County Government

RCLC Meeting Virtually Friday July 17

RCLC News:

The Regional Coalition of LANL Communities Board (RCLC) will meet virtually 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 17.

The agenda for this meeting can be viewed HERE.

Due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, and upon consultation with legal counsel, RCLC Chairman Henry Roybal has directed that the July 17, 2020 RCLC board meeting be conducted electronically via the electronic media application Zoom.

In accordance with Open Meetings Act guidelines published by the New Mexico Attorney General, RCLC members of the public wishing to attend may view the meeting via Zoom, by linking to the following Read More

Los Alamos County Council Meeting Virtually Tonight

LAC News:

Los Alamos County Council meetings continue online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Members of the public can participate to give public comment during the meeting at 6 p.m. today, July 14 by signing on to Zoom Webinar at this Meeting ID: 974 03972642.

Access the Zoom log in page here. Read More

County ESB Meets Virtually Thursday

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Environmental Sustainability Board meets at 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

The meeting is open to the public, but due to COVID-19 concerns, the meeting will be conducted remotely.

The public can view proceedings at https:////losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Read More

Chart 121: COVID-19 In New Mexico July 13

The number of diagnoses in Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe, and Taos counties versus date. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 15,291 With 3 New Deaths And 6,363 Patients Recovered

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 264 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 12 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update announces 2 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases: 

  • 59 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 17 new cases in Chaves County
  • 2 new cases in Cibola County
  • 11 new cases in Curry County
  • 82 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 4 new cases in Eddy County
  • 2 new cases in Grant County
  • 2 new new cases in Hidalgo
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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 15,028 With 2 New Deaths And 6,322 Patients Recovered

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 262 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County has another new case today, bringing the total to 12 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update announces 2 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases: 

  • 111 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 2 new cases in Chaves County
  • 2 new cases in Cibola County
  • 4 new cases in Curry County
  • 32 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 2 new cases in Eddy County
  • 1 new case in
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Local Republican Party Meets Virtually Thursday July 16

CD3 Candidate Alexis Martinez Johnson

GOP news:

The Republican Party of Los Alamos will host a Ring Central Video Conference at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 16.

The public is invited to a virtual town hall with Alexis Martinez Johnson, candidate for New Mexico Congressional District 3.

After her talk, all registered Republicans are invited to the RPLA Central Committee business meeting.

Videoconference login can be found at this link: https:////losalamosgop.com/townhall-with-alexis-martinez-johnson-candidate-for-cd3/

For information, contact: leadership@losalamos.com.

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County Transportation Board Meets Virtually Monday

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Transportation Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday.

Due to COVID-19 concerns, the meeting will be conducted remotely.

The public may view the proceedings here.

Those members of the public wishing to provide public comment via Zoom, may do so by linking here.

To see the meeting agenda, click here.
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Luján Speaks At Launch Of ‘New Mexico For All’ Campaign

Senatorial Candidate Ben Ray Luján. Courtesy photo

From the Office of Ben Ray Luján for Senate Campaign:

NAMBÉ – Democratic Senate candidate Ben Ray Luján today helped launch the 2020 “New Mexico for All” Democratic Coordinated Campaign, which will work to elect Democrats up-and-down the ballot in November. 

“We’re asking you to find every source of energy, every phone call you can make, and sign up for these phone banks. This is going to be an election like we’ve never seen: it’s the most important election in our lifetimes…” said Luján during today’s rally. “We can send an all women of color delegation Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 14,773 With 4 New Deaths And 6,271 Patients Recovered

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 230 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 11 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update announces 4 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
  • 1 new case in Catron County
  • 1 new case in Chaves County
  • 2 new cases in Cibola County
  • 12 new cases in Curry County
  • 32 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 13 new cases in Eddy County
  • 2 new cases in Grant County
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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 14,549 With 6 New Deaths And 6,181 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 11 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:

  • 73 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 7 new cases in Chaves County
  • 1 new case in Cibola County
  • 8 new cases in Curry County
  • 44 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 3 new cases in Eddy County
  • 1 new case in Grant County
  • 8 new cases in Hidalgo County
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Chart 118: COVID-19 In New Mexico July 10

The bars show the number of diagnoses versus day, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More

Saturday’s Virtual Los Alamos ScienceFest Discovery Day 2020 Features STEM Advocate Miss America 2020, Live Demos And Discussions

ScienceFest News:

The first virtual Los Alamos ScienceFest Discovery Day is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 11.

Attendees can login to the event app to view exhibitor profiles, engage in online content and videos, sign up for a chance to win raffle prizes and giveaways, and even tune in for live virtual discussions and demos.

The day will kick off at 10 a.m. with a live demo and Q&A from Miss America 2020, Miss Camille Schrier, a STEM advocate. Details for this event and others can be found on the app (desktop or mobile) as well as through the ScienceFest website in the Event Schedule section by clicking Read More

PAC 8 Community Media Center TV Schedule July 9-15

PAC 8 News:

PAC 8 Community Media Center TV Schedule

July 9 through July 15:

 

Thursday, July 9, 2020

  • 06:00 AM Democracy Now LIVE!
  • 10:00 AM The Tom Hartman Program
  • 12:00 PM Los Alamos Council on Cancer 
  • 01:30 PM United Church
  • 02:30 PM Spotlight on Los Alamos
  • 03:00 PM Democracy Now!
  • 04:00 PM Uprising with Sonali
  • 05:00 PM PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
  • 06:00 PM  Los Alamos History  
  • 07:00 PM  La Verdad Internacional
  • 07:30 PM Behind the White Coat 
  • 08:00 PM Inside Arts – Tony Tomei
  • 08:30 PM JROMC
  • 09:00 PM 2020 Virtual Los Alamos Summer Concert Series – Austin Van
  • 12:00 AM – 8:00 A.M.
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Cone Zone: Week Of July 13, 2020

COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Cone Zone provides a weekly preview of road construction work for the coming week:

N.M. 502 Roundabout & Road Reconstruction (information provided by NMDOT)

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and Star Paving Contractors continue working on N.M. 502 in Los Alamos between Knecht Street and Tewa Loop. Weather permitting, work should be complete in the winter of 2020.

Paving near the intersection of DP Road and Trinity Drive has been completed. Star Paving still has work to complete at the NW corner of the intersection of Knecht Street and Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 14,251 With 6 New Deaths And 6,118 Patients Recovered

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 238 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 11 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:

  • 97 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 4 new cases in Chaves County
  • 1 new case in Cibola County
  • 20 new cases in Curry County
  • 21 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 6 new cases in Eddy County
  • 2 new cases in Grant County
  • 2 new cases in Hidalgo County
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Chart 117: COVID-19 In New Mexico July 9

Change in the number of diagnoses during a two week period by county. The percentages indicate change in number of diagnoses between June 25 and July 8 as compared with the period starting June 11 and ending June 24. Counties with less than 40 diagnoses are not shown. The statewide change is highlighted. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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Los Alamos County Continues Response Against COVID-19

Shoppers embrace COVID-19 safety practices on Central Avenue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com

As the COVID-19 pandemic grows and cases increase in the Southwest, New Mexico continues to update its response. Last week Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued public health orders, including the newly instituted face covering mandate enforcement.

In a legal finding, Attorney General Hector Balderas wrote, “Pursuant to Section 24-1-21, “any person violating any of the provisions of . . . any order . . . adopted pursuant Read More

Progress Continues On Four Capital Improvement Projects

Work is moving ahead on all four recreational capital improvement projects, from top left, a kiddie pool at the aquatic center, a new irrigation system at the golf course; new locker rooms and restrooms at the ice rink and a splash pad at Piñon Park in White Rock. Photos by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

It was a long time coming for many of Los Alamos County’s recreational capital improvement projects (CIPs).

Community members advocated for years to bring into fruition projects such as improving the irrigation system at the Read More

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