As Pandemic Continues, Remainder Of Provider Relief Fund Must Be Released To Long Term Care Facilities
AHCA/NCAL News:
Long term care facilities have received approximately $14 billion of the $178 billion through the Provider Relief Fund (PRF).
This funding has been a lifeline for nursing homes and assisted living communities, but there are still funds in the PRF that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has not distributed. With the Delta variant spreading rapidly throughout the country, long term care providers need the resources now more than ever so they can continue their efforts to protect vulnerable residents.
Pandemic-related resources such as personal protective Read More
Daily Post Experiencing Technical Issues, Repairs Underway
LADP News:
The Los Alamos Daily Post is experiencing technical issues.
Repairs are underway. Read More
C’YA Closing In On Goal To Recognize NAMBE Drugs
Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) is $142 from its goal of $1,000 to recognize NAMBE Drugs for administering more than 13,000 vaccinations in Los Alamos. The funds will be used to purchase a stone paver from the American Pharmacy Association Foundation to be placed in the COVID-19 Heroes garden overlooking the National Mall in Washington, D.C. This will be the last week that donations are accepted for the goal. They can be mailed to PO Box 4741 White Rock, NM 87547. Call or text questions to 505.695.9139. Courtesy imageCounty Tourism Implementation Task Force Meets Aug. 4
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Tourism Implementation Task Force will meet 12 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4.
This meeting will be held in person at 1000 Central Ave.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda here: AUG. 4, 2021 Tourism Implementation Task Force Agenda. Read More
New Vendors At Los Alamos Farmers Market Aug. 5 & Aug. 7
Council Hosts Los Alamos County Town Hall Tuesday Aug. 3
Los Alamos County Council members from left, David Reagor, Sara Scott, David Izraelevitz, Vice Chair James Robinson, Chair Randall Ryti, Denise Derkacs and Sean Williams. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY COUNCIL News:
The Los Alamos County Council is hosting a Town Hall 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3 in Council Chambers, 1000 Central Ave., in downtown Los Alamos.
Councilor David Reagor will serve as moderator for this Town Hall.
Purpose
The intended purpose of this Town Hall is to provide an opportunity for landowners and small business owners to discuss challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs and Read More
State Cautions Investors About Interest-Bearing Accounts
NMRLD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department (NMRLD) cautions New Mexicans about the risks associated with interest-bearing cryptoasset/cryptocurrency accounts.
A growing number of companies offer so-called “deposit” account products that promise to pay high rates of interest on deposits of cryptocurrencies. When an investor makes a deposit, they typically exchange their cryptocurrency for a promise by the issuing company or the borrower for a return of the same amount of cryptocurrency plus interest whenever the investor requests a withdrawal of the Read More
Think New Mexico: Walmart Stops Taxing Delivered Food
THINK NEW MEXICO News:
It has been less than a week since we called out Walmart for continuing to tax the sale of delivered groceries after our reform law took effect repealing that tax, and Walmart has apologized and committed to stop taxing delivered food – as well as to work on reimbursing customers for the food tax they paid.
We wish we got results on all of our initiatives this quickly!
Here is an excerpt from the Las Cruces Sun News article describing Walmart’s change of heart:
“William Turner, a Las Cruces resident, noticed a $6.50 tax on his $96.30 Walmart order receipt on July 14 [two weeks after Read More
Action From County Council Meeting July 27
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Council voted 6-1 to continue participating in the Carbon Free Power Project (CFPP) during its Tuesday night meeting.
Councilor Denise Derkacs cast the opposing vote.
She explained that the project seemed to pose too high a risk and she felt the Department of Public Utilities should pursue other options such as nuclear and solar power to achieve its goal of being carbon neutral by 2040.
Others on council said they believed it was worthwhile to remain in the project.
“With the tech available, nuclear is the most Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: July 30-Aug. 5, 2021
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for July 30 through Aug. 5
Friday, July 30, 2021
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Tom Hartman Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 7-27-21
- 2:45 p.m. — Meet the Farmers
- 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 4 p.m. — Rising Up with Somali
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — A Deep Look
