New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,816 New Cases, Total Now 124,357 With 43 New Deaths And 49,609 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,816 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 3 more case today … the total is now 219 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 43 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 569 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 86 new cases in Chaves County
- 14 new cases in Cibola County
- 15 new cases in Colfax County
- 20 new cases in Curry County
- 2 new cases in De Baca County
- 94 new cases
Department Of Health Map Update: All 33 Counties Operating At Red Level Dec. 16
Data listed here is sampled from Dec. 1 to Dec. 14. The next update is Dec. 30. Courtesy/NMDOH
NMDOH News:
- Vast majority of counties see marked improvements toward Yellow, Green since ‘reset’
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health announced today the updated statewide COVID-19 map for the two-week period beginning today, Dec. 16, with all 33 counties at the Red Level.
Twenty-seven counties, however, improved in at least one of the two health gating criteria metrics, and 23 improved in both metrics, underscoring an improving COVID-19 outlook across the state.
No counties meet the criteria Read More
Los Alamos Fire Department Awarded International Accredited Agency Status With CFAI
Gathered in a virtual format Tuesday to answer questions from CFAI, from left, Management Analyst Xavier Anderson, Deputy Fire Chief Steve Dawald, Accreditation Manager Norma Jean Valdez, Fire Chief Troy Hughes and IAFF Local 3279 President Bertram Quintana. Courtesy/LAFD
LAFD News:
The Los Alamos County Fire Department has received Accredited Agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) for meeting the criteria established through the CFAI’s voluntary self-assessment and accreditation program.
The Los Alamos Fire Department is one of 280 agencies Read More
Libraries Provide Activity Bags To Grade School Patrons
White Rock Library patron Nixyn Martines bundled up Saturday to come to the branch library. Courtesy/LAC
LIBRARY News:
Los Alamos County Library System hosted pop-up libraries outside the main building in Los Alamos and the branch in White Rock. Grade school patrons could get a free December activity bag.
Library staff also upgraded temporary library cards and made new library cards.
Questions about current or future library services may be emailed to libweb@lacnm.us. Library phones are staffed 2-6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
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Chart 276: COVID-19 In New Mexico Dec. 15, 2020
The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in Los Alamos County versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimEnvironmental Sustainability Board Meets Virtually Dec. 17
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Environmental Sustainability Board meets virtually a5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17.
The meeting is open to the public.
To view the proceedings of the meeting, click here: https:////losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx or attend via Zoom.
O’Donnell: County Council/Reel Deal Theater
Scene of a PEEC event held at the Reel Deal Theater before its closure. Courtesy/RDT
By JIM O’DONNELL
Former Co-Owner
Reel Deal Theater
I’m thrilled to hear our County is seriously considering investing in the former Reel Deal Theater. The theater holds within those auditoriums many possibilities for our community and so much more potential than just another office building.
For starters, they could keep one or two screens (which are fully functional) to show special showings, events, and films. They could bring back Summer at the Movies and Senior Appreciation Night, both wildly popular Read More
Chart 275: COVID-19 In New Mexico Dec. 14, 2020
The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 related deaths in New Mexico versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,507 New Cases, Total Now 121,299 With 21 New Deaths And 44,130 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,507 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 5 more cases today … the total is now 215 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 21 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 459 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 69 new cases in Chaves County
- 26 new cases in Cibola County
- 9 new cases in Colfax County
- 16 new cases in Curry County
- 3 new cases in De Baca County
- 140 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 80 new
Chart 274: COVID-19 In New Mexico Dec. 13, 2020
The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses per 20 people by county. Los Alamos and its three surrounding counties are highlighted. Not shown is Hidalgo County where the number of diagnoses per 20 people is about 8. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimRepublican Party Of Los Alamos Meets Virtually Thursday
Sandoval County Commissioner Jay Block
RPLA News:
The Republican Party of Los Alamos (RPLA) will host a Zoom Video Conference at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17.
The public is invited to hear from Sandoval County Commissioner Jay Block.
Following Commissioner Block’s talk, all registered Republicans are invited to attend the RPLA Central Committee business meeting.
Find Zoom login at this link: https:////losalamosgop.com/rpla-meeting-on-december-17-2020-at-6pm/
For more information, email leadership@losalamos.com.
Environment Department COVID Watchlist Update: Dec. 13
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has updated its daily Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist, which includes New Mexico places of employment that had two or more rapid responses in the last 14 days.
There are 139 establishments on the Watchlist.
The current Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist and closure list, which includes all establishments that have been required to close, 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 Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,459 New Cases, Total Now 119,800 With 44 New Deaths And 44,130 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,459 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 4 more cases today … the total is now 210 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 44 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 459 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 83 new cases in Chaves County
- 14 new cases in Cibola County
- 17 new cases in Colfax County
- 29 new cases in Curry County
- 86 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 43 new cases in Eddy County
- 9 new
Chart 273: COVID-19 In New Mexico Dec. 12, 2020
The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in Los Alamos County verses date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,803 New Cases, Total Now 118,358 With 24 New Deaths And 43,091 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,803 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 10 more cases today … the total is now 206 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 24 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 573 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 54 new cases in Chaves County
- 18 new cases in Cibola County
- 21 new cases in Colfax County
- 27 new cases in Curry County
- 98 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 30 new cases in Eddy County
- 7 new
Ice Hockey Open To New Players; Registration Fee Waived!
LAHA News:
Los Alamos Hockey Association (LAHA) is happy to inform the community that the ice rink will be open this season solely for the purpose of hockey.
As an added bonus, LAHA will waive all registration fees this year – that means that hockey will be free for all skaters this season after the USA Hockey registration fee is paid.
This will be a very abbreviated season (beginning Dec. 21) and unfortunately will be without games or deliberate contact and with masks at all times, including while on the ice.
The schedule will include strict 1-hour practice slots after which skaters must quickly Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,849 New Cases, Total Now 116,565 With 43 New Deaths And 42,415 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,849 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 2 more cases today … the total is now 196 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 43 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 560 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 90 new cases in Chaves County
- 19 new cases in Cibola County
- 3 new cases in Colfax County
- 53 new cases in Curry County
- 1 new case in De Baca County
- 101 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 74 new
Los Alamos County Eco Station And Overlook Collection Center Closed Dec. 25 In Observance Of Christmas Day
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Eco Station and Overlook Collection Center in White Rock will be closed
Dec.r 25 in observance of Christmas Day.
Additionally, there will be no residential or commercial trash collection service provided Friday, Dec. 25.
If the observed date falls on your normal trash day, place your materials out Wednesday, Dec. 23. Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center Schedule: Dec. 11-17
PAC 8 News:
During the COVID-19 global pandemic, PAC 8 Community Media Center is available by appointment for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing and pick-up and drop-off of videos and other items.
For information, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for Dec. 11 through Dec. 17:
Friday, Dec. 11, 2020
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Tom Hartman Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Meeting Replay 12-01-20
- 2:55 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 Council To Consider Property Purchase … CB Fox Building And Reel Deal Movie Theater
By Chair Sara Scott
Vice Chair Randall Ryti
Los Alamos County Council
We’d like to provide an overview of a property purchase agreement that will be discussed at the Dec 15, 2020 County Council meeting.
The Council and County staff held several closed session discussions to inform as well as maximize the County’s negotiating position in development of this agreement. It is being considered because of the potential impact on improving our local business environment, providing more housing options, and increasing the vibrancy and amenities in our downtown.
The Council on Dec 15 will consider Read More
