New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 21,340 With 3 New Death And 8,685 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 214 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 20 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:
- 67 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 17 new cases in Chaves County
- 6 new cases in Cibola County
- 10 new cases in Curry County
- 34 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 9 new cases in Eddy County
- 23 new cases in Lea County
- 1 new case in Lincoln County
LAPD Addressing Speeding Concerns In Los Alamos County
LAPD Cpl. David Boe conducting speed enforcement near the golf course. Courtesy/LAPD
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department has noticed an increase in speeding concerns from the Los Alamos public over the last month.
These concerns have come in a variety of forms to include; social media posts, emails, phone calls, and citizens utilizing the crime-tip submission tool on the LAPD website.
LAPD wants to take the opportunity to assure the public these concerns are being addressed and it is an area of focus for traffic safety in the community. Extra Patrols have been communicated to each shift Read More
Hall: Speaking From Experience With Code Enforcer
By JIM HALL
Business Owner
Los Alamos
The Post recently published an article by Councilor (Randall) Ryti, titled UnQuarked Board Of Appeals Decision (link).
In the article, a reported accusation against Mr. Michael Arellano, the County Chief Building Official, was that he was “arbitrary, capricious, or not in accordance with the law”. As a citizen who had numerous interactions with Mr. Arellano during the past two years, this characterization is completely at odds with the County employee that I know and respect.
I have found Mr. Arellano to be extremely knowledgeable about building codes Read More
County Transportation Board Meets Virtually Thursday
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 21,130 With 1 New Death And 8,463 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 117 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 20 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:
- 18 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 5 new cases in Chaves County
- 4 new cases in Cibola County
- 4 new cases in Curry County
- 27 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 5 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Grant County
- 14 new cases in Lea County
- 4 new
Scene Of Trailer Flipping; Debris On N.M. 4 Earlier Today
Scene earlier this morning where a vehicle pulling a trailer with construction sheet rock flipped over spilling debris and blocking the lanes on N.M. 4 between the truck route (East Jemez Road) and the community of White Rock, at mile marker 66. The roadway is now clear and traffic is moving smoothly. Courtesy/LAPD
Scene earlier this morning where a vehicle pulling a trailer with construction sheet rock flipped over spilling debris blocking the lanes on N.M. 4 between the truck route (East Jemez Road) and the community of White Rock, at mile marker 66. The roadway is now clear and traffic is moving Read More
BPU And Council Discuss Carbon Free Power Project
- Carbon Free Power Project To Be Discussed At Town Hall Meeting 6 p.m. today
DPU Deputy Manager Steve Cummins
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The deadline for Los Alamos County Council to decide whether to continue with the Carbon Free Power Project (CFPP) is approaching.
During a joint council and Board of Public Utilities meeting Tuesday night, Council Chair Sara Scott reported that the decision is expected to be made sometime in August.
Before a decision is made, a series of discussions are being held on the CFPP, she said. For instance, a virtual town hall on Read More
Scene From Detour On N.M. 4 Earlier Today
Scene earlier this morning where a vehicle pulling a trailer with construction sheet rock flipped over, blocking the lanes on N.M. 4 between the truck route (East Jemez Road) and the community of White Rock, at mile marker 66. The roadway is now clear and traffic is moving smoothly. Courtesy/LAPD Read More
Traffic Alert Update: Travel Now Running Smoothly On N.M. 4
Traffic Alert Update:
Traffic is now moving smoothly in both directions between the Truck Route and White Rock on N.M. 4 following the mishap earlier this morning in which trailer flipped over and blocked the roadway.
However, the Los Alamos Police Department is utilizing the shoulder while awaiting the arrival of a wrecker to remove the flipped trailer.
There is construction debris near the scene of the accident and motorists should slow down and proceed through this area at mile marker 66 with caution.
Motorists also are advised that once the wrecker arrives, the roadway will close again to Read More
Traffic Alert: Trailer Blocking Roadway On N.M. 4
Traffic Alert:
A vehicle pulling a trailer with construction sheet rock has flipped over, blocking the lanes on N.M. 4 between the truck route (East Jemez Road) and the community of White Rock, at mile marker 66.
Los Alamos Police Department is asking motorists to proceed with caution and avoid the area if at all possible to allow responders to clear the scene. Read More
David Reagor Hosts Virtual Townhall Friday Aug. 14
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ocuipqj8oEtVRy_zREtmMTB1OVfm6foXf or at Reagor’s website: reagor4council.org. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Williams: The Case For An Office Ban
By SEAN WILLIAMS
Democratic Candidate
Los Alamos County Council
The county has a double-edged relationship with the lab: on one hand, it is our principal employer, and a significant institution for scientific research; on the other, it puts tremendous pressure on the meager land available to the residents, businesses, and government of Los Alamos County.
Everyone is aware of the housing crunch, and the bidding wars and price inflation that have followed, but these cost pressures have been at least as damaging to the business community.
Kelly Beierschmitt, LANL deputy director for operations, Read More
Chart 141: COVID-19 In New Mexico Aug. 2
The bars show the number of deaths versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Also displayed are the monthly death tolls. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 21,016 With 3 New Deaths And 8,343 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 226 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 20 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:
- 61 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 15 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 22 new cases in Curry County
- 35 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 6 new cases in Eddy County
- 16 new cases in Lea County
Los Alamos County Council Virtual Meeting Aug. 4
Governor: COVID-19 Case Count Average Still Too High
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said Friday, ‘Please, do not gather in groups – when you do so, you provide the virus a perfect opportunity to spread … stay home when possible, wear a face covering in public.’ Courtesy/GFBP
From Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham:
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said Friday that New Mexico’s 7-day new case count average continues to be high – too high.
“The emergency public health order has been extended and will remain in effect.
If we want students to be able to be in classrooms this year, we have to do better.
Mass gatherings remain unsafe and are not allowed. Please,
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 20,796 With 9 New Deaths And 8,286 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 210 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 20 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 9 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 68 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 15 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 8 new cases in Curry County
- 11 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 5 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Grant County
- 3 new cases in Hidalgo County
Chart 140: COVID-19 In New Mexico Aug. 1
The total number of diagnoses in Los Alamos County versus date. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Los Alamos County Council Closed Session Aug. 4
Los Alamos County Council Approves Issuance Of RFP To Revise Chapter 18 In County Code
CDD Director Paul Andrus
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Efforts to clarify and update Chapter 18 of the Los Alamos County’s code enforcement progressed further during Tuesday night’s regular County Council meeting.
Council unanimously approved to authorize a request for proposal (RFP) to hire a consultant that will be tasked with revising Chapter 18, which is also known as the chapter on environment, Community Development Department (CDD) Director Paul Andrus said.
Andrus explained the RFP’s goal is to analyze and update Chapter 18. The cost estimate Read More
