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More Details On Humans, Pets And Tularemia

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COUNTY News:

The New Mexico Department of Health offered this supplemental information to share with the community about humans, pets and tularemia:

How long are people contagious?

People are not contagious; a person with tularemia cannot spread it to another person.

Who gets tularemia?

Any person can get tularemia. This includes people from all parts of New Mexico.

What treatment is available for people with tularemia?

Early treatment with an antibiotic is recommended.

Do infected people need to be kept home from school, work or daycare?

No. Persons with tularemia cannot spread it to other Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter: June 8 To June 13, 2016

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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.

June 8 at 3:51 a.m. / Police arrested Andrew Garsik, 27, on 45th Street and charged him with battery against a household member and issued him a summons to appear in court. The police booking photo is unavailable.

APRIL TAFOYA

June 8 at 8:44 a.m. / Police arrested April Tafoya, 38, of Espanola at 2500 Trinity Dr., and charged her with theft of a credit card.

June 8 at 9:59 a.m. / A 66-year-old Read More

Los Alamos County Housing Survey Opens

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County and A-19 Acquisition Group are asking for potential home buyers in the Los Alamos County area to participate in an online survey of New Home Buyer Preferences. 

The Los Alamos County New Home Buyer Survey is on the Los Alamos County website (www.losalamosnm.us) under News and Alerts. Use the following link to start the Los Alamos County New Home Buyer Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LAC_HOUSING_2016

The results of the Los Alamos County New Home Buyer Survey will be used in the planning and development for site A-19 in White Rock. The survey will Read More

Tularemia – Citizens Need To Be Cautious, watchful, Especially With Pets

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Emergency Management officials commented Tuesday to clarify information on social media sites sharing New Mexico Department of Health information that tularemia cases had been reported in various Northern New Mexico communities, including Los Alamos.

Last year, Los Alamos had seven cases of tularemia in pets in Los Alamos.

“Tularemia was detected in Los Alamos last year, which means it is endemic to the area,” said LAPD Emergency Management Commander Beverley Simpson, “Once tularemia enters a community, it’s here for good. Yesterday’s statement Read More

Pet Of The Week: Mico The Dog

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Mico the dog. Courtesy photo
 
FOS News:
 
Mico is a beautiful (but underweight) German shepherd mix that absolutely loves attention. He does well with other dogs, older children, and he even enjoys cat buddies! Mico also is housetrained and knows basic obedience commands.
 
This sweet guy would love to come home with you for walks, attention, and to help him put on a bit of weight and get to a healthier size for his breed! 
 
Shelter hours are noon to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays and noon to 3 p.m., Sundays.
 
Mico the dog. Courtesy
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Letter To The Editor: P&Z Commissioners Welcome Public To Comprehensive Plan Review Process

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By PHILLIP GURSKY, Chairman
Los Alamos County P&Z Commission

In the upcoming weeks, press releases, news articles and print and electronic ads will announce the second round of public meetings continuing the process of public input in the coming update of the County Comprehensive Plan.

These meetings will be addressing policies and issues of real concern and import to citizens and the Planning and Zoning Commission would like to see a large turnout for these meetings.

As I described at the outset of the Planning and Zoning Commission public input process earlier this year, the Comprehensive Read More

Come To Chamberfest 2016 Saturday!

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A family spins the wheel for discounts at CB FOX, outside the store at Chamberfest 2014. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Chamber News:

The community is invited to come downtown to enjoy music, dance, shop, dig in a giant sand pile, look at 4×4 vehicles, and explore other family-friendly entertainment 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 11.

ChamberFest is expected to draw more than 2,000 residents to the downtown area. Businesses and nonprofits utilize this opportunity to provide giveaways and games for attendees.

ChamberFest runs between 15th and 20th streets along Central Avenue, Read More

Enforcement Sweep Progresses On Unhitched Trailers

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COUNTY News:

According to County officials, the enforcement sweep for finding unhitched has been making progress. Under new changes to the County code that took effect in February, local Code Enforcement Officers have been assisting LAPD with locating unhitched trailers and tagging or towing them if they are parked on streets, highways and public parking areas.

According to Code Enforcement:

  • 40 cases have been opened and resolved since the ordinance took effect Feb. 10;
  • 5 cases required citations for removal, which were resolved; and
  • For the month of May to date, 5 cases were opened, which
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