New Mexico State Police Holding Sobriety Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols In Counties Across State In September
NMSP News:
New Mexico State Police (NMSP) will be conducting sobriety checkpoints; saturation patrols; and registration, insurance and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during the month of September 2020.
NMSP is bringing awareness to these events in an effort to reduce alcohol related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.
These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about drinking and driving.
Note: Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make the right decision not to Read More
Investigation Reveals Lightning Sparked Medio Fire
Medio Fire progression map. Courtesy/ SAIMT
MEDIO FIRE Update:
After a thorough investigation at the point of origin, fire investigators have determined that the Medio Fire was caused by a lightning strike Monday Aug. 17.
The Medio Fire has now consumed 2,939 acres off the Rio en Medio Trail on the Española Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) between the Rio Nambe and the Rio en Medio, approximately 2 miles north of the Village of Rio en Medio, 2 miles east/southeast of Nambe Reservoir and 5 miles north/northwest of the Santa Fe Ski Basin.
After multiple days of challenging work Read More
Martin: Working Together For Change
By KATRINA MARTIN
Los Alamos County Councilor
Here in Los Alamos I am lucky to live in a safe community. I trust our law enforcement, and in my personal experience I have only ever found the police to be courteous and professional.
However, I recognize that for many Black Americans and other minorities, their experiences of law enforcement are affected by a long history of racial injustice and bias that persists in unequal treatment.
In the wake of shocking and unconscionable episodes of police violence caught on film, this summer brought forth a nation-wide movement to address the grievances Read More
Bear Hangs Out In Tall Tree Near VFW On Deacon Street
A bear hangs out in a tall tree next to the VFW Wednesday on Deacon Street before climbing down and sauntering off down the road. Photo by Luke Gonzales
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Traffic Alert: Mobile Office Transport On Diamond Friday
COUNTY News:
Crews from Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Department, working in conjunction with local police officers, will assist in the transport of an over-sized mobile office through Los Alamos 9-10 a.m. Friday.
The transport company will be moving the office from the Los Alamos High School onto Diamond Drive, across Los Alamos Canyon Bridge (Omega Bridge) and down N.M. 501 (East Jemez Road) to N.M. 4.
Motorists should be cautious around this oversized load and expect minimal delays along the route. Read More
Y Afterschool Program Gearing Up In Hybrid Manner
The Y Afterschool News:
The Y’s Afterschool program has taken baby steps to bring back the “fun” for families and children in-step with Los Alamos Public School’s phased reopening plan.
The Y’s Childcare Coordinator Janine Morales said that once hybrid learning begins, the Y will provide afterschool care also in a hybrid manner.
“In our best effort to keep everyone healthy and safe, and in conjunction with the school’s rollout, we will keep children in the same two-day set ‘pods’,” Morales said.
When the hybrid Afterschool Program opens:
- The Y will provide after-school care on Monday &
Latest View Of Canyon Walk Apartments On DP Road
Latest view Wednesday of Canyon Walk Apartments affordable housing on DP Road. Photo by Ed Birnbaum
Workers smoothing the fresh concrete pumped over from a concrete truck parked alongside for the floors of the next Canyon Walk affordable apartments being constructed Wednesday on DP Road. Photo by Ed Birnbaum Read More
AG Balderas: Criminal Charges Filed Against Former Farmington Police Officer Accused Of Battering Student
Attorney General Hector Balderas
AG News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Attorney General Hector Balderas announced Wednesday the filing of multiple criminal charges against former Farmington Police Ofc. Zachary Christensen for multiple counts of battery and one count of felony child abuse.
These criminal charges stem from an incident occurring Aug. 27, 2019, in which then Ofc. Christensen allegedly battered and abused an 11-year-old girl at Mesa View Middle School.
“We must uphold the law and ensure that New Mexico’s school children are protected, particularly those who are most vulnerable,” Balderas Read More
AFRL And University Of Alaska Fairbanks Sign Strategic Education Partnership Agreement
An AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate student intern performs a space experiment. Courtesy/AFRL
KAFB News:
KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE — The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Directed Energy and Space Vehicles Directorates in Albuquerque, New Mexico and the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) are pleased to announce they have signed a five-year Education Partnership Agreement (EPA) that will enable scientific collaboration between AFRL and UAF.
“I am delighted to sign this partnership agreement with a great educational institution,” said Dr. Kelly Hammett the director of the Directed Read More
Conservation Voters New Mexico Endorses Large Slate Of Candidates In 2020 General Election
CVNM News:
SANTA FE — Conservation Voters New Mexico (CVNM), through its coordinated political action committee CVNM Action Fund, endorsed 53 conservation champion incumbents and challengers in the 2020 general election for the state Legislature.
The list includes 33 House candidates, for eight of whom this marks their initiation into legislative politics. Among the Senate candidates, five are new to the legislative electoral process.
“This is the largest group of endorsements CVNM Action Fund has ever made,” said CVNM’s Political and Policy Director Ben Shelton. “It is a testament Read More
Daily Postcard: Golden Sunlight Breaks Through Branches
Daily Postcard: Golden sunlight breaks through the branches of a tree early this morning on Aster Street in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
New Mexico Governor To Announce Amended Emergency Public Health Order Relative To Progress Against COVID-19
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will host a remote news conference Thursday afternoon during which she and New Mexico health officials will discuss amendments to the state’s emergency public health order impacting food and drink establishments and houses of worship, among other changes, reflecting the state’s relative recent progress against COVID-19.
“I know New Mexicans are ecstatic about our recent progress against COVID-19,” Gov. Lujan Grisham. “But, given what we know about this virus, we must sound a note of caution: Our progress is Read More
Traffic Alert: Trinity Drive Between 15th Street And Knecht Has One Eastbound Lane Open
TRAFFIC ALERT
Trinity Drive between 15th Street and Knecht has one eastbound lane open.
The intersection of Trinity Drive and 15th Street is a flashing-red, full four-way stop intersection.
Earlier this evening and unexpectedly, eastbound Trinity Drive between 15th St. and Knecht Street was closed due to unforeseen circumstances involving the Natural Grocers tie into the County’s water, natural gas and sewer systems on Trinity Drive.
NMDOT worked with the Natural Grocers contractor to resolve the situation. The contractor hopes to get Trinity Drive fully open Thursday morning.
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 24,732 With 5 More Deaths And 12,193 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 205 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 24 cases today that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 5 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 39 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 20 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 6 new cases in Curry County
- 20 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 24 new cases in Eddy County
- 27 new cases in Lea County
- 2 new cases in Luna County
Petition To Rename Minors A Field At Overlook Sports Complex Hope Field: Virtual Online Public Hearing Sept. 15
Minors A Field at Overlook Park in White Rock may be renamed Hope Field to honor Hope Jaramillo, a longtime supporter of girls softball and coach of Little League and USSSA softball teams. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Hope Jaramillo
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is considering a citizen petition to rename Minors A Field at the Overlook Sports Complex in White Rock to Hope Field, after local resident Hope Jaramillo.
Jaramillo passed away Jan. 29, 2020.
Under County Code, a public hearing must be held prior to naming or renaming any County facility – or in this case, a field – after a deceased Read More
Youth Activity Centers Modified Hours Begin Monday
LAFC News:
Los Alamos Family Council (LAFC) will be modifying the operating hours of the Youth Activity Centers (YAC) to better serve families during this unprecedented time of remote learning during the pandemic.
Beginning Monday, Aug. 31, and until further notice, the YAC will be open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays and noon to 6 p.m. Fridays.
During this time, the White Rock Youth Activity Center will be closed, enabling all staff to focus on supporting the extended hours offered at the Los Alamos facility.
LAFC endeavors to provide a safe place Read More
New Mexico Governor Seeks Nominees For Regents Boards
STATE News:
SANTA FE – The Office of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that she is soliciting applications for positions several boards of regents.
The Board of Regents has fiduciary responsibility for the assets and programs of the university or college, establishes goals and policies to guide the university or college and oversight of the functioning of the university or college.
The governor is soliciting applications for:
- Eastern New Mexico University;
- New Mexico Highlands;
- New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired;
- New Mexico Military Institute;
- Northern
The Boom Roots Collective Performs In Final Los Alamos Summer Virtual Concert Series Friday
Boom Roots Collective performs Friday on the Los Alamos Summer Concert Facebook Page. Courtesy photo
SUMMER CONCERT News:
The Los Alamos Summer Virtual Concert Series Presented by Toyota of Santa Fe is proud to present the Boom Roots Collective performing at 6 p.m. Friday on the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Facebook Page.
The Boomroots Collective brings high-level progressive Reggae and Hip Hop music, which has been described as “Jamaican funk with New Mexican Soul”. The Collective is a community of conscious artists bringing a unique mix of two genres for one reason: love of music. Read More
Obituary: Carlos Brazil Ramirez
CARLOS BRAZIL RAMIREZ
Dr. Carlos Brazil Ramirez, 75, passed away at his Santa Fe Home.
Details to follow.
Service Arrangements are pending.
New Mexico Funded For Lost Wages Assistance Program
NMDWS Secretary Bill McCamley
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico was the first state in the country to submit a grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Lost Wages Assistance (LWA).
The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) has received approval and grant funding from FEMA for the program that was authorized through an August 8th Presidential Memorandum.
“New Mexico was the first state to apply for the Lost Wages Assistance Program, as we know how much our friends and neighbors need this extra cash to get them through this tough time,” NMDWS Read More