Appeals Board Hears UnQuark’s Case; Continued To June 29
The Los Alamos County Board of Appeals, which includes Department of Public Utilities Manager Philo Shelton, top left, Planning and Zoning Commission Chair Terry Priestley, top right, and Council Vice Chair Randall Ryti, bottom right, heard the case today of Sirphey LLC v. Chief Building Official Michael Arellano. County Assistant Attorney Katie Thwaites is bottom left, and Sirphey owner Pershant Jain is bottom center. Screenshot/LADP
Staff Report
The Los Alamos County Board of Appeals heard the case virtually today of Sirphey LLC v. Chief Building Official Michael Arellano.
The hearing Read More
Chart 89: COVID-19 In New Mexico June 11
Percentages of people diagnosed with COVID-19 who are deceased or recovered versus day. The complementary percentage is labeled as infected. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 9,367 With 10 More Deaths And Patients Recovered 3,899
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 121 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 10 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 31 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Chaves County
- 2 new cases in Cibola County
- 18 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 3 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Grant County
- 1 new case in Lea County
- 8 new cases in Luna County
- 14 new cases
Letter To The Editor: Vitriol Being Spewed At County Council Is Shameful
By ED SANTIAGO
Los Alamos
Have you ever made a difficult decision, then been attacked by someone for it? Someone who perhaps isn’t aware of all the factors that went into your decision?
The vitriol being spewed here at the County Council is shameful.
We are getting snippets of stories, and some people are blindly reacting with kneejerk toxicity. Why?
What’s more likely: that the decent candidates elected barely 18 months ago have since turned into sinister and/or incompetent demons, or that they are working hard, nights and weekends, reading reports and data that you and I aren’t reading, and Read More
County Saves Day For For Senior Center Food Distribution
The Los Alamos and White Rock senior centers thank Los Alamos County and DPU Manager Philo Shelton for an much needed assist. When one of the vehicles broke down, the County stepped in on a moment’s notice with a loaner car so the centers could distribute food boxes and hot lunches to area seniors. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
The loaner car for Los Alamos County allowed the senior centers to distribute food boxes and hot lunches to area seniors. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 9,250 With 6 More Deaths And Patients Recovered 3,806
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 147 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 6 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 12 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 4 new cases in Curry County
- 27 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 4 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Lea County
- 50 new cases
Chart 87: COVID-19 In New Mexico June 9
Change in the number of new diagnoses during a two week period by county. The percentages indicate change in number of diagnoses during May 27 – June 8 as compared with May 13 – May 26. Counties with less than 20 diagnoses (in total) are not shown. Statewide, the number of diagnoses increased by 1percent to 1,932 during the past two weeks from 1,918 during the preceding two week period. Excluded from this chart are about 400 cases in federal correctional facilities and about 200 cases in state prisons. These diagnoses were reported largely during the past two weeks. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 9,105 With 4 More Deaths And Patients Recovered 3,699
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 47 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 4 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 12 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 2 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 1 new case in Lea County
- 12 new cases in McKinley County
- 1 new case in Otero County
- 4 new cases in Sandoval County
- 9 new cases in San Juan County
Atomic City Transit Enters Phase 1 Reopening June 15
Atomic City Transit begins phased re-opening in Los Alamos County Monday. Courtesy/ACT
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit announces plans for the phased re-opening of fixed-route public transportation in Los Alamos County beginning Monday, June 15.
Phase-one of reopening fixed-route bus service will include Routes 1, 2M, and 2T operating on reduced hours of daily service, from approximately 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
A critical factor, as this initial phase of resuming bus service begins, is maintaining passenger safety by complying with public Read More
Chart 86: COVID-19 In New Mexico June 8
The number of diagnoses reported in Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Taos counties versus date. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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County Boards And Commissions Begin Meetings June 10
COUNTY News:
Two of Los Alamos County’s Boards and Commissions will begin using video-conferencing software to hold online meetings this week. Other Boards & Commissions meetings may resume later in June.
Meetings had been suspended since mid-March because of the COVID-19 pandemic emergency. Both Planning & Zoning Commission and the Parks & Recreation Board are meeting this week on June 10 and 11, respectively, using the video-conferencing platform Zoom Webinar.
The meeting agendas can be found at https:////losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
Those wishing to “virtually” Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 9,062 With 4 More Deaths And Patients Recovered 3,380
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 124 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 4 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 10 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Cibola County
- 2 new cases in Curry County
- 17 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 3 new cases in Eddy County
- 3 new cases in Lea County
- 50 new cases in McKinley County
- 1 new case in Otero County
- 3 new
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone Shares Open Letter To Community Reflecting On Peaceful Protest At Pond
By Chief Dino Sgambellone
Los Alamos Police Department
I am writing to reflect on Saturday’s event (Peaceful protest at Ashley Pond) and the Police Department’s commitment to remain open-minded regarding next steps.
First, I’d like to recognize and thank the event organizer, Sruthi Garimella, who showed tremendous courage and leadership in inviting me for a question and answer session.
To evidence our on-going commitment to transparency, I am including the current version of the Department’s Response to Resistance policy. (link)
Many of the questions I received were related to our policy, Read More
County P& Z Commission Meeting June 10
County Council Issues ‘Annual LGBTQ+PRIDE Week’ Proclamation
COMMUNITY News:
The Friends of Los Alamos Pride Board Members announce that the Los Alamos County Council has proclaimed the second week of June as “Annual LGBTQ+PRIDE Week”.
The Friends of Los Alamos Pride is celebrating with a variety of virtual events during the second week of June.
Proclamation:
National Association Of Counties Statement On House Introduction Of Infrastructure Bill
NACo News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation (INVEST) in America Act was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
The five-year, $494 billion surface transportation reauthorization bill includes $319 billion for the Federal Highway Administration, $105 billion for Federal Transit Administration and $60 billion for the Federal Railroad Administration. It contains several county priorities, including:
- $49 billion dedicated to local infrastructure
Chart 85: COVID-19 In New Mexico June 7
The cumulative number of diagnoses and deaths in the state of New Mexico versus date. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Los Alamos County Eco Station And Overlook Convenience Center To Resume Regular Operating Hours Starting Monday
The Los Alamos Eco Station at 3701 East Jemez Road. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Starting Monday, June 8, the Los Alamos County Eco Station and White Rock Overlook Convenience Center will resume regular operating hours as follows:
Los Alamos Eco Station
- 3701 East Jemez Road
- Phone: 505.662.8163
- Hours of operation:
- Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
White Rock Overlook Convenience Center
- At Overlook Park in White Rock
- Hours of operation:
- Monday, Tuesday, and Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 8,940 With 4 More Deaths And 3,307 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 143 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 4 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 17 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 7 new cases in Cibola County
- 15 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 5 new case in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Luna County
- 37 new cases in McKinley County
- 1 new case in Otero County
- 11 new cases in Sandoval County
Mari Mac Village Shopping Center And Hilltop House Hotel Enter Due Diligence Phase Of Purchase Process
The Hilltop House Hotel, foreground, and Mari Mac, center area, are under contract. Courtesy/Google Earth
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
After many years sitting dormant, the former Hilltop House Hotel and Smith’s building, along with the rest of Mari Mac Village Shopping Center are under contract in downtown Los Alamos.
Larry Hawker, a principal with New Mexico Innovation Triangle, the company looking at redeveloping the properties, spoke Friday with the Los Alamos Daily Post. He explained that the projects are in the very preliminary stages.
“We are Read More
