Carol A. Clark

Los Alamos Police Blotter: Aug. 4 To Aug. 10, 2021

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LAPD News:

The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.

Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.

 

JOEY MARTINEZ 

Aug. 5 at 12:53 p.m. / Police arrested Joey Martinez, 29, of Los Alamos in Los Alamos on an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction.

 

 

 

KALI JESSICA ROYBAL 

Aug. 5 at 5:30 p.m. / Police arrested Kali Jessica Roybal, 30, of Los Alamos at 2500 Trinity Dr. and charged her with encouraging violation of bail or probation. 

 

 

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County Racial Equity & Inclusivity Task Force Meets Aug. 13

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Racial Equity and Inclusivity Task Force will meet 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13 on Zoom.

This meeting is open to the public. 

Find the agenda for this meeting here: Aug. 13, 2021 Racial Equity and Inclusivity Task Force Agenda.

Find the link to this meeting here.

Webinar ID: 973 9026 9025 Read More

Governor Taps Barbara J. Vigil For CYFD Cabinet Secretary

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Barbara J. Vigil

From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Tuesday announced a new member of the state Cabinet:

Barbara J. Vigil, recently retired senior justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court and long-time advocate for juvenile justice reform, as secretary of the Children, Youth and Families Department.

Vigil will relieve Secretary Brian Blalock, who is stepping down this month to support his wife’s pursuit of new work opportunities in California.

“I’m incredibly excited to announce this transition in leadership. Justice Vigil is a tremendously talented, Read More

More Than 5,000 Visit Return Of Old Lincoln Days Festival

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Lincoln came alive Aug. 6-8 with the return of the Old Lincoln Days festival and ‘The Last Escape of Billy the Kid’ pageant, allowing guests to experience history up close in one of the most legendary places in America. Courtesy/DCA

The town of Lincoln celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Old Lincoln Days festival. Courtesy/DCA

DCA News:

The town of Lincoln came alive Aug. 6-8 with the return of the Old Lincoln Days festival and ‘The Last Escape of Billy the Kid’ pageant, allowing guests to experience history up close in one of the most legendary places in America.

New Mexico Historic Sites, the Read More

Letter To The Editor: Thank You Los Alamos County

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By CONNOR MOORE
Los Alamos 

I would like to thank Los Alamos County for the recent six-week internship opportunity they offered to 20 teens.

I was able to circulate between four departments, Public Utilities, Municipal Court, County Administration and Centralized Services, while other interns spent their six weeks with one.

It was very interesting to learn about various county departments and what goes on behind the scenes. I especially enjoyed meeting people from many areas and seeing the many projects happening around Los Alamos County.

I found all of my departments fascinating, and now Read More

Daily Postcard: Stargazers Cast Shadows On Wooden Fence

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Daily Postcard: Stargazer Oriental Lilies cast shadows recently on a wooden fence at a residence in White Rock. ‘The most famous lily, the stargazer is fragrant and easy to grow. It has strong, upright stems that make it perfect for cut flower arrangements. Their brilliant pink petals are abundantly freckled with dark pink and feature snowy-white edging. These lilies will attract butterflies and leave a beautiful fragrance in the air.’  Source: www.realsimple.com. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs  Read More

William Romero Of Los Alamos Wins $5M In Vax 2 The Max

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, left, announces this evening that William Romero of Los Alamos is the winner of the $5 million Vax 2 the Max grand prize. Courtesy photo

From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health has announced that William Romero of Los Alamos is the winner of the $5 million Vax 2 the Max grand prize. 

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the winner this evening on the Albuquerque television station KOAT.

The Vax 2 the Max sweepstakes awarded a total of $10 million in cash prizes – as well as a series of other prizes – to vaccinated Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 688 New Cases, Totaling 215,781 With 5 New Deaths And Recovered 197,786

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced 688 additional COVID-19 cases today.

Los Alamos County reports 0 new cases so the total remains at 570 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.)

This update includes 5 new deaths today in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 202 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 1 new case in Catron County
  • 15 new cases in Chaves County
  • 3 new cases in Cibola
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Los Alamos Public Schools Issues Bus Safety Rules

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LAPS News:

The first day of the new school year is Thursday which means that drivers will not only be heading to work, but parents will be dropping off students at school, and high school students will be behind the wheel driving themselves to school.

School buses will also be sharing the road with commuters as students return to in person learning. The Los Alamos Public School District would like to remind drivers in Los Alamos and White Rock to exercise caution when it comes to school buses, bus stops and the students who ride those buses, as well as inform the community about the law regarding school Read More