Natural Grocers Utility Tie-in Work Begins On Trinity Tuesday
COUNTY News:
The Natural Grocers contractor announced today that its gas and sewer tie excavations and taps work will occur Sept. 15-17 on Trinity Drive.
The southern eastbound lane and westbound left turn lane to 15th Street will be closed from start to completion. No construction traffic in or out of the project site (south of Trinity) is anticipated, and no flagging operations will be necessary.
In addition, the water tie-in work, as well as excavation, tap, backfill and paving should begin Sept. 18 and continue through the weekend, with work wrapping up Monday, Sept. 21.
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County Tourism Implementation Task Force To Present At Joint Meeting With Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board Tuesday
COUNTY News:
The Tourism Implementation Task Force is meeting at a joint meeting with Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board:
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- When: noon, Tuesday Sept. 15
- Topic: Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board Meeting
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The meeting is open to the public.
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County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board Meets Tuesday
Daily Postcard: Crane Sculpture At Branch Library
Daily Postcard: The plants and flowers have grown larger and frame the 10-foot tall crane sculpture,‘Flying Folds’ seen here Sunday outside the White Rock Branch Library on Sherwood Boulevard. Artist Kevin Box created the sculpture, which the County dedicated Feb. 24, 2015. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of Sept. 14, 2020
COUNTY News:
The Public Works/Traffic Division provides the latest updates on the following projects:
Barranca Mesa 3 Subdivision Improvements Project
TLC Plumbing and Utility continues construction activities. Crews will continue placing asphalt on Turquoise, Kachina, Encino, and Obsidian all week. Crews also will continue replacing concrete on Camino Encantado and if possible will begin removing asphalt on Camino Encantado.
Diamond Drive near the Golf Course
Construction activities continue near the golf course that may result in lane closures.
Lane Closure on Sherwood Boulevard Read More
Signs Of The Times Ahead Of 2020 General Election
Political campaign signs emerge around the community Sunday ahead of the Nov. 3 General Election including on this stretch of Rover Boulevard in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Political signs spotted on Sherwood Boulevard in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 103 New Cases, Total Now At 26,761 With 2 More Deaths And 14,407 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 103 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 29 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 2 new deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 19 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 29 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 2 new cases in Curry County
- 10 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 5 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Grant County
- 14 new cases in Lea County
- 2 new cases
LAHS Key Clubbers Pitch In For Clean Up Los Alamos Day
Members of the Los Alamos High School Key Club and their Kiwanis Advisors participated Saturday in Clean Up Los Alamos Day. They cleaned up the Los Alamos High School grounds as part of the county’s event. The county provided gloves, masks, water, sanitizers and garbage bags. First row from left, Don Casperson, Bella Martinez-Pruet, Tina Nisoli, Christine Mathew, Victoria Nisoli, Ming-yuan Lo, Quinton Geller, Brian Han and Betsy Hemphill. Second row, Morgan Schaller. Kiwanis Advisor Morrie Pongratz took the photo
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GOP Features Commissioner Jefferson Byrd Sept. 17
Public Regulation Commissioner Jefferson Byrd
RPLA News:
The Republican Party of Los Alamos (RPLA) will host a Zoom Video Conference at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17.
The public is invited to hear from Jefferson Byrd, New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner, District 2.
After his talk, all registered Republicans are invited to the RPLA Central Committee business meeting.
Zoom login can be found at this link: http://losalamosgop.com/rpla-monthly-meetings/
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New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 100 New Cases, Total Now At 26,661 With 3 More Deaths And 14,396 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 100 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 29 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 3 new deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 14 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 11 new cases in Chaves County
- 2 new cases in Cibola County
- 2 new cases in Curry County
- 1 new case in De Baca County
- 19 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 6 new cases in Eddy County
- 8 new cases in Lea County
- 1 new case
As Part Of Cleanup Los Alamos Day Girl Scouts From Troops 10717, 10605 Pick Up Litter Along Diamond Drive Today
Girl Scouts from Troops 10717 and 10605 are picking up litter this morning along Diamond Drive as part of Cleanup Los Alamos Day. Los Alamos County Environmental Services and the Environmental Sustainability Board invited the community to participate in the 17th Annual Clean Up Los Alamos Day today during which residents and businesses volunteer to pick up litter throughout the County. Courtesy photo Read More
Council Moves To Improve Racial Equity In Los Alamos
Los Alamos County Council, from left, Vice Chair Randall Ryti, Katrina Martin, David Izraelevitz, Chair Sara Scott, Pete Sheehey, James Robinson and Antonio Maggiore. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Council unanimously agreed during its meeting Sept. 8 that when it comes to ensuring racial equity– actions speak louder than words.
As a result, the council voted 7-0 to formally condemn the killing of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others killed by police across the country, call for a national change in how police interact Read More
Northern Pueblos RTPO Is Seeking Public Input On Transportation Issues, Opportunities In Los Alamos County
COUNTY News:
The Northern Pueblos Regional Transportation Planning Organization (NPRTPO) is seeking, through an online survey, public input on transportation issues and opportunities in Los Alamos County, Rio Ariba County, Santa Fe County and Taos County to help guide development of its long-range Regional Transportation Plan update.
Access the short survey here: https://forms.gle/eTUDigk3uqUJrypW9.
The NPRTPO is the designated regional transportation planning agency for the four-county area of Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Taos counties. Its membership consists of elected Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 26,563 With 2 More Deaths And 14,276 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 137 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 29 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 2 new deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 13 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 40 new cases in Chaves County
- 7 new cases in Curry County
- 12 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 4 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Grant County
- 16 new cases in Lea County
- 4 new cases in Luna County
- 7 new cases in
Police Conducting Traffic Enforcement, DWI Checkpoints
LAPD is conducting random DWI checkpoints throughout the county. Courtesy photo
LAPD News:
Continuing through the end of December, the Los Alamos Police Department will be conducting traffic enforcement, focusing on accident related violations.
There also will be random DWI checkpoints throughout the county during this time frame.
The public can help reduce the risk of vehicle crashes by adhering to posted speed limit signs, allowing enough room between them and the vehicle they are following and driving with caution when roadways are wet.
Officers also will be on the lookout for Read More
Final Call for Comments: Rename Minors A To Hope Field At White Rock Overlook Sports Complex
Hope Jaramillo
COUNTY News:
…Virtual Online Public Hearing for Petition Set for Tuesday
Los Alamos County will hold a virtual online public hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 5:30 p.m. to consider a citizen petition to re-name Minors A Field at Overlook Sports Complex to Hope Field, after local resident Hope Jaramillo.
An impartial committee of citizens, business owners, and Boards and Commission members will consider the request on Tuesday evening, take public comment, and then vote upon a recommendation to forward to the Council for their regular session on Sept. 29.
Those unable to Read More
Chart 181: COVID-19 In New Mexico Sept. 11
This chart shows the cumulative number of diagnoses in Los Alamos County versus date. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimPAC 8 Community Media Center Schedule: Sept. 11-17
During the COVID-19 pandemic, PAC 8 Community Media Center is available by appointment for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing and pick-up and drop-off of videos and other items.
For information, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Community Media Center Television Schedule Sept. 11 through Sept. 17:
Friday, Sept. 11, 2020
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Tom Hartman Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Meeting Replay 09-08-20
- 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 4 p.m. — Rising Up with Somali
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los
Latest Scene At Canyon Walk Apartments On DP Road
Work continues this morning on the back side (facing the trail) and the front side (facing DP Road) of the Canyon Walk Apartments despite rather muddy conditions from recent rains. Photo by Ed Birnbaum Read More
Power Issues Resolved In Denver Steels Neighborhood
COUNTY News:
Power issues caused by a crow are resolved as of 9 a.m. today in the Denver Steels neighborhood near Los Alamos High School.
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities received reports earlier this morning, Friday, Sept. 11, from customers that had no or low power.
Electric linemen were dispatched and they restored power.
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