Carol A. Clark

County Council Proclaims October Drug Free Month

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Police Chief Dino Sgambellone, left, accepts a proclamation Tuesday night from Los Alamos County Councilor David Izraelevitz, which declares October Drug Free Month. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

 COUNTY News:

During the Los Alamos County Council Tuesday night in Council Chambers, a proclamation was presented, which declares October as Drug Free Month.

Councilor David Izraelevitz read the proclamation, which states:

WHEREAS: It is the goal of all organizations who deal with the prevention of drug abuse to motivate people to more active participation in programs to eliminate Read More

SFNF Plans Prescribed Burns On Pecos/Las Vegas District

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) are looking for an optimal window between Oct. 6 and Nov. 30 to conduct prescribed burns on East Rowe Mesa and the Las Dispensas treatment area near the Gallinas Watershed on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District.

A final decision on whether to proceed with a specific prescribed burn on the SFNF will depend on multiple conditions, including resource availability, fuel moisture levels, air quality and forecasted weather.

Prescribed burns are designed to meet specific objectives and are always managed with firefighter Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update Oct. 6: 838 New Cases, Totaling 256,947 With 10 New Deaths And 227,898 Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced today 838 more COVID-19 cases.

Los Alamos County reports 3 new cases today bringing the total to 686 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.)

Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:

  • 214 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 1 new case in Catron County
  • 29 new cases in Chaves County
  • 13 new cases in Cibola County
  • 12 new cases in Colfax County
  • 8 new cases in Curry County
  • 2 new cases
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Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation Announces Staff Changes

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Los Alamos MainStreet Director Lauren McDaniel has taken on the role of LACDC Interim Executive Director. Courtesy/LACDC

Los Alamos Chamber Director Ryn Herrmann has assumed the role of LACDC Assistant Interim Executive Director. Courtesy/LACDC

LACDC News:

A couple of familiar faces in Los Alamos have assumed interim leadership of Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation (LACDC).

Los Alamos MainStreet Director Lauren McDaniel has taken on the role of Interim Executive Director for LACDC, and Los Alamos Chamber Director Ryn Herrmann has assumed the role of Assistant Interim Read More

Letter To The Editor: We Did It

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By JAMIE KRETZ
Los Alamos

The LANL vaccine mandate is happening, it has been made clear to all employees, get vaccinated or choose to leave. Your religious claims will not stand in the way of safety, your documented medical exemptions can and will be denied at the discretion of Dr. Pasqualoni.

On Oct. 18 Triad will be able to declare we are 100% vaccinated (minus a hand full of medical exceptions, which will never be allowed to be on site). We will have conquered that dissenting last 10% that have held out! We did it!

And then what?

Do we get to declare COVID over? Do we get to get rid of the masks? Do we get Read More

 Santa Fe National Forest Offices Close For Columbus Day And Indigenous Peoples’ Day Holiday

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE – All Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 11, in observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Regular virtual business hours will resume Tuesday, Oct. 12.

New Mexico is home to 23 sovereign tribes – 19 Pueblos, three Apache tribes and the Navajo Nation. Modern-day national forests are often ancestral homelands to indigenous people. The SFNF commitment to shared stewardship includes working with tribal partners to improve forest health and resiliency across management boundaries. ­­

As leaves on the forest take on autumnal hues, Read More

County Council Proclaims Customer Care Week Oct. 4-8

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From left, Los Alamos County Customer Care Service representatives Catrina Chavez, Paula Nelson, Amanda Burnworth, Sara Lujan and Joann Gentry accept a proclamation from County Councilor David Reagor during the Tuesday night council meeting. The proclamation declares Oct. 4-8 as Customer Service Week. From 1-3 p.m. Thursday there will be a special event in the Municipal Building west patio that will feature the Customer Care Center as well as other County staff services. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

During Tuesday night Los Alamos County Council meeting, a proclamation Read More