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Lost Dog Cared For By Animal Shelter Is Adopted

This lost dog found near Water Canyon Trailhead in early February has been cared for by the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter and adopted Feb. 26 to her new forever home. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More

Skolnik: Vaccinating Los Alamos – Keep The Communications Coming

By RICHARD SKOLNIK
Los Alamos

It is heartening to see the progress that Los Alamos is making in its COVID-19 vaccination program. I also appreciate the increasing amount of information that county officials and other stakeholders have provided on the vaccine program over the last few months.

The county recently published, for example, a statistical update on the vaccine program. Such information is very helpful. However, it must be a starting point and not an end point. The county also needs to highlight for the community the extent to which the program is meeting its aims, what constraints Read More

History On Tap Online: Women Of The Manhattan Project

Dorothea Hermann, left, and Lyda Speck sit in their barracks in the summer of 1945. Courtesy/Vieira Collection, Los Alamos Historical Society Photo Archives

Los Alamos Historical Society News:

Join the Los Alamos Historical Society and the Los Alamos Creative District for History on Tap online 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 22.

Celebrating Women’s History Month, historian Heather McClenahan will introduce us to stories of women who lived and worked here in Los Alamos during the Manhattan Project. 

History on Tap is free, and you can register to attend via Zoom here.

You may often hear the complaint: Read More

Los Alamos County 2021 Board Of Registration Completes Biennial Review Of Voter Registration Records

Members of the Los Alamos County Board of Registration meeting Thursday via Zoom. Courtesy/LAC

From the Office of the County Clerk:

The Los Alamos County Board of Registration (Board) met Thursday, March 4, to review the list of 333 eligible voters to “purge” based upon confirmation mailings sent out to inactive and National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) flagged voters in August 2018.

This list of eligible voters was compiled through unbiased efforts of the New Mexico Secretary of State (NM SOS), pursuant to the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, (NVRA).

Due the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Read More

Chart 356 COVID-19 In New Mexico March 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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New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 306 New Cases, Total 186,460 With 18 New Deaths, 153,376 Patients Recovered

STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 306 additional COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports no new case today so the total remains at 485 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 18 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 102 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 8 new cases in Chaves County
  • 3 new cases in Cibola County
  • 5 new
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Scenes Of Multi-Generational Pool Construction On Canyon

Crew works on multi-generation pool project Thursday on Canyon Road. Photo by Ed Birnbaum

Scene of multi-generation pool project underway Thursday on Canyon Road. Photo by Ed Birnbaum

Scene of multi-generation pool project underway Thursday on Canyon Road. Photo by Ed Birnbaum

Scene of multi-generation pool project underway Thursday on Canyon Road. Photo by Ed Birnbaum Read More

DPU Announces New Advanced Metering Infrastructure Installation Project To Begin In White Rock Week Of March 15

COUNTY News:

Utility Metering Solutions (UMS), under contract with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities, will begin installing Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) for the County of Los Alamos starting the week of March 15.

AMI is a method of using radio communication technology to read meters remotely without having to physically access the meters on customers’ properties.

UMS crews, practicing COVID safety protocols, will begin by attaching smart points or communication modules onto the existing water meters in Pajarito Acres. From there, work will progress to La Senda Read More

Scenes Of Splash Pad Taking Shape In White Rock Today

Construction of the Piñon Park Splash Pad is taking shape late this afternoon on Sherwood Boulevard in White Rock. The County update on the project as of Wednesday indicates that staff is working with the flooring contractor to schedule installation of the colorful, soft safety surface. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

County engineering, recreation, and IT staff are working together to ensure proper signage and emergency communication lines required by the New Mexico Environment Department are installed and ready for inspection by NMED. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 259 New Cases, Total 186,156 With 16 New Deaths, 151,708 Patients Recovered

STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 259 additional COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports 2 new case today bringing the total to 485 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 16 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 80 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 7 new cases in Chaves County
  • 2 new cases in Cibola County
  • 1 new case
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The Hard Work Paid Off! Los Alamos Achieves Green Level

Shoppers embrace COVID safety practices last summer on Central. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

By Kirsten Laskey
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

The hard work and diligence of Los Alamos County government, businesses and residents is paying off!

On Feb. 24, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) elevated Los Alamos to green on its statewide COVID map.

According to a NMDOH press release, the new rating was determined by the state’s county-by-county system that uses key health metrics – the per-capita daily incidence of new COVID-19 cases and average COVID-19 Read More

Family Strengths Network And Las Cumbres Community Services Team Up To Support Families

By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com

Remember the fracas in June 2020 over the awarding of a Los Alamos County contract meant to fund family resource programs?

Family Strengths Network (FSN) had been funded by the County since 1999 under one-year contracts. Instead, in 2020, the County instituted a three-year contract and awarded the full amount of funding to Las Cumbres Community Services.

An outpouring of support for FSN, including nearly 100 public comments to the County Council caused them to step back and rethink the process.

This story has a happy ending, Read More

Los Alamos County Library System Expands Services

Georgianna Farris processing library returns at Mesa Public Library. Courtesy/LAC

LIBRARY News:

Los Alamos County Library System will re-open with a combination of curbside and walk-in service starting Monday, March 8 at Mesa Public Library and White Rock Branch Library.

  • Walk-in service hours are 2-6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
  • Curbside service hours are 2-6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
  • Computer sessions are available by reservation only during service hours Monday through Saturday, call 505.662.8250 or email libweb@lacnm.us to schedule a reservation.
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Scott And Izraelevitz: A Time To Look For Bold Investments By The County

County Councilor Sara Scott

By SARA SCOTT and DAVID IZRAELEVITZ
Los Alamos County Councilors

“I want a fun, walkable downtown with more restaurants and places to shop.” “I would like to downsize and live downtown.” “Commercial rents are too high. I would like to own my own business property.”

We have heard these comments over and over again as each of us have met with local and potential residents, and with our small businesses. As County Councilors, it is our responsibility to come up with practical ways to address these needs. This is why we are considering purchasing the CB Fox and Reel Deal properties. Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 359 New Cases, Total Now 185,542 With 13 New Deaths And 150,168 Patients Recovered

STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 359 additional COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports no new case today so the total remains at 483 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 13 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 102 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 13 new cases in Chaves County
  • 9 new cases in Cibola County
  • 7
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Canceled: County Council Meeting Due To Technical Issue

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Council meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. today is canceled do to a technical issue.

The connection to allow the public and county officials and staff to attend via Zoom is not working so the meeting had to be canceled and will be rescheduled.

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New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 247 New Cases, Total Now 185,542 With 11 New Deaths And 148,641 Patients Recovered

STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 247 additional COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports no new case today so the total remains at 483 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 11 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 100 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 7 new cases in Chaves County
  • 1 new case in Cibola County
  • 4 new
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Los Alamos Golf Course Tee Times Available This Weekend

Golfers practice last year at the Los Alamos County Golf Course. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Golf Course has thawed out enough to welcome golfers for the next two weekends, March 5-7 and March 12-14.

Los Alamos County Golf Course Pro Shop will be open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with tee times 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for all 18 holes. Cart rentals will be available but must be returned by 4:30 p.m. each day.

Los Alamos County Golf Course will be following COVID-19-Safe Practices, which require temperature checks for all customers using the facility.

Course conditions and opening Read More

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