County Council Discusses Racial Equity And Inclusion
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Councilor Katrina Martin provided an update on discussions with community organizations regarding diversity, equity and inclusion along with initial recommendations for some next steps, during the Tuesday night council meeting held via zoom.
Recommendations include:
- Implement implicit bias training for County staff and elected officials—contract a trainer with complementary outside perspective;
- Review the Community Equity and Inclusion Survey (performed in the fall of 2020) to identify potential
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Dec. 3 To Dec. 7, 2020
The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.
Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.
JEROME M. VALERIO
Dec. 3 at 9:23 p.m. / Police arrested Jerome M. Valerio, 40, of Santa Cruz at the Pojoaque Dollar Store on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.
KRISTINA ESPINOZA
Dec. 4 at 9:11 a.m. / Police arrested Kristina Espinoza, 28, of Santa Fe at 3917 West Road on an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction.
County Zero Waste Tip: BOGO Can Be BOGUS
Zero Waste Tip: BOGO can be BOGUS, if you do not eat all that food you buy! Avoid falling for ‘Buy One, Get One’ offers (unless you *know* you will use it all!) Courtesy LAC Read More
Chart 270: COVID-19 In New Mexico Dec. 9, 2020
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-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,759 New Cases, Total Now 112,950 With 34 New Deaths And 40,058 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,759 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 1 more cases today … the total is now 189 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 34 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 601 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 49 new cases in Chaves County
- 20 new cases in Cibola County
- 10 new cases in Colfax County
- 29 new cases in Curry County
- 1 new case in De Baca County
- 119 new
County Clerk, Council Virtual Swearing-in Ceremony Dec. 18
COUNTY News:
The public is invited to attend the official “swearing in” ceremony for newly elected officials at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18 on Zoom.
Los Alamos County Councilors Denise Derkacs, David Reagor and Sean Williams will be sworn in, along with County Clerk Naomi Maestas. The ceremony is being hosted by the County Council.
The link to attend online is: https://zoom.us/j/93811886169
Or iPhone one-tap:
US: +12532158782,,93811886169# or +13462487799,,93811886169#
Or Telephone:
Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 253 215 8782 Read More
Environmental Services: Recycle More Cardboard Boxes
Remember to flatten cardboard and remove packing peanuts prior to recycling. Courtesy photo
County Environmental Services News:
With our residents staying home this holiday season, many people are shopping online to buy gifts for their family members and friends.
The result of online shopping may cause an abundance of cardboard boxes that may not fit in your recycle roll cart.
Aside from using the mixed recycle roll cart, residents can take excess cardboard to be recycled at the Eco Station, Overlook Collection Center and Lemon Lot for no additional charge.
The Los Alamos County Environmental Read More
Los Alamos DPU To Launch Survey On Environmental Goals
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) customers may receive a phone call or an email between the hours of 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. during the week of Dec. 14.
Triton Polling and Research was hired by the department to survey a statistically significant, random sample of citizens to assess the level of community support for its environmental goals. Specifically, these are six goals adopted by the Board of Public Utilities to increase clean electricity and conserve water and natural gas.
Department officials encourage customers to participate in this five-minute, anonymous Read More
Betty Ehart Senior Center Closed Due To Positive COVID Test
COMMUNITY News:
Effective today, Dec. 8, the Betty Ehart Senior Center at 1101 Bathtub Row in Los Alamos is closed due to an employee testing positive for COVID-19.
Contact tracing has been initiated and is being conducted by director at the Betty Ehart Senior Center.
Home delivery meals scheduled for today, Dec. 8 in Los Alamos are canceled, but will resume Wednesday, Dec. 9 from the White Rock Senior Center.
Also, the drive thru meal program at the Betty Ehart Senior Center is canceled until further notice.
The Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) is committed to providing meals Read More
Fraser: Collecting Electronic Signatures To Call On Los Alamos County Council To Make Broadband 2021 Priority
By ANDREW M. FRASER
Los Alamos
An effort called Better Los Alamos Broadband NOW (blabnow) would like to bring your attention to the open letter at https:////www.blabnow.blog/petition/.
We encourage County residents to visit the website where we are collecting electronic signatures. The petition asks the Los Alamos County Council to make broadband a priority for 2021.
Here we review the major points of the letter.
Living with the ongoing pandemic we find both that our broadband connections are inadequate and that Internet Service Providers (ISPs) available in the County offer various combinations Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,872 New Cases, Total Now 109,947 With 7 New Deaths And 38,1318 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,872 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 6 more cases today … the total is now 184 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 7 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 639 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 88 new cases in Chaves County
- 16 new cases in Cibola County
- 41 new cases in Colfax County
- 22 new cases in Curry County
- 1 new case in De Baca County
- 191 new cases
Chart 268: COVID-19 In New Mexico Dec. 7, 2020
The bars in this chart display the number of COVID-19 related deaths versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimEnvironment Department COVID-19 Watchlist Update: Dec. 7
NMED News:
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has updated its daily Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist, which includes New Mexico places of employment that have had two or more rapid responses in the last 14 days.
There are 148 establishments on the Watchlist.
The Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist and closure list, which includes all establishments that have been or are currently required to be closed, are posted here.
The state initiates a rapid response when it learns of a positive COVID-19 case in a workplace. NMED or the state agency initiating the rapid response will offer direction Read More
Water Line Break On 37th Street In Aspen Neighborhood
UPDATE: Water crews with the DPU have repaired the water line on 37th Street and restored water pressure to all affected customers.
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities water crews responded to a water line break this morning on 37th Street, south of Diamond Drive in the Aspen neighborhood.
Customers on 37th Street between Diamond Drive and Villa Street will experience low water pressure until around 8 p.m. today as crews work to repair the line.
Excavation will occur near 2300 37th St., with minimal impacts to traffic at the construction zone.
Direct questions or concerns Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,250 New Cases, Total Now 108,088 With 11 New Deaths And 37,041 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,250 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 2 more cases today … the total is now 178 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 11 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 391 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Catron County
- 68 new cases in Chaves County
- 23 new cases in Cibola County
- 12 new cases in Colfax County
- 26 new cases in Curry County
- 11 new cases in De Baca County
- 95 new
PAC 8 Community Media Center Schedule: Dec. 6-10
PAC 8 News:
During the COVID-19 global pandemic, PAC 8 Community Media Center is available by appointment for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing and pick-up and drop-off of videos and other items.
For information, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for Dec. 6 through Dec. 10:
Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020
- 6 a.m. — FSTV
- 5 p.m. — The Prophetic Word
- 5:30 p.m. — Key to the Kingdom
- 6 p.m. — Los Alamos Senior Center – “Stay Home, Stay Safe, Stay Balanced”
- 7 p.m. — United Church
- 8 p.m. — La Verdad Internacional
- 8:30 p.m. — Script
Chart 267: COVID-19 In New Mexico Dec. 6, 2020
Total number of diagnoses in Los Alamos County by zip code. To date, 78 percent of the people diagnosed with COVID-19 reside in Los Alamos, while the remaining 22 percent reside in White Rock. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,925 New Cases, Total Now 106,856 With 32 New Deaths And 36,388 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,925 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 6 more cases today … the total is now 176 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 32 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 506 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 5 new cases in Catron County
- 142 new cases in Chaves County
- 12 new cases in Cibola County
- 4 new cases in Colfax County
- 33 new cases in Curry County
- 3 new cases in De Baca County
- 183 new
County Turns On Annual Holiday Lights At Pond
Kicking off the first night of WinterFest Weekend, Los Alamos County turns on the holiday lights this evening in the trees around Ashley Pond Park. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the light parade was not held this year, so there was no crowd event for the official lighting of the trees. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
County turns on the holiday lights this evening around Ashley Pond. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.comChart 265: COVID-19 In New Mexico Dec. 4, 2020
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
