County Government

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 269 New Cases, Total Now At 32,983 With 4 New Deaths And 18,680 Patients Recovered

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 269 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 37 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update includes 4 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:

  • 100 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 27 new cases in Chaves County
  • 6 new cases in Cibola County
  • 1 new case in Colfax County
  • 12 new cases in Curry County
  • 40 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 1 new case in Eddy County
  • 3 new cases in Grant County
  • 2 new cases in Hidalgo
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Cone Zone: Week Of Oct. 12, 2020

COUNTY News:

The Public Works/Traffic Division provides the latest updates on the following projects:

Public Works Dept.:  

Barranca Mesa 3 Subdivision Improvements Project  

Crews continue paving Camino Encantado this week.  

 Pedestrian, Sidewalks and ADA Accessibility Along Trinity Drive from Oppenheimer to 39th Street  

GM Emulsion continues construction along Trinity Drive removing curb and gutter and dilapidated asphalt in the buffer zone between curb and sidewalk. Construction crews continue placing new curb and gutter and colored concrete in the vicinity of 36th and 37 Read More

Rickman: An Opportunity To Change The Tone

By JAMES E. RICKMAN
Libertarian Candidate
Los Alamos County Council

I have long believed that local government exists to serve the citizens of our community. Our citizens should be the County’s most important customers, but these days, some are starting to question whether this is the case.

The UnQuarked debacle and the Family Strengths Network contract fiasco were but a couple of the more obvious boils blemishing the idea that Los Alamos County always works in the best interests of the community.

In the former case—regardless of which party you might personally think was in the right or in the Read More

County: Frost And Golf Course Grass Don’t Mix

Scene of Los Alamos County Golf Course recently frosted over. Courtesy/LAC

The after effects of walking on grass that is covered in frost at the Golf Course. Courtesy.LAC

The after effects of driving a cart on grass that is covered in frost at the Golf Course. Courtesy.LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Golf Course staff is informing the community of the importance of staying off frosted grass at the golf course.

Frost is nothing more than frozen dew that crystallizes on the grass. Being composed of 90 percent water, a grass blade freezes very easily, thereby making the normally pliable grass rigid Read More

Scenes From Ridin’ For Biden Car Rally In NNM

Scene from the Ridin’ For Biden Democratic event today that traveled through Santa Fe, Los Alamos County, Española and other Northern New Mexico communities. Candidates participating in the Ridin’ For Biden car rally include Dist. 43 Rep. Christine Chandler and Los Alamos County Council candidate Denise Derkacs along with an  enthusiastic crowd of Democrats. Courtesy photo

43 Rep. Christine Chandler and her husband Los Alamos attorney George Chandler participate in today’s Ridin’ For Biden car rally that traveled through Santa Fe, Los Alamos County, Española and other Northern New Mexico Read More

Supporters Rally For Trump And Reagor On Trinity Drive

Supporters gather this afternoon on Trinity Drive near Ashley Pond Park to campaign for the re-election of President Donald Trump and election of Republican candidate David Reagor to a seat on the Los Alamos County Council, waving and calling out to passing cars. Photo by Jim O’Donnell Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 486 New Cases, Total Now At 32,722 With 5 New Deaths And 18,621 Patients Recovered

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 486 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County has 1 new case today bringing the total to 37 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update includes 5 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:

  • 167 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 38 new cases in Chaves County
  • 5 new cases in Cibola County
  • 42 new cases in Curry County
  • 73 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 16 new cases in Eddy County
  • 3 new cases in Grant County
  • 11 new cases
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Los Alamos County Offers New Drive Thru, Drop Off Ballot Service In Municipal Building Parking Lot Beginning Monday

COUNTY News:

The above graphic depicts the traffic flow that will be in place Oct. 12 to Nov. 3 providing an option to voters wishing to drive-up and drop-off their Absentee Ballot for the General Election.

Motorists are encouraged to use Iris Street for easy access to turn into the Municipal Building Parking Lot, where Election Poll Workers will accept their ballot through the vehicle’s driver-side window and deposit it into a secured ballot box, monitored by the Los Alamos County Clerk and her staff.

This option is presented in light of the current COVID-19 pandemic and does not pre-empt voters Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 488 New Cases, Total Now At 32,241 With 3 New Deaths And 18,335 Patients Recovered

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 488 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 36 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update includes 3 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:

  • 135 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 41 new cases in Chaves County
  • 3 new cases in Cibola County
  • 10 new cases in Curry County
  • 81 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 28 new cases in Eddy County
  • 4 new cases in Grant County
  • 2 new cases in Hidalgo County
  • 36 new cases
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New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 387 New Cases, Total Now At 31,756 With 3 New Deaths And 18,045 Patients Recovered

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 387 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 36 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update includes 3 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:

  • 101 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 25 new cases in Chaves County
  • 6 new cases in Cibola County
  • 65 new cases in Curry County
  • 57 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 14 new cases in Eddy County
  • 2 new cases in Grant County
  • 2 new cases in Guadalupe County
  • 1 new case
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Q&A With Los Alamos County Council Candidates

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

The race is on to fill three open seats on the Los Alamos County Council.

The six candidates vying for one of those seats are Denise Derkacs, Dem; David Reagor, Rep; James Rickman, Lib; Rodney Roberson, Dem; Aaron Walker, Ind; and Sean Williams, Dem.

The Los Alamos Daily Post asked each of the candidates the same set of questions.

Q&A With Council Candidates:

How long have you lived in Los Alamos?

Derkacs: Los Alamos County has been my home for 38 years. I was born and raised in New Jersey and I have lived in 10 states, but together Read More

Meet New County CSD Director Cory Styron

CSD Director Cory Styron

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

When it comes to parks and recreational services, Cory Styron offers a wealth of experience and expertise and he’s bringing these assets to Los Alamos County as its new Community Services Department (CSD) director.

Assistant to the County Manager Linda Matterson has been serving as the interim head of the CSD until Styron took over on Monday. Assistant to the County Manager Linda Matterson has been serving as the interim head of the CSD until Styron took over on Monday. Matterson covered the position Read More

Chart 208: COVID-19 In New Mexico Oct. 8

This chart shows the change in number of diagnoses during a two week period by county. The percentages indicate change in number of diagnoses for the two week period ending Oct. 8 compared with the two week period ending Sept. 23. The statewide figure is highlighted, while counties with less than 20 diagnoses are not shown. The number of new COVID-19 cases statewide nearly doubled, in what was the worst two week period since June. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Photo by El Ben-Naim
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Chart 207: COVID-19 In New Mexico Oct. 7

This chart shows per capita diagnoses in New Mexico by county. Shown is the cumulative number of COVID-19 diagnoses per 100 residents. Los Alamos County is highlighted, while Hidalgo County (20 diagnoses per 100 residents) is not displayed. source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More

Candidates Share Views At LWV Forums

By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

bjgordon@ladailypost.com

The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos hosted candidates for the Public Regulatory Commission Dist. 3 seat and NM Senate District 5 candidates Oct. 1 at a forum via Zoom. The candidates for NM House District 43 were included in the forum Oct. 5, along with County Council candidates.

Two candidates are vying for the seat on the PRC. They are Libertarian Christopher B. Luchini and Democrat Joseph M. Maestas.

Maestas is a native New Mexican. He holds a master’s degree in engineering. Maestas worked as an engineer and regulator for Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 426 New Cases, Total Now At 31,372 With 2 New Deaths And 17,766 Patients Recovered

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 426 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 36 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update announces 2 new deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:

  • 120 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 35 new cases in Chaves County
  • 1 new case in Cibola County
  • 1 new case in Colfax County
  • 20 new cases in Curry County
  • 70 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 27 new cases in Eddy County
  • 2 new cases in Grant County
  • 1 new
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Section Of 34th St. Between Urban & Villa Closed Thursday

COUNTY News:

Water crews with Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities will close a section of 34th Street to through traffic between Urban and Villa to replace a water line.

Work is scheduled for one day only – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8.

Working in the roadway in front of 2144 34th St., crews will maintain access to residences at all times. No interruption of water services is planned. Crews do request that neighbors refrain from parking vehicles on 34th St. Thursday.

Motorists are advised to use caution near the construction zone.

For more information, contact the Customer Care Center Read More

LAPD: October Is National Domestic Violence Awareness

Safe options are available to victims of abuse, call 505.663.3511 or text 505.709.8135. Courtesy/www.acfjc.org

LAPD News:

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Domestic violence is prevalent in every community, including Los Alamos. One in three women and one in four men in the United States have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. 

Fortunately, there are options available to victims of abuse.

What is Domestic Violence?

Domestic violence is a pattern of behavior and coercive control by one person to gain and maintain power over another. Read More

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