County Government

Deadline Extended To Submit Application For BPU Vacancy

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County is accepting applications until April 30 to fill one position on the Board of Public Utilities (BPU). 

The date has been extended from the original April 6 deadline. Comprising five voting members, the BPU governs the Department of Public Utilities (DPU), a county-owned utility that provides Los Alamos with electric, water, natural gas and wastewater services.

The appointed individual will fill a position to be vacated July 1 due to an expiring term. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Thursday, April 30. 

Interested parties can complete the online Read More

New Mexico Reported COVID-19 Recoveries Track 10 Days After Reported Positive Tests

The number of  COVID-19 cases designated as having recovered by the New Mexico Department of Health tracks 10 days after the number of positive tests for COVID-19. The curve labeled Total Positive Tests is the cumulative number of positive COVID-19 tests. The curve labeled Recovered + Deaths is the sum of total recovered to that date and the total deaths reported by that date. Also displayed is the Total Positive Tests curve displaced 10 days later in time. This tracking implies that the time from confirmation of COVID-19 to recovery is a maximum 10 days. However, it could be less for many infected
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COVID-19 Hospitalization And Death Rate Continues To Decrease In Colorado, And May Be Decreasing In New Mexico

The daily change in the total number of people either dead or in the hospital because of COVID-19, per 100,000 population, in Colorado (green dots) and New Mexico (yellow dots). Created by Nels Hoffman

By NELS HOFFMAN
Los Alamos

The rate at which people are dying or going into hospitals in Colorado, because of COVID-19, continues to decrease from its peak value seen on April 3. Meanwhile, the rate in New Mexico is roughly steady, but may be decreasing. 

The above figure shows the daily change in the total number of people either dead or in the hospital because of COVID-19, per 100,000 population,

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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 1,245; 6 More Deaths

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced today 74 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Today’s update includes one new positive case in Los Alamos for a total of five local cases.

Today’s update includes six additional deaths in the state related to COVID-19.

Per the New Mexico Department of Health, the most recent cases are:

  • 18 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 1 new case in Curry County
  • 1 new case in Doña Ana County
  • 1 new case in Eddy County
  • 1 new case in Grant County
  • 1 new case in Los Alamos County
  • 4 new cases in McKinley County
  • 1 new case in Otero County
  • 38 new cases in Sandoval
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Chart 27: COVID-19 Daily Cases In New Mexico, US

Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses, and deaths in New Mexico. Also shown is the number of active hospitalizations. Created by Eli Ben-Naim

US share of worldwide cases. As of today, the United States leads the world in both cases and deaths, with counts exceeding 500,000 and 20,000, respectively. Created by Eli Ben-Naim

Doubling time for US cases. Shown is the time, in days, it takes for the number of cases to double. The doubling time was calculated by comparing the number of cases on a given day, with the number of cases a week ago. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 1,174, With 1 Death

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced today 86 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Update includes one additional death related to COVID-19.

Per the New Mexico Department of Health, the most recent cases are:

  • 17 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 1 new case in Chaves County
  • 1 new case in Cibola County
  • 5 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 1 new case in Grant County
  • 27 new cases in McKinley County
  • 1 new case in Quay County
  • 22 new cases in Sandoval County
  • 7 new cases in San Juan County
  • 2 new cases in Santa Fe County
  • 1 new case in Socorro County
  • 1 new case in Valencia County

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Los Alamos County Library System Closure Updates

LIBRARY News:

Mesa Public Library (MPL) and White Rock Branch Library (WRBL) staff continue to make adjustments and changes to serve the community during the COVID-19 County and State-mandated facilities closures.

County Manager Harry Burgess announced Tuesday that the libraries are among the county facilities remaining closed until April 30 due to the recent order issued by Gov. Michelle Lujan-Grisham.

Some library procedures changed starting March 17 to adapt to the closure and will be adjusted as needed. Books and other physical items that are currently checked out now have a due date Read More

Update: NM, Colo. COVID-19 Hospitalizations, Deaths

The daily change in the total number of people either dead or in the hospital because of COVID-19, per 100,000 population, in Colorado (green dots) and New Mexico (yellow dots). Created by Nels Hoffman

By NELS HOFFMAN
Los Alamos

The rate at which people are dying or going into hospitals in Colorado, because of COVID-19, remains below its peak value seen April 3.

The above figure shows the daily change in the total number of people either dead or in the hospital because of COVID-19, per 100,000 population, in Colorado (green dots) and New Mexico (yellow dots).

The average rates over 5-day intervals

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Republican Party Of Los Alamos Hosts CD3 Candidate Harry Montoya Via Teleconference 6 P.M. Thursday, April 16

Congressional Dist. 3 candidate Harry Montoya

RPLA News:

The Republican Party of Los Alamos will host a teleconference at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 16, instead of physically meeting at UNM-LA.  

The public is invited to hear from New Mexico Congressional Dist. 3 candidate Harry Montoya.

After his talk, all registered Republicans are invited to the RPLA Central Committee business meeting. Brita Horn will be giving a New Mexico Trump Victory update.

Join the teleconference from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1499882937?pwd=ekI4dEdyYUJUU0ZVRFlZa3ZjL1BKQT09

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Changes Made At Main Gate Park And White Rock’s RV Park Due To Governor’s Amended Public Health Emergency Order

RV Park in White Rock showing changes. Courtesy/County

COUNTY News:

Main Gate Park on the eastern edge of Los Alamos, as well as White Rock’s RV Park next to the Visitor Center, have undergone changes limiting RV parking spaces to comply with the amended Public Health Emergency order issued by the Governor.

Parks crews have placed “do not use” cones at Main Gate Park (leaving two spaces) and the White Rock RV Park (leaving three spaces) in order to meet the requirements to keep both parks below 25 percent of maximum occupancy.

Additional signage about the order has been placed at the pay station at Read More

NM Transportation Dept. OKs Food Trucks At Rest Areas

SANTA FE – The Federal Highway Administration has authorized the New Mexico Department of Transportation to allow food vending, such as food trucks, at rest areas statewide during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The department recognizes some commercial truck drivers and travelers may appreciate the convenience of food service at rest areas, minimizing the need to stop in certain towns or communities, which may have limited take out, delivery or dining options.

We continue to encourage commercial vehicles to also utilize available truck stops and other options for fuel and food purchases when Read More

Santa Fe County: New Mexico’s COVID-19 Success Story 

Santa Fe County is the major COVID-19 success story in New Mexico. This graph shows both the cumulative number of COVID-19 positive tests (left axis) and the new positives reported each day. Initially the doubling time was about 4.0 days, but about the 29th of March the doubling time rolled over to about 8 days. Then, during the last five days, the doubling time has increased to 23 days. The number of new positive cases reported each day is plotted against the linear axis on the right side. Created by Marv Alme
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Canceled: County Discoveries Action Team

COUNTY News:
Future monthly meetings of the Los Alamos County Discoveries Action Team are canceled until further notice, due to the COVID-19 pandemic emergency.
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Chart 26: COVID-19 Daily Cases By County In New Mexico

Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses, and deaths in New Mexico. Also shown is the number of active hospitalizations. Created by Eli Ben-Naim

Forecasted deaths. Shown is the number of deaths reported to date by the New Mexico Department of Health and foretasted deaths by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington (http://www.healthdata.org/). The model predicts that in New Mexico, the pandemic will last about 12 weeks, peaking on April 24, and that the death toll will be around 200, which is down from the 600 foretasted Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 1,091 With 2 More Deaths

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 106 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Update includes two additional deaths related to COVID-19

Per the New Mexico Department of Health, the most recent cases are:

  • 38 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 3 new cases in Cibola County
  • 3 new cases in Grant County
  • 1 new case in Hidalgo County
  • 2 new cases in Luna County
  • 29 new cases in McKinley County
  • 17 new cases in San Juan County
  • 6 new cases in Sandoval County
  • 2 new cases in Santa Fe County
  • 1 new case in Socorro County
  • 1 new case in Torrance County
  • 3 new cases in Valencia County
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Robinson: Change And Opportunity

By JAMES ROBINSON
Councilor

Los Alamos County Council

Today, Christians around the world are observing Good Friday.

However, unlike previous times, this Good Friday and Easter will for many be spent alone or with family, and not in a church or gathering.

Days like today show us how much our world has changed in a small amount of time. It seems that almost overnight, the world we knew was paused until the COVID-19 crisis passed us by. However, there is opportunity in the world of a pandemic.

Every day, I am seeing more and more people getting outside and enjoying the wonderful nature we have at our disposal Read More

County Property Taxes Due Today, Delinquent After May 11

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County officials advise property owners that the second-half installment of 2019 property tax bills are due today, Friday April 10, and will be considered delinquent after Monday, May 11.

While the County does not accept credit cards for tax payments, property owners can submit a check or money order one of three ways:

  • Mailed to Los Alamos County at P.O. Box 99, Los Alamos, NM  87544
  • Left in the dropbox in the Municipal Building parking lot, 1000 Central Avenue, Los Alamos
  • Delivered to a teller through the drive through services at either the Los Alamos or White Rock branches
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In-Person Attendance Prohibited At BPU Meeting

COUNTY News:

Public in-person attendance at the April 15 Board of Public Utilities (BPU) meeting continues to be prohibited in accordance with the New Mexico Governor’s COVID-19 Executive Order 2020-022 and the New Mexico Department of Health Public Health Order amendments issued April 6.

Officials with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) encourage citizens to live-stream the meeting and submit public comment via email.

The BPU meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave.

To comply with the Public Health Orders, the DPU Read More

County Assessor’s Office Staff Now Working From Home

County Assessor Ken Milder

COUNTY News:

Due to the ongoing conditions of the COVID-19 virus, staff within the County Assessor’s Office will be working remotely from home.

All services will continue via phone at 505.662.8030, email at assessor@lacnm.us or by appointment. Forms are available outside the office or online here.  .

“I want to assure residents that we will continue to serve residents during these challenging times,” County Assessor Ken Milder said. “I also want to encourage property owners to review the Notice of Value they should have received this week and contact us if they Read More

Local Democratic Party Meets Via Zoom April 13

DPLA News:

The Democratic Party of Los Alamos County April meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 13, via Zoom.

New Mexico Lt. Gov. Howie Morales will be the featured speaker. He will address responses to the coronavirus and other state business happening while under the governor’s stay-at-home order.

Online meeting details have been sent to the party’s mailing list and are available on the website at losalamosdemocrats.org

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