The City of Las Vegas Solid Waste Department will be closed on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. due to maintenance on our weight scale. We will reopen Friday, January 20, 2023, at 7:30 a.m. Should you require any further information, please call the Solid Waste Department at (505) 426-0350.

The Las Vegas, Pecos, and SM Senior Centers will be closed Friday 1-20-2023 for culinary and nutrition training. Centers will re-open on Monday 1-23-2023.

The Lodgers Tax Advisory board will be accepting marketing applications for the year 2023. Get them in before March 10th at midnight. No exceptions will be made.

The Las Vegas Police Department is informing the public that speed monitoring trailers are being placed in high traffic areas, and that speed citations will be issued to speeding offenders caught by these monitoring devices starting after January 19, 2023. .

The city of Las Vegas Solid Waste transfer station will be closed on January 17, 2023, due to facility being full.

The City of Las Vegas Solid Waste Department residential routes will be delayed from Monday, January 9, 2023, until Friday, January 13, 2023, please leave your rollouts curbside and they will be picked up as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience. Should you require any further information, please contact the Solid Waste Department at (505) 426-0350.

South Pacific will be closed from Sapello to Tecolote Street and Independence will be closed from River Walk Road to South Pacific. This closure will be from January 9, 2023. Please follow all signs for detours during construction and proceed with caution. We thank you for your cooperation and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause due to all road construction projects. Should you require any further information please contact the City of Las Vegas Utilities at (505) 454-3832. Thank you.

Please be advised, South Grand Ave. from New mexico Ave. to South Pacific St. will be closed in both directions until further notice. This is due to a motor vehicle accident. Please stay posed for further updates.

The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office is hiring full-time positions to support the processing of claims and provision of compensation to claimants impacted by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. The duty stations for these positions will be Santa Fe, Las Vegas or Mora, NM, and the pay grades for positions will range from IC- 9 ($55,169) to IC-14 ($146,149). Positions Available Ideal candidates must be able to represent the claims office with integrity and compassion. They must also have customer service experience and strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, and demonstrated experience completing high quality work within assigned timeframes. The available positions are as follows: • Chief Ombudsman (Advocate) IC-13/14 • Navigators IC-9/11/12 • Claims Representative IC-9/11/12 • Inventory Management Specialist IC-11 • Supply Management Specialist IC-9 • Public Affairs Specialist IC- 9/11/12/13 Additional information on the duties of each position is provided below. Chief Ombudsman (Advocate) IC-13/14 • Work with claimants to help resolve conflicts and concerns • Educate claimants on claim process and policy issues. • Identify challenges claimants are having with claims process and documentation and work to develop holistic solutions to simplify process, provide clarification and adjust messaging to claimants. Navigators IC-9/11/12 • Work with claimants to help them understand and navigate the claims process. • Share current information with claimants on available services and assistance to meet their unique situational needs. This includes services and assistance available through federal, state, local and non- profit organizations. • Collaborate with claimant and claims representative to identify joint solutions to documentation needs. December 2022 2 Claims Representative IC-9/11/12 • Establish contact with claimants and helping them formulate strategies to obtain necessary documentation and other support. • Provide expertise in evaluating compensatory damage claims, including but not limited to property damage, diminution of value, subsistence claims, damage to forests and vegetation, damage to businesses, financial losses, and duplication of damages. • Travel to damage sites to assess damage and evaluate losses. • Investigate claim facts, including gathering facts and details on a claim. This may require looking into various records, witness testimonies, pictures and videos of the event, and the damaged property. • Analyze complicated information from various sources. • Evaluate available coverage eligibility for compensation based on the established guidance and policies. • Resolve any questions and/or concerns that a Claimant may have. • Prepare and process claim reports and develop claims packets based on an established process. • Support other team members as needed. • Prepare an objective evaluation of the claim for review and decision by the Authorized Official. Inventory Management Specialist IC-11 • Utilize property accountability systems to conduct equipment inventory and monitor property. • Issue necessary property to facility staff and ensure training is received on property accountability. • Plan and coordinate administrative aspects of office moves and other facility improvements that require coordination of property across multiple locations. Supply Management Specialist IC-9 • Plan, organize, and coordinate all supply and inventory control support services functions and activities. • Assure that all aspects of ordering, receiving, disbursement and inventory are accurate for all necessary supplies and equipment. • Use property accountably systems and maintain effective control of all accountable property, to include barcode entry and preparing property reports and correspondence as needed. Public Affairs Specialist IC-9/11/12/13 • Spanish and English oral and written communication skills recommended. • Research, write, and edit informational materials including talking points, news releases, factsheets, presentations, reports, flyers, and brochures. • Plan, develop, coordinate, and execute a comprehensive communication program for the claims office, to include media and a wide variety of public relations activities. • Gather, verify, coordinate, and disseminate communication materials and messaging on claims office policies, procedures, and activity. • Monitor media for accuracy and correction of information on claims office. December 2022 3 • Coordinate inquiries from the public, media, and elected officials. • Coordinate public engagement and outreach campaigns to promote understanding of claims office, policies, processes, and documentation requirements. Application Process Bring a current resume to the hiring fair on: January 10, 2023 10:00am – 3:00pm MT 10 Courthouse Drive Mora, NM 87732 Interviews may be conducted on site, or you may be asked to participate in an interview at a later date. All applicants must be U.S. citizens, 18 years of age or older, and possess a high school diploma or GED. Individuals will be required to pass a background investigation that includes finger printing and credit check. Employees are also required to participate in mandatory direct deposit/electronic funds transfer for salary payment. You can also send your resume on or before January 12, 2023, to: fema-hermits-peak- jobs@fema.dhs.gov OR scan the QR Code: Federal Resume Writing Webinar To help you prepare for the hiring fair, FEMA will be hosting a Federal Resume Writing webinar on December 29, 2022, and January 3, 2023. You can register for this free webinar by clicking on the following link: https://fema.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN__wTZ_A15SjuYnjzgld_12g or scanning the QR Code: December 2022

The City of Las Vegas Solid Waste Transfer Station will be closed today, Wednesday, January 4, 2023, due to the facility being full. Per State regulations, no trash is to remain on the bay loading floor overnight. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause. should you require any further information, please contact the Solid Waste Department at (505) 426-0350.

The City of Las Vegas will be closed Friday, December 30, 2022, in observance of the New Year's Holiday. All essential departments will still be available as needed. Should you require any emergency assistance during this time please contact the City of Las Vegas Police Department at (505) 425-7504.