Carbon Free Power Project Advances To Next Phase
COUNTY News:
Participants in the Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems UAMPS Carbon Free Power Project (CFPP) voted on Nov. 9, 2020 to advance to the next phase and approve the associated Budget and Plan of Finance.
Integral to this phase will be the preparation of the Combined Operating and Construction License Application (COLA) for the proposed CFPP – a nuclear generating facility to be sited in Idaho utilizing small modular reactor technology.
Upon direction of the Board of Public Utilities and the County Council, Utilities Manager Philo Shelton on behalf of Los Alamos County Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 2,993 New Cases, Total Now 77,098 With 23 New Deaths, 28,139 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 2,993 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 3 new cases today … the total is now 106 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 23 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 1,005 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 4 new cases in Catron County
- 164 new cases in Chaves County
- 72 new cases in Cibola County
- 8 new cases in Colfax County
- 104 new cases in Curry County
- 2 new cases in De Baca County
2020 Recycle Art Fair & Fashion Show Winners Announced
Courtesy/LAC
Courtesy/LAC
County Environmental Services News:
The National Recycling Coalition created America Recycles Day in 1997. Every year on Nov. 15, millions of people across the United States participate in America Recycles Day. This day raises awareness about recycling, reusing, reducing waste and the importance of purchasing recycled products to close the loop.
In celebration of America Recycles Day, Los Alamos Public Schools and Los Alamos County Environmental Services hosted a fun and interactive Recycle Art and Fashion Show.
This year, despite COVID-19 restrictions, Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 3,675 New Cases, Total Now 74,116 With 12 New Deaths, 27,659 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 3,675 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 6 new cases today … the total is now 103 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 12 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 1,122 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 3 new cases in Catron County
- 110 new cases in Chaves County
- 84 new cases in Cibola County
- 9 new cases in Colfax County
- 85 new cases in Curry County
- 502 new cases in Doña Ana County
Tracking COVID-19 In Los Alamos Community Wastewater
Prisca Tiasse, PhD in her lab Tuesday at Biodidact on DP Road. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Biodidact, a local R&D and environmental testing laboratory recently took part in an effort, with the collaboration of Los Alamos County wastewater treatment facility staff, to track COVID-19 in local community wastewater.
“We are fortunate to have researchers working toward capabilities for wastewater testing of COVID-19 in collaboration with the County,” Los Alamos County Council Chair Sara Scott said. “Continuing Read More
Scott: Update On COVID-19; Vaccine Distribution News
By Chair Sara Scott
Los Alamos County Council
I hope this beautiful Fall finds you and your family well as we move toward the Thanksgiving holiday.
We’ll be approaching this season differently this year, in the context of the significant increase in COVID-19 infections and the current Public Health Order aimed at reducing the impacts of this surge on our well-being and the ability of our health care systems to care for our families, friends, and communities.
The current Public Health Order will expire Nov. 30 and the reopening of businesses and County facilities will be determined on a county Read More
Traffic Alert: Westbound Traffic On N.M. 502 Roundabout To Exit Onto Trinity Drive By Friday
Traffic Alert:
As part of the N.M. 502 roundabout construction project with the New Mexico Department of Transportation, Star Paving announced Wednesday that it expects to open access for westbound traffic to exit the roundabout onto Trinity Drive, no later than Friday, Nov. 20.
In the interest of safety to the traveling public, as motorists navigate the opened portions of the roundabout, they are reminded to obey the “YIELD SIGNS” and REDUCE SPEED LIMITS as they enter the roundabout.
Vehicles already in the roundabout have the right-of-way.
Please slow down; Star Paving continues to experience Read More
Chart 249: COVID-19 In New Mexico Nov. 18, 2020
The bars in this chart show the number of diagnoses versus date in Los Alamos County, and the line shows the corresponding seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 2,897 New Cases, Total Now 70,451 With 26 New Deaths, 26,835 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 2,112 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 5 new cases today … the total is now 98 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 26 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 993 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 5 new cases in Catron County
- 191 new cases in Chaves County
- 45 new cases in Cibola County
- 10 new cases in Colfax County
- 89 new cases in Curry County
- 2 new cases in De Baca County
- 438
PAC 8 Community Media Center Schedule: Nov. 20-26
During the COVID-19 global 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 Television schedule for Nov. 20 through Nov. 26:
Friday, Nov. 20, 2020
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Tom Hartman Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Meeting Replay 11-10-20
- 2:55 p.m. — Meet the Farmers
- 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 4 p.m. — Rising Up with Somali
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES
P&Z Commission Public Hearing For Nov. 18 Postponed
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Planning & Zoning Commission hearing scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 18 has been postponed until further notice.
The only case on the agenda was the Marriott Site Plan and Waiver at 1925 Trinity Dr.
There is a case scheduled for Planning & Zoning Commission hearing Wednesday, Dec. 9 for the Mirador Mixed-Use site plan application. Read More
Los Alamos Firefighters Train And Hone Jaws Of Life Skills
Los Alamos Firefighters busy this afternoon at the training facility on DP Road honing their skills on the jaws of life, which is used to extract trapped passengers in wrecked vehicles by cutting away the metal body work. This group of five firefighters are from Fire Station 3 in White Rock. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Firefighters practice extracting trapped passengers from wrecked vehicles by utilizing the jaws of life to cut away the metal body work today at the training facility on DP Road. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Firefighters practice extracting trapped passengers Read More
Secretary Toulouse Oliver On Firing Of CISA Director
CISA Director Christopher Krebs
From the Office of the Secretary of State:
SANTA FE – Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver today released the following statement following President Trump’s firing of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Christopher Krebs:
“Chris Krebs led CISA through the most secure election in modern history and he should be applauded for his leadership.
“Mr. Krebs’s firing today is shameful and seems to be an attempt by President Trump to further cast doubt on the outcome of the 2020 General Election when there is no evidence to support his spurious
County First Half Of Property Taxes Due Dec. 10 – Contactless Payment Procedures Are In Place
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County mailed out the 2020 property tax bills during the last week of October.
The first half of 2020 property taxes will become delinquent after Thursday, Dec. 10.
Payment must be postmarked by midnight Dec. 10 or made online by 3 p.m. Dec. 10 to avoid late payment penalty and interest charges.
Because of the COVID-19 emergency and current “stay at home” executive order, property owners may either place payment envelopes in the drop box in the parking lot of the Municipal Building, or in the drop box in the Municipal Building lobby.
Alternatively, payments can be mailed Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 2,112 New Cases, Total Now 67,559 With 28 New Deaths, 26,338 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 2,112 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 6 new cases today … the total is now 93 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 28 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 615 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Catron County
- 109 new cases in Chaves County
- 58 new cases in Cibola County
- 9 new cases in Colfax County
- 70 new cases in Curry County
- 1 new case in De Baca County
- 338 new
Chart 248: COVID-19 In New Mexico Nov. 17, 2020
This chart shows the overall COVID-19 risk in New Mexico by county. The nonprofit organization Covid Act Now monitors daily diagnoses, infection rates, testing positivity, ICU headroom and contacts traced. The overall COVID-19 risk is based on these five metrics. Map: mapchart.net. Source: covidactnow.org/us/nm/. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Eco Station & Overlook Closed For Thanksgiving Nov. 26-27
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,259 New Cases, Total Now 65,454 With 21 New Deaths, 25,411 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 1,259 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases today … the total remains at 87 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 21 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 374 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 88 new cases in Chaves County
- 16 new cases in Cibola County
- 5 new cases in Colfax County
- 40 new cases in Curry County
- 1 new case in De Baca
NMED Presents Virtual Update On DP Road Clean Up Work
Map showing the areas on DP Road impacted by the radioactive material as well as the location of the new apartment complexes. Screenshot/LADP
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Multiple discoveries of radioactive material have been made on Los Alamos County-owned land off DP Road.
Thursday night, representatives of New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) provided an update to the public on the situation on DP Road and what is being done to address it.
NMED Resource Protection Division Director Stephanie Stringer provided some background on the site where Read More
Los Alamos County: Changes To Facility Hours; Closures
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County announced this morning the following changes in facility hours or closures.
These changes and closures are due to the Governor’s latest Amended Public Health Order and restrictions that are now in place effective today and continuing for the next two weeks.
Changes in facility hours or closures:
- Fuller Lodge is closed;
- Lemon Lot is closed for business; no new permits issued;
- Mesa and White Rock libraries, which had re-opened with some limited services inside, are closed, and returning to curbside service only; and
- RV Parks in Los Alamos and White Rock are
