County Library System Increasing To In-Person Services
Margie Stockton is all masked up as she returns her books to the outdoor book return at Mesa Public Library. Courtesy/Felicity Fonseca
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Library System announces an increase to in-person services 2-6 p.m. Fridays beginning May 7.
Curbside service continues Mondays and Wednesdays but will no longer be available Fridays.
New library hours:
- Sunday Closed
- Monday 2-6 p.m. curbside
- Tuesday 2-6 p.m. walk-in
- Wednesday 2-6 p.m. curbside
- Thursday 2-6 p.m. walk-in
- Friday 2-6 p.m. walk-in
- Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. walk-in
What stays the same:
- Patrons are still required
Los Alamos Department Of Public Utilities Finalizes Energy Supply Agreement With Uniper Global Commodities
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) announced today the completion of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Uniper Global Commodities that will provide Los Alamos County with 15 megawatts of firm energy supply over a 15-year period.
The agreement guarantees an energy supply primarily sourced from new wind and solar generation facilities now under development in New Mexico.
It also secures a long-term, firm power solution for Los Alamos at pricing lower than the County’s current blended cost of power. Deliveries under the new agreement are scheduled to begin in January Read More
‘Growing Together’ Series Continues With Marisa Thomson
Marisa Thomson continues ‘Growing Together’ series 7 p.m. Thursday, May 6. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Marisa Thomson, NMSU Extension Horticulture Specialist Speaks on Native Plants for Exciting New Mexico Gardens, 7 p.m. Thursday May 6.
Register HERE.
Gardening in New Mexico can be tough. You can make it easier by incorporating native plant species that thrive in our conditions. Thomson will present on how to select, care for, and integrate native plants into your garden and landscape.
Thompson is responsible for active Cooperative Extension and research programs supporting Read More
LAPS Time Capsules On Display At Mesa Library
This time capsule from Barranca Mesa Elementary School is from 1970 and includes 20 student folders holding various papers written by students, magazine and newspaper clippings and even a cassette tape recorded by a student. Courtesy/LAPS
Items found in the Aspen Elementary School 2014 Time Capsule. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Time capsules from Aspen Elementary School and Barranca Mesa Elementary School will be on display at the Mesa Public Library during the month of May.
The time capsule from Barranca is from 1970 and includes 20 student folders holding various papers written by students, Read More
Los Alamos County Council Meets Virtually May 4
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council meets virtually for a regular session scheduled 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 4.
This meeting is open to the public.
May 4, 2021 County Regular Session Agenda.
Find the link for the meeting here.
Webinar ID: 994 5426 6713 Read More
Kiwanians And Key Clubbers Clean Up Los Alamos
Working together to beautify the community during last week’s Clean Up Los Alamos Day, from left, Kiwanians Morrie Pongratz, Don Casperson, Cheryl Pongratz, Roger Stutz and Bob Carlos and LAHS Key Clubbers Adeline Feng and Brian Han. Photo by Betsy Hemphill
KIWANIS News:
Los Alamos Kiwanians and Los Alamos High School Key Clubbers turned out Saturday morning, April 24, for Clean Up Los Alamos Day to pick up trash at Entrance Park (formerly known as Sunrise Kiwanis Park).
There wasn’t much trash at the park so several Kiwanians went across N.M. 502 and picked up trash on the south side.
The other Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Magistrate Judge Pat Casados
On the job in Los Alamos Wednesday with Magistrate Court Judge Pat Casados watering plants at the Justice Center. Judge Casados has kept her court operating during the more than year-long pandemic through video/remote hearings. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
More Scenes From Clean Up Los Alamos Day
Children from the Tres Hermanos Group take trash out of Rendija Canyon last week during Clean Up Los Alamos Day. Photo by Michael Rosenow
Cub Scouts from Pack 22 pick up trash last week on Clean Up Los Alamos Day. Photo by Dan Coupland
COUNTY News:
Environmental Services and the Environmental Sustainability Board would like to thank all the
volunteers that participated in the 18th annual Clean Up Los Alamos Day Saturday, April 24, 2021. Volunteers picked up litter from all over the county including school grounds, parks and trails. This year 18 groups and 170 volunteers signed up to participate Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center Schedule: June 4-10, 2021
PAC 8 News:
During the COVID-19 global pandemic, PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for June 4-10:
Friday, June 4, 2021
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Tom Hartman Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 5-25-21
- 2:45 p.m. — Meet the Farmers
- 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 4 p.m. — Rising Up with Somali
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 309 New Cases, Total 197,733 With 9 New Deaths And 178,593 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced today 309 new COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases today so the total remains at 518 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)
Today’s update includes 9 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:
- 127 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 10 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 3 new cases
Explore Signs Of Spring With PEEC’s May Naturalist Kit
Order a May Nature Playtime Naturalist Kit from PEEC by 9 p.m. Sunday, May 2. In this kit, participants will explore signs of spring and pollinators. This is PEEC’s final Naturalist Kit. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Help your child learn about the natural world while playing outside! Sign up to receive PEEC’s Nature Playtime Naturalist Kit for the month of May. May’s theme is signs of spring and pollinators. This will be PEEC’s final Naturalist Kit, so this is your last chance to check them out!
Naturalist Kits are filled with hands-on nature activities connected to natural processes happening outdoors. Read More
Los Alamos County Health Council Meets Virtually May 6
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Health Council meets noon Thursday, May 6.
Due to COVID concerns, the meeting will be conducted remotely.
This meeting is open to the public.
The public may join and make public comment via Zoom by pasting into their browser the following: https://zoom.us/w/92168055754, once the session has started.
Or by telephone 1 669 900 9128 Webinar ID: 9216-8055-754.
Agenda:
I. CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
III. BUSINESS
- Approval of Minutes from the April 1, 2021 Meeting
- Presenter: Philip Gursky
- Review of Virtual Platforms for Resource Directory
- Presenters: Donna Casados
County Airport Terminal Building Closed To Public, Pilots
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Airport Terminal Building will continue to be closed to the public.
The County is taking advantage of the terminal building being cleared out to make some improvements by painting the interior and move some of the equipment typically inside of a modular office to a more secure location within the building.
This equipment controls the AWOS system and the Runway lighting. This “sprucing up” will continue through May.
Pilots can now access the building to access the restrooms. The usual “Flight Planning” desk and such is still in storage as we await the interior Read More
Chart 411 COVID-19 In New Mexico April 29, 2021
This map displays the percentage of residents receiving at least one vaccine dose by county. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Map: mapchart.net. Created by Eli Ben-NaimThe Powerhouse Behind The County COVID Response
Los Alamos County Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson at Sunday’s Mass Vaccination Clinic in Los Alamos High School’s Griffith Gymnasium. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos is on day 414 of the COVID-19 pandemic, but since day one the County has had Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson helping it navigate and overcome this immense obstacle.
“I’m not sure what the County would have done without Beverley during this past year,” County Manager Harry Burgess said. “She has been an amazing asset to our entire Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 248 New Cases, Total 197,218 With 12 New Deaths And 178,003 Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced today 248 new COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports 2 new cases today bringing the total to 518 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)
Today’s update includes 12 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:
- 93 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 7 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 1 new case in
New Mexico To Loosen Red-Yellow-Green Criteria And Sets Vaccination Goal For Removal Of Restrictions
From the Office of the Governor:
…Changes come amid nation-leading vaccine distribution effort; State approaching victory over the worst of the pandemic
SANTA FE – State officials announced today that New Mexico will loosen the key health metrics used to assign risk levels to counties under the Red-Yellow-Green COVID-19 framework, as the state’s nation-leading vaccine distribution effort is over time likely to reduce the number of asymptomatic people seeking out and receiving tests for COVID-19.
The color-coded framework will now include a criterion that will benefit counties Read More
Chart 410 COVID-19 In New Mexico April 28, 2021
This chart displays the percentage of residents receiving at least one vaccine dose by county. Shown are the 15 counties where more than 65 percent of the population are vaccinated. Los Alamos County ranks 3rd out of 3,224 counties nationwide. Moreover, seven New Mexico counties (highlighted) rank in the top 15 nationwide, including five in north-central New Mexico: Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Sandoval, Santa Fe and Taos. Source: covidactnow.org. Map: mapchart.net. Created by Eli Ben-NaimOdd-Even Watering And Tiered Water Rates Begin May 1
COUNTY News:
Officials with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities remind water customers that water rule W-8 and peak season water rates both begin Saturday, May 1 and continue through Sept. 30.
Water rule W-8 specifies that customers water outdoor landscapes before 10 a.m. or after 5 p.m. and adhere to an odd-even watering schedule. Customers with odd numbered addresses water Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays, while customers with even numbered addresses water Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Water waste also is prohibited under the water rule. Customers should apply water Read More
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