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Deer Enjoy New Bedding Thanks To Los Alamos Fire Department Wildland Management Efforts

The ground was wet and cold after Monday’s rain and hail. These deer lost no time in taking advantage of the new bedding provided by Los Alamos Fire Department’s Wildland Management efforts to thin trees for their health and for fire danger mitigation, as explained by a friendly LAFD wildland management expert. Learn more here. Photo by Kei Davis
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County Council Subcommittee Reports On COVID-19 Effects

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Not one area of the community is immune to the effects of COVID-19.

During the May 19 Los Alamos County Council work session, the Council subcommittee on COVID-19 reported on various areas impacted by the virus, which include business, education, social services, philanthropic, communication and legislative.

Business

LACDC Executive Director Patrick Sullivan

Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation (LACDC) Executive Director Patrick Sullivan reported on the local business environment.

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Traffic Alert: Utility Work On DP Road Tuesday Night

COUNTY News:

Paul Parker Construction, under contract to the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities, will trench across DP Road at 6th Street Tuesday night, May 26.

Crews will begin the project to install a sewer line at 7 p.m. with work completed by early Wednesday morning, May 27.

While traffic control devices will be in place to limit vehicles on DP Road, emergency access to and from DP Road will be maintained.

No termination of utility services is anticipated.

For more information, contact the Customer Care Center 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Monday through Friday at 505.662.8333 or CustomerCare@lacnm.us Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 7,026 With 3 Additional Deaths And 2,522 Patients Recovered

STATE News:

New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 93 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update includes 3 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:

  • 13 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 1 new case in Chaves County
  • 16 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 1 new case in Eddy County
  • 1 new case in Lea County
  • 25 new cases in McKinley County
  • 2 new cases in Roosevelt County
  • 2 new cases in Sandoval County
  • 26 new cases
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County: Water Line Break On DP Road

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities water crews are responding today to a water line break on DP. 

Water service was shut off to all customers on DP Road at noon and is expected to be restored back on at 2 p.m. after crews make the repairs. 

DPU offers the following considerations for customers when their water is restored:

  • At first water may appear murky due to entrained air. This problem will resolve itself in a day or so. 
  • For a day or two there may be a small amount of sediment or rust in the water that has been stirred up from the bottom of the water main. While aesthetically unpleasant,
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Chart 72: COVID-19 In New Mexico May 25

Change in the number of new diagnoses during a two week period by county. The percentages indicate change in number of diagnoses during May 11-May 24 as compared with April 27-May 10. Counties with less than 20 diagnoses are not shown. Statewide, the number of diagnoses decreased by 2 percent to 2,080 during the past two weeks from 2,137 during the preceding two week period. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More

Los Alamos County Library System Issues Updates

COUNTY News:

The library has been hard at work planning for curbside pickup of materials with a launch date still to be determined.

Due dates for all checked out items have been extended until June 30.

Patrons can help library staff prepare to launch the pickup service by returning unwanted library items in the drive-through drops at both Mesa Public Library and White Rock Branch Library.

Returned items are quarantined for 72 hours and will stay checked out on patron accounts during that time. Staff will override checkout and overdue limits when curbside pickup begins.

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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 6,943 With 9 Additional Deaths And 2,464 Patients Recovered

STATE News:

New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 149            additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update includes 9 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:

  • 12 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 3 new cases in Chaves County
  • 7 new cases in Cibola County
  • 17 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 1 new case in Eddy County
  • 64 new cases in McKinley County
  • 2 new cases in Otero County
  • 1 new case in Rio Arriba
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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 6,795 With 6 Additional Deaths And 2,357 Patients Recovered

STATE News:

New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 175 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update includes 6 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:

  • 16 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 1 new case in Chaves County
  • 1 new case in Curry County
  • 22 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 2 new cases in Lea County
  • 44 new cases in McKinley County
  • 2 new cases in Roosevelt County
  • 5 new cases in Sandoval County
  • 42 new
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Chart 70: COVID-19 In New Mexico May 23

Age distribution. Shown is the number of diagnoses and the number of deaths by age group, as reported by the New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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Walker: Why I’m Running As An Independent For Council

By AARON WALKER
Independent Candidate
Los Alamos County Council

Hello Los Alamos,

First of all, a huge thank you to all of those that have reached out to me over the past two days. You have all kept me very busy gathering signatures and answering questions. I appreciate the outpouring of support from the community during this unique time dealing with COVID-19 and trying to secure a

A big question I have been asked is “Why are you running?” The answer to that question is not an easy one to answer, as there are many diverse reasons why I am running. I have always felt the urge to serve, even after my time in Read More

Chart 69: COVID-19 In New Mexico May 22

The total number of COVID-19 diagnoses reported by the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) for each county in the state of New Mexico. Created by Eli Ben-Naim

The total number of COVID-19 related deaths reported by NMDOH for each county in the state of New Mexico. Counties with zero deaths are not displayed. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 6,625 With 8 More Deaths And 2,149 Patients Recovered

STATE News:

New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 160 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update includes 8 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:

  • 42 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 1 new case in Chaves County
  • 9 new cases in Cibola County
  • 1 new case in Curry County
  • 11 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 44 new cases in McKinley County
  • 2 new cases in Otero County
  • 5 new cases in Roosevelt County
  • 1 new
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Aaron Walker Intends To Run For Los Alamos County Council As Independent; Seeks Signatures On Nominating Petition

AARON WALKER
Independent Candidate
Los Alamos County Council

Hello Los Alamos,

My name is Aaron Walker and I intend to run for county council as an independent.

Unlike Republicans, Democrats and Libertarians, this requires me to obtain a specific number of signatures (roughly 205) on a nominating petition form in order to qualify for the ballot in November.

This is not an easy task in normal times, and in the age of COVID-19 it has become much harder.

I asked the state government if there were any plans to adjust this number due to COVID-19 and the governors “stay at home” order. The short version Read More

Canceled: DPU Road Repair 15th Street At Myrtle

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities water crews have canceled the road repair on the west side of 15th Street at Myrtle scheduled for today and Saturday, May 22-23.

This work will be rescheduled in the near future. Read More

Water Line Break On Nectar Between 15th And 17th Streets

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities water crews are responding to a water line break on the south side of Nectar, between 15th and 17th streets.

Water services will be shut off to some Central Park Square customers adjacent to the water break until 12 midnight. Those customers include Pet Pangaea, Posada Dental, Time Out Pizza and Rose Chocolatier.

Nectar will remain open to through traffic. Entrances into the parking areas for Central Park Square are unaffected.

Last week, DPU water crews replaced a section of water line on Nectar. The current break is on the old water line

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DPU Cautions Residents: Be Wary Of Individuals Impersonating County Utilities Employees After Hours

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities was notified that an individual who does not work for the department, represented himself as an employee to a customer last weekend and requested access to the customer’s meter.

DPU warns customers to be wary of individuals impersonating DPU employees after hours. Routine utilities work, including meter reading, is conducted 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

DPU field crews, including meter technicians, wear uniforms with the county logo and have county identification.

An employee from the DPU may visit a customers’ property Read More

Chart 68: COVID-19 In New Mexico May 21

Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses, recoveries and deaths in New Mexico. Created by Eli Ben-Naim

Daily diagnoses in Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Taos counties. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More

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