On The Job In Los Alamos: Police Chief Dino Sgambellone
On the job at his office recently in the Los Alamos Police Department is Chief Dino Sgambellone. Chief Sgambellone marked 30 years in law enforcement earlier this year. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Sept. 17 Update: 762 New Cases, Totaling 244,720 With 13 New Deaths And 212,750 Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced 762 additional COVID-19 cases today in New Mexico.
Los Alamos County reports one new case today bringing the total 639 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)
This update includes 13 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 119 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 67 new cases in Chaves County
- 5 new cases in Cibola County
- 12 new
New Mexico Counties 4th Quarter Economic Reports Show Recovery And Greater Consumer Confidence
EDD Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes
EDD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) has published the latest data from its County Economic Reports series that details economic growth, employment, and spending in all 33 New Mexico counties, Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes announced Thursday.
The latest data is for the last quarter of fiscal year 2021 – April, May, and June 2021 – and shows significant economic recovery in most areas of the state and increased consumer confidence.
For instance, as a two-year percent change, Bernalillo County, the largest in the Read More
PAC 8 Television Schedule: Week Of Sept. 17-23
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for Sept. 17-23:
Friday, Sept. 17, 2021
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Tom Hartman Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 9-07-21
- 2:45 p.m. — Meet the Farmers
- 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 4 p.m. — Rising Up with Somali
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — Creative Conversations
New Mexico COVID-19 Sept. 16 Update: 882 New Cases, Totaling 243,962 With 13 New Deaths And 211,892 Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced 882 additional COVID-19 cases today in New Mexico.
Los Alamos County reports one new case today bringing the total 638 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)
This update includes 13 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 231 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 54 new cases in Chaves County
- 22 new cases in Cibola County
- 6 new
DPU’s Irrigation Booster Pump Station Nears Testing Phase
From left, RMCI Foreman Alcario Sanchez, Superintendent Lawrence Acosta and DPU Project Manager Clay Moseley outside the new irrigation booster pump station at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
DPU Project Manager Clay Moseley shows the old irrigation booster pump station. The station will be repaired so the Parks staff can use it as their irrigation controls building. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The new irrigation booster pump station being constructed at Overlook Park Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Sept. 15 Update: 690 New Cases, Totaling 243,085 With 18 New Deaths And 211,164 Recovered
STATE News:SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced 690 additional COVID-19 cases today in New Mexico.
Los Alamos County reports two new cases today bringing the total 637 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)
This update includes 18 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Wednesday announced 690 additional COVID-19 Read More
Atomic City Transit – Detour On Route 3 (Canyon And Central) To Begin Thursday Sept. 16
Atomic City Transit detour on Route 3 begins Thursday, Sept. 16. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Atomic City Transit will operate a detour on Route 3 (Canyon and Central) due to road construction work on Entrada Drive beginning Thursday, Sept. 16 until further notice.
The Route 3 detour will travel on Camino Entrada and bypass Entrada Drive bus stops #571 (by the Los Alamos Co-op) and #570 (by Holiday Inn Express), which will be closed during the detour.
A temporary bus stop will be available on the southbound side of Camino Entrada just before Entrada Drive. A map of the detour and Read More
Chart 507: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Sept. 15
This scatter plot shows the average daily number of COVID-19 related hospitalizations per 100,000 people versus the percentage of the eligible population who completed their vaccination series by county. Los Alamos and the statewide average are highlighted in red. Los Alamos is the only county in the state with a hospitalization rate equal to zero. Sources: New York Times and New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimBoard Of Public Utilities Meets Online 5:30 PM Today
COUNTY News:
The Board of Public Utilities will hold a regular meeting 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sep. 15.
This meeting is open to the public. Due to COVID-19 concerns, this meeting will be conducted remotely.
Find the agenda for this meeting here: Sept. 15, 2021 BPU Agenda.
Los Alamos Animal Shelter Now Accepting Volunteers
Poster created by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Sept. 14 Update: 749 New Cases, Totaling 242,399 With 12 New Deaths And 210,738 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced 749 additional COVID-19 cases today in New Mexico.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases today so the total remains at 635 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)
This update includes 12 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 215 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 13 new cases in Chaves County
- 9 new cases in Cibola County
County Environmental Sustainability Board Meets Sept. 16
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Environmental Sustainability Board (ESB) will meet 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16.
This meeting will be held in person in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave., Suite 110.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda for this meeting here: Sept. 16, 2021 ESB Agenda. Read More
Aquatic Center Scheduled To Reopen Monday Sept. 20
The Aquatic Center is scheduled to be closed until Monday, Sept. 20. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Los Alamos COVID-19 Impact For Week Ending Sept. 13
- Tests 531;
- Diagnoses 6; and
- Deaths 1.
Power Outage Far East End Of Totavi On Barranca Mesa
COUNTY News:
Electric line crews with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities are responding to a power outage today at the far east end of Totavi Street on Barranca Mesa.
The cause of the outage is an underground failure affecting 12 customers.
Estimated time to restore power is 3 p.m. today. Read More
Adopt Tux The Cat At Animal Shelter And Fall In Love
Scenes From ‘Women’s Votes, Voters’ Voices’ Exhibit
A scene from ‘Women’s Votes, Voters’ Voices,’ on display at the Step Up Gallery inside Mesa Public Library. The League of Women Voters produced the exhibit to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, which guarantees women the right to vote. The exhibit runs through Sept. 21. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
League of Women Voters member Ellen Mills stands next to the exhibit’s poster – a replica of the original poster used by the League in 1920. Mills served Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of Sept. 13, 2021
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
The projects listed in this section are being managed by County Public Works staff through contractors.
For more information, please e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 662-8150, or visit the “Projects/Public Works” link at www.losalamosnm.us. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Canyon Rim Trail Underpass
The current highway detour will be shifted to the north side of NM502 allowing the contractor Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Sept. 10 Update: 885 New Cases, Totaling 239,886 With 20 New Deaths And 207,608 Recovered
STATE News:SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced 885 additional COVID-19 cases today in New Mexico.
Los Alamos County reports 2 new cases today bringing the total to 632 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)
This update includes 20 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 160 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 70 new cases in Chaves County
- 7 new cases in Cibola County
- 23 new
