Los Alamos Police Search For Suspected Hit & Run Driver
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department Criminal Investigations Section is investigating a possible hit & run of a vehicle vs. a cyclist that occurred around 7:45 a.m. June 27 on N.M. 4 near mile marker 56 (TA-33).
LAPD Detectives have been interviewing witnesses and compiling evidence of this event.
If anyone believes they may have hit a cyclist on this date it would be in their best interest to contact the LAPD Investigations Section at 505.663.1795.
LAPD is offering a $500 reward for anyone who may identify a suspect(s) or a suspect vehicle. Individuals may call L.A. Crime stoppers Read More
County Council Proclaims Sept. 12 Clean Up Los Alamos Day
Los Alamos County Environmental Services Division Manager Angelica Gurule accepts a proclamation Tuesday night for Clean Up Los Alamos Day. Screenshot/LADP
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The event may look a little different this year but Los Alamos residents still have the opportunity to ensure their community is squeaky clean.
Saturday is Clean Up Los Alamos Day, and Los Alamos County Council honored the event with a proclamation Tuesday night.
Councilor David Izraelevitz presented the proclamation, which read:
Whereas: Communities worldwide celebrated Read More
Los Alamos County Sheriff Advises Community Of Newly Registered Sex Offender Jacob Weeks
Jacob Weeks
COUNTY SHERIFF News:
Los Alamos County Sheriff Joseph Granville is advising the community of a newly registered sex offender.
Jacob Weeks registered Wednesday Sept. 2, 2020 with the local sheriff’s office.
He was convicted in the First District Court of Los Alamos of 1 count of “Criminal Sexual Contact of a Minor”, which is a third degree felony.
Weeks is residing at 20 N.M. 4 in White Rock.
For further information regarding registered convicted sex offenders, review the website at https://www.losalamosnm.us/government/elected_officials/sheriff Read More
Downtown Master Plan Design Workshops Sept. 21, Oct. 5
COUNTY News:
As part of the Downtown Master Plan project, the County and project team Dekker Perich Sabatini will host two virtual Design Workshops Sept. 21 and Oct. 5.
The workshops build upon the goals and vision identified during the Visioning Workshops held Aug. 19 and Aug. 20.
These “hands on” events aim to identify future development scenarios for the downtown areas in White Rock and Los Alamos, which use the goals and vision as guiding criteria. Each development scenario will be evaluated by its ability to address various goals.
During the workshops, participants will work in breakout Read More
Chart 180: COVID-19 In New Mexico Sept. 10
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 Sept. 9 compared with the two week period ending Aug. 26. Counties with less than 20 diagnoses are not shown, while the statewide figure is highlighted. Los Alamos had 4 positive tests over the past two weeks, compared with 0 in the preceding two week period. Formally, Los Alamos percentage increase is infinite, and for that reason, our county is not displayed. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Photo by Eli Ben-NaimLos Alamos County: CARES Funds Application Period For Individual & Small Business Grants Opens Friday
COUNTY News:
Beginning 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, Los Alamos County will open the application period for individuals and small businesses to apply for Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) funding’
This funding is received from the Federal Government and disbursed through the State of New Mexico’s Department of Finance Administration (DFA) to local governments.
The application period will close at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25.
County Manager Harry Burgess was notified last week that the State has awarded Los Alamos County $656,250 under a COVID-19 Emergency Grant to Local Read More
Los Alamos Police Retain Public Trust Despite National Trend
Members of LAPD Command Staff, from left, CDC Manager Kate Stoddard, Dep. Chief Jason Herrera, Chief Dino Sgambellone, Cmdr. Preston Ballew and Cmdr. Oliver Morris. Not pictured, Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson, Records Manager Teresina Berg and Jail Administrator Hilario Salinas. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
With public trust in law enforcement shaken nationwide and the call in some communities to defund the police – the question came to mind about how the Los Alamos Police Department measures up.
Los Alamos Read More
Los Alamos County Roadway Pavement Surveys Start Sept. 14
This Laser Road Surface Tester is a 2019 white Ford Transit with two roof mounted laser scanners on the rear-end of the vehicle pointing straight down. Operated by three field technicians, the RST travels at posted speed limits and will survey each roadway in the county at least once. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County recently selected IMS Infrastructure Management Services to perform Pavement and Asset Management Services for County roadways.
IMS will be in the Los Alamos and White Rock areas starting Monday, Sept. 14 for approximately three weeks.
The first phase is to inventory Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 26,268 With 6 More Deaths And 13,928 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 92 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County has 1 new case today bringing the total to 28 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 6 new deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 6 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 16 new cases in Chaves County
- 7 new cases in Curry County
- 17 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 4 new cases in Eddy County
- 9 new cases in Lea County
- 1 new case in Los Alamos County
- 3 new cases
Notice Of Valuation Protest Hearings Set For Sept. 14
COUNTY News:
The New Mexico Property Tax Division will hold Valuation Protest Hearings Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, pursuant to section 7-38-27 of the New Mexico State Statutes.
The hearings, which will be held remotely, are open to the public. Anyone wishing to observe these hearings should contact the Property Tax Division directly for instructions at 505.827.0870 or email NMTRD.Protests@state.nm.us.
Individuals with questions related to the hearing process are asked to contact the Los Alamos County Assessor’s Office at 505.662.8030 or via email at Assessor@lacnm.us.
Hearings before Read More
REDINet Fiber Cut Scheduled To Occur This Weekend
COUNTY News:
As part of the N.M. 502 Roundabout construction, REDINet crews will be cutting and re-routing fiber located within the construction zone, resulting in a disruption of County internet services internal to County employees.
The work is expected to be completed by Monday morning.
Since the majority of County services are provided to the public Monday through Friday during regular business hours, impacts to most services will be minimal.
The County’s website at www.losalamosnm.us will remain operational over the weekend.
REDINet has already contacted its customers to provide Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: DPU Crew Patches Roadways
On the job in Los Alamos around noon Tuesday is a Department of Public Utilities crew preparing to patch a section of Chamisa Street. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Ken Hanson
County Biannual Community Survey Gets Underway
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has contracted with National Research Center (NRC) to conduct its biannual community survey.
The survey will begin mailing out to randomly selected homes in Los Alamos and White Rock this week. Residents can take the survey online using a provided link, or complete a paper copy and return it to NRC in a postage-paid envelope to be tabulated.
Surveys will be collected until Oct. 20 and results will be available to the public in late November.
Residents are encouraged to complete the survey, which assists the County in evaluating quality of life as well as County services Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 26,181 With Zero Deaths Today And 13,701 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 44 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 27 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces zero deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 22 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 4 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Curry County
- 3 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 4 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Grant County
- 1 new case in Lea County
- 1 new case in Luna County
- 1 new case in McKinley
News Alert: Power Outage Affecting Pajarito Ski Hill
Update: Lineman crews report power is restored to the Pajarito Ski Hill.
News Alert:
There is a power outage underway that is affecting the Pajarito Ski Hill.
A Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities contractor while performing pole inspections identified a dangerous broken pole.
Due to the very unsafe conditions, potential for a fire hazard and growing high winds at the ski hill, it was determined that the pole needed to be replaced immediately.
It is anticipated that power will be restored at approximately 4 p.m. or 5 p.m. today. Read More
Chart 178: COVID-19 In New Mexico Sept. 8
This chart shows the overall COVID-19 risk by county throughout New Mexico. The nonprofit organization Covid Act Now monitors daily diagnoses, testing positivity, infection rates, ICU headroom and contacts traced in each state. Covid Act Now designates overall COVID-19 risk using these five metrics. The overall risk designation differs from designations made by state of New Mexico in two respects: (i) New Mexico Department of Health factors in only daily diagnoses and test positivity rates, (ii) NMDOH low risk designation requires less than 8 average daily diagnoses per 100,000 people,New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 26,144 With 4 More Deaths And 13,604 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 46 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 27 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 4 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 13 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Chaves County
- 5 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 4 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Grant County
- 5 new cases in Lea County
- 2 new cases in Luna County
- 6 new cases in McKinley County
- 1 new
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 26,107 With 3 More Death And 13,530 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 66 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 27 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 3 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 10 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 16 new cases in Chaves County
- 2 new cases in Curry County
- 9 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 4 new cases in Eddy County
- 6 new cases in Lea County
- 2 new cases in McKinley County
- 2 new cases in Rio Arriba County
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 26,048 With 6 More Death And 13,460 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 152 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 27 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 6 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Saturday announced 152 additional COVID-19 cases. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 24 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Catron County
Rotarians Hear About Bear Behavior From James Robinson
County Councilor James Robinson is a passionate supporter of wildlife and nature and is shown here at the 2019 Bear Festival at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By LINDA HULL
Vice President
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
Los Alamos County Councilor James Robinson, co-founder of The Land of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation (LEWF), spoke about bears and bear behavior at the Sept. 1 meeting of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos.
Robinson explained that he became interested in our New Mexico black bears when he and friend Ty Horak, the son of veterinarian Dr. Kathleen Read More
