August Utility Bill Delay For Some White Rock Customers
COUNTY News:
Approximately 400 Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities’ customers did not receive an August utilities bill.
Department officials explain that the error was discovered late Monday. The billing file for the 400 White Rock customers in billing cycle 13 was inadvertently dropped when DPU’s bill print vendor transmitted the file to be printed.
As a result, bills in cycle 13, which should have been printed and mailed Aug. 12, are instead being printed and mailed today, Sept. 1. Bills will not arrive until the middle of next week.
According to acting Deputy Utilities Manager Read More
Eco Station & Overlook Collection Center Closed Labor Day
Secretary Of State’s Office Urges New Mexicans To Become Poll Workers For November General Election … Sept. 1 Is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day
From the Office of the Secretary of State:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office is urging New Mexicans to help their communities, contribute to their democracy, and make a few extra dollars by becoming a poll worker for the Nov. 3, 2020 General Election.
County Clerks across the state need poll workers to serve in a variety of roles on or before Election Day.
The COVID crisis has resulted in a critical need for poll workers, as most traditional poll workers are over the age of 61 and more susceptible to complications from the virus.
“I’m urging all willing and able New Mexicans to consider Read More
Chart 171: COVID-19 In New Mexico Sept. 1
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: mapchart.net. Source: covidactnow.org. Created Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 25,352 With 9 More Deaths And 12,960 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 73 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 27 cases today that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 9 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 17 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 6 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Curry County
- 8 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 6 new cases in Eddy County
- 3 new cases in Grant County
- 1 new case in Hidalgo County
Hampton: Regional Broadband Access, Is It Time To Share?
By DAVID HAMPTON
Republican Candidate
District 43 State Representative
COVID-19 has shined a light on the importance of broadband internet access for those who have school age children or who now work from home.
Broadband access in rural areas has been a critical need for years, and now even more so. Unfortunately, approximately 25 percent of New Mexicans live in areas of the state without broadband access, many in counties near Los Alamos.
There are several ways to remedy this.
One way is to apply for one of the USDA grants like Penasco, Grants and Eastern New Mexico are currently taking advantage Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: County Zero Waste Team
On the Job in Los Alamos is Los Alamos County Zero Waste Team member Katie Myers checking people into the drive-in movie, ‘Just Eat It’ Friday night at Central Park Square. The event was organized by the Zero Waste team as well as Central Park Square Owner Philip Kunsberg in an effort to educate the public about food waste. Unfortunately, the rain storm forced the event to be canceled but the Zero Waste Team hopes to show the film to the community in the future. Click here or more information about the County’s Zero Waste Program. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 25,283 With 1 More Deaths And 12,913 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 107 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 27 cases today that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 1 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 22 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 28 new cases in Chaves County
- 6 new cases in Curry County
- 6 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 4 new cases in Eddy County
- 18 new cases in Lea County
- 2 new cases in Lincoln County
- 1 new case in Luna County
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 25,178 With 2 More Deaths And 12,820 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 139 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 27 cases today that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 2 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 31 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 15 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 7 new cases in Curry County
- 20 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 6 new cases in Eddy County
- 12 new cases in Lea County
- 3 new cases in Luna County
Chart 168: COVID-19 In New Mexico Aug. 29
The bars show the number of active hospitalizations versus date. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimCounty Council Approves Financial Assistance To LAPS
LAPS Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
To aid Los Alamos Public Schools in navigating through the pandemic, Los Alamos County Council unanimously approved to reimburse the school district $476,211 for the purchase of Edgenuity software as well as shade structures for outside instruction.
Council approved the reimbursement during its Tuesday night meeting.
The monies came from the $1.5 million Council agreed to set aside for COVID-19 related expenses during budget discussions earlier this year, County Manager Harry Burgess Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center Schedule Aug. 29-Sept. 3
PAC 8 News:
During the COVID-19 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 Aug. 29-Sept. 3:
Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020
- Free Speech TV
Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020
- 6 a.m. — FSTV
- 5 p.m. — The Prophetic Word
- 5:30 p.m. — Key to the Kingdom
- 6 p.m. — Drawing Men to Christ
- 7 p.m. — United Church
- 8 p.m. — La Verdad Internacional
- 8:30 p.m.
Secretary Of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver Announces Opening Of Online Absentee Ballot Request Portal
Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver
From the Office of the Secretary of State:
…All Registered Voters in New Mexico can Vote Using an Absentee Ballot
SANTA FE – As of today, registered voters in New Mexico can begin using the Secretary of State’s online absentee ballot request portal to apply for an absentee ballot for the Nov. 3 General Election.
New Mexico is a “no-excuse” absentee ballot state, meaning that any registered voter is able to apply for, receive, and vote with an absentee ballot.
“Voting by absentee ballot is a safe and secure way to make your voice heard in November while Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 25,042 With 3 More Deaths And 12,679 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 126 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 2 new cases, which brings the total to 27 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 3 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 22 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 16 new cases in Chaves County
- 5 new cases in Curry County
- 22 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 10 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Grant County
- 14 new cases in Lea
Oversized Load Moving On NM502 To DP Road Monday
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 oversized load between 6-7 a.m. Monday.
During the morning hours, the transport company will be moving the load from the bottom of Totavi Hill, up N.M. 502 to DP Road.
Motorists should be cautious around this oversized load and expect minimal delays along the route. Read More
Second Virtual Forum On Local Policy With Democratic Candidates For Los Alamos County Council Tuesday Sept. 1
Chart 166: COVID-19 In New Mexico Aug. 27
Change in number of diagnoses during a two week period by county. The percentages indicate change in number of diagnoses for the two week period ending Aug. 26 compared with the two week period ending Aug. 12. Counties with less than 20 diagnoses are not shown. Figures for Los Alamos county and the state of New Mexico are highlighted. Los Alamos had 0 positive tests over the past two weeks, compared with 7 in the preceding two week period. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 24,920 With 9 More Deaths And 12,446 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 190 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 9 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 53 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 16 new cases in Chaves County
- 5 new cases in Curry County
- 20 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 9 new cases in Eddy County
- 2 new cases in Grant County
- 4 new cases in Hidalgo County
- 8 new cases in Lea County
Carbon Free Power Project Advances To Next Phase
An image describes how the carbon free power project would operate. Courtesy image
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County’s Carbon Free Power Project (CFPP) will advance into the next phase.
The motion to approve continuing the project passed 5-2 during Tuesday night’s County Council meeting. Councilors Randall Ryti and Antonio Maggiore opposed the motion.
With this approval, the project’s next phase includes a financial commitment from the County totaling $1,046,849 to prepare the Combined Operating License Application (COLA), according 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
