County Council Holds Virtual Work Session Tuesday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council Work Session is 6 p.m. Tuesday and due to COVID-19 concerns, the meeting will be conducted virtually.
The public can view the proceedings at https:////losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx, https://zoom.us/j/98121336597 or locally on PAC 8 Community Media Center at pac8cmc.com.
Members of the public also may join this meeting session to make public comment via Zoom by pasting into their browser the following: https://zoom.us/j/98121336597 once the session has started or by Telephone: US: +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or Read More
Democratic And Republican Candidates For Los Alamos County Council Share Views In Virtual Forum On Local Policy
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 Democratic Party of Los Alamos sponsored Virtual Forum Thursday evening on Local Policy.
The forum featured Democratic candidates for County Council Denise Derkacs, Rodney Roberson and Sean Williams.
The Republican Party of Los Alamos hosted a virtual forum Friday for its County Council candidate David Reagor. RPLA Board Secretary Lisa Shin was the moderator. Libertarian James Rickman and Independent Aaron Walker also are Council candidates Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 23,302 With 8 More Deaths And 10,391 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 146 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 24 cases today that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 8 additional death reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 19 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 9 new cases in Chaves County
- 2 new cases in Cibola County
- 8 new cases in Curry County
- 17 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 12 new cases in Eddy County
- 14 new cases in Lea County
- 1 new case in Lincoln County
Scenes From Final Summer Drive In Movie Friday Night
Friday night marked the final drive in movie of the summer. The sold out event featured Frozen II and is sponsored by Los Alamos County, Los Alamos MainStreet, projectY cowork and Central Park Square. Traditionally held at Ashley Pond Park, this summer the movies were held drive in style in Central Park Square due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Viewers snuggle in their vehicles to enjoy a night at the movies watching Frozen II Friday in Central Park Square. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from the drive in movie featuring Frozen II Friday night in Central Read More
Virtual Visioning Workshop Topics Announced For Downtown Master Plans For White Rock & Los Alamos Aug. 19-20
COUNTY News:
…Residents must register in advance to attend GoToWebinar meetings
Residents are reminded that they only have one more week to register for one or two upcoming “virtual” workshops to participate in contributing their ideas about the future of the White Rock and Los Alamos downtown areas.
The first GoToWebinar, facilitated by the County’s consultants from Dekker/Perich/Sabatini (DPS), will be specifically for White Rock residents and the second workshop using GoToWebinar will focus on the downtown area of Los Alamos.
After a brief introduction to the project and interactive Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 23,160 With 6 New Deaths And 10,182 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 175 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 24 cases today that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 6 additional death 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
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 14 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 8 new cases in Curry County
- 30 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 3 new cases in Eddy County
- 14 new cases in Lea County
Poplars Replacing Unhealthy Trees At Community Park
Cone Zone: Week Of Aug. 17, 2020
COUNTY News:
The Public Works/Traffic Division provides the latest updates on the following projects:
Public Works Department:
Diamond Drive near the Golf Course
The contractor conducting soils boring operations alongside Diamond drive at the Golf Course has been delayed. No traffic impediments expected.
Lane Closure on Sherwood Boulevard
Motorists can expect a lane closure and flagging operations on Sherwood Blvd because of work on the Pinon Park Splash Pad project. The contractor will be working on a water line tie-in, weather and scheduling dependent.
Pedestrian and ADA Accessibility Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 22,987 With 2 New Deaths And 9,980 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 177 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 24 cases today that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 2 additional death reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 38 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 19 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 6 new cases in Curry County
- 21 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 15 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Grant County
- 14 new cases in Lea County
Chart 152: COVID-19 In New Mexico Aug. 13
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 Aug. 12 compared with the two week period ending July 29. Counties with less than 20 diagnoses are not shown. Los Alamos County and statewide figures are highlighted. The County of Los Alamos had 7 positive tests over the past two weeks, compared with 4 in the preceding two week period, and hence, the +75% change. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Photo by Eli Ben-Naim
Los Alamos County Libraries Provide Curbside Pickup
Los Alamos residents Eve and Adele Poulson read new picture books from the Los Alamos County Library System. The family used the weekday curbside pickup service to get library materials. ‘To say the girls are stoked would be an understatement,’ mom Gretchen Poulson said. For more information about library services, visit losalamoslibrary.org or email libweb@lacnm.us. Read More
Sim Balkey Performs Summer Virtual Concert Series Friday
Sim Balkey performs 6 p.m. Friday on Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Facebook page. Courtesy photo
SUMMER CONCERT News:
The Los Alamos Summer Virtual Concert Series Presented by Toyota of Santa Fe is proud to present Sim Balkey performing 6 p.m. Friday on the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Facebook page.
Balkey, New Mexico’s rising star, is a musical genius when it comes to telling stories through melody and lyric. Drawing vocal inspiration from the likes of Justin Moore and Gary Allen, he’s created his own sound, putting a modern twist on traditional country music that he describes as “George Read More
County Seeks Community Vision For Los Alamos And White Rock Downtown Areas … Virtual Workshops Aug. 19-20
County seeks public input for Los Alamos and White Rock downtown master plans. Photo by Vint Miller/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County wants to hear what the community envisions for the downtown areas in Los Alamos and White Rock.
The public is encouraged to share ideas and suggestions during two virtual visioning workshops:
- 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19 (White Rock); and
- 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 (Los Alamos).
The meetings take place on GoToWebinar, a virtual conference platform, and participants must register in advance at https://losalamosconnect.org/get-involved/virtual-visioning-workshop-white-rock/ Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 22,816 With 2 New Deaths And 9,744 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 180 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County has another new case bringing today’s total to 24 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 2 additional death reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 31 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 10 new cases in Chaves County
- 5 new cases in Curry County
- 37 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 18 new cases in Eddy County
- 35 new cases in Lea County
- 1 new case in Los Alamos
Chart 151: COVID-19 In New Mexico Aug. 12
The total number of diagnoses in Los Alamos versus date. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimTree Trimming Operation Underway Behind Fuller Lodge
A tree trimming operation is underway this afternoon on the lawn area behind Fuller Lodge. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Certified Arborist and crew foreman Miguel Hoffman helps direct the arborist high in the cherry picker trimming dead branches from a tree this afternoon behind Fuller Lodge. Hoffman is using a handheld laser pointer to indicate branches in need of trimming. Arborists from Southwest Fire Defense LLC of Santa Fe are performing the work. The company covers the entire state preforming hazardous tree removal, tree trimming and creating defensible space. The company Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 22,643 With 3 New Deaths And 9,612 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 23 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 3 additional death reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 36 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 13 new cases in Chaves County
- 2 new cases in Cibola County
- 6 new cases in Curry County
- 50 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 14 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Guadalupe County
- 33 new cases in Lea County
Changes Coming To Los Alamos County Golf Course
Local golfer Mary Langworthy hits her fairway shot on 18 as her husband Tim waits his turn Monday at the Los Alamos County Golf Course. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Mary Langworthy lands in the sand trap but hits a great shot Monday out of the trap. She redeemed herself by dropping a long putt on her next shot. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
GOLF News:
Beginning Thursday, Aug. 13, the Los Alamos County Golf Course will be reconfigured to accommodate the irrigation upgrade project.
The project is moving forward better than expected so the front 9 will be opened and the back 9 will be Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 22,444 With 5 New Deaths And 9,319 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 132 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County has another new case bringing today’s total to 23 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 5 additional death reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 26 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 5 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 6 new cases in Curry County
- 19 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 5 new cases in Eddy County
- 23 new cases in Lea
Chart 149: COVID-19 In New Mexico Aug. 10
The number of employees who tested positive for COVID-19 by industry. Between May 11 and Aug. 2, employers reported 1,124 COVID-19 diagnoses to the New Mexico Environment Department, as part of the state rapid response program. In Los Alamos, the NMED public database includes the following employers: Los Alamos Medical Center (6/9), Automotive professionals (7/9), Sombrillo Nursing and Rehab (7/9), Plateau Property Management (7/11), Los Alamos Co-op (7/31), N3B Los Alamos (8/5), Los Alamos County (8/6), and Los Alamos National Laboratory (8/6). Source: NMED (https://www.env.nm.gov/nmed-resources-for-covid-19/
