County: Five-year Anniversary For Manhattan Project National Historical Park Offers Special Events In November
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County will celebrate the fifth anniversary of the institution of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park (MPNHP) during the second week of November, with a guest panel of speakers, special programming with partners in the national park initiative, and other virtual events planned that promise to be fun for families and online visitors interested in joining the celebration.
Events kick off at noon Tuesday, Nov. 10 with a proclamation and welcome from Council Chair Sara Scott on Zoom, followed by a panel of guest speakers discussing the early history of the MPNHP, Read More
DPU Issues Utility Bill Winter Moratorium Requirements
COUNTY News:
Officials with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities recommend that residential customers who are struggling to pay utility bills or are behind on payments should reach out to Customer Care Center representatives to discuss options, including various utility assistance programs, to bring bills current before Nov. 15.
Required public notice per DPU’s Rules on the Winter Moratorium Protection, specifically rule GR-13.06 C.(1)a reads as follows:
“Protection from winter shut-off begins November 15th of each calendar year. To avoid potential disconnection of services Read More
County Golf Course Moves To Late Fall Hours Nov. 2
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Golf Course will transition to its late fall hours starting Nov. 2.
The Golf Shop will be open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday, with Tee Times available 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the course.
The course and shop will be closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Frost is more prevalent in the morning hours October through March; morning tee time holders can call the Golf Shop for frost delay status at 505.662.8139. Read More
County Employees On 2-Hour Start Time Delay
COUNTY News:
Due to hazardous snow and ice conditions, Los Alamos County employees are on a two-hour delay today for starting work. Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 732 New Cases, Total Now At 42,586 With 9 New Deaths And 20,910 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 732 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County has another new case bringing the total to 44 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:
- 173 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 39 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 45 new cases in Curry County
- 194 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 25 new cases in Eddy County
- 2 new cases in Grant County
- 19 new cases
Los Alamos Victim Assistant: Cycle Of Domestic Violence … Some Of The Biggest Victims Are The Smallest
Courtesy image
Los Alamos Victim Assistant:
When people think of domestic violence, they often think of an adult victim, but children are often the innocent bystanders exposed to the violence and trapped in their homes were fear, instability, and confusion replace the love, comfort, safety, and stable nurturing environment children need.
Parents may think that violence does affect their children, but when children see the violence, hear the screams, and see the aftermath the reality is that all children who live with domestic violence are affected by the experience and are at a greater risk Read More
Los Alamos High School Eco Club Members Interview Council Candidates On Local Environmental Issues
The LAHS Eco Club recently conducted an interview of the six candidates running for Los Alamos County Council about their environment policies, and shared their write-up of the interview with the Los Alamos Daily Post. Courtesy/LAHS Eco Club
By the Los Alamos High School Eco Club
The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Eco Club has been working on a project to interview the six County Council candidates on environmental issues that are important to our community
The first question for the candidates (Denise Derkacs, David Reagor, James Rickman, Rodney Roberson, Aaron Walker and Sean Williams) was Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 828 New Cases, Total Now At 41,863 With 2 New Deaths And 20,837 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 828 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County has another new case bringing the total to 43 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 2 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 156 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 42 new cases in Chaves County
- 12 new cases in Cibola County
- 32 new cases in Curry County
- 206 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 39 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Grant County
- 5 new cases
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 875 New Cases, Total Now At 41,040 With 5 New Deaths And 20,765 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 875 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County now has a total of 42 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 5 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 251 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 47 new cases in Chaves County
- 15 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 20 new cases in Curry County
- 125 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 20 new cases in Eddy County
- 5 new cases in Grant County
- 1 new case
Scenes Of Construction Site At Los Alamos Ice Rink
The front entrance paving project is coming down the homestretch today at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink. Photo by Ed Birnbaum
View of the front side of the new locker room area today at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink. Photo by Ed Birnbaum Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 797 New Cases, Total Now At 40,168 With 7 New Deaths And 20,655 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 797 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 40 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 7 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 197 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 28 new cases in Chaves County
- 6 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 54 new cases in Curry County
- 130 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 37 new cases in Eddy County
- 6 new cases in Grant County
- 1 new case in Guadalupe
LAPD Releases 2020 Third Quarter Crime Statistics
LAPD News:
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone on Thursday released the 2020 third quarter crime statistics, compiled by the Records Section of the Los Alamos Police Department.
Offenses reported as crime statistics are determined by the FBI Uniform Crime Report Program and classified as crimes against persons (violent crime) and crimes against property.
The offenses of murder (homicide), manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault make up the violent crime category. Simple assault is not included in UCR. The offenses of arson, burglary, larceny, and auto theft make up the Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 669 New Cases, Total Now At 39,377 With 3 New Deaths And 20,562 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 669 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 40 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 3 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 185 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 31 new cases in Chaves County
- 12 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 30 new cases in Curry County
- 97 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 46 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Grant County
- 1 new case in Guadalupe
Robinson: Continuing The Conversation…
By JAMES ROBINSON
Los Alamos County Councilor
Happy fall Los Alamos,
As many may have seen, the Los Alamos School Board and County Council will be holding a joint session on the 29th of October to discuss the draft North Mesa Housing Feasibility Study.
The purpose of this discussion is to review the finding of the draft study, evaluate possible alternatives, address previous public comments, and to lastly to continue obtaining additional public comment.
To conduct this study, the Council hired Dekker/Perich/Sabatini, who are also conducting our Downtown Master Planning effort. The goal Read More
New Mexico Absentee Ballot Count By Party, Absentee Early Vote And Same Day Voter Registration Counts As Of 10-22-20
Data in this ‘Absentee Count by Party’ document represents the total number of absentee ballot requests received in New Mexico as of today. Note: Oct. 20 was the last day for voters to request an absentee ballot. Courtesy/New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office.
Data in this ‘Absentee Early Vote Count’ document shows vote counts since Oct. 6 (the start of early in-person voting at clerks’ offices) broken down by party and county and method of voting. Wider early voting locations opened Oct. 17 and run through Oct. 31. Polling places are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. Courtesy/New Read More
Los Alamos County Council Candidates Speak To Voters
POLITICAL News:
The Los Alamos Daily Post invited Los Alamos County Council candidates to each write a column speaking directly to the voters.
Here are their columns:
Derkacs: Help Los Alamos Plan For Growth And Embrace The Future
By DENISE DERKACS
Democratic Council Candidate
I’m running for County Council because I want to help Los Alamos County plan for growth and embrace the future while preserving the past and the amenities that make the County a great place to live.
Issues: I recognize three overarching issues facing the County: (1) housing development, especially for low- and middle-income Read More
Los Alamos County Enters Level 1 Fire Restrictions
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Fire Department’s Fire Marshal Wendy Servey announced today that she is enacting Level 1 Fire Restrictions for Los Alamos County, effective Friday, Oct. 23.
Servey said the decision was made in partnership with LAFD’s Wildland Division today after reviewing the potential threat of wildfire, especially in light of the on-going COVID-19 pandemic emergency.
“We’ve had a very dry summer and never received the expected moisture we typically see from the monsoons,” Servey said, “Even though it may be unusual to have fire restrictions in place in the Fall, it’s a necessary Read More
New Mexico Game And Fish On Mountain Lion Activity Near North Mesa Stables … Residents Urged To Avoid Area Trails
The mountain lion—also known as the cougar, puma, panther or catamount—is a large cat species native to the Americas. They are stealthy predators, hunting at night and often lying in wait for prey or silently stalking it before pouncing from behind and delivering a lethal bite to the spinal cord. Source: nwf.org. Courtesy/National Wildlife Federation
DOE Approves $1.35 Billion Cost Share Award For CFPP
Deputy DPU Manager Steve Cummins
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Electricity provided to Los Alamos County could be generated through cutting-edge technology.
The probability of this happening significantly increased recently after the Department of Energy approved a $1.35 billion cost share award to the Carbon Free Power Project (CFPP).
The CFPP project involves a 720-megawatt NuScale power plant that would be at the Idaho National Laboratory site. The power plant would utilize 12 small modular nuclear reactors.
The Utah Associated Municipal Power Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of Oct. 26, 2020
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Public Works/Traffic Division provides the latest updates on the following projects:
Barranca Mesa 3 Subdivision Improvements Project
TLC Plumbing and Utility crews will continue placing concrete on Camino Encantado. Residents are asked to use caution in the work zone.
Mirador Subdivision in White Rock
Contractor will be placing curb and gutter and asphalt. Residents are asked to use caution in the work zone.
Pedestrian and ADA Accessibility Along Trinity Drive from Oppenheimer to 39th Street
GM crews will be working in the area of 36th Street and 37th Read More