Robinson: Change And Opportunity
By JAMES ROBINSON
Councilor
Los Alamos County Council
Today, Christians around the world are observing Good Friday.
However, unlike previous times, this Good Friday and Easter will for many be spent alone or with family, and not in a church or gathering.
Days like today show us how much our world has changed in a small amount of time. It seems that almost overnight, the world we knew was paused until the COVID-19 crisis passed us by. However, there is opportunity in the world of a pandemic.
Every day, I am seeing more and more people getting outside and enjoying the wonderful nature we have at our disposal Read More
County Property Taxes Due Today, Delinquent After May 11
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County officials advise property owners that the second-half installment of 2019 property tax bills are due today, Friday April 10, and will be considered delinquent after Monday, May 11.
While the County does not accept credit cards for tax payments, property owners can submit a check or money order one of three ways:
- Mailed to Los Alamos County at P.O. Box 99, Los Alamos, NM 87544
- Left in the dropbox in the Municipal Building parking lot, 1000 Central Avenue, Los Alamos
- Delivered to a teller through the drive through services at either the Los Alamos or White Rock branches
In-Person Attendance Prohibited At BPU Meeting
COUNTY News:
Public in-person attendance at the April 15 Board of Public Utilities (BPU) meeting continues to be prohibited in accordance with the New Mexico Governor’s COVID-19 Executive Order 2020-022 and the New Mexico Department of Health Public Health Order amendments issued April 6.
Officials with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) encourage citizens to live-stream the meeting and submit public comment via email.
The BPU meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave.
To comply with the Public Health Orders, the DPU Read More
County Assessor’s Office Staff Now Working From Home
County Assessor Ken Milder
COUNTY News:
Due to the ongoing conditions of the COVID-19 virus, staff within the County Assessor’s Office will be working remotely from home.
All services will continue via phone at 505.662.8030, email at assessor@lacnm.us or by appointment. Forms are available outside the office or online here. .
“I want to assure residents that we will continue to serve residents during these challenging times,” County Assessor Ken Milder said. “I also want to encourage property owners to review the Notice of Value they should have received this week and contact us if they Read More
Local Democratic Party Meets Via Zoom April 13
DPLA News:
The Democratic Party of Los Alamos County April meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 13, via Zoom.
New Mexico Lt. Gov. Howie Morales will be the featured speaker. He will address responses to the coronavirus and other state business happening while under the governor’s stay-at-home order.
Online meeting details have been sent to the party’s mailing list and are available on the website at losalamosdemocrats.org.
Chart 25: COVID-19 Daily Cases By County In New Mexico
Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses, and deaths in New Mexico. Also shown is the number of active hospitalizations. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Diagnoses per 10,000 residents, by county. The overall statewide rate is 4.7 diagnoses per 10,000 residents. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 989, One More Death
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 124 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes one additional death related to COVID-19
Per the New Mexico Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 45 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Chaves County
- 5 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 1 new case in Curry County
- 5 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 2 new cases in Los Alamos County
- 13 new cases in McKinley County
- 9 new cases in San Juan County
- 31 new cases in Sandoval County
- 3 new cases in Santa Fe County
- 2 new cases in Socorro County
New Mexico Governor, Health Officials Share Updates, Charts And Graphs On COVID-19 Efforts During Briefing Today
Los Alamos County Extends Essential Services Status Through April 30 To Comply With Governor’s ‘Stay At Home’ Executive Order Due To COVID-19 Public Health Crisis
County Manager Harry Burgess
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess announced this week that the County will continue the Essential Services status that began mid-March, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and in response to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s executive order, which was extended through April 30.
“I am pleased to report that things are operating smoothly under the existing system that we put into place on March 17,” Burgess said, “I would especially like to thank our County employees, who have responded heroically to this challenging situation while maintaining high levels Read More
DPU Crews Repairing Water Break In Eastern Area
UPDATE: The waterline repair is completed and water has been restored to all customers.
COUNTY News:
A water break in the Eastern Area neighborhood of Los Alamos has resulted in the loss of water services to customers in the area bounded by Kiva and Myrtle between 4th Street and 6th Street.
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities water crews are making repairs and anticipate by 5 p.m. today that water services will be restored.
Department officials advise that when water is restored, some customers may experience cloudy water. This discoloration is due to trapped air in the water pipes and Read More
County Council Hears Latest Updates On COVID-19
County Council Chair Sara Scott
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
As the Governor’s stay-at-home order extends through April and becomes stricter, Los Alamos County continues to discuss how to best respond.
During Tuesday night’s County Council meeting, County Manager Harry Burgess reported that Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham extended her stay-at-home order through the end of April.
Furthermore, he reported that the maximum occupancy for hotels and RV parks were reduced to 25 percent of their usual occupancy and that other essential businesses limit their Read More
Chandler: Census Participation Essential For NM’s Future
Dist. 43 Rep. Christine Chandler
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
Bjgordon623@gmail.com
The 2020 Census began in earnest April 1, Census Day.
New Mexico Dist. 43 Rep. Christine Chandler, whose district includes Los Alamos, is concerned that citizens may not be taking the census seriously enough.
“This only happens every 10 years,” Chandler said. “It’s a really big deal. There must be a push to get everyone counted.”
There are three main reasons the census is so important, Chandler said. The first is financial.
“Federal benefits are determined by the count of individuals ,” she said. Read More
Canceled: Environmental Sustainability Board Meeting
COUNTY News:
Due to the extension of the Governor’s order of no gatherings of more than five people and stay at home instructions, the Environmental Sustainability Board meeting scheduled for April 16 is canceled.
An announcement will be issued later regarding the May meeting of the Environmental Sustainability Board. Read More
Canceled: Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board Meeting April 21
COUNTY News:
In alignment with Los Alamos County’s policies for limiting the impact of COVID-19, the Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 21 is canceled.
An announcement will be issued later regarding the May meeting of the Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board.
Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office Reduces Office Hours In Response To Continued COVID-19 Concerns
Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas
COUNTY News:
Due to continued COVID-19 concerns, Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas is taking additional proactive measures, and has reduced office hours.
Effective Monday, April 6 and until further notice, staff will be available to process Drop-Box items between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., Monday thru Friday.
The suspension of all in-person services and transactions will continue.
Customers may continue to drop off items in the designated Drop-Box located outside their office, and items will be returned by mail.
All urgent matters will be handled through Read More
Cumulative Number Of COVID-19 Positive Tests In NM, And Bernalillo, Sandoval & Santa Fe Counties Of April 8
The cumulative number of COVID-19 positive tests in New Mexico and Bernalillo, Sandoval and Santa Fe Counties as of April 8. Note that the Sandoval data is plotted against the right hand axis. These three counties plus Doña Ana, San Juan and McKinley Counties, (see the graph below.), account for 88% of the COVID-19 positive tests results in New Mexico. They account for 89% of the new positive test results reported today, and 94% of the new results reported Tuesday. We see that the reported data for April 5 to April 8 shows a much lower growth rate for Santa Fe and Sandoval Counties. Created by Marv Read More
County Asks Community For Help Supplying Face Coverings To Employees Working In Field To Protect Against COVID-19
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson has called upon the community – especially those with any kind of sewing and handiwork skills – to supply County employees with face coverings, as suggested by the Centers for Disease Control for those working out and about in public places.
“Although our Procurement Officer has placed orders for these items, lead times are nearly three weeks to receive any shipments, due to the backlog being experienced across the nation,” Simpson said, adding that even though the guidance from the CDC is optional, the County is encouraging Read More
Chart 24: COVID-19 Daily Cases By County In New Mexico
Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses, and deaths in New Mexico. Also shown is the number of active hospitalizations. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Deaths per 100,000 residents, by county. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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Los Alamos Police Solve Recent Quemazon Burglary
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department has announced that one burglary April 1 in the Quemazon area was solved Tuesday as a result from work done by the LAPD Criminal Investigations Section and assistance from the Community.
Three Juveniles will have charges forwarded to the Office of Juvenile Probation and Parole in connection with this crime.
All property associated with this case has been returned to the victim.
The Los Alamos Police Department is continuing to follow up on leads related to the other recent burglaries and wants to remind the public to be vigilant in contacting police Read More
McClees: Response Exemplifies Public Servants’ Dedication
Trinity Urgent Care
