On The Job In Los Alamos: PPE’d Campaign Volunteer
On the job in Los Alamos this morning is a colorfully dressed and appropriately PPE’d campaign volunteer hanging door flyers for Los Alamos County Council Candidate James Rickman. Courtesy photo Read More
Section Of 34th St. Between Urban & Villa Closed Thursday
COUNTY News:
Water crews with Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities will close a section of 34th Street to through traffic between Urban and Villa to replace a water line.
Work is scheduled for one day only – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8.
Working in the roadway in front of 2144 34th St., crews will maintain access to residences at all times. No interruption of water services is planned. Crews do request that neighbors refrain from parking vehicles on 34th St. Thursday.
Motorists are advised to use caution near the construction zone.
For more information, contact the Customer Care Center Read More
Shop On The Corner Open 1st & 3rd Wednesdays
Halloween decorations for sale at Shop on the Corner. Courtesy/TOTH
SHOP ON THE CORNER News:
The Shop on the Corner Thrift Shop, located on the first floor of Trinity of the Hill Episcopal Church, is opening its doors 8:30 a.m. to noon on the first and third Wednesdays of each month through the end of the year.
This schedule will coincide with the United Church’s thrift shop so customers can shop at both stores. A half-price sale on appliances and linens will be featured Wednesday. Shop on the Corner Thrift Shop has received many nice dishes and pots and pans from an estate sale. Various holiday decor Read More
LAPD: October Is National Domestic Violence Awareness
Safe options are available to victims of abuse, call 505.663.3511 or text 505.709.8135. Courtesy/www.acfjc.org
LAPD News:
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Domestic violence is prevalent in every community, including Los Alamos. One in three women and one in four men in the United States have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner.
Fortunately, there are options available to victims of abuse.
What is Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence is a pattern of behavior and coercive control by one person to gain and maintain power over another. Read More
Atomic City Transit After School Routes Begin Oct. 19
COUNTY News:
Atomic City Transit is announces that Express Routes 7(C) – North Mesa, Route 8 – North Community, Route 9 – Aspen Area, Route 10 – Barranca Mesa and Route 11 – White Rock Area will resume operations beginning Monday, Oct. 19, the same day as the beginning of Los Alamos Public Schools Hybrid Attendance Model for elementary schools.
Rides on the Express Routes must be requested in advance using the Dial-A-Ride reservation system. Express Routes will operate as a reservation only service every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Reservations must be made for the Express Routes the Read More
New Mexico Absentee Ballot Requests By Party & Absentee And Early Vote Ballot Count By Party As Of 10-07-20
This data in the “Absentee Count by Party” document represents the total number of absentee ballot requests received in New Mexico as of the noted date. Oct. 20 is the last day for voters to request an absentee ballot. Courtesy/New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office
This data in the “Absentee Early Vote Count” document shows vote counts since Oct. 6 (the start of early in-person voting at clerks’ offices) broken down by party and county and method of voting. Wider early voting locations open Oct. 17 and run through Oct. 31. Polling places are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. Courtesy/New Read More
2020 General Obligation Bond C On General Election Ballot Supports Higher Educational Institutions Across New Mexico
UNM-LA News:
The November election is quickly approaching. One of the items on the ballot is General Obligation Bond C, which supports higher educational institutions throughout the state of New Mexico.
Bond C will help maintain the institutions and provide resources to deliver a safe, quality education. This funding, which includes $1.7 million for UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA), will develop high-quality learning environments for students.
It is important to note that Bond C will not increase taxes (as verified by the New Mexico State Department of Finance and Administration).
An investment Read More
Roundabout Taking Shape At Trinity And Central Tuesday
Workers are busy coming down the homestretch on construction of the new roundabout, beginning to take shape Tuesday morning at Trinity Drive and Central Avenue. Photo by Ed Birnbaum
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PAC 8 Community Media Center Schedule: Oct. 9-15
PAC 8 News:
During the COVID-19 global pandemic, PAC 8 Community Media Center is available by appointment for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing and pick-up and drop-off of videos and other items.
For information, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Community Media Center Television Schedule Oct. 9 through Oct. 15:
Friday, October 9, 2020
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Tom Hartman Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Meeting Replay 10-06-20
- 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 4 p.m. — Rising Up with Somali
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES –
Daily Postcard: Deer Reach High And Low For Snacks
Daily Postcard: A pair of deer spotted Tuesday afternoon reaching high and low to nibble on grass and leaves in a woodsy area along Canyon Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
LAPD Seeks Identity Of Sign Thieves Caught On Camera
Anyone who recognizes these women caught on camera damaging or stealing political signs on Rover Boulevard last weekend is asked to call police at 505.662.8282. Courtesy/LAPD
Anyone who recognizes these women caught on camera damaging or stealing political signs on Rover Boulevard last weekend is asked to call police at 505.662.8282. Courtesy/LAPD
Anyone who recognizes this women caught on camera damaging or stealing political signs on Rover Boulevard last weekend is asked to call police at 505.662.8282. Courtesy/LAPD
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Read More
All Six Council Candidates Square Off At League Forum
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos hosted all six candidates vying for thee seats on the Los Alamos County Council at a forum Monday evening via Zoom.
The Zoom channel hit its maximum of 100 viewers for the event. The Chamber of Commerce also hosted the candidates Oct. 1.
The candidates include Republican David Reagor, Democrats Denise Derkacs, Sean Jameson Williams and Rodney Gerode Roberson, Independent Aaron Dennis Winter Walker and Libertarian James Rickman.
The League also hosted Democratic House Dist. 43 Rep. Read More
Chart 206: COVID-19 In New Mexico Oct. 6
This chart shows shows the overall COVID-19 risk in New Mexico by county. The nonprofit organization Covid Act Now monitors daily diagnoses, infection rates, testing positivity, ICU headroom and contacts traced. The overall COVID-19 risk is based on these five metrics. Map credit: mapchart.net. Source: covidactnow.org/us/nm/. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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NMPED COVID-19 Update: 12 Staff Members And 2 Students Test Positive In New Mexico Public Schools In Last 72 Hours
NMPED COVID-19 update:
SANTA FE – The Public Education Department today announced 14 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:
- Two cases in Bernalillo County. The infected individuals are staff members who were last on school property Sept. 17, and Sept. 24. All staff members and the parents and guardians of all students in the affected school have been notified of the positive cases.
- Three cases in Curry County. Two
Sonlight Christian Camp Fundraiser: United Church Oct. 17
Fill The Dough Bowl!
A Fundraising Event In Support of
Sonlight Christian Camp
At United Church Saturday, Oct. 17, 1-3 p.m.
For 42 years, Sonlight Christian Camp has provided families with wonderful camp experiences in a Christian setting.
COVID-19 nearly stopped all 2020 camp events, but the Sonlight staff got creative and hosted approved, socially distant, family camps – which were a hit – but not enough to sustain Sonlight through another year of COVID-19 related restrictions and increased expenses.
Sonlight is famous for their homemade cookies (they are good for the soul), and those craving Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 316 New Cases, Total Now At 30,947 With Zero New Deaths And 17,489 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 316 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County has 1 new case today bringing the total to 36 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces zero new deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 138 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 12 new cases in Chaves County
- 11 new cases in Curry County
- 37 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 23 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Grant County
- 19 new cases in Lea County
Los Alamos Magistrate Judge Pat Casados Re-Elected President Of New Mexico Magistrate Judges Association
Magistrate Judge Pat Casados re-elected president of New Mexico Magistrate Judges Association. LADP file photo
COURT News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Magistrate Judges Association has elected new officers and board members to serve one-year terms.
Los Alamos County Magistrate Judge Pat A. Casados was re-elected president, an office she has held for the past four years.
Lea County Magistrate Court Judge David Finger, Lovington, was selected vice president; Lincoln County Magistrate Judge Katie Lund, Ruidoso, secretary/treasurer and retired Torrance County Magistrate Judge Steve Jones, Read More
Los Alamos Among 24 Counties In New Mexico Now Eligible For Expanded Nursing Home Visitation Options
ALTSD News:
SANTA FE — In August 2020, state officials, under the leadership of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, announced new guidelines for long-term care facilities to expand COVID-safe visitation options for residents and loved ones.
Monday, the state announced facilities in Los Alamos and 23 other counties in New Mexico are eligible, based on COVID-positivity rates in their region.
Expanded visitation options include masked open-window visits and masked “chatterbox” visits for residents and their loved ones to ensure the safety of residents and facility staff workers.
Long-term Read More
SFNF Offices Close For Columbus Day Holiday Monday, Oct. 12; Fire Danger Remains High
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — All Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 12, in observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Regular virtual business hours will resume Tuesday, Oct. 13.
As fall colors reach their peak, SFNF officials anticipate a large number of visitors over the holiday weekend.
If you plan to spend time on the forest, please recreate responsibly and follow state public health orders and Centers for Disease Control guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Although there are no fire restrictions on the SFNF, fire danger is unseasonably high Read More
FBI: Experts Urge Public Vigilance As 2020 General Election Approaches In New Mexico
FBI News:
A team of federal, state and local law enforcement, intelligence and other government agencies in New Mexico has been working for more than a year to prepare for the Nov. 3 general election.
The Albuquerque FBI Division is part of an election working group that includes the U.S. Attorney’s Office, New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office, New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the U.S. Postal Service and other agencies.
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