CommuniTREE Launches Just In Time For Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Holidays, To Say THANKS To All Who Serve, Especially During COVID 19 Pandemic Emergency
The new CommuniTREE in the Municipal Building shows off brightly colored green ‘Leaves of Thanksgiving’ with tags attached to CommuniTREE to say THANKS to all who serve. Photo by Vint Miller/Los Alamos County
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CommuniTREE: New Art Installation Launches Today And Says ‘THANKS’ To All Who Serve
With Veterans Day tomorrow and Thanksgiving holidays just around the corner, a new art installation in the Municipal Building has been designed to say “thank you” to all those who serve.
The new artwork, titled CommuniTREE, is located in the north hallway on the ground floor of the Municipal Read More
LAPS: North Mesa Housing Update
LAPS News:
The idea for a proposed North Mesa Housing project stemmed from the County’s 2019 Housing Market Needs Analysis, which found a need for more than 1,300 rental units and more than 375 houses.
It also indicated an acute shortage of housing for the “missing middle”, households with income ranges between $60,000 and $100,000.
Table 1 provides a summary of the steps in the planning process. One step for the Los Alamos School Board and County Council in the consideration of this project is the possibility of signing a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). The MOA provides a structure and parameters Read More
County Crews Hanging Holiday Lights At Ashley Pond Park
With the holidays fast approaching, Los Alamos County crews are on the job this evening stringing up festive lights on the trees at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County crews stringing holiday lights this evening on the trees at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,418 New Cases, Total Now 56,289 With 12 New Deaths, 23,457 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 1,214 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 3 more cases today bringing the total to 70 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 12 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 464 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 59 new cases in Chaves County
- 17 new cases in Cibola County
- 2 new cases in Colfax County
- 51 new cases in Curry County
- 3 new cases in De Baca County
- 201 new cases in Doña Ana County
NMDOH: Breakdown By Gender And Age Of 67 Positive COVID-19 Cases Reported So Far In Los Alamos County
The breakdown by gender and age of the 67 positive COVID-19 cases reported as of Sunday, Nov. 8, in Los Alamos County by the New Mexico Department of Health. Courtesy/NMDOH Read More
Cat Likes Lying Around Being Petted … Any Takers?
Rocky 2 is an 11-year-old grey shorthair male surrendered Oct. 23 to the Los Alamos Animal Shelter. He likes to spend his days lying around being petted. He needs a home. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
New chain link fencing recently installed in front of the dog cages at the Los Alamos Animal Shelter. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
Chart 239: COVID-19 In New Mexico Nov. 8, 2020
The bars in this chart display the daily number of COVID-19 diagnoses versus date in Los Alamos county. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,214 New Cases, Total Now 54,881 With 14 New Deaths, 23,205 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 1,214 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 4 more cases today bringing the total to 67 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 14 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 276 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 88 new cases in Chaves County
- 14 new cases in Cibola County
- 7 new cases in Colfax County
- 88 new cases in Curry County
- 1 new case in De Baca County
- 146 new cases in Doña Ana County
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,287 New Cases, Total Now 53,671 With 16 New Deaths, 23,088 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 1,287 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 1 more case today bringing the total to 63 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 16 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 325 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 56 new cases in Chaves County
- 7 new cases in Cibola County
- 4 new cases in Colfax County
- 36 new cases in Curry County
- 1 new case in De Baca County
- 206 new cases in Doña Ana County
League Of Women Voters Of Los Alamos Urges Council To Support Campaign Finance Regulation Amendment
By BARBARA CALEF
Co-President
League of Women Voters of Los Alamos
The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos urges the Los Alamos County Council to adopt Los Alamos Resolution 20-18, which is a call to Congress to enact a campaign finance regulation amendment.
For decades the League has been advocating at the state and national levels for legislation to reduce the influence of money in politics.
In 2009 the League of Women Voters of the United States filed an amicus brief in the case of Citizens United v FEC in which they argued that “the Constitution protects the rights of individual citizens to Read More
County: Siberian Elm Tree Mitigation Project Begins Nov. 12
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Open Space and Trails with assistance from the Rocky Mountain Youth Corp will be removing highly invasive Siberian elm trees from around Woodland and Dot Grant Trails starting Thursday, Nov. 12.
The elm trees marked with biodegradable blue marking will be removed to help improve the health of the forest and prevent further spread of the Siberian Elm Tree.
This funding was acquired by Los Alamos County Council from Jemez Mountain watershed fund. Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,287 New Cases, Total Now 52,394 With 23 New Deaths, 22,811 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon the partial total of 1,287 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 2 more cases today bringing the total to 62 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 6 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 342 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 38 new cases in Chaves County
- 10 new cases in Cibola County
- 3 new cases in Colfax County
- 51 new cases in Curry County
- 262 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 29 new
Pavement Work On Canyon Road Begins Monday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Traffic & Streets Division is scheduled to have crews performing Pavement Preservation along Canyon Road from 15th Street to Diamond Drive Nov. 9 through Dec. 9.
This work will occur 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on days when the weather and temperature are favorable.
A flagging operation will be used, and pedestrian and vehicle traffic are urged to use caution while traveling through the work zone.
Direct questions about this project to Streets Superintendent Scott Halder at 505.662.8113 or LACPW@lacnm.us. Read More
County: Applications Now Open For Childcare And Virtual Learning Assistance Under CARES Funding
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has opened the application period for individuals to apply for Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) funding for childcare assistance and/or virtual learning assistance.
Individuals impacted by COVID-19 since March 1, 2020 who reside in Los Alamos County and meet income qualifications are encouraged to apply.
Link here to download either application in a fillable PDF form.
For the childcare assistance program, residents who have experienced a COVID-19 related financial hardship and meet income qualifications can apply for both reimbursements
Los Alamos Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary Of Manhattan Project National Historical Park With Virtual Events
View National Park and historical themed events, to commemorate the fifth anniversary of MAPR, via Zoom and social media, with additional information, links and resources at lacnm.us/mapr. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos — where discoveries are made — will be hosting a series of virtual events to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park (MAPR).
In celebration, Nov. 10-17 will feature National Park and historical themed events via Zoom and social media, with additional information, links and resources available on the main event page at Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 862 New Cases, Total Now 51,110 With 23 New Deaths, 22,459 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon the partial total of 862 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 2 new cases today bringing the total to 60 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 23 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 202 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 53 new cases in Chaves County
- 28 new cases in Cibola County
- 45 new cases in Curry County
- 1 new case in De Baca County
- 137 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 42 new cases
Los Alamos Police Ask Public’s Help Identifying Man And Woman Suspected Of Mail Theft, Check Fraud, Identity Theft
The suspected perpetrators of mail theft, check fraud and identity theft in both Los Alamos and Española shown here shopping. Anyone who knows this pair should call police at 505.662.8282 immediately. Courtesy/LAPD
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Section is requesting the public’s assistance to identify the man and woman pictured above.
This man and woman are suspects in multiple cases involving mail theft, check fraud and identity theft in both Los Alamos and Española.
Their vehicle pictured below appears to be a blue in color Jeep Grand Cherokee or Read More
Derkacs: Thank You, Los Alamos County
By DENISE DERKACS
Newly Elected County Councilor
I extend a heartfelt thank you to the residents of Los Alamos County for your support in the County Council election.
I am especially thankful to those who voted for me, those who contributed to my campaign, those who wrote letters on my behalf, those who posted yard signs, and those who volunteered to make phone calls, send text messages, and more.
I also extend a sincere thank you to the County Clerk, the dedicated staff, and the volunteers who facilitated safe and secure voting access and expedited vote processing.
I congratulate my fellow newly Read More
Winning Candidates In Local Races Share Comments
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The unofficial results for the 2020 General Election in Los Alamos County were released Tuesday night. In addition to casting votes for national races, Los Alamos voters elected several local and state representatives.
The unofficial results of local and state races, as reported on the New Mexico Secretary of State’s website, include the following:
For County Council, Denise Derkacs, Dem., was elected with 5,652 votes, Sean Williams, Dem., was elected with 4,845 votes and David Reagor, Rep., was elected with 4,962 votes. Read More
Schools, Council And Public Weigh In On Proposed North Mesa Housing Project During Special Joint Meeting
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The question of whether to pursue a housing project on approximately 30 acres of land on North Mesa remains under consideration.
Los Alamos County Council and the Los Alamos School Board discussed the potential project Oct. 29 during a special joint work session.
The school district owns the property but previously asked the County to collaborate on the project, which could possibly benefit both entities. For the school district, the objective is that the housing project would provide a stable, reoccurring revenue and for Read More
