Watch the video of a helicopter dropping water on the Quemazon/Pipeline Trail fires today, click here:
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Video: Helicopter Dropping Water On Quemazon Fire
Public Safety
Storms Have Passed And Firefighters Resume Operations
COUNTY News:
Due to rain Los Alamos Firefighters temporarily left the scene but the storms have passed so they are back at work on the Quemazon fire.
Access continues to be restricted to Quemazon and Pipeline trails.
A helicopter is conducting water drops on the fire using water from Los Alamos Reservoir. Individuals are asked not to travel to Los Alamos Reservoir, which is an active part of fire operations at this time.
Scenes From Fires In Quemazon/Pipeline Trail Area
Smoke billows from one of four fires that ignited overnight near Pipeline Road and Quemazon Trail. Los Alamos Battalion Chief Steve Saiz is the on-duty Battalion Chief overseeing LAFD’s response in assisting the forest service to knock down the fires. The sizes are estimated at under an acre each, Deputy Fire Chief Steve Dawald said. He said lightning most likely is the cause. ‘We have ground crews from LAFD and air resources from Bandelier and Albuquerque working the fires now,’ Chief Dawald said, adding that more air resources have been ordered. The Los Alamos Reservoir is being used by air
Four Small Fires Burning In Quemazon/Pipeline Trail Area
Smoke from one of four small fires burning in the Quemazon/Pipeline Trail area on Pajarito Mountain is visible at noon today from the Mountain View Condominiums on Trinity Drive. Los Alamos County Fire Chief Troy Hughes explained that the fires are most likely sparked by lightning from an overnight storm. He said the fires are not very large and don’t appear to pose a threat to the Ski Hill or Lodge. More details and photos from the scene will be published shortly. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) and the U.S. Forest Service are on the Read More
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján, Congressional Delegation Applaud Over $400,000 For Community Health Clinics In New Mexico
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
CONGRESSIONAL News:
NAMBÉ — U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), the U.S. House Assistant Speaker, alongside U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) and Xochitl Torres Small (D-N.M.), applauded grants totaling $439,864 awarded to Southwest C.A.R.E. Center and El Pueblo Health Services.
These clinics are classified as Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) look-alikes, which provide health care for underserved populations but do not receive Health Center Program funding from the federal government. Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 16,736 With 4 New Deaths And 6,736 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 280 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 14 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 4 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 99 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 8 new cases in Chaves County
- 11 new cases in Curry County
- 46 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 5 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Hidalgo County
- 10 new cases in Lea County
- 2 new cases in Lincoln County
Chart 126: COVID-19 In New Mexico July 18
The cumulative numbers of diagnoses and deaths statewide versus date. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNMG&F: Los Alamos Woman Attacked By Bear
NMG&F News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMG&F) conservation officers are investigating a bear attack that occurred Friday evening at the Pajarito Ski Area.
The Los Alamos Police Department alerted conservation officers after receiving a distress call from the woman’s husband.
The victim, 37, of Los Alamos and her husband were sitting on the deck at the lodge, observing Comet NEOWISE, when the bear approached them.
Coming within a foot of the couple, the bear began chasing the woman and attacked her in the parking lot.
The woman was taken to Los Alamos Medical Center Read More
New Mexico Activities Association Unveils Sports Schedule
Hilltopper volleyball practice continues to prepare for an Oct. 5 start. Kenia Macias bumps a ball as Elizabeth Atencio backs her up. Cross country and golf also continue practice for a Sept. 14 start. Contact sports practices have been delayed. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
NMAA Executive Director Sally Marquez
SPORTS News
New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) Executive Director Sally Marquez has been working with members to create a modified calendar that will allow all school sports to be played in the 2020-2021 season, while also limiting the overlap between each season Read More
DOE Begins Acquisition Planning For WIPP Operations
DOE News:
CINCINNATI, Ohio — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought notice Thursday for operation of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Operations Acquisition in New Mexico.
The DOE Office of Environmental Management is in the acquisition planning phase for a new contract the WIPP Operations Acquisition.
This RFI solicits input, via capability statements, from potential offerors with the specialized capabilities necessary to meet all of the major elements of scope for the upcoming competitive procurement.
The purpose of this acquisition Read More