Williams: The County Should Shop Local
By SEAN WILLIAMS
Democratic Candidate
Los Alamos County Council
One of the most common complaints I’ve heard from local business owners is, the amount of business they’ve done with the county has drastically fallen off over the last decade.
We’ve also had (well-deserved) controversies about replacing local service providers with outside contractors, thereby betraying the locals who established the service in the first place.
County code contains a “preference” for shopping local, but what this actually means is that procurement staff can consider a local bid to be 5 percent lower than Read More
New Mexico Absentee Ballot Count By Party As Of 10-02-20
From the Office of the Secretary Of State:
This data represents the total number of absentee ballot requests received as of 8:30 a.m. today in New Mexico, as furnished by the Office of the New Mexico Secretary of State.
Daily updates about these absentee ballot requests will be published until Oct. 6 when the data will be adjusted to reflect vote counts instead (absentee, early in-person and Election Day).
Those vote counts also will be broken down by county and political party. Read More
Los Alamos Golf Course Opens All 18 Holes Oct. 10
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Golf Course announced this morning that all 18 holes will be open for play beginning Saturday, Oct. 10.
The golf course has seen a very busy schedule for a few months while the irrigation project was underway and only nine holes were playable.
Golf course staff said they are excited to open back up all 18 holes and hope golf enthusiasts come out to enjoy the course for a few more rounds before the colder weather sets in.
Tee times can be booked online seven days in advance at: https://secure.west.prophetservices.com/LosAlamosV3/Account/nLogon#Hash. Read More
46th Annual Los Alamos Triathlon Goes Virtual
COUNTY News:
The 46th Annual Los Alamos Triathlon takes on a different face in 2020, by going virtual.
Run & bike anywhere! Swim at a pool available to you, including the Aquatic Center, by making a reservation.
Registration is open until Oct. 10.
Participants have until Oct. 31 to complete the required legs and distances:
- Bike 20 kilometers (12.4 miles);
- Pool Swim 400 meters;
- Run 5 kilometers (3.1 miles).
Registration fees are $60 for individuals, $120 for 3-person teams and includes:
- Long-Sleeved Tri Shirt;
- Pair of Tri socks; and
- Placement award (TBD).
All awards and gifts will be mailed Read More
Mah: We Need Denise Derkacs On Our County Council
By RICHARD MAH
Los Alamos
We all know that Los Alamos is a unique community. U.S. News and World Report recently voted us the healthiest county in America. Recently, Kiplinger ranked us the number one small town with millionaire populations. Los Alamos has always been known as a highly educated community. Being healthy, wealthy and wise still leaves Los Alamos longing for a vibrant community of diverse housing, commercial sustainability for small businesses, and community services that support growth and preserve our quality of life.
That last sentence was paraphrased from Denise Derkacs’ Read More
New Mexico Absentee Ballot Count By Party As Of 10-01-20
From the Office of the Secretary Of State:
This data represents the total number of absentee ballot requests received as of 8:30 a.m. today in New Mexico, as furnished by the Office of the New Mexico Secretary of State.
Daily updates about these absentee ballot requests will be published until Oct. 6 when the data will be adjusted to reflect vote counts instead (absentee, early in-person and Election Day).
Those vote counts also will be broken down by county and political party. Read More
Chart 201: COVID-19 In New Mexico Oct. 1
New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) has set two health requirements for public schools to be allowed to transition to hybrid instruction. The respective county must meet two gating criteria: (1) seven-day average for daily diagnoses below 8 per 100,000 people, and (2) testing positivity rate below 5 percent. As of today, nine New Mexico counties do not meet these gating criteria. Note however, that NMPED updates the list of counties approved for hybrid learning only periodically, and certainly not on a day by day basis. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Map credit: mapchart.netDate For Downtown Master Plan Design Workshop For Los Alamos Re-set From Monday Oct. 5 To Tuesday Oct. 13
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Downtown Master Plan Design Workshop originally scheduled for Monday, Oct. 5 has been moved to Tuesday, Oct. 13.
The change was made because Oct. 5 is the League of Women Voters’ Council Candidate forum.
The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Zoom.
For details, link to the webpage: https://losalamosconnect.org/get-involved/design-workshop/
Construction Begins On Los Alamos Schools Credit Union
Construction is underway on the future home of Los Alamos Schools Credit Union at 1010 Central Ave. Workers are shown here Monday removing some of the Cottonwood trees on the site. Community Development Department Director Paul Andrus told the Los Alamos Daily Post that not all of the trees will be removed, adding that Cottonwoods have a short lifespan. Los Alamos County sold the parcel of land to the credit union in January for $360,950. Project completion is scheduled for May 2021. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 227 New Cases, Total Now At 29,661 With 5 More Deaths And 16,926 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 227 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 33 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 5 new deaths related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 53 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 40 new cases in Chaves County
- 5 new cases in Cibola County
- 3 new cases in Curry County
- 47 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 14 new cases in Eddy County
- 4 new cases in Grant County
- 16 new cases in Lea County
- 3 new cases in Lincoln County
- 1 new
Softball Field To Be Renamed In Honor Of Hope Jaramillo
Hope Jaramillo
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos resident Hope Jaramillo, who died in January, was instrumental in the local softball program. As a result, her work and name will be etched into Los Alamos history forever.
This is because Los Alamos County Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to rename Minors A Field at Overlook Park in White Rock after Jaramillo. It will now be named Hope Field.
Councilor Antonio Maggiore said, “Hope was a wonderful figure in our community, and she was well loved by many … I am proud to support memorializing her legacy Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 281 New Cases, Total Now At 29,435 With 2 More Deaths And 16,671 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 281 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 33 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 2 new deaths related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Wednesday announced 281 additional COVID-19 cases. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 61 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 31 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 33
Reagor: The UnQuarked Mess – You Get The Bill
By DAVID REAGOR
Republican Candidate
Los Alamos County Council
The UnQuarked business is a wine bar and restaurant that has operated in Los Alamos for a number of years. Last year they attempted to move to a new site on Central Avenue. Almost a year ago the county government stopped work on the site by red tagging their remodeling efforts. The owner states that he intends to file suit against the county. He alleges financial harm caused by the county government actions that are “unlawful, arbitrary, and capricious”.
The same space was open as a restaurant in the past, it was the former home of the Blue Read More
Downtown Master Plans Continue With Design Workshops
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Developing downtown master plans for Los Alamos and White Rock began with visions for the two areas. Now, Dekker Perich Sabatini, the consulting firm hired by Los Alamos County, is trying to further define those visions.
Specifically, Dekker Perich Sabatini representatives are collecting input from the public on what housing and commercial spaces should look like in the Los Alamos and White Rock downtowns and where they should be located.
The conversation kicked off Sept. 21 with a virtual design workshop, which focused on Read More
Los Alamos County Zero Waste Food Preservation Tips
COUNTY News:
Planting a garden can yield great rewards – a homegrown tomato always trumps the ones sold in large grocery store chains – but it can lead to excessive amounts of produce.
Gardeners can very well find themselves up to their necks in tomatoes.
Desaree Jimenez, Family and Consumer Sciences/4-H Agent at the Los Alamos Cooperative Extension Service, said there are many ways to enjoy all the fruits and vegetables a garden produces without letting any of it spoil.
Some of the options are water bath and pressure canning, dehydration, and freezing. Which option is chosen depends on space, Read More
New Mexico Absentee Ballot Count By Party As Of 9-30-20
From the Office of the Secretary Of State:
This data represents the total number of absentee ballot requests received as of 8:30 a.m. today in New Mexico, as furnished by the Office of the New Mexico Secretary of State.
Daily updates about these absentee ballot requests will be published until Oct. 6 when the data will be adjusted to reflect vote counts instead (absentee, early in-person and Election Day).
Those vote counts also will be broken down by county and political party. Read More
Local Rotary Club Hosts Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas Speaking On ‘Have A Voting Plan’
Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas. Los Alamos Daily Post/file photo
By LINDA HULL
Vice President
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
“Have a voting plan”, advised Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas when speaking Sept. 22 to the Rotary Club of Los Alamos via Zoom.
Maestas, who has served in the Clerk’s office since 2005, also urged voters to “bring your patience” as the Clerk’s Office strives to provide safe voting options during the Covid-19 crisis.
The ballots are two pages long this year with elected officials, judicial retentions, and constitutional amendments and bonds to consider, another Read More
Atomic City Transit Rte 6, North Mesa Back In Service Oct. 5
Atomic City Transit reopens Route 6 – North Mesa beginning Monday, Oct. 5. Courtesy/ACT
COUNTY News:
Atomic City Transit announces the reopening of Route 6 – North Mesa beginning Monday, Oct. 5.
Route 6 will join the bus service being provided on Routes 1, 2M and 2T that began June 15. Routes will operate with reduced service hours from approximately 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
To maintain passenger safety, Atomic City Transit continues to comply with the public health recommendations in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order:
- Passengers will be required to wear
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 178 New Cases, Total Now At 29,157 With 2 More Deaths And 16,565 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 178 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 33 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 2 new deaths related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 48 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 28 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 17 new cases in Curry County
- 26 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 14 new cases in Eddy County
- 7 new cases in Lea County
- 1 new case in Lincoln County
- 3 new cases in McKinley County
Chart 199: COVID-19 In New Mexico Sept. 29
This chart shows the overall COVID-19 risk in New Mexico by county. The nonprofit organization Covid Act Now monitors daily diagnoses, infection rates, testing positivity, ICU headroom and contacts traced. The overall COVID-19 risk is based on these five metrics. Map credit: mapchart.net. Source: covidactnow.org/us/nm/. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
