Pajarito Mountain Ski Area Announces Local Restaurant Grant Winners: Viola’s, Rose Chocolatier And Fleur de Lys
Pajarito Mountain Ski Area General Manager Tom Long presents a grant award of just over $1,600 to Belinda Jaramillo, owner of Viola’s. Courtesy/Chamber
Pajarito Mountain Ski Area General Manager Tom Long presents a grant award of just over $1,600 to Marcel Remillieux, owner of Fleur de Lys. Courtesy/Chamber
Pajarito Mountain Ski Area General Manager Tom Long presents a grant award of just over $1,600 to Melissa Arias, director of Rose Chocolatier and president of Lemonade Living. Courtesy/Chamber
CHAMBER News:
Pajarito Mountain Ski Area, along with Mountain Capital Partners and the Coleman Read More
Fifty Flu Shots Available At Betty Ehart Friday
LARSO News:
The Betty Ehart Senior Center still has 50 flu shots available for a free drive thru clinic (with proof of insurance) Friday.
Community members 50 and older are welcome 12:30-1 p.m., while supplies last.
Call 505.662.8920 for information and bring proof of insurance.
Those who receive a flu shot will be given a $10 coupon from Albertsons. Read More
LAPS Unveils Safer Bus Transportation For Students
LAPS rolls out 12 new school buses with enhanced safety features: ‘no student left behind’ button, higher quality disc brakes, an anti-roll system, better mirror visibility and easier access for bus drivers to engage student lights. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools unveils the arrival of 12 new school buses.
New safety features include the “no student left behind” button, higher quality disc brakes, an anti-roll system, better mirror visibility and easier access for bus drivers to engage student lights.
“We are pleased with the new safety features on all 12 buses and Read More
Chart 208: COVID-19 In New Mexico Oct. 8
This chart shows the change in number of diagnoses during a two week period by county. The percentages indicate change in number of diagnoses for the two week period ending Oct. 8 compared with the two week period ending Sept. 23. The statewide figure is highlighted, while counties with less than 20 diagnoses are not shown. The number of new COVID-19 cases statewide nearly doubled, in what was the worst two week period since June. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Photo by El Ben-NaimLAPD Reminds Motorists That School Starts Monday
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department is reminding motorists that all elementary schools start Monday, Oct. 19 within the Los Alamos Public Schools district.
Police Officers will be conducting traffic enforcement in each of the five elementary school zones to ensure the safety of all students, parents and staff as the community transitions into another school year.
LAPD also reminds motorists to stop for school buses when their red lights are flashing and students are loading and unloading throughout the community.
This pertains to traffic traveling in both directions.
“Let’s work Read More
League Of Women Voters Right To Vote Celebration At Both Senior Center Drive Thru Lunches Noon To 1 P.M. Today!
The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos is honoring the 1920’s group that worked so hard to earn women the right to vote. League members will be at both drive thru lunches noon to 1 p.m. today at the Los Alamos and White Rock senior centers. Lunch reservations must be made by 10 a.m. today! Courtesy photo
LWV News:
The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging informed and active participation in government.
The League influences public policy through education and advocacy and today the members will honor the 1920’s group that worked so hard to earn Read More
NMPED Provides $332K In School Nutrition Grants
NMPED Secretary Ryan Stewart
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Public Education Department has awarded 53 grants to school districts across the state to expand programs that purchase food directly from local farmers, food hubs or cooperatives and distributors.
The grants, which total $332,000, align with the department’s and the Student Success and Wellness Bureau’s goal of ensuring that New Mexico children have access to high-quality, healthful school meals. The announcement coincides with National Farm to School Month, which celebrates the importance of fresh, local foods in school-based Read More
Peaches, Pumpkins, Plums & More At Farmers Market Today!
Bureau Of Land Management Helium Sales Of $60 Million Transferred To U.S. Treasury For American Taxpayer
BLM News:
AMARILLO, Texas — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is announcing that $60 million generated from the sale and auction of crude helium from the Federal Helium Reserve has been transferred to the U.S. Treasury.
The Federal Helium Reserve is a resource owned by the American people and managed by the BLM’s Amarillo Field Office.
“The BLM is proud to announce that the Federal Helium Program has returned more than $2 billion to the U.S. Treasury from the sale and auction of crude helium between 2005 and 2018,” Amarillo Field Manager Sam Burton said.
In addition, the BLM’s crude helium plant Read More
Daily Postcard: Waning Harvest Moon
Daily Postcard: The waning Harvest Moon is spotted through the branches of a colorful aspen tree Wednesday morning in the Jemez Mountains. Photo by Marc BaileyNMPED COVID-19 Update: 4 Staff Members And 11 Students Test Positive In New Mexico Public Schools In Last 24 Hours
NMPED COVID-19 update:
SANTA FE – The Public Education Department today announced 15 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours.
Rapid response has been initiated, and all pertinent information has been verified with the schools and school districts.
The following new cases have been reported:
- One case in Bernalillo County. The infected individual is a staff member who was last on school property Oct. 2. All staff members and the parents and guardians of all students in the affected school have been notified of the positive case.
- Four cases in Curry County. All of the infected individuals
Chart 207: COVID-19 In New Mexico Oct. 7
This chart shows per capita diagnoses in New Mexico by county. Shown is the cumulative number of COVID-19 diagnoses per 100 residents. Los Alamos County is highlighted, while Hidalgo County (20 diagnoses per 100 residents) is not displayed. source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Socorro Police Department Issues Missing Endangered Person Advisory For 20-Year-Old Guadalupe Avalos
NMSP News:
SOCORRO — The following information is for the distribution of a Missing Endangered Person Advisory from the Socorro Police Department.
The Socorro Police Department is looking for Guadalupe Avalos, 20, of Bosquecito, a small community south of Socorro.
Avalos is described as a Hispanic female, 5’02” tall, weighing 148 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes.
She was last seen Sept. 18, 2020, leaving her residence in Bosquecito wearing a gray t-shirt, khaki pants and white tennis shoes.
She is believed to have left on foot and it is unknown where she might be going.
Anyone who has Read More
Monster Face Mask Decorating Contest Oct. 6-23
Courtesy/LAAC
LACDC News:
The Los Alamos Creative District is hosting a Halloween Monster (Face) Mask Decorating Contest, and giving away cloth face masks that will serve as blank canvases for creativity.
It is free to participate, and awards will be given out to the top three winners in the four categories.
Artists must use the mask provided, which may be picked up 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, Oct. 6 through Oct. 23 at projectY cowork, 150 Central Park Square (or until our mask supply runs out).
Decorated masks must be submitted via email by 5 p.m., Oct. 29, and winners will be announced Read More
Los Alamos County DWI Planning Council Meets Oct. 8
Special Agent In Charge James Langenberg Swears In Two Valencia County Sheriff’s Office Deputies To FBI Violent Crime Task Force
Special Agent in Charge James Langenberg of the Albuquerque FBI Division swears in two deputies as federal task force officers Oct. 1 at the FBI field office. Courtesy: FBI
FBI News:
Two Valencia County Sheriff’s Office Deputies have joined the FBI Violent Crime Task Force.
Special Agent in Charge James Langenberg of the Albuquerque FBI Division swore in the deputies as federal task force officers Oct. 1, at the FBI field office.
“The FBI Violent Crime Task Force has made a huge impact since it was created a year and a half ago, thanks to the support and participation of our partners,” SAC Read More
Candidates Share Views At LWV Forums
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos hosted candidates for the Public Regulatory Commission Dist. 3 seat and NM Senate District 5 candidates Oct. 1 at a forum via Zoom. The candidates for NM House District 43 were included in the forum Oct. 5, along with County Council candidates.
Two candidates are vying for the seat on the PRC. They are Libertarian Christopher B. Luchini and Democrat Joseph M. Maestas.
Maestas is a native New Mexican. He holds a master’s degree in engineering. Maestas worked as an engineer and regulator for Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 426 New Cases, Total Now At 31,372 With 2 New Deaths And 17,766 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 426 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 36 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 2 new deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 120 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 35 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 20 new cases in Curry County
- 70 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 27 new cases in Eddy County
- 2 new cases in Grant County
- 1 new
Registration Now Open For LACF And UWNNM 2020-21 Nonprofit Training Program Series Which Begins Oct. 15
LACF News:
The first workshop of the Los Alamos Community Foundation and United Way of Northern New Mexico 2020-21 Nonprofit Training Program series is Thursday, Oct. 15 and will focus on Community Services and Community Engagement.
This workshop, facilitated by the Center for Nonprofit Excellence, will help your organization re-examine how it serves its constituents and communities, both in the time of COVID and in looking ahead to a new normal.
Focus areas include:
- Strengthening service delivery;
- Increasing outreach, impact, and engagement with your nonprofit client;
- Examining
Secretary Of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver Addresses Reports Of Election Misinformation On Facebook Today
Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver released the following statement today following reports of election misinformation on Facebook that were received by our Office:
“We received reports today of a post on Facebook by a local New Mexico group claiming that Governor Lujan Grisham was planning to shut down polling locations throughout the state on Oct. 15, 2020.
“This information is completely false.
“Absentee voting and early in-person voting at county clerks’ offices began yesterday, with wider early voting locations Read More