Impossible Foods CEO And Stem Advocate/Miss America 2020 Join Event Line-up For Virtual Los Alamos ScienceFest
Stem advocate and Miss America 2020 Miss Camille Schrier will host a live demo and Q&A during this year’s Los Alamos ScienceFest Discovery Day. Courtesy/Los Alamos MainStreet
Stem advocate and Miss America 2020 Miss Camille Schrier doing science as a child. Courtesy/Los Alamos MainStreet
Los Alamos MainStreet News:
Los Alamos ScienceFest 20/20: Eyes On The Future, is going virtual this year, July 7-12, with events highlighting topics such as the future of cybersecurity, energy, and new camera and drone technologies.
Other special segments include discussions on the future of agriculture Read More
American Flag Scavenger Hunt With County Rec Division
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Recreation Division is seeking community members to place American flags throughout White Rock and Los Alamos as part of a community scavenger hunt.
The American Flag scavenger hunt is something fun to do while walking around neighborhoods, the downtown area in Los Alamos and throughout white Rock.
Free 6” x 12” American flags are available to pick up at the Walkup Aquatic Center, Los Alamos Golf Course, Mesa Public Library, White Rock Branch Library and the Los Alamos Municipal Building.
How many American flags will be found?
For additional information, Read More
County Library Summer Reading Challenges Go Digital
COUNTY News:
For summer 2020, the Los Alamos County Library System is going digital, debuting Beanstack, which is software to help patrons log reading and track activity challenges.
Library summer reading and activities fun for all ages runs June 29-Aug. 24. The summer reading theme is Have Book, Will Travel and the library has three separate journeys, one each for kids, teens, and adults.
Using Beanstack, patrons can post book reviews, see book lists, mark their reading progress, and be notified of drawings or prizes they have won.
In addition to earning beads for reading, kids earn digital Read More
County/LAHP Home Renewal Program Cycle 5 Opens July 1
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Community Development Department and the Los Alamos Housing Partnership (LAHP) have announced that Cycle 5 of the Home Renewal Program opens 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.
Examples of projects that may qualify for funding from the Home Renewal Program include window and door replacement, unsafe deck and porch repair or replacement, Read More
‘Multiverse’ 2020 Installed At Ashley Pond Park
The art piece ‘Multiverse’ 2020 by Evelyn Rosenberg is spotted today at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Another view of the art piece ‘Multiverse’ 2020 by Evelyn Rosenberg spotted today at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Another view of the art piece ‘Multiverse’ 2020 by Evelyn Rosenberg spotted today at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Another view of the art piece ‘Multiverse’ 2020 by Evelyn Rosenberg spotted today at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 11,809 With 1 More Deaths And 5,264 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 192 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County now at 8 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 1 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 45 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 4 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new case in Cibola County
- 6 new cases in Curry County
- 27 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 3 new cases in Eddy County
- 6 new cases in Lea County
- 1 new case in Los Alamos County
- 6 new cases
Chart 106: COVID-19 In New Mexico June 28
The bars show the number of deaths versus day, and the line shows the seven-day average. source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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Chart 105: COVID-19 In New Mexico June 27
The bars show the number of hospitalizations, reported by the New Mexico Department of Health, versus day. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 11,619 With 2 More Deaths And 5,251 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 209 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 7 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:
- 37 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 4 new cases in Curry County
- 24 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 4 new cases in Eddy County
- 7 new cases in Hidalgo County
- 6 new cases in Lea County
- 2 new cases in Luna County
- 23 new
Main Hill Road Has Reopened In Both Directions
COUNTY News:
The vehicle accident on the Main Hill Road has been cleared.
The Main Hill Road has reopened and traffic is now moving in both directions. Read More
Chart 104: COVID-19 In New Mexico June 26
Covid-19 diagnoses in New Mexico. The bars show the number of new diagnoses versus day, and the line shows the seven-day average. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Traffic Alert: Main Hill Road Closed Due To Accident
COUNTY News:Six Council Candidates Qualify For General Election Ballot
Staff Report
Thursday was filing day for minor party and independent candidates for the Nov. 3, 2020 General Election.
The Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office reports that just one candidate filed Thursday, Aaron Walker, who is running as an Independent for County Council.
This brings the field to six candidates running for three vacant seats on council including three Democrats, one Republican, one Libertarian and one Independent, who qualify for placement on the General Election ballot:
Democrat
Sean Jameson Williams
Democrat
Los Alamos County Fire Marshal Wendy Servey Issues Reminder On Use Of Fireworks As 4th Of July Approaches
Fire Marshal Wendy Servey
COUNTY News:
With the upcoming Independence Day holiday just a week away, Los Alamos County Fire Marshal Wendy Servey reminds the community about the urgent need to observe basic rules and safety guidelines when using fireworks in Los Alamos County.
“We have enjoyed some afternoon rain showers this week,” Servey said, “but our fire danger threat is still fluctuating between Moderate to High, and the surrounding forested areas are very dry. We’re urging the public to make this July 4th a safe and happy holiday. Don’t let your Independence Day activities turn tragic Read More
County Board Of Appeals Meets Virtually Monday June 29
Chart 103: COVID-19 In New Mexico June 25
Age distribution. Shown is the number of diagnoses and the number of deaths by age group, as reported by the New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
State Police Sobriety Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols In Counties Across New Mexico Begin July 1
NMSP News:
State Police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints; saturation patrols; and registration, insurance and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during the month of July 2020.
We are bringing awareness to these events in an effort to reduce alcohol related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.
These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about drinking and driving.
Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make the right decision not to drink and drive. Read More
DOE/NNSA Informs Los Alamos County Of Contaminated Material Uncovered While Digging On DP Road
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County officials have been notified by DOE/NNSA that additional radiological, Manhattan Project era materials were uncovered Wednesday on the edge of DP Road while digging for the lift station sewer infrastructure being installed to serve Canyon Walk Apartments.
The site has been secured with no access while an investigation is underway. The County is cooperating with DOE/NNSA officials and has been informed there is no threat to public health.
After an initial, similar incident in February, the County worked with DOE/NNSA to resume trenching for the lift station Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 11,192 With 5 More Deaths And 5,047 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 207 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 7 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:
- 60 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 2 new cases in Curry County
- 46 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 2 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Hidalgo County
- 3 new cases in Lea County
- 1 new
Los Alamos County Council Chair Sara Scott Issues Update On Local Projects And Initiatives Around Community
By Chair Sara Scott
Los Alamos County Council
In this note I’m providing an update on the status of current projects and initiatives in our community – as noted in my May update regarding development efforts, even during these challenging times there is a lot going on. These projects will have an important longer-term impact on infrastructure and quality of life.
However, I’d like to start by recognizing that, as many of you know by now, we’ve had another positive COVID-19 test. This is an important reminder that we are, and will continue to be, living with the virus among us. It will spread given Read More
