County Government

Firefighters Douse Small Brush Fire In White Rock

The Los Alamos Fire Department responds to a small brush fire this morning in the canyon south of Estante Way in White Rock. A firefighter at the scene stated that the fire was out. With current drought conditions it’s a tinderbox around the county and residents are urged to use extra caution to avoid sparking fires. Photo by Joyce Wolff Read More

Celebrate National Library Week Locally April 4-10

Members of the staff of Mesa Public Library. Courtesy/LAC

LIBRARY News:

The Los Alamos County Library Board invites the community to celebrate National Library Week April 4-10.  

“This past year has been very difficult. I’m not sure I’ve ever not been in a library over the course of a year, but it helps remind us of the value and importance, not just of our libraries but of our librarians and library  workers, as well as the many ways they serve beyond just checking out books or videos,” Library Board Chair John Nash said. “We are grateful for all the ways the library serves the community, and for their Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of March 29, 2021

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County provides a weekly cone zone report detailing the latest updates on road projects around the community:

Public Works Projects:

Canyon Rim Trail Underpass

Beginning Monday, March 29, crews with AUI, Inc. of Albuquerque will begin work to construct the Canyon Rim Trail Underpass. The project includes extension of the 10 ft. wide hard surface trail connecting the terminus of the Canyon Rim Trail and existing trailhead to Entrada Drive beneath N..M 502 via a reinforced concrete box structure. 

Due to the amount of construction activity that includes trenching, Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 185 New Cases, Total 190,887 With 2 Deaths And 173,119 Patients Recovered

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 185 new  COVID-19 cases.

Los Alamos County reports no new case today so the total remains at 496 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 2 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 63 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 4 new cases in Chaves County
  • 1 new case in Cibola County
  • 1 new case in Colfax
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Atomic City Transit Resumes Service On All Routes April 5

ACT News:

Atomic City Transit (ACT) announces plans to implement Phase II of “re-opening” fixed-route public transportation service in Los Alamos County beginning Monday, April 5.

Phase II “re-opening” will include resuming fixed-route bus service on Routes 3 (Canyon & Central), 2T (White Rock to Los Alamos via Truck Route), and Route 5 (Barranca Mesa).

In addition, all Express Routes: 7A & 7B (North Mesa Express), 8 (North Community Express), 9 (Aspen Area Express), 10 (Barranca Mesa Express), and 11 (White Rock Express) also resume service April 5.

Note that fixed routes already Read More

Council Proclamation Marks One Year Since COVID-19 Pandemic Began And Honors Those Helping Community

County Councilor Sara Scott

Councilor Sara Scott presented a proclamation on behalf of the Los Alamos County Council observing the one year milestone since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The proclamation also declared Wednesday, March 24, 2021 as “Lights On, Los Alamos…and Howl!” in appreciation for all those who have helped the community.

Police Chief Dino Sgambellone accepted the proclamation at the meeting on behalf of Los Alamos County Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson.

                         PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS: It has been one year since the outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus, and Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 238 New Cases, Total 190,716 With 7 Deaths And 173,068 Patients Recovered

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 238 new  COVID-19 cases.

Los Alamos County reports 1 new case today bringing the total to 496 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:

  • 73 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 7 new cases in Chaves County
  • 2 new cases in Cibola County
  • 1 new case in Colfax
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Topper Librarian Shannon Seitz Delivers Donations For Area Dogs And Cats To Los Alamos County Animal Shelter

Topper Librarian Shannon Seitz delivers items Thursday collected at the Topper Library and Los Alamos Medical Care Clinic (Dr. Snowden) to assist local dogs and cats. Student Assistant Cami Heath spearheaded the donation drive and called Los Alamos Animal Shelter, Santa Fe Animal Shelter and Felines & Friends NM to find out their specific needs and listed the items most needed on the flier. Shelter Manager Paul Sena was most grateful to receive the many donations. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com

Items donated recently to assist dogs and cats in area shelters. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 235 New Cases, Total 190,491 With 7 Deaths And 173,020 Patients Recovered

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 235 new  COVID-19 cases.

Los Alamos County reports no new case today so the total remains at 495 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:

  • 94 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 5 new cases in Chaves County
  • 7 new cases in Curry County
  • 28 new cases in
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Police Chief Dino Sgambellone Marks 30-Year Milestone

Police Chief Dino Sgambellone in his office Monday at the LAPD. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone marked 30-years of service in law enforcement March 17. He told the Los Alamos Daily Post that he is grateful for having had the opportunity to serve in this way and alongside some amazing people. 

“It has always been important to me to be in a career that made a difference,” he said. “And while there have been many challenges along the way, both personally and professionally, I believe I can Read More

Council Column: COVID, Gas Rate Increase, Agenda Items

By Chair Randall Ryti
Los Alamos County Council

COVID Update. Since the Jan. 26 Council meeting, I have asked that Manager Burgess arrange for Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson to present a report to Council at the beginning of each Council Meeting. Ms. Simpson has also made these reports available on the Los Alamos County pandemic web page. These reports will continue so that Council and the public can be informed on trends and progress in cases and vaccinations.

We have good news on both the number of cases and the number of vaccine doses available in Los Alamos County. The cases have been low Read More

Geoff Rodgers Tapped For Los Alamos Airport Manager

Airport Manager Geoff Rodgers 

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

Geoff Rodgers has been hired to manage the Los Alamos County Airport. Previous manager Cameron Humphries moved out of town in 2020.

“I’ve known for a long time that the county has a talented and dedicated team working on behalf of the community. I’m humbled to be joining them and really look forward to the opportunity,” Rodgers said.

Rodgers is a pilot and has worked for Classic Air Medical transporting patients around the state since 2015. He also is a former county councilor and managed the transportation Read More

Williams: Come Game With A County Councilor

By SEAN WILLIAMS
Los Alamos County Councilor

Like thousands of others, I quit playing Magic: The Gathering following the release of the Mercadian Masques set. And like the beebles, I played again briefly around the Unhinged set.

I bring this up because one of my goals as a councilor is openness, or if you like, demystifying the county government. Now that the county has achieved turquoise status, I feel more comfortable organizing in-person events—to listen to your concerns, and to share what I’ve learned.

With the help of White Rock Toys and Gaming at 108 Longview Dr., I’ll be holding a weekly Read More

Road Work On Trinity Drive Set To Resume April 5

COUNTY News:

Crews with GM Emulsion will restart construction of pedestrian and ADA improvements along Trinity Drive Monday, April 5, from Oppenheimer to 39th Street.

Late last year, crews completed similar work on the north side of this segment of Trinity Drive. Comparable improvements are now scheduled for the southern side which, include replacement of damaged curb, gutter and sidewalks.

Work is scheduled 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, weather permitting.

Traffic signs and devices will be installed to shift vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic around the work zones. Access Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 218 New Cases, Total 190,275 With 6 Deaths And 172,954 Patients Recovered

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 218 new  COVID-19 cases. Los Alamos County reports no new case today so the total remains at 495 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 6 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 52 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 3 new cases in Chaves County
  • 7 new cases in Curry County
  • 59 new cases in
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Chart 375 COVID-19 In New Mexico March 24, 2021

The bars in this chart display the 7-day average number of cases per 100,000 people, and the line shows the gating criterion under New Mexico’s ‘red to green’ framework. Los Alamos (3.0 average daily cases per 100,000) and its three surrounding counties are highlighted. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More

Health Department Reports Los Alamos Remains At Turquoise Level Which Now Includes 13 Counties!

New Mexico Department of Health county map update as of today, March 24. Courtesy/DOH
DOH News:
  • Now 13 New Mexico counties are at the Turquoise Level …10 are at Green 
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health on Wednesday announced the updated statewide COVID-19 map for the two-week period beginning today, March 24, with 13 New Mexico counties at the Turquoise Level and 10 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 are now at or approaching the least restrictive levels.
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