County LARES Task Force Meets On Zoom June 4
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Resiliency Energy and Sustainability Task Force (LARES) meets 3 p.m. Friday, June 4 on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
The agenda will be available here: https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
Chart 444 COVID-19 In New Mexico June 1
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-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 381 New Cases, Total 203,151 With 2 New Deaths And 189,692 Recovered
- 103 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 13 new cases in Chaves County
- 4 new cases in Cibola County
- 4 new cases in
County Transportation Board Meets On Zoom June 3
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Transportation Board meets 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 3 on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
JUNE 3, 2021 Transportation Board Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 914 9894 8352
Passcode: 179718
After Some 41 Hours Water Finally Restored At Elk Ridge
Water is restored at Elk Ridge. LADP file photo
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
After approximately 41 hours without water, the residents of Elk Ridge mobile home park finally had water restored at around 3 p.m. today.
Residents said that the mobile home park had been without water since 10 p.m. Saturday.
Department of Public Utilities (DPU) Public Relations Manager Julie Williams-Hill told the Los Alamos Daily Post today that DPU provides water to a master meter for Elk Ridge. Yes Communities, which owns the mobile home park along with its pipes and infrastructure, Read More
Elk Ridge Mobile Home Park Without Water For Over 24 Hrs., County Has Opened Aquatic Center For Residents Until 6 PM
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County will open the Larry Walkup Aquatic Center until 6 p.m. today to allow residents from the Elk Ridge Mobile Home Park on East Jemez Road to take showers and fill up water containers at no charge.
Residents are advised to bring towels, soap, shampoo and any other personal items necessary.
Editor’s note: A resident contacted the Los Alamos Daily Post to say the park has been without water since yesterday morning and management is not answering calls. Check back at ladailypost.com for more on this developing story. Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of May 31, 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 (AUI, Inc.)
Detour is active on NM502 which allows the contractor to work on the north side of Read More
Diana Reiner Makes Hole In One At Los Alamos Golf Course
Los Alamos County Golf Course News:
Local golfer Diana Reiner made a Hole in One Wednesday, May 26 on Hole # 6 – 117 yards, using a Club #7 Hybrid, at the Los Alamos County Golf Course.
Head Golf Professional Michael Phillips told the Los Alamos Daily Post that Reiner’s Hole in One was witnessed by Holly Kenny. Read More
Los Alamos County Health Council Meets On Zoom June 3
Scenes From County Retirement Party For Harry Burgess
Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess, center, is retiring after serving Los Alamos for 10 years. His final day was Friday. Before walking away, the County held a retirement party for him Thursday afternoon at Pajarito Ski Hill lodge. Here, Burgess chats with friends and colleagues including former County Councilor Pete Sheehey, left, Sheehey’s wife Naishing Key and Councilor David Izraelevitz. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Former Los Alamos County Councilor and County Clerk Sharon Stover wishes County Manager Harry Burgess a happy retirement during his party Thursday Read More
Transportation Board Holds DP Road Phase II – Roadway And Utility Infrastructure Project Public Input Meeting June 3
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is in the early stages of developing the design of Roadway and Utility Improvements for the section of DP Road from Fire Station #2 to the TA-21 Gate.
Wilson & Company is assisting the County with the design.
The Project Team will be presenting, answering questions and soliciting feedback during the June 3 Transportation Board Meeting about project details including:
- Parking alternatives;
- Proposed roadway and utility improvements; and
- Project timeline.
This June 3 Transportation Board Meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. and is open to the public.
For project information, Read More
New Mexico State Police Conducting Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols In Counties Across State In June
NMSP to conduct hold conducting sobriety checkpoints in Counties across the state in June. File photo
NMSP News:
New Mexico State Police (NMSP) will be conducting sobriety checkpoints; saturation patrols; and registration, insurance and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during the month of June in an effort to end DWI.
NMSP is bringing awareness to these events in an effort to reduce alcohol related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.
These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about drinking and driving. Read More
Chart 440 COVID-19 In New Mexico May 28
This map displays the percentage of fully vaccinated residents by county. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 124 New Cases, Total 202,821 With 6 New Deaths And 188,743 Recovered
- 31 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 3 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 2 new cases in Curry
Truck Route Remains Closed Due To Multiple Car Accident
Entry to the Truck Route is closed as police and LAFD paramedics attend to motorists injured in a multiple vehicle accident this morning on the Truck Route near the Los Alamos County Eco Station. A helicopter has been requested to help transport the injured and will be stationed near the Eco Station. Police are asking motorists to find alternate routes until further notice. Check back at ladailypost.com for updates on this developing story. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Summer Virtual Concert With Will Hoge Tonight!
County Historic Preservation Advisory Board Meets June 2
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Historic Preservation Advisory Board (HPAB) meets 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 2 on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the link to the agenda here: JUNE 2, 2021 HPAB Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 940 0460 5035 Read More
Traffic Alert: Multiple Vehicle Accident On Truck Route
LAPD News:
Update: The Los Alamos Police Department and Los Alamos Fire Department are at the scene of an accident that just occurred on the Truck Route near the Los Alamos County Eco Station.
This accident involves multiple vehicles and multiple injuries.
A helicopter has been requested to help transport the injured. It will land near the Eco Station on East Jemez Road.
Police are asking motorists to avoid using the Truck Route until further notice.
Check back at ladailypost.com for updates on this developing story. Read More
Los Alamos Creative District Announces Tuesdays At The Pond Summer Performance Line-Up
Los Alamos Creative District has announced the 2021 schedule for the Tuesdays at the Pond Summer entertainment series. Courtesy/Los Alamos Creative District
Los Alamos Creative District News:
The Los Alamos Creative District has announced the 2021 schedule for the Tuesdays at the Pond summer entertainment series, sponsored by First National 1870 – Los Alamos.
This year all performances will be live and in-person at Ashley Pond Park stage from 6-8 p.m. each Tuesday from June 1 – Aug 3, but the venue will be limited to 150 attendees per the current New Mexico Public Health Order. Advance Read More
Council Congratulates Retiring County Manager
County Manager Harry Burgess
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
After 10 years of service, Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess participated in his final County Council meeting Tuesday night.
Burgess’ last day at the office is Friday; he is retiring.
“I just want to say thank you to each of the councilors, current and past that I’ve worked with,” Burgess said. “It’s been an amazing adventure … thinking back on my time here in Los Alamos I think it is important to note that this was my longest tenure of any position I’ve held in my career; I think that for me it reflects Read More
