Community Invited To Clean Up Los Alamos Day April 24
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Environmental Services and the Environmental Sustainability Board invite the community to participate in the 18th Annual Clean Up Los Alamos Day Saturday, April 24.
Clean Up LA Day is where residents and businesses volunteer to pick up litter throughout the County. Volunteers are encouraged to pick a location around the community to clean up and make beautiful. Locations can range from a favorite park, walking trail or around the neighborhood.
During this event the County reminds volunteers to follow the State mandated COVID-19 safe practices. Participants Read More
Council Forgoes Purchase Of CB FOX And Reel Deal
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
In a 5-2 vote, Los Alamos County Council passed on the opportunity to purchase the CB Fox and Reel Deal Theater properties during its Tuesday night work session.
Councilors Sara Scott and David Izraelevitz cast the two opposing votes. They proposed extending the due diligence period on the purchase agreement for 30 days to continue investigating the potential purchases, but that motion failed to pass in the 2-5 vote.
While the majority on council disagreed with the County purchasing the properties, there was a consensus that Read More
Los Alamos County Facility Rentals Now Available
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has several facilities and rooms available to reserve for meetings and events. Due to COVID-19 restrictions last year, these amenities were not made available.
However, in light of the Turquoise level, room and facility rentals will resume April 5, while following the current state mandated COVID Safe Practices for all customers using the facility.
Note: While rooms are available for reservation, the current guidelines state that occupancy is restricted to 33 percent maximum occupancy level.
Room Rentals are available for the following locations, room Read More
Grand Canyon Road Construction Friday Through March 26
COUNTY News:
Beginning Friday through March 26, Kelly Cable in association with GM Emulsion, will cut into the asphalt and curb at 160 Grand Canyon as long weather permits.
The work will take place 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and there will be a flagging operation in place on the south side of Grand Canyon.
The sidewalk on the south side of Grand Canyon will be closed, foot traffic will be detoured to the north side of Grand Canyon.
Motorists should slowdown in the work zone and follow all temporary construction signage.
For concerns or issues related to this project, contact Kelly Cable at 505.690.9742 Read More
2021 Master Gardeners Class Registration Open Until April 2
Lots Of Digging Underway On Multigenerational Pool Project
Lots of digging going on Wednesday at the multigenerational pool project site adjacent to the Aquatics Center on Canyon Road. Photo by Ed Birnbaum Read More
Chart 368 COVID-19 In New Mexico March 17, 2021
The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in Los Alamos County versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 255 New Cases, Total 188,907 With 12 New Death And 168,976 Patients Recovered
Today’s update includes 12 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 58 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 10 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 5 new
LAPS: School Board Update From March 9 Meeting
A drawing/digital art piece by LAHS student Kari Mason, which garnered a Gold Key award. Courtesy/LAHS
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board met for a regular meeting Tuesday, March 9. President Melanie Colgan opened the meeting with a moment of silence in memory of Las Cruces School Superintendent Karen Trujillo.
“She touched many lives as an educator and is going to be sorely missed,” Colgan said.
The board also celebrated several recognitions. Art teachers from around the district were honored as part of Youth Art Month. Britt Williams, Aspen’s art teacher, spoke for the elementary art Read More
County Council Rejects Buying CB Fox And Reel Deal
Staff Report
In a 5-2 vote, Los Alamos County Council rejected the opportunity to purchase the CB Fox and Reel Deal movie theater properties during its Tuesday night work session.
Councilors Sara Scott and David Izraelevitz cast the two opposing votes.
Scott and Izraelevitz proposed extending the due diligence period on the purchase agreement for 30 days to further investigate the potential purchases but the motion failed to pass in a 2-5 vote.
Read more about the decision in Thursday’s print edition of the Los Alamos Daily Post as well as at ladailypost.com in the morning. Read More
Lights On Los Alamos … And Howl At Dusk March 24!
COUNTY News:
At their meeting March 23, the Los Alamos County Council will read a special proclamation that has been written as a moment of reflection on the past year of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on lives in Los Alamos County.
The proclamation also will thank all who have assisted the community during this difficult time.
In recognition of the many health care workers, essential workers and public safety employees, organizations, businesses and individuals who have been steadfast and contributed so much during the challenges of the pandemic, community members are invited to turn Read More
Los Alamos County Weekly ‘Cone Zone’ Returns Friday
COUNTY News:New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 186 New Cases, Total 188,664 With 7 New Death And 168,191 Patients Recovered
Today’s update includes 7 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 72 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 2 new cases
COVID Vaccine Booster Clinic Smith Auditorium Wednesday
COUNTY News:
The New Mexico Department of Health is holding a COVID-19 vaccine clinic noon to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday for second “booster” Pfizer shots.
Only booster shots will be administered. The clinic will be at Duane Smith Auditorium and participants should have already been notified of their appointment time by DOH email or text message.
No walk-ins will be accepted; participants must have an appointment.
Note: Participants may have received a text message or email stating the clinic is at Griffith Gym. That information is INCORRECT; the clinic is at Smith Auditorium on the Los Alamos High Read More
Haley Has A Hankering For A Forever Home With Avid Hiker
Haley is a 2.5-year-old beauty searching for her forever home with someone who likes to hike, run and spend lots of time outdoors as much as she does. She is a graduate of the Lorenzo Dog Training Team, LLC for basic behavioral training. Her previous owner had to surrender her due to his physical restraints and smaller new home. Haley is living at the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter and dreaming of her adoption day. For more information about this precious pup, call 505.662.8179. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
County Offering COVID Vaccines To Homebound Residents
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Emergency Management Office, in coordination with the Social Services Office, have begun offering COVID vaccines to those who meet the current criteria for the vaccine as defined by the State of New Mexico, but who may be homebound for medical reasons and therefore unable to attend a vaccine clinic at a local facility.
Homebound residents are asked to call the Social Services Office at 505.662.8068 to arrange for their vaccination home visit. When calling, the individual will need to provide Social Services’ staff with their name, date of birth, confirmation Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 185 New Cases, Total 188,488 With 1 New Death And 167,659 Patients Recovered
Today’s update includes 1 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 68 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Chaves County
- 2 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case
Los Alamos, White Rock Visitor Centers Reopen Wednesday
The White Rock Visitor Center is reopening Wednesday on N.M. 4. Post file photo
The Los Alamos Visitor Center is reopening Wednesday on 20th Street. Courtesy/NM.org
CHAMBER News:
Exactly one year and one day after both Los Alamos and White Rock Visitor Centers were closed due to the state COVID-19 restrictions, Los Alamos County and Discover Los Alamos staff are excited to announce they will be reopening both centers Wednesday, March 17.
Visitor Center staff has completed all required New Mexico “COVID Safe Practices” training programs and Discover Los Alamos is New Mexico Safe Read More
Pre-Order For Pick-Up Curbside At Farmers Market Thursday
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 160 New Cases, Total 188,311 With 2 New Deaths And 166,437 Patients Recovered
Today’s update includes 2 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 45 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 8 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 2 new
