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PAC 8 Annual Online Auction Fundraiser Underway

Gadgets Gift Package: Einstein scientist stress reliever, vest with LANL logo, mug and travel tumbler. Courtesy/PAC 8

Jasper bib pendant strung with multi-colored seed beads donated by Jill Arps. Courtesy/PAC 8

PAC 8 News:

Looking for a gift for someone? Or maybe something for yourself? PAC 8 is holding its annual online auction fundraiser.

PAC 8 is a non-profit organization and community media center. The money raised by this auction will go to scholarships for students, PAC 8 Internships and other worthy programs. 

The auction runs until April 12. To bid on an item, email bids to pac8@losalamos.com Read More

Chart 387 COVID-19 In New Mexico April 5, 2021

The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in Los Alamos County versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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PEEC Hosts DPU Manager Philo Shelton In Live-Streamed Talk Reviewing County Sustainability Goals For Community

Join PEEC and DPU Manager Philo Shelton for a live-streamed presentation 7 p.m. Wednesday to review Board of Public Utilities FY22 Environmental Sustainability Goals, including community survey results. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

The community is invited to hear the latest updates on Los Alamos County’s sustainability goals at a live-streamed talk hosted by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Utilities Manager Philo Shelton will give this presentation and review the Board of Public Utilities FY22 Environmental Sustainability Goals, including the Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 96 New Cases, Total 192,595 With Zero Deaths And 174,339 Patients Recovered

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 96 new COVID-19 cases.

Los Alamos County reports 1 new case today bringing the total 503 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 zero new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:

  • 49 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 1 new case in Chaves County
  • 3 new cases in Cibola County
  • 1 new case in Curry
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Council Taps Racial Equity & Inclusivity Task Force Members

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

With its charter approved and members selected, the Racial Equity, and Inclusivity Task Force can now get to work. 

Los Alamos County Council unanimously approved the task force’s charter and appointed nine individuals to serve on the task force during its regular meeting March 30. 

Task force members include:

  • Lisabeth Lueninghoener;
  • Ashley Naughton;
  • James Hall;
  • Erin Green;
  • John Nash;
  • Oral Saulters;
  • James Hogue;
  • Kenneth Lee; and
  • David Holtkamp.

According to the staff report, the task force will operate for one year and report Read More

Scenes Of Curative COVID-19 Testing Site At Overlook Park

Curative’s COVID-19 testing crew members exercise to pass the time between patients Thursday at Overlook Park in White Rock. Testing is conducted 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Make an appointment online or just drop by to be registered and tested. Photo by Shari Mills

A community member stops by Overlook Park Thursday for a quick COVID-19 test. Photo by Shari Mills
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Cone Zone: Week Of April 5, 2021

COUNTY News:

The projects listed in this section are being managed by County Public Works staff through contractors.

For more information, email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects/Public Works” link at www.losalamosnm.us.

Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.  

Public Works Projects: 

Canyon Rim Trail Underpass 

AUI, Inc. of Albuquerque will continue work to construct the Canyon Rim Trail Underpass. Read More

Limited In-Person Customer Care Service Begins Monday

COUNTY News:

While Los Alamos citizens can conduct most county business with the Customer Care Center (CCC) via phone or email 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the work week, limited in-person transactions will now be possible.

Starting Monday, April 5, a Customer Care representative will open one window in the Municipal Lobby 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

Due to this change in operation, lemon lot permits will be processed in person only at the Municipal Building and Customer Care representatives will resume the collection of the associated fee ($10) for the inspection of documents and issuance Read More

LARES Task Force Seeks Members For Subcommittees

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Resiliency, Energy and Sustainability Task Force (LARES) is seeking letters of interest to appoint up to 15 community members to serve on the following subcommittees:

  • Natural Gas Reduction
  • Electrical Demand & Supply
  • Transportation & Mobility
  • Community Planning & Zoning
  • Waste, Consumption & Natural Resources

There are five subcommittees with two – three task force members on each subcommittee. There will be a representative of the main Task Force, chairing each subcommittee and providing a report back to the main Task Force. Read More

Zero Waste Team: Don’t Throw Away Those Food Scraps! Upcycle Them!

ZERO WASTE News:

What do you think when you hear the word upcycle? What does upcycle mean? What does it have to do with food?

Upcycle or upcycling is a practice of creating a useable product from unwanted items or adding value to existing product in some way.

To reduce waste and improve efficiency of resources we use is the purpose of upcycling.

Why is it a good idea to upcycle leftover food or food scraps? To put it simply, no amount of food waste is too small. When we upcycle food scraps, we help lower the amount of food waste in America.

In 2020 in the United States alone 80 billion lbs. of food was thrown Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 218 New Cases, Total 192,152 With 7 Deaths And 173,981 Patients Recovered

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 218 new COVID-19 cases.

Los Alamos County reports zero new cases today so the total remains at 501 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 7 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:

  • 70 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 6 new cases in Chaves County
  • 3 new cases in Cibola County
  • 2 new cases
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Traffic Alert! Lane Shift To North Side Of N.M. 502 For Roundabout Project Starts Monday April 5

COUNTY News:

Beginning Monday, east bound traffic east of the roundabout will shift to the north side of N.M. 502 and channel back into the east bound lane in front of the Crossroads Church.

This is necessary to demo and build alignments on the remaining south side of N.M. 502. The traveling public is advised to exercise caution while traveling through this area.

Canyon Road will be closed at First Street and the intersection of W. Manhattan Loop and Canyon Road. Access to affected residences will be accommodated accordingly. This closure is necessary to demo and build the new alignments of Canyon Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 297 New Cases, Total 191,945 With 5 Deaths And 173,824 Patients Recovered

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 297 new COVID-19 cases.

Los Alamos County reports zero new cases today so the total remains at 501 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 5 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:

  • 112 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 4 new cases in Chaves County
  • 5 new cases in Curry County
  • 51 new cases
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County Council Shares Ideas For Downtown Areas

 

 

From top left: Los Alamos County Council Chair Randall Ryti, Council Vice Chair James Robinson and Councilors Sara Scott and David Izraelevitz. From bottom left, Councilors David Reagor, Denise Derkacs and Sean Williams. Courtesy/LAC

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

The Los Alamos County Council passed on purchasing the CB Fox and Reel Deal Theatre properties but the goal to revitalize the downtowns in Los Alamos and White Rock is not abandoned.

The councilors shared with the Los Alamos Daily Post a variety of ideas for the path the County should Read More

Scott: Update On Vaccine, Housing, Business, Recreation

By SARA SCOTT
Councilor
Los Alamos County Council

I’d like to start this note with a shout out to all of the community members helping to move us forward through the COVID-19 pandemic by supporting vaccination efforts and by continuing to do the things that are important and easy for us to do every day – wearing our masks, distancing when in public, and minimizing trips and travel.

I am happy to report that as of March 30, more than 55 percent of folks eligible for the vaccine have received at least one dose and almost 80 percent of eligible residents have registered with the New Mexico Department of Health Read More

Los Alamos Property Owners Asked To Review Notices

By KEN MILDER
County Assessor

I would like to inform property owners that the County Assessor’s office is mailing out Notices of Property Value. 

The purpose of these notices is to inform you of the current ownership, legal description, applicable exemptions, and the valuation placed on your property.

Upon receipt of this notice, please read and verify that all information is correct.

The Los Alamos County Assessor’s office is on a one-year valuation cycle. As established by law, property assessments for the 2021 Tax Year are determined at 2020 market levels. The taxable status date is fixed Read More

Special Needs Dog Sadie At Shelter Has Been Adopted!

Sadie, a 5-year-old pitbull, was recently surrendered to the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter due to her owner’s change in living conditions. Sadie is deaf but understands many commands through sign language and responds to love best of all and she is very affectionate. She was adopted today! Photos by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More

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