Complaint By CDAB Member Against Councilor Dismissed
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
A compliant filed by Community Development Advisory Board (CDAB) member Anna Dillane against Los Alamos County Councilor David Izraelevitz has been dismissed.
Dillane filed the complaint Aug. 18 and County Human Resource Manager Denise Cassel issued a decision Aug. 29.
In her letter to Cassel about the compliant, Dillane explained she opposed Izraelevitz’s comments as CDAB Chair Aaron Walker made a presentation about the CDAB during the July 28 County Council meeting.
Dillane argued Izraelevitz and other councilors violated Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of Sept. 7, 2020
COUNTY News:
The Public Works/Traffic Division provides the latest updates on the following projects:
Diamond Drive near the Golf Course
Construction activities continue near the golf course that may result in lane closures.
Lane Closure on Sherwood Blvd
Work continues for a water line tie-in and motorists may see a lane closure and flagging operations on Sherwood Blvd because of work on the Pinon Park Splash Pad project.
Pedestrian and ADA Accessibility Along Trinity Drive from Oppenheimer to 39th Street
GM Emulsions continues construction along Trinity Drive from Oppenheimer to 39th Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 25,902 With 3 More Death And 13,412 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 96 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:
- 16 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 13 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 9 new cases in Curry County
- 13 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 8 new cases in Eddy County
- 8 new cases in Lea County
- 1 new case in Luna County
- 3 new cases
Library Taking Reservations For Internet Computers Sept. 8
Courtesy/LAC
LIBRARY News:
Los Alamos County Library has announced the next phase of re-opening with COVID-Safe Practices in place.
Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8, both Mesa Public Library and the White Rock Branch Library will take reservations for use of the Library’s internet computers.
Reservations may be made for 45-minute sessions between the hours of 2-6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Patrons may have one outstanding reservation at a time and may make a subsequent reservation upon completion of their reserved computer session.
To make a reservation, call 505.662.8250 between 2-6 p.m. Read More
Skolnik: School Reopening And Safety – A Proposal For Moving Forward
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
Los Alamos
Few things can be more important to our community than reopening schools as safely as possible for teachers, staff, students and those of us who live here.
It will be impossible to guarantee that no one gets infected with COVID-19 as our schools reopen. However, it is imperative that our schools and community engage in the best possible practices to avoid infection. This is especially so given the enormous costs of infection in days of lost schooling, days of lost work, hospital costs, and possible deaths.
In addition, we are learning more and more that infection alone, Read More
Racial Justice Los Alamos Submits Petition To Council
COMMUNITY News:
Racial Justice Los Alamos has submitted a letter and petition to the Los Alamos County Council.
The petition will be presented at the County Council meeting Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Following is a copy of the letter, petition and list of signers:
Dear Los Alamos County Councilors,
First, we want to thank you for serving the County of Los Alamos as volunteer local legislators. We know that is a difficult and challenging position. We sincerely appreciate your service. Additionally, we very much appreciate the Council’s statement from the beginning of your June 9 meeting.
As a Read More
County Council To Consider Property Tax Rates Tuesday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council will consider property tax rates at its Tuesday evening meeting.
Tax rates are calculated by the State’s Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) pursuant to the local Assessor’s Office annual valuation report.
In accordance with the Property Tax Code, property tax rates are calculated for all governmental units within the County that have imposed a tax on property. (The County, Public Schools, and UNM-LA, as well as the state.)
State statutes require that the Council issue a written order imposing the tax at the rates calculated by DFA. Using Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 25,812 With 1 More Death And 13,283 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 202 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 27 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 1 additional death reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 37 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 22 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 2 new cases in Colfax County
- 14 new cases in Curry County
- 29 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 32 new cases in Eddy County
Democratic Party Hosts 2nd County Council Candidate Forum
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
Democratic Party of Los Alamos County Chair Cat Ozment and Megan Green moderated the second DPLA sponsored Virtual Forum.
The forum Tuesday evening featured Democratic candidates for County Council Denise Derkacs, Rodney Roberson and Sean Williams.
The first question of the night asked the candidates to outline the primary duties of the County Council. Roberson said County oversight and problem solving were the main duties.
“The Council should focus on the mitigation of concerns before they become major,” Roberson said, Read More
Chart 173: COVID-19 In New Mexico Sept. 3
Chart shows 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. 2 compared with the two week period ending Aug. 19. Counties with less than 20 diagnoses are not shown. Figures for Los Alamos County and the state of New Mexico are highlighted. Los Alamos had 3 positive tests over the past two weeks, compared with 4 in the preceding two week period. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimEnvironmental Services And PEEC Team Up To Get Dirty!
Environmental Services Manager Angelica Gurule
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
In public opinion, plastic seems to be the main villain in causing the long list of hazards plaguing the environment. There is another ominous item, however, wreaking havoc in the environment.
What is this item and where does it exist? Just open the refrigerator door or kitchen cupboard to find out. It’s food.
Nationally, Environmental Services Division Manager Angelica Gurule said, 40 percent of all food purchased is wasted annually. Also, the average household loses $1,500 Read More
Council Chair Scott Provides Update On CARES Act Funds
By CHAIR SARA SCOTT
Los Alamos County Council
Today I’ll focus on providing as much information as we now have regarding the CARES Act funds that the County will receive – understanding that this information is incomplete and County staff are aggressively working to resolve some questions and changes associated with how these funds can be disbursed.
As always, I hope this note finds you, your families and friends well. We’ve been working together to limit the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our community – staying home and always wearing our masks and keeping our distance when we must be out Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Installing Irrigation At Golf Course
On the job in Los Alamos are workers busy installing the new irrigation system Wednesday as leaves on trees begin to turn yellow at the Los Alamos County Golf Course. Photo by Ken HansonNew Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 25,612 With 3 More Deaths And 13,180 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 154 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:
- 24 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 3 new cases in Catron County
- 24 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 5 new cases in Curry County
- 33 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 13 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Grant County
Governor, DFA Announce $150 Million In Grants To Support New Mexico Local Governments; Small Businesses
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the Department of Finance and Administration announced today $150 million in CARES Act grants to local governments across New Mexico to cover the cost of necessary expenditures incurred due to the public health emergency.
The governor announced that Los Alamos County will receive a $1,065,000 grant award for small businesses via local governments and a direct local government grant award of $656,250.
“The pandemic has been devastating for all of us, not least local governments and small businesses across our state,” Gov. Lujan Grisham
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 25,460 With 8 More Deaths And 13,073 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 110 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 27 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 8 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 30 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 4 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Curry County
- 32 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 8 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Grant County
- 1 new case in Lea County
- 2 new cases in Lincoln County
- 10
Los Alamos County Transportation Board Meeting Sept. 3
Residents Share Ideas For Downtown Los Alamos; White Rock
D/P/S representatives host virtual workshop Aug. 19 on the White Rock Downtown Master Plan. Screenshot/LADP
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
What should the downtown areas in Los Alamos and White Rock look like?
In a nutshell: more retail, less blight and utilize what the downtown areas already offer such as parks and trails.
Residents shared their ideas for ideal downtown areas during the Aug. 19 and Aug. 20 virtual downtown master plan workshops facilitated by the consulting firm Dekker/Perich/Sabatini (D/P/S).
Los Alamos County contracted the Read More
August Utility Bill Delay For Some White Rock Customers
COUNTY News:
Approximately 400 Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities’ customers did not receive an August utilities bill.
Department officials explain that the error was discovered late Monday. The billing file for the 400 White Rock customers in billing cycle 13 was inadvertently dropped when DPU’s bill print vendor transmitted the file to be printed.
As a result, bills in cycle 13, which should have been printed and mailed Aug. 12, are instead being printed and mailed today, Sept. 1. Bills will not arrive until the middle of next week.
According to acting Deputy Utilities Manager Read More
