On The Job In Los Alamos: Getting Creative At Atomic City Quilts & Close-Knit Yarn Cooperative On Central Avenue
On the job in Los Alamos Tuesday is Mary Fellman of Close-Knit Yarn Cooperative, left, and Shelly Kuropatwinski of Atomic City Quilts, LLC at 1247 Central Ave. Suite C. The two businesses share the space and have a full inventory for which they provide curbside pick-up or free delivery for Los Alamos and White Rock customers. Free shipping is available with a purchase of $75 or more through today, Dec. 4 at Close-Knit Yarn Cooperative and with a purchase of $50 or more at Atomic City Quilts. For information, visit www.atomiccityquilts.com and https//closeknityarncoop.com, call 505.662.1416 Read More
New Mexico Environment Department Files Emergency Amendment To Require Employers To Disclose Positive COVID-19 Cases To State
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has adopted a second emergency amendment to state workplace safety laws that requires employers to report positive COVID-19 cases among employees to NMED within four hours of being notified of the case.
This second emergency amendment is necessary as the original emergency amendment expired before a permanent amendment was put in place.
The second emergency amendment went into effect Thursday, Dec. 3, and will remain in effect for no more than 120 days unless NMED proposes and the Environmental Improvement Board adopts a Read More
NMED COVID-19 Business Watchlist For Dec. 3, 2020
NMED News:
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has updated its daily Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist, which includes New Mexico places of employment that have had two or more rapid responses in the last 14 days.
There are 186 establishments on the Watchlist as of Thursday.
The Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist and closure list, which includes all establishments that are required to be closed as of Thursday, are posted here.
The state initiates a rapid response when it learns of a positive COVID-19 case in a workplace. NMED or the state agency initiating the rapid response will offer Read More
New Mexico Legislature Special Session CARES Act Summary And Contact Information To Apply For Funds
STATE News:
SANTA FE — During the recent special session, the New Mexico Legislature appropriated $319 million from the State of New Mexico’s allocation of federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.
This funding (CARES) is available to support New Mexicans impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Department of Finance and Administration will allocate $319 million to associated agencies to distribute the funds directly to New Mexicans. These grants will be available in the coming weeks.
New Mexicans who identify with the aid below are encouraged to seek information Read More
NMED COVID-19 Business Watchlist For Dec. 1, 2020
NMED News:
New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) daily Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist as of Tuesday, includes New Mexico places of employment with two or more rapid responses in the last 14 days.
There are now 206 establishments on the Watchlist.
The Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist and closure list, which includes all establishments that are required to be closed, are posted here.
The state initiates a rapid response when it learns of a positive COVID-19 case in a workplace. NMED or the state agency initiating the rapid response will offer direction to establishments regarding testing, Read More
LA WinterFest 2020 ‘Home For The Holidays’ Dec. 4-6
MainStreet News:
Los Alamos WinterFest 2020, “Home For the Holidays” will run this weekend, Friday, Dec. 4 to Sunday, Dec. 6.
Given new vehicle restrictions for events, as well as other factors, the planned Holiday Lights Display (a “reverse parade”) has been cancelled.
Festive holiday lights still adorn the streetlights and at Ashley Pond, and several local businesses will have holiday window displays downtown.
For other COVID-safe activities this weekend and throughout the month of December, visit www.LosAlamosMainStreet.com/winterfest.
There also Read More
EXIT Realty Advantage NM Kicks Off Holiday Toy Drive
Scene from a previous Toy Drive. Courtesy/Exit Realty Advantage NM
Scene from a previous Toy Drive. Courtesy/Exit Realty Advantage NM
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The number of people affected by COVID-19 continues to skyrocket so it is more important than ever to aid and assist those in need, especially during the holiday season.
EXIT Realty Advantage NM is offering an opportunity to help one of most vulnerable groups in New Mexico – children – with its holiday toy drive.
The drive kicks off Friday and runs through Dec. 18. To comply with the state’s public Read More
State Announces Tiered ‘Red To Green’ System For New Mexico Counties In Next Phase Of COVID-19 Response
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham discussing Coronavirus updates and the Red to Green Framework this afternoon during an online press conference. Screenshot/LADP
Red to Green Framework discussed this afternoon during the online press conference. Screenshot/LADP
From the Office of the Governor:
- Framework enables counties to reopen further when meeting key health metrics
- Los Alamos Only County In NM To Move From Red To Yellow On COVID Monitor
SANTA FE – In an effort designed to provide local communities the flexibility to operate more day-to-day activities, the state of New Mexico will transition Read More
USDA Seeks Applications For ‘Rural Energy For America’
Courtesy/USDA
USDA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand invites applications for loan guarantees and grants for renewable energy systems; and to make energy efficiency improvements, conduct energy audits and provide development assistance.
The funding is being provided through USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), which was created under the 2008 Farm Bill and reauthorized under the 2018 Farm Bill.
This notice seeks applications for Fiscal Year 2021 funding. The deadlines to apply Read More
New Mexico Governor, Health Officials To Present Update On COVID-19 And County-By-County Framework Monday
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state officials will host a fully remote news conference Monday afternoon to provide an update on COVID-19 in New Mexico.
This news conference with include details of the forthcoming county-by-county framework for the state’s pandemic response.
WHAT: Remote news conference with state officials
WHEN: Monday, Nov. 30, 3 p.m.
The news conference will be streamed live on the governor’s Facebook page. Read More
