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Los Alamos County 2020 General Election Polls Close

The polls officially closed moments ago at 7 p.m. today in the 2020 General Election. The Los Alamos Daily Post will publish the unofficial election results as they become available beginning at approximately 8 p.m. today in the county, state and national elections. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

County Hears Update On Downtown Master Plans

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Development of the downtown masterplans for Los Alamos and White Rock is progressing, Los Alamos County Council learned during its work session Oct. 27.

Will Gleason of Dekker, Perich, Sabatini, the firm the County contracted to develop the master plans, reported that the vision and design workshops for the two plans are completed. Now, work begins on formulating concepts that embody the public’s vision for the downtown areas, he said. Work will begin revising Chapter 16 of the County’s Development Code in January.

As a recap for Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,141 New Cases, Total Now 49,240 With 9 New Deaths, 21,942 Patients Recovered

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon the partial total of 1,141 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County reports 3 new cases today bringing the total to 53 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update includes 9 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:

  • 262 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 108 new cases in Chaves County
  • 19 new cases in Cibola County
  • 2 new cases in Colfax County
  • 27 new cases in Curry County
  • 270 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 19 new
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New Mexico Election Day Vote Count As Of 11:30 A.M. Today

New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office News:

 

The New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office released the following 2020 General Election Day statewide vote count as of 11:30 a.m. today by political party affiliation:

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Land Solicitation For Two Parcels On Trinity Closes Friday

COUNTY News:

Respondents interested in proposing on the solicitation for purchase of two vacant, County-owned parcels on Trinity Drive are reminded that 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 is the deadline.

The parcels at 3661 and 3689 Trinity Dr. were purchased by the County years ago and the County is hoping to provide an opportunity for interested parties to develop the parcels in support of the County’s established goals for the community.

The parcels are just east of the Los Alamos Medical Center. They are zoned Public Land with appraised values based upon the parcels being rezoned as Mixed Use, which allows Read More

New Mexico Absentee Ballot And Early Vote Count By Party As Of 8 A.M. Today

Data in this ‘Absentee Ballot and Early Vote Count by Party’ document represents the total number of absentee ballot requests received in New Mexico and early votes cast as of 8 a.m. today. Note: Oct. 20 was the last day for voters to request an absentee ballot. Courtesy/NM Secretary of State

Data in this ‘Absentee Ballot and Early Vote Count by Party’ document represents the total number of absentee ballot requests received in New Mexico and early votes cast as of 8 a.m. today. Note: Oct. 20 was the last day for voters to request an absentee ballot. Courtesy/NM Secretary of State

Data in this ‘Absentee Read More

Farmers Market Autumn Update And Farmer Series Videos

Farmers Market News:

The weekly Farmers Markets at the pond and Justice Center parking lot have ended for the season.

An announcement will as to whether holiday markets will be allowed in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In the mean time, three Farmer series videos created by PAC 8 Media Center and made possible by a MainStreet grant are available to view here:

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County: First Half Of Property Taxes Due Dec. 10

COUNTY News:

The 2020 property tax bills were mailed the last week of October.

The first half of taxes will become delinquent after Thursday, Dec. 10. Payment must be made in person by 4 p.m. Dec. 10, postmarked by midnight of Dec. 10, or made online by 3 p.m. that same day to avoid late payment penalty and interest charges.

The Customer Care Center is open for in-person service 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, Monday through Friday inside in the Municipal Building lobby at 1000 Central Ave., Suite 130.

In an effort to provide more COVID-19 safe contactless options, the County will be implementing an online “epay” Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 877 New Cases, Total Now 48,104 With 10 New Deaths, 21,758 Patients Recovered

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon the partial total of 877 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at a total of 50 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update includes 10 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:

  • 245 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 12 new cases in Chaves County
  • 18 new cases in Cibola County
  • 52 new cases in Curry County
  • 1 new case in De Baca County
  • 220 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 9 new cases in Eddy County
  • 3 new cases
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Community Finds Monsters On MainStreet During Halloweekend 2020 Throughout Los Alamos Creative District

A dinosaur participates in Halloweekend 2020 activities in downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy/MainStreet

MainStreet & Creative District News:

As part of Halloweekend 2020, the community was encouraged to search for “monsters” hiding in the windows of downtown businesses.

After finding all 10 and taking selfies with the MainStreet Monsters, participants were submitted to win a monster bag of Halloween goodies.

Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District would like to thank all those who participated in the scavenger hunt.

The grand prize winners, drawn randomly from those who shared Read More

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