Tourism Implementation Task Force Meets Virtually Aug. 12
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Tourism Implementation Task Force meets virtually noon Wednesday, Aug. 12 via Zoom.
The meeting is open to the public.
Anyone interested in attending the meeting and/or making public comments should use this link: https://zoom.us/j/92162496027 or dial one of the following telephone numbers:
+1 253 215 8782 US, or
+1 346 248 7799 US, or
+1 669 900 9128 US.
Meeting ID: 921 6249 6027I.
Agenda:
- Call to Order
- Introductions/Announcements
III. Update on FY21 Budget (Linda)
- New Task Force charter and recruitment of new members (Linda)
- Update on local and state tourism
Benefits Of Designating White Rock A Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Zone Topic Of Discussion For Los Alamos MainStreet And Los Alamos County Council Aug. 18
Los Alamos MainStreet News:
Los Alamos MainStreet announced today that Los Alamos County Council will discuss the designation of the White Rock Commercial Center as a Metropolitan Redevelopment Area (MRA) at the upcoming Council meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 18.
The designation of a MRA allows for the contribution of public resources to private redevelopment projects, thereby helping catalyze reinvestment in the area. The designation of a MRA is the first step to the development of a corresponding MRA Plan that outlines potential redevelopment projects and Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 22,315 With 4 New Deaths And 9,319 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 205 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County has another new case bringing today’s total to 22 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 4 additional death reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 49 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 22 new cases in Chaves County
- 4 new cases in Cibola County
- 11 new cases in Curry County
- 30 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 8 new cases in Eddy County
- 26 new cases in Lea
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 22,115 With 6 New Death And 9,262 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 155 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County has another new case bringing today’s total to 21 cases 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:
- 34 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 16 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 8 new cases in Curry County
- 21 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 9 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Hidalgo
Scenes From Drive-in Movie Night At Central Park Square
Scene from the drive-in movie ‘Abominable’ shown Friday night in the north parking lot of Central Park Square. The weekly event starts at dusk (about 8:30 p.m. Fridays) and Covid-19 safe distancing is followed and enforced. The event is sponsored by Los Alamos County, Los Alamos MainStreet, projectY cowork and Central Park Square. Central Park Square owner Philip Kunsberg has been very generous enhancing this event for the community by paying his crew to help with setup and takedown of the screen and coordinating lighting on the property. He even pays for a free pizza from Time Out Pizzeria for Read More
PAC 8 Weekly TV Schedule Aug. 8-13
PAC 8 Community Media Weekly TV schedule:
Saturday, August 8, 2020
- Free Speech TV
Sunday, August 9, 2020
6 a.m. — FSTV
5 p.m. — The Prophetic Word
5:30 p.m. — Key to the Kingdom
6 p.m. — Drawing Men to Christ
7 p.m. — United Church
8 p.m. — La Verdad Internacional
8:30 p.m. — Inside Arts – Robert Wells
9:30 p.m. — Free Speech TV
Monday, August 10, 2020
6 a.m. — Democracy Now! LIVE
10 a.m. — The Tom Hartman Program
12:30 p.m. — Los Alamos Makers’ Space
1 p.m. — Behind the White Coat
1:30 p.m. — Inside Arts – Robert Wells
2 p.m. — Talking Business With Beverly
2:30 p.m. — Spotlight on Los Alamos
3 p.m. — Democracy Now Read More
National Association Of Counties To Congress: A Deal Without Aid To State And Local Governments Is A Bad Deal
NACo News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the coronavirus pandemic continues, state and local governments and residents are feeling the devastating health and economic impacts.
With negotiations on the next federal coronavirus relief package nearing an end, counties continue to call for responsible federal relief, ensuring existing and any new federal resources reach county governments on the front lines of the public health pandemic and related economic fallout.
National Association of Counties (NACo) Executive Director Matthew Chase released the following statement:
“As White House officials Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 21,965 With 6 New Death And 9,166 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 197 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 20 cases 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:
- 32 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 8 new cases in Chaves County
- 14 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 17 new cases in Curry County
- 50 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 6 new cases in Eddy County
- 12 new cases in Lea County
DPLA Invites Public To Attend Democratic County Council Candidates Virtual Forum On Local Policy Issues Aug. 13
Traffic Alert: Water Line Break On Los Pueblos Street
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities water crews are responding to a water line break on Los Pueblos Street west of Bonita Place on Barranca Mesa.
Customers in the area are experiencing low to no water pressure.
Excavation is occurring on the north side of the street with some impacts to west bound traffic at the construction zone.
Crews estimate that water services will be restored by 6 p.m. today.
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COVID Cancels 2020 Los Alamos County Fair And Rodeo
The Annual Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo celebration will not take place this year due to crowd considerations in regard to the COVID-19 pandemic, and to comply with the New Mexico Department of Health’s public emergency order governing mass gatherings. The cancellation includes the exhibits at Mesa Public Library, the parade downtown, the festivities at Ashley Pond Park and the Arts & Crafts Fair at Fuller Lodge, the Rodeo at Brewer Arena and the Cowboy Dinner & Dance. Cartoon created by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
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Cone Zone: Week Of Aug. 10, 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
A contractor will be conducting soils boring operations alongside Diamond Drive at the Golf Course. No traffic impediments are expected, but drivers will see signage and cones along the shoulders alerting them to construction in the area.
Lane Closure on Sherwood Boulevard
Motorists can expect a lane closure and flagging operations on Sherwood Boulevard as work begins on the Pinon Park Splash Pad project. The contractor will
Library Conversations: Have Recipe, Will Travel
LIBRARY News:
Eating new and delicious food is one of the best parts of traveling. Anyone missing that adventure should consider this an invitation to a virtual meal and conversation with library staff.
Try a new recipe and come ready to talk about it. Share the story of favorite travel meal experience and learn about some excellent cookbooks that may be borrowed from the library.
The virtual meal and conversation begins at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13 on Zoom to connect over food, recipes and stories.
Visit https://tinyurl.com/y4w9fput for the Zoom. Or go to https://losalamoslibrary.org and click Read More
New Mexico Governor, Officials Provide COVID-19 Update
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Dr. David Scrase along with Cabinet Secretary Katrina Hotrum-Lopez of the Department on Aging and Long-Term Services host a remote news conference this afternoon to provide an update on New Mexico’s COVID-19 response. Screenshot/LADP
Chart from a remote news conference by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state officials this afternoon to provide an update on New Mexico’s COVID-19 response. Screenshot/LADP
Chart from a remote news conference by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state officials this afternoon to provide an update on New Mexico’s COVID-19 response. Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 21,773 With 2 New Death And 8,950 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 212 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 20 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:
- 42 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 16 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 10 new cases in Curry County
- 36 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 9 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in
Multiple Changes Underway To Improve DP Road
The Bluffs senior affordable apartment complex is taking shape on DP Road. Photo by Ed Birnbaum
Workers are busy Wednesday pouring concrete for new apartments on DP Road. Photo by Ed Birnbaum
Another scene of work underway Wednesday at new apartments on DP Road. Photo by Ed Birnbaum
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
DP Road is undergoing multiple changes. The Canyon Walk Apartments, an affordable housing project, is under development and this month kicked off the start of utility work on DP Road.
Los Alamos County Community Development Department Director Paul Read More
County Council Chair Sara Scott Issues Information Update
By Chair Sara Scott
Los Alamos County Council
Today I’ll provide some information on a few topics of current interest: an update regarding COVID-19 response, a high-level summary of the upcoming decision and public meetings regarding the Carbon Free Power Project, and information regarding two upcoming workshops that are part of the engagement process for the Downtown planning initiative.
I hope this note finds you and families and friends well; I hear from many folks who want us to keep working hard as a community to help our businesses and schools by staying home and always wearing our masks Read More
Council Hears Health Services Gap Analysis
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
To better understand health needs in Los Alamos County, Kulik Strategic Advisors was hired to conduct a Health Services Gap Analysis.
The analysis’ findings were presented during the Tuesday night regular County Council meeting.
Council Chair Sara Scott noted that discussion would focus on the gap analysis presentation; the social services contract that Family Strengths Network and Las Cumbres had applied for was not listed on the agenda and will be discussed at a future meeting. She added that County staff continue to work Read More
Community Invited To Attend Virtual Visioning Workshops For Downtown Master Plans For White Rock And Los Alamos
COUNTY News:
Two upcoming “virtual” workshops will offer residents in White Rock and Los Alamos their first opportunity to voice ideas about the future of the two 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.
The ‘Downtown Master Plans and Development Code Update’ is a two-year project initiated by Los Alamos County, starting in June 2020.
The project encompasses two phases:
- Phase 1 will
Los Alamos Summer Virtual Concert: Jared & The Mill Friday
Jared & The Mill performs the Los Alamos Summer Virtual Concert at 6 p.m. Friday. Courtesy/SANCRE Productions
Los Alamos Summer Virtual Concert News:
The Los Alamos Summer Virtual Concert Series Presented by Toyota of Santa Fe is proud to present Jared & The Mill performing 6 p.m. Friday on the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Facebook page.
Formed in 2011 in Phoenix, Ariz., Jared & the Mill is a six-piece indie folk outfit led by singer/songwriter Jared Kolesar. Along with band mates Michael Carter, Larry Gast III, Chuck Morriss III, Josh Morin and Gabe Hall-Rodrigues, Kolesar Read More
