10 on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
County Planning And Zoning Commission Meets June 9
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 9 on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
JUNE 9, 2021 Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda.
Find the link for this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 989 4601 8625 Read More
Libraries Safe Places For All Readers
Los Alamos libraries hosts storytime at a previous Pride event. Courtesy/Los Alamos Pride
By KELLY DOLEJSI
Friends of Los Alamos Pride
Two successful Pride Weeks and one pandemic later, Pride Week returns to Los Alamos June 5-13. This year’s theme is “Coming Out After Covid.”
This series of mini-profiles aims to highlight as many LGBTQIA-friendly local businesses as possible. Email kdolejsi@gmail.com if you own a business or run an organization and want to extend your support to Los Alamos Pride Week. Regardless of whether you own a business, please follow Los Alamos Pride on Facebook here Read More
LAPS School Board Meets Tuesday June 8 On Zoom
LAPS News:Cone Zone: Week Of June 7, 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 5050.662.8150, 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 (AUI, Inc.)
Detour is active on N.M. 502, which allows the contractor to work on the north side Read More
Chart 449 COVID-19 In New Mexico June 6
This chart shows the percentage of residents who registered for a vaccine with the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) by county. Los Alamos and its three neighboring counties are highlighted. Source: NMDOH. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
