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New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 202 New Cases, Total 200,432 With 2 New Deaths And 185,567 Recovered

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced today 202 new COVID-19 cases.

Los Alamos County reports zero new cases so the total remains 525 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 2 new deaths today in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:

  • 73 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 6 new cases in Chaves County
  • 2 new cases in Cibola County
  • 10 new cases in
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Website & Survey Created For County Manager Recruitment

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Los Alamos County has launched a website with news and updates about the recruitment process for a new County Manager.

Current County Manager Harry Burgess is retiring Friday, May 28.

To ensure the recruitment for the next County Manager is a success, the consultant (CPS-HR) hired by the County Council is seeking the community’s feedback with a short survey designed to collect information to help identify the unique and important characteristics necessary for the County Manager position.

Collected information will be used in designing interview questions and assessment activities Read More

Local Landlords And LANL Address Property Lease Issues

View taken Tuesday of Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

How to succeed in business is a frequently discussed topic that ignites a wide range of opinions.

It is certainly discussed heavily in Los Alamos. Los Alamos County has had initiatives to foster a successful, thriving business community, including the recent effort to develop downtown master plans for Los Alamos and White Rock that reflect the community’s downtown goals and needs. An outcome will be an extensive update to the Read More

Vision For Downtown Areas Gets More In Focus

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

The vision of an ideal downtown in Los Alamos and White Rock is coming more and more in focus.

Thursday evening, Dekker, Perich and Sabatini (D/P/S), the contractor tasked with developing the downtown master plans, presented drafts of the plans for the public’s consideration.

The open house meeting for the master plans was held virtually and attendees were polled on their thoughts regarding the draft plans.

During an interview with the Los Alamos Daily Post Friday, Los Alamos County Planning Manager Bryce Ternet emphasized Read More

PAC 8 Community Media Center: May 14-20, 2021

PAC 8 News:

During the COVID-19 global pandemic, 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 May 14-20:

Friday, May 14

  • 6 a.m. Democracy Now! – Live
  • 10 a.m. The Tom Hartman Program
  • 11 a.m. County Council Budget Hearing Replay 5-04-21
  • 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
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LAPD Seeks Assistance Identifying Vehicle In Burglary Case

LAPD is requesting assistance in identifying the vehicle surrounded by the red box in the photos. A $500 reward will be given for anyone who has information that leads to the identification of the suspect(s) involved. Courtesy/LAPD

LAPD is requesting assistance in identifying the vehicle surrounded by the red box in the photos. A $500 reward will be given for anyone who has information that leads to the identification of the suspect(s) involved. Courtesy/LAPD

LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) is investigating several vehicle burglaries that occurred in Los Alamos and White Read More

Water Line Break: Big Rock Loop On North Mesa

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities water crews are responding to a water line break on Big Rock Loop west of Stoneview Drive in the North Mesa neighborhood.

Customers in the vicinity may experience low water pressure this afternoon as crews work to repair the line.

Excavation will occur on the southwest corner of the Big Rock Loop and Stoneview intersection with minimal impacts to traffic at the construction zone. Department officials estimate that by 8 p.m. the repairs to be completed.

Questions or concerns may be directed to the DPU through the Customer Care Center, 8 a.m. Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 137 New Cases, Total 200,037 With 3 New Deaths And 185,249 Recovered

SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced today 137 new COVID-19 cases.

Los Alamos County reports zero new cases so the total remains 525 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.)

Today’s update includes 3 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:

  • 56 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 1 new case in Chaves County
  • 4 new cases in Cibola County
  • 2 new cases in Colfax
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County Council Seeks Applicants For Board Of Registration

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Council is seeking applicants to fill a two-year term on the local Board of Registration, which also serves as the Canvassing Committee after elections.

There will be five members appointed to this Board with no more than two members appointed from any political party.

Consideration and appointment of applicants for the Board of Registration has been placed on the Council’s 6 p.m. June 8 meeting agenda. A call for letters of interest is now open and letters are due to the County Manager no later than 5 p.m. Thursday, May 20.

Interested applicants must be a registered Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 570 New Cases, Total 199,901 With 8 New Deaths And 185,033 Recovered

SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced today 570 new COVID-19 cases in total for Saturday, May 8, Sunday, May 9 and Monday, May 10.

Los Alamos County reports 1 new case bringing the total to 525 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.)

Today’s update includes 8 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:

  • 157 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 1 new case in Catron
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Notice: Joint Closed Session Of Council & Utilities Board

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Council is meeting in a joint closed session with the Utilities Board.

The closed session is 4:15 p.m. Thursday, May 13

Due to COVID-19 concerns, the meeting will be conducted remotely.

View the meeting agenda here. Read More

Public Comment On Downtown Masterplans Until May 24

COUNTY News:

Dekker/Perich/Sabatini (DPS) and the Los Alamos County Community Development Department hosted an informational meeting May 6 to present the draft Downtown Master Plans for both Los Alamos and White Rock to the community.

Informed by the numerous public meetings to date, these plans contain a vision, goals and recommendations for each Downtown area.

DPS presented each Downtown vision and provided an overview of the major recommendations for each area, including proposed changes within the Phase 2 Development Code Update.

After the presentation, participants were then Read More

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