County Government

Los Alamos Fire Marshal Comments On Maximum Occupancy Requirements Under Amended Public Health Order

COUNTY News:

Effective this morning, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s amended public health order restricting essential business operations, i.e. grocery stores, limits the number of individuals within retail space to 20 percent or less of maximum occupancy.

In addition, hotels, motels, and other places of lodging such as RV Parks shall operate at 25 percent of maximum occupancy.

This order requires business owners and store managers alike to police the number of occupants in their stores.

The Los Alamos Fire Marshal’s Office would like to remind owners and managers of certain restrictions Read More

County Issues Reminder: Trails, Parks, Dogs & COVID-19

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County would like to remind residents using County parks, trails and other open spaces of the importance of maintaining social distancing within these areas as much as possible.

Mass gatherings are still prohibited as outlined in the State of New Mexico’s executive order. No more than five individuals should be gathered in parks or using trails. County Parks’ crews have installed signage about social distancing and mass gatherings in parks.

“Voluntary compliance with the executive order will help us keep our parks open for all to enjoy,” Emergency Manager Beverley Read More

Burgess Reports On County Efforts To Address COVID-19

County Manager Harry Burgess

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

Los Alamos County continues to implement changes as the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, County Manager Harry Burgess reported during the regular County Council meeting March 31.

Two weeks ago, he said, the County initiated new policies regarding the COVID-19 outbreak. This resulted in department heads sending as many employees as possible home. He said employees could telework and emergency leave was given to non-essential jobs.

The original policy was effective through April 6 but then U.S. President Read More

Changes In Council Meeting Due To COVID-19

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Council meeting scheduled in Council Chambers at 6 p.m. today, April 7 will continue using a format that complies with the recent New Mexico Department of Health’s public health emergency order governing mass gatherings because of COVID-19.

The format was initially used for the March 31 Council meeting and that process is noted again for public reference below:

Public in-person attendance Tuesday evening will not be allowed. Minimal County staff will be in attendance to present items and most Councilors will be participating by phone. The agenda has been Read More

County Assessor Milder: April 2020 Property Tax Information

By Assessor Ken Milder
Los Alamos County

Paying taxes is never pleasant. Paying more than you should will only add insult to injury, yet that is exactly what approximately half of Los Alamos residential property owners are doing by not taking advantage of available tax-saving opportunities. 

Los Alamos property owners should have received a Notice of Value, which was mailed March 31. It behooves taxpayers to look closely at the notice to assure themselves that the valuation is correct, the property’s classification is correct, and that they are receiving all the exemptions to which they are Read More

County Traffic Alert: Crack Sealing On North and South San Ildefonso Road And North Mesa Road Begins Wednesday

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Public Works Traffic & Streets Division begins a pavement preservation project along North and South San Ildefonso Road and on North Mesa Road.

Work hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work is anticipated to be completed by the end of April, weather permitting.

A flagging operation will be used to move vehicles safely through the work zone. Vehicle traffic is urged to slow down and obey all traffic control devices.

Los Alamos County Public Works is committed to the safety of the traveling public and thanks you in advance for your patience and cooperation Read More

Closures Of County Facilities Continue Because Of COVID-19

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess announced today the following facilities will remain closed until April 30 due to the recent order issued by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham:

  • Both public libraries;
  • Aquatic Center;
  • Fuller Lodge;
  • History Museum;
  • Teen Center;
  • Both Youth Activity Centers;
  • Nature Center;
  • Golf Course Pro Shop; and
  • Fuller Lodge Art Center.

All programs, classes and activities in those facilities are canceled. The two senior centers also will continue to be closed with all programs cancelled but home meal deliveries will continue. 

Additionally, the closure Read More

DPU Will Not Turn Off Utilities Due To Inability To Pay While Public Health Emergency Order Is In Effect

DPU Manager Philo Shelton encourages community members needing assistance with utility bills to call the Customer Care Center at 505.662.8333. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

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

The coronavirus has ignited a lot of concern and worry. People are anxious not only for their health but also for economic reasons.

Many businesses have closed, and their employees are without work due to the virus, but bills and expenses are still coming in.

The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) assures its customers that during this Public Read More

LAPS Superintendent Issues Different COVID-19 Update

By Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus
Los Alamos Public Schools

Dear LAPS Parents, Staff and Families,

This Update is a little different. I begin with three important reminders followed by a graphics-filled attachment about our transition to increased learning from home. 

This allows you to quickly skim and find useful or interesting information. Hope you enjoy this new format. Any comments are welcomed – click here

Reminders:

  • Let’s all follow the Governor’s Stay-at-home Order – please help get the word out to students that COVID-19 is serious business. We need
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Chart 20: COVID-19 Statewide Counts 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
Statewide diagnoses. Shown is the number of new cases versus the total number of cases to date, using a double logarithmic plot. Absent an abrupt drop in the number of new cases, the linear trend indicates New Mexico is still experiencing exponential growth in the number of cases (I thank Randy Roberts, who brought this illumining tutorial to my attention: https://youtu.be/54XLXg4fYsc). Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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Los Alamos County Council Chair Sara Scott Announces First Confirmed COVID-19 Case Of A Resident

By Chair Sara Scott
Los Alamos County Council

The County has just received notice from the Governor’s office that Los Alamos has its first confirmed case of COVID-19.

The information I have is that the patient is a male in his 40’s, and that he is currently isolating (not in the hospital). As usual, the Department of Health is conducting an investigation to determine exposure history. 

This news underscores the need to continue to protect each other through taking the Stay at Home Instruction, social distancing, frequent hand washing and other important measures seriously. I’d also like to reinforce Read More

New Mexico Congressional Delegation Urges Eligible Local Governments To Apply For Emergency Supplemental Aid

CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich, and U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Luján, Deb Haaland, and Xochitl Torres Small are urging eligible municipalities, counties, and tribes to seek federal assistance for coronavirus (COVID-19) response equipment, supplies, and practices through the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) Program.

This funding was secured in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, emergency legislation the New Mexico delegation recently voted for. Read More

Chart 19: COVID-19 Statewide Counts In New Mexico

Shown are cumulative statewide counts for tests, diagnoses and deaths. Also shown are the number of active hospitalizations. Created by Eli Ben-Naim

An estimate for the probability distribution of the number of cases in Los Alamos County. Shown is a random distribution, specified by the expected average number of cases, which as of today equals 4.5. This average follows from the total number of cases statewide, the population of New Mexico, and the population of Los Alamos County. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More

League Primary Election Voter Guide Scheduled April 30

LWVLA News:

This election season was already remarkable with so many candidates running for elective office in northern New Mexico.

Now, with public meetings such as candidate forums banned in the effort to reduce the impact of the coronavirus, information about the choices that voters will make at the polls is especially critical.

The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos is collecting information for a Voter Guide for the primary election. Election Day is June 2; early voting begins May 5.

The Voter Guide will be available online and a hard copy will be delivered probably April 30 in the Los Alamos Read More

Census 2020 Kicks Off Online Today

2020 CENSUS News:

Today, the Census 2020 kicks off online as part of a process taking several months meant to ensure everyone is counted. 

Locally, Assistant to the County Manager Linda Matteson conducts special projects for Manger Harry Burgess and the census project is one of those projects.

All 33 counties and 23 Tribal governments will participate to make sure New Mexico is represented for the count.

“As part of the effort to ensure an accurate count in New Mexico, the State awarded all counties grant funds,” Matteson said. “One of the requirements was to form a local Complete Count Committee.” Read More

Los Alamos Police Report 15 Burglaries Last 6 Days

Screenshot of LAPD video of three suspects walking toward the vehicle burglarized April 1 in Quemazon. Screenshot/LADP

Screenshot of LAPD video of five suspects in the burglaries of five vehicles and one residential burglary April 1 in White Rock. Screenshot/LADP

LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department wants the community to be aware that there have been 15 victims of burglaries within the last six days.

March 27 on North Mesa there was one victim of an auto burglary where the suspect used a stolen credit card and police have uploaded a video here.

Suspect’s vehicle thought to be a 2013 White Read More

Los Alamos County Prepares For COVID-19

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Los Alamos County Emergency Operations Center is set up at the Los Alamos Police Department and currently operating virtually. Courtesy/LAC

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

Los Alamos County and Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) have prepared for when the COVID-19 coronavirus makes its way into the community.

One case has been announced. N3B, a Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) contractor that handles legacy waste cleanup, informed employees late Monday that one of its workers tested positive for COVID-19. Read More

Los Alamos County DPU Suspends Utility Service Shut-Offs

COUNTY News:

As of March 13, 2020, officials with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities suspended shutting utility services off to customers for non-payment due to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. 

Board of Public Utilities members agreed at the March 25 meeting and directed the DPU staff to continue this practice until the New Mexico Department of Health COVID-19 Order is lifted.

“We still encourage customers to try and keep up with utility bills,” Utilities Manager Philo Shelton said. 

However, for customers who are experiencing difficulty paying utility bills, Shelton Read More

Los Alamos County Releases Proposed FY2021/2022 Budget

Los Alamos County Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave. File photo

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County has posted the proposed Biennial Budget online, along with a Citizen’s Guide to the Budget, which offers a high-level summary and budget overview.

Both documents are available on the County’s website: https://losalamosnm.us/cms/one.aspx?portalid=6435810&pageid=6996200

Budget hearings with the County Council will begin Monday, April 20. The hearing format and schedule is subject to change based upon public gathering guidance governed by the COVID-19 emergency.

Check the webpage Read More

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