Los Alamos Police Chief Releases 2021 First Qtr. Crime Stats
2021 First Quarter Crime Statistics. Courtesy/LAPD
Chief Dino Sgambellone
LAPD News:
Chief Dino Sgambellone released crime statistics through the first quarter of 2021, which were 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 are 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 Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Sealing Asphalt On Canyon Road
On the job in Los Alamos are crews first sealing cracks in the asphalt, then patching larger areas Thursday on Canyon Road. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Ed Birnbaum
A worker keeps traffic flowing slowly and smoothly during the asphalt sealing project underway Thursday on Canyon Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
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COUNTY News:County Notice Of Possible Quorum April 28, 2021
COUNTY News:
Incorporated County Of Los Alamos Notice: Members of the Los Alamos County Resiliency, Energy & Sustainability Task Force may attend the following event via Zoom:
Exploring Barriers And Solutions, 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, April 28.
A quorum may be present; however, no action will be taken. Read More
Atomic City Transit Opens Temporary Bus Stops On Trinity
COUNTY News:
Effective immediately Atomic City Transit is providing two temporary stops on Trinity Drive near East Road (cross-street Sombrillo Court) on the north and south sides of the street.
Once construction is complete, permanent stops will be installed.
For additional information, call the ATC office at 505.661.RIDE (7433). For specific route service schedules, visit the ATC website. Read More
Chart 405 COVID-19 In New Mexico April 23, 2021
The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in Los Alamos versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 245 New Cases, 196,221 Total, With 1 New Death And 177,623 Recovered
- 59 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 8 new cases in Chaves County
- 4 new cases in Curry County
- 46 new cases in Doña
Scenes From Event Kick Starting Clean Up Los Alamos Day
In preparation for Saturday’s 18th Annual Clean Up Los Alamos Day, members of the Zero Waste Team, Environmental Services Board (ESB) and Los Alamos County Environmental Services Division collected trash Tuesday afternoon along an arroyo near Chamisa Elementary School in White Rock. Here, ESB Chair Erik Loechell, left, and County Councilor Sean Williams, the council liaison for ESB, take part in the cleanup effort. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Environmental Services Division Manager Angelica Gurule, left, and Office Specialist Sara Martinez filling bags with trash during Read More
Canceled: County Personnel Board Meeting April 27
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Personnel Board meeting scheduled for April 27 has been cancelled.
The next regular scheduled meeting is June 22. Read More
2021 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Presented By Toyota Of Santa Fe Announces May And June Virtual Shows
SANCRE News:
Sancre Productions, Toyota of Santa Fe and Los Alamos County are pleased to announce that the 2021 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series will be a hybrid series, consisting of six virtual shows in May and June and nine potential live shows being planned for July and August.
Live show planning is underway with multiple Los Alamos County Departments and with the highest attention being paid to COVID-19 restrictions, crowd management and safety guideline adherence.
More information about the live shows will be available in the coming days and weeks. The 2021 virtual shows will be high-quality Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 228 New Cases, 195,990 Total, With 3 New Deaths And 177,428 Recovered
- 83 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 12 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola
Los Alamos Police Seek Help Identifying Burglary Suspects
Anyone with information that may positively identify these burglary suspects should call L.A. Crime-stoppers at 505.662.8282. Reporting individuals may receive a reward of up to $500. Courtesy/LAPD
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department Criminal Investigation Section is investigating two commercial burglaries that occurred in the early morning hours of Tuesday, April 20 in the downtown Los Alamos area.
Two suspects on foot were on surveillance video.
Anyone with information that may positively identify any of the suspects should call L.A. Crime-stoppers at 505.662.8282. Reporting Read More
Scott: COVID And American Rescue Plan Funds Updates
By SARA SCOTT
Councilor
Los Alamos County Council
This note provides an update regarding local COVID-19 related initiatives including vaccination, testing, and the path forward for obtaining and dispersing federal American Rescue Plan funds. I hope it finds you, your friends and families well and enjoying a few more opportunities to share the refreshing days and outdoor activities that we are so lucky to have access to here in our amazing community.
We are making important progress towards getting vaccinated. Of the 15,240 residents 16 and older, 85.1% have registered for vaccination and Read More
County Budget And Performance Manager To Retire June 18
Karen Kendall on a recent hike, is the Los Alamos County Budget and Performance Manager and she is retiring June 18. She has worked for Los Alamos County for 13 years. Courtesy photo
Karen Kendall
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Karen Kendall has been a Los Alamos County employee for 13 years; the last six years she has worked crunching and calculating numbers as the Budget and Performance Manager.
On June 18, Kendall will retire and officially put her calculator down for good.
“The County has been extremely fortunate to have had Karen in her various roles at the Read More
LAVA Community Support Event Goes Virtual
LAVA News:
In order to ensure that the community can safely show support for victims, the Los Alamos Police Department’s Victim Assistant (LAVA) National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) Community Support Walk will be a virtual event.
There will not be an in-person event.
At the Turquoise Level, an event can be held with a mass gathering limit of 150 persons, or 200 vehicles. The safest way to ensure that these limits are not exceeded is to provide t-shirts to individuals and individual families at a scheduled time and host a virtual event, rather than in-person.
Pickup of NCVRW t-shirts, masks, Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 187 New Cases, 195,783 In Total, With 10 New Deaths And 177,084 Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced today 187 new COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases today so the total remains 511 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 10 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:
- 69 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 3 new cases in Chaves County
- 2 new cases in Cibola County
- 2 new cases
New Mexico Department Of Health Statewide County Map Update April 21: Majority Of Counties Static, Some Regress
NMDOH updated COVID-19 map for the two-week period beginning today, April 21. Courtesy/NMDOH
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) announced today the updated statewide COVID-19 map for the two-week period beginning April 21.
Los Alamos remains one of 14 New Mexico counties at the Turquoise Level and three counties are at the Green Level, at which there are fewer restrictions on commercial and day-to-day activities amid decreased virus risk.
The majority of the state’s counties reached or remain at the least restrictive levels.
Fifteen counties are at the Yellow
Utility Pole Testing In Los Alamos Resumes In May
COUNTY News:
After a four-month break during the winter, contractor Alamon will return to Los Alamos in May to finish testing the integrity and strength of wooden utility poles on behalf of the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities.
Based on its findings, preventative maintenance on a compromised utility pole may be undertaken immediately.
Specifically, crews will bore into wooden poles, check shavings and dig around the base looking for signs of rot. Poles demonstrating signs of weakness will be reinforced with braces to improve safety and extend the useful life.
Crews also will add Read More
Los Alamos Mass Vaccination Clinic For Individuals 16 Years Or Older Set For Sunday April 25 At LAHS Gymnasium
COUNTY News:
- Minors must have parental consent
Nambe Drugs and Los Alamos County remind the community that a mass COVID-19 vaccine clinic is set for 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 25 at the Los Alamos High School Gym at 1300 Diamond Dr.
Individuals 16 years or older are eligible to schedule an appointment, while there are still openings, using the special event code: AFGKMXW once logged into their profile on the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) COVID Vaccine Registration site
Approximately 1,200 Pfizer vaccines have been secured for this event. Minors do need parental consent to receive Read More
County Council Tentatively Approves Police Budget
Budget Hearing News:
Los Alamos County Council tentatively approved, 7-0, the $10,428,992 budget for the Los Alamos Police Department during its budget hearing Tuesday night.
Police Chief Dino Sgambellone presented the proposed budget, which included two budget options: $50,000 for improvements to the animal shelter and $13,979 for a full-time Victims Advocate. Read More
