Large Fire At Friedman Recycling Center Used By Los Alamos County Has Been Contained
Los Alamos County sends its recycling materials to the Friedman Recycling Center in Albuquerque where a large fire erupted this morning and has been contained. Courtesy photo
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Firefighters have contained a large fire that erupted this morning at the Friedman Recycling Center at 5021 Edith NE Boulevard in Albuquerque.
Los Alamos County sends its recycling materials to the Friedman Recycling Center.
“It is too soon to tell what, if any, long term impacts today’s fire will have on the ability of the center to operate,” County Public
Find League Of Women Voters Official 2020 Voter Guide In Los Alamos Daily Post Print Edition Thursday Oct. 1
LWVLA News:
Find the League of Women Voters of Los Alamos (LWVLA) 2020 Voter Guide, for the Nov. 3 General Election, inserted in Thursday’s print edition of the Los Alamos Daily Post newspaper, which is delivered by mail to every home and business in Los Alamos County.
Also read about the candidates and more online at vote411.org by entering your address.
The League of Women Voters, a non-partisan political organization for men and women, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy Read More
New Mexico Absentee Ballot Count By Party As Of 9-29
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
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 143 New Cases, Total Now At 28,985 With 3 New Deaths And 16,422 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 143 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 33 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 3 new deaths related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 47 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 5 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 11 new cases in Curry County
- 19 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 4 new cases in Eddy County
- 4 new cases in Grant County
- 2 new cases in Lea County
- 3 new cases in Luna County
- 10 new cases
Planning And Zoning Commission Approves Site Plan For Bluffs Apartment Complex
P&Z approved the site plan for the Bluffs apartment complex during its Sept. 23 meeting. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Affordable housing for seniors is one step closer to coming to fruition. The Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission approved 4-2 the site plan for the Bluffs apartment complex during its regular meeting Sept. 23.
The commissioners agreed to an amendment, which requests an additional six or more parking spaces for the apartment complex be included in the site plan.
Right now, the site plan offers 49 spaces for the Read More
Car Erupts Into Flames In Central Park Square
Firefighters respond this morning to the scene of a parked car that suddenly burst into flames in Central Park Square in downtown Los Alamos. It appears that no one sustained injuries. Deputy Fire Chief Steve Dawald told the Los Alamos Daily Post that a rat or squirrel nest built under the hood likely sparked the blaze. Chief Dawald added that the fire was primarily contained in the engine compartment of the vehicle. Photo by Sarafina Aguino
Scene this morning of firefighters responding to a car fire in Central Park Square. Firefighters quickly doused the blaze likely caused by a rat or squirrel Read More
New Mexico Absentee Ballot Count By Party As Of 9-28
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
PAC 8 Receives MainStreet Grant To Create Videos Featuring Local Farmers And How They Grow Their Produce
Farmer Esmerelda Orozco’s daughter Valentina talks about their farm in El Guique. Courtesy/PAC 8
COMMUNITY News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center has received a $1,000 MainStreet grant to create three videos featuring local farmers who sell their produce at the Los Alamos Farmers Market.
“I feel it is important for the public to see how the farmers grow their produce and where it comes from,” PAC 8 Executive Director Jean Gindreau said. It’s also nice to meet and get to know the farmers you buy food from.”
Gindreau added that she hopes these videos will encourage more people to go to the market.
The video Read More
Walker: ‘Moral Compass’
By AARON WALKER
Independent Candidate For County Council
Walker4cc@gmail.com
Where has our gone, and how do we get it back on track?
Wednesday evening, I watched the Planning and Zoning Commission meet to decide on approval of the site plan for the affordable senior housing project on DP Road. Sounds great right? On the surface it sure does, but the details of this meeting left me sad, upset and confused as to how we ended up in this position.
The proposed site for this senior housing is located in an area that was used for Manhattan Project-era dumping of radiological waste. Overall, this is not a Read More
Rep. Christine Chandler To Hold Town Hall With Secretary Of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver On ‘Protecting Our Elections’
From the Christine Chandler for Dist. 43 Campaign:
Rep. Christine Chandler (HD43) will hold an online Town Hall at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 30, with Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver on “Protecting Our Elections”.
They also will be joined by Rep. Joy Garratt (HD29) to talk about the steps the state is taking to ensure the security of the upcoming election.
“This will be an election like no other,” Rep. Chandler said. “Secretary Toulouse Oliver has put in place many steps to protect our election process and ensure the security of this election. It’s important that voters know and understand Read More
New Roundabout Curbing Installation Nearly Complete
The curbing is almost complete now at Central Avenue and 4th Street with the roundabout becoming easier to visualize. Photo by Ed Birnbaum Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 206 New Cases, Total Now At 28,692 With 5 New Deaths And 16,211 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 206 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 33 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update also announces 5 new deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 40 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 33 new cases in Chaves County
- 8 new cases in Cibola County
- 8 new cases in Curry County
- 39 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 11 new cases in Eddy County
- 12 new cases in Lea County
- 3 new cases in Lincoln County
Progress Continues On Canyon Walk Affordable Housing
Progress continues Friday on Canyon Walk affordable housing on DP Road. The construction crew is framing the last apartment building while installing roofing material on another building. Photo by Ed Birnbaum Read More
Final Saturday Farmers Market Of 2020 Season Today!
The final Saturday Farmers Market of the 2020 season is 8 a.m. to noon today in the Justice Center parking lot on Central Avenue. The Thursday Farmers Market will continue at the pond. Courtesy/LAFM Read More
Scenes From Los Alamos County Parade To Honor Retiree Shirley Huber For Her 55 Years Of Service
Los Alamos County employee Shirley Huber celebrates the start of her retirement in style this afternoon. To honor Huber’s many years of service to the County, her colleagues organized a procession that started at the Municipal Building on Central Avenue and went to her home on Myrtle Street. Huber is the County’s longest serving employee; she worked at the County 55 years. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
From left, Tim Martinez from Sharp Electronics, gets ready to wish Los Alamos County employee Shirley Huber a happy retirement this afternoon along with County employees Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 263 New Cases, Total Now At 28,487 With 6 New Deaths And 16,020 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 263 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County has 1 new case today bringing the total to 33 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update also announces 6 new deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 51 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 33 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 10 new cases in Curry County
- 54 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 27 new cases in Eddy County
Los Alamos Police Will Take Enforcement Action; File Charges Against Individuals Vandalizing Political Signs
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department has seen an increase in stolen or vandalized political signs around the county the last few weeks.
Officers will take enforcement action and charges may be filed if the investigation leads to the identity of the offenders.
Victims of these crimes may call to file a report at 505.662.8222 or report it to Crime Stoppers at 505.662.8282.
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 239 New Cases, Total Now At 28,224 With 2 New Deaths And 15,825 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 239 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 32 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update also announces 2 new deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 58 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 16 new cases in Chaves County
- 5 new cases in Cibola County
- 11 new cases in Curry County
- 29 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 23 new cases in Eddy County
- 7 new cases in Grant County
- 16 new cases in Lea County
- 3
Chart 194: COVID-19 In New Mexico Sept. 24
County Employee Shirley Huber Retires After 55 Years!
Shirley Huber retired this week after 55 years of service. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Shirley Huber
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County employee Shirley Huber reached a milestone no other County employee has accomplished.
Huber, an Office Specialist in the Information Management Division, has served the County for 55 years.
She bid her career, reluctantly, goodbye this week. Her departure caused a few tears in her colleagues and the County Council presented Huber with a special proclamation during its meeting Tuesday night.
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