Los Alamos County Library Board Meets Virtually Aug. 3
Canceled: Historic Preservation Advisory Board Meeting
COUNTY News:
The Historic Preservation Advisory Board (HPAB) meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 5 is canceled.
Chart 139: COVID-19 In New Mexico July 31
The bars show the number of diagnoses versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 20,600 With 7 New Deaths And 8,139 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 216 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County has two new cases bringing today’s total to 20 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 7 additional deaths 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
- 18 new cases in Chaves County
- 13 new cases in Cibola County
- 21 new cases in Curry County
- 34 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 3 new cases in Eddy County
- 9 new cases in Lea
Chart 138: COVID-19 In New Mexico July 30
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 July 29 compared with the two week period ending July 15. Counties with less than 40 diagnoses are not shown. The statewide change is highlighted. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 20,388 With 3 New Deaths And 8,015 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 255 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County has another new case bringing today’s total to 18 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:
- 63 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 17 new cases in Chaves County
- 12 new cases in Cibola County
- 6 new cases in Curry County
- 22 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 3 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Grant
County, Community Honor George Best On 100th Birthday
Best friend Leon Heller formally reads a Los Alamos County Council Proclamation announcing Aug. 4 as George Best Day, the day Best turns 100 years old. Best is a retired Naval officer, selfless community volunteer and Los Alamos Living Treasure. Photo by Chad Lauritzen
George Best holds the Proclamation announcing Aug. 4 as George Best Day. Photo by Chad Lauritzen
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization
George Best is first in our hearts here at the Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO).
This Los Alamos Living Treasure will go from
Ryti: UnQuarked Board Of Appeals Decision
By RANDALL RYTI
Vice Chair
Los Alamos County Council
I was one of the three members of the Board of Appeals convened for the UnQuarked appeal of the stop work order (red tag) placed Nov. 22, 2019.
UnQuarked was required to present substantial evidence that the County Chief Building Official (Michael Arellano) application of the red tag was arbitrary, capricious, or not in accordance with the law.
The Board unanimously denied the appeal on July 14 and we had a meeting on July 27 to approve the final minutes of the hearings. UnQuarked has appealed this decision to County Council. Given that I was member Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 20,136 With 6 New Deaths And 7,817 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 352 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 17 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:
- 87 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 14 new cases in Chaves County
- 11 new cases in Cibola County
- 16 new cases in Curry County
- 38 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 3 new cases in Eddy County
- 10 new cases in Lea County
- 9 new cases in Lincoln County
Project To Enhance Pedestrian And ADA Accessibility Along Trinity From Oppenheimer To 39th Postponed To Aug. 12
COUNTY News:
The project to enhance pedestrian and ADA accessibility along Trinity Drive from Oppenheimer to 39th Street is postponed to Aug. 12, due to unforeseen circumstances.
GM Emulsions is now scheduled to begin the project Wednesday, Aug. 12.
Direct questions or comments to the Public Works Department at 505.662.8150 or email LACPW@lacnm.us. Read More
Los Alamos County Fire Marshal Ends Level II Restrictions
LAFD Fire Marshal Wendy Servey
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Fire Department Fire Marshal Wendy Servey announced today that she is lifting all Level II Fire Restrictions for Los Alamos County, effective immediately.
Servey said the decision was made in partnership with LAFD’s Wildland Division after reviewing recent rainfall events, fuel moisture, fire activity levels and current or predicted weather patterns.
“We are fortunate that Los Alamos has enjoyed some significant storms in the past week, bringing much-needed rainfall to our area,” Servey said.
Monsoonal flow has begun bringing more Read More
Los Alamos County Council Chair Sara Scott On DOE/NNSA’s Response To Land Conveyance Request In White Rock
Council Chair Sara Scott
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council Chair Sara Scott has released the following statement regarding DOE/NNSA’s response to the County’s request for land transfers in White Rock:
In December 2019 a formal request was made for an additional land transfer from the Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration to Los Alamos County.
As many residents know, the DOE has previously granted tracts of land to the County, and these transfers have and will continue to provide opportunities for advancing community objectives. The County currently Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 19,791 With 7 New Deaths And 7,459 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 301 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 17 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 7 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 80 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 21 new cases in Chaves County
- 4 new cases in Cibola County
- 15 new cases in Curry County
- 22 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 9 new cases in Eddy County
- 2 new cases in Grant County
- 2 new cases in Guadalupe
Home Renewal Program Accepts Applications Until Aug. 31
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Community Development Department and the Los Alamos Housing Partnership (LAHP) is still interested in receiving additional applications for consideration for funding under Cycle 5 of the Home Renewal Program.
The application process opened July 1. Residents who income qualify and require financial assistance to make repairs or improvements to their homes are encouraged to apply for this subsidized loan program. Homeowners are not required to make payments unless the home is sold or vacated.
Only four applications have been received to date, and the Read More
Los Alamos To Celebrate Milestone WWII Anniversaries
Title chart from a virtual presentation by LANL Senior Historian Alan Carr. Courtesy/LANL
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos is known as the place where discoveries are made, but during World War II, it had many names—project Y, the Atomic City, the Secret City, and the town without a name, among others.
Recognized for its integral role in developing the science that ended the war, Los Alamos will be offering a variety of virtual options in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII.
“August and September 2020 are full of milestone dates of international importance, in which Los Alamos played Read More
Traffic Alert: Pavement Patching Begins On Central Thursday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Traffic & Streets Division will begin a Pavement Preservation Project Thursday, July 30 along Central Avenue.
Crews will patch the pavement between 15th Street and Oppenheimer Drive.
In order to limit business and resident disruption, this work has been scheduled to occur at night.
Crews will use a one-lane closure with a flagging operation 6-8 p.m. and beginning at 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. Friday, Central Avenue will be closed from 15th Street to Oppenheimer Drive.
It is anticipated that this work will be completed in one night.
Los Alamos County said it is committed Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Fire Crews Flush Hydrant Lines
Los Alamos County Fire Department crews are on the job this morning flushing hydrant lines and checking for static and line residual pressure along Grand Canyon Drive in White Rock. Photo by Shari Mills
LAFD crews flushing hydrant lines this morning on Grand Canyon Drive in White Rock. Photo by Shari Mills Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 19,502 With 5 New Deaths And 7,459 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 467 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County has another new case bringing today’s total to 17 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 5 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 62 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Chaves County
- 8 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 16 new cases in Curry County
- 76 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 4 new cases in Eddy
Los Alamos County Board Of Appeals Meets Today
Library Conversations: Flying On Two Wheels
‘Flying on Two Wheels: Travel in Coronavirus Lockdown’ at 7 p.m. Thursday on Zoom. Courtesy/LAC
LIBRARY news:
How far can you go while staying home? Did the recent lock down stifle your travel plans? Have you been using the time to travel locally? Have you discovered a new trail or tried “Everesting” on the ski hill?
The Los Alamos County Library System is hosting an event at 7 p.m., July 30 on Zoom to discuss Todd Miller’s essay for the Tucson Sentinel: “Flying on Two Wheels: Travel in Coronavirus Lockdown”.
The community is invited to share experiences with travel close to home.
