Weekly News & Updates From Los Alamos County
Published July 29, 2022
Upcoming Events
Two COVID-19 vaccine clinics coming: 
August 1 for children 6 months to 5 years
August 8 for anyone 6 months and older

Premier Medical Group will be working in conjunction with Los Alamos County to provide two COVID-19 vaccination clinics on Monday, August 1 and Monday, August 8, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 2200 Diamond Dr., Los Alamos. 

The first clinic on August 1 is intended solely for children between the ages of 6 months to 5 years old, a majority of which will be receiving their second dose of the Pfizer 6 months to 4 years vaccine or the Moderna 6 months to 5 years vaccine.

The second clinic on August 8 is for all eligible age groups, 6 months of age and older.

While appointments are preferred, walk-ins are welcome. Insurance and identification are not required. 
August 2 Public Meeting for the Chapter 16 - Module 3 development code
Los Alamos County Development Department (CDD) and its consultant, Dekker/Perich/Sabatini (DPS) released the last of the three modules (Module 3) to update the Chapter 16 Development Code on July 18 for the public to review. The draft document is available online at https://losalamosconnect.org/. In addition, the public is invited to a virtual open house on Tuesday, Aug. 2, at 5:30 p.m. Representatives from CDD and DPS will present a summary of the most significant proposed changes to Module 3 and hear public comments. Interested members of the public may join the meeting using this Zoom link.
Los Alamos Animal Shelter hosts "Adopt Me Event"
Come join the Animal Shelter for an adoption event on August 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at East Park, right across from the shelter. Adoption fees are reduced to half price for all dogs. Help us find them a FURever home.
August 9 Council meeting to be regular session
The next Los Alamos County Council meeting is a regular session and will take place on August 9th, at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, 1000 Central Ave., Los Alamos. This will be an in-person/Zoom hybrid meeting.

View the complete agenda packet for this meeting here.
News
County Consolidated Dispatch Center earns NM accreditation
The Los Alamos Police Department is pleased to announce that the New Mexico Emergency Communications Professional Standards Council awarded accreditation to the Los Alamos County Consolidated Dispatch Center (“CDC”) on July 20, 2022.

The New Mexico Emergency Communications Professional Standard Council’s mission is to enhance the professionalism, uniformity, and consistency in the operation of 911 emergency communication centers in New Mexico. In 2014, NMECPSC developed a voluntary accreditation program based on recommendations of organization policies and procedures for emergency communications across the nation. To date, four counties have attained accreditation status.
Gwen Kalavaza named new Los Alamos County Library Manager 
The Los Alamos County Community Services Department (CSD) is pleased to announce Gwen Kalavaza as the new Library Manager, for both the Mesa Public Library and the White Rock Branch Library. Gwen brings years of experience within our library system and has a working knowledge of the programs and staff. Gwen is considered a great asset to the CSD team and will continue to help the Library Division evolve and move forward. 

“This library plays such an important role in the community and I look forward to continuing to work with an outstanding staff to shape the library for the 21st century,” states Kalavaza.
Draft updates to the Chapter 18 nuisance code released
After a year of soliciting feedback, public meetings, a technical review, and a community survey, representatives from the Los Alamos County Community Development Department (CDD) and its contractor Dekker/Perich/Sabatini (DPS) have completed a final draft of the Chapter 18 nuisance code. It has been released to the public and can be viewed online at https://www.lacchp18update.org/ as of July 25.
Mosquito surge in Los Alamos
After the Cerro Pelado fire threat, the rains have been a welcome relief to most Los Alamos locals. However, the wetter weather has also contributed to a surge in mosquito populations. More than just annoying, mosquitoes can also be a public health hazard, transmitting illnesses and viruses. To tackle the problem, Los Alamos County Parks Superintendent Wendy Parker is asking for assistance from the community. 
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