COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Council Chair Sara Scott made the decision earlier today to cancel the upcoming work session scheduled for March 17.

In making this decision, she noted that with the emerging situation surrounding COVID-19, it is prudent to exercise caution and support similar efforts to limit the spread of the disease.

“Given that work sessions are not a required meeting according to County Code, unlike stated requirements for twice-monthly regular County Council meetings, it seems appropriate to cancel this specific work session, especially since the limited number of scheduled items can be postponed,” Scott said. “At present our County staff are working hard to address COVID-19 concerns while also maintaining our regular, high level of services, and canceling this meeting will allow them more time to do so while also sorting out any personal issues related to the current situation. This cancellation will also allow the organization time to consider best practices for conducting our required regular Council meetings as we continue to work towards limiting the impact of COVID-19 on our community.”

The Council’s next regular meeting is scheduled at 6 p.m. March 31 in Council Chambers inside the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.