New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,033 New Cases, Total Now 64,201 With 7 New Deaths, 25,089 Patients Recovered
NOTE: Due to a disruption in the state reporting system, the following data does not reflect a complete total for today’s case update. The delayed results will be included in the state’s reporting as they are received and confirmed. NMDOH continues to immediately notify individuals with positive test results and actively investigate all cases that are reported to the state throughout the day.
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 1,033 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 2 more case today bringing the total to
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,180 New Cases, Total Now 63,171 With 10 New Deaths, 24,788 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 1,180 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 1 more case today bringing the total to 85 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 10 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 335 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 61 new cases in Chaves County
- 31 new cases in Cibola County
- 3 new cases in Colfax County
- 46 new cases in Curry County
- 1 new case in De Baca County
- 162 new cases in Doña Ana County
Alert: Scammers Pose As DPU Threaten Service Shut-Off
Scam Alert:
Officials with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) warn that several Los Alamos customers have received phone calls from someone claiming to be from the local utility company requesting immediate payment otherwise utility services will be terminated.
This is a scam!
As of March 2020, the DPU staff and the Board of Public Utilities resolved that no utility services would be shut-off for non-payment while the New Mexico Governor’s COVID-19 executive order remains in force.
Customers are advised to do the following if they receive a phone call, email or text message Read More
ACT Dial-A-Ride For Essential Business Begins Nov. 16
Dial-A-Ride 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, begins Monday. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Atomic City Transit is reducing transportation to a Dial-A-Ride service for customers who may need to perform essential business beginning Monday, Nov. 16.
Dial-A-Ride will be available 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday excluding holidays.
The reduction in service is in response to maintaining passenger safety by complying with public health order to “Stay at Home”.
In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order:
- Passengers will be required to wear
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,237 New Cases, Total Now 62,006 With 22 New Deaths, 24,449 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 1,237 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 2 more cases today bringing the total to 84 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 22 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 319 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 109 new cases in Chaves County
- 21 new cases in Cibola County
- 2 new cases in Colfax County
- 39 new cases in Curry County
- 1 new case in De Baca County
Zoom Call About CARES funding; Childcare Assistance
DPU Launches Utilities Self-Service Portal
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) has announced the launch of the Utilities Self-Service Portal.
Through the department’s Tyler Munis billing software, the self-service portal permits DPU customers, from their personal computers or tablets to:
- Manage account information;
- Access past and present utility bills;
- View payment history; and
- Make online credit or debit card payments by directing customers to DPU’s payment vendor: Paymentus.
Department officials explain that the free cloud-based portal is an additional tool to assist customers to access Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center Schedule: Nov. 13-19
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 Nov. 13 through Nov. 19:
Friday, Nov. 13, 2020
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Tom Hartman Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Meeting Replay 11-10-20
- 2:55 p.m. — Meet the Farmers
- 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 4 p.m. — Rising Up with Somali
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES
County: CARES Funding Applications Due In One Week
COUNTY News:
Residents are reminded that the deadline to submit an application for Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) funding for childcare assistance or virtual learning assistance is just one week away.
Applications are due to the County by Friday, Nov. 20 at 5:00 p.m. and can be downloaded here:
Individuals impacted by COVID-19 since March 1, 2020 who reside in Los Alamos County and meet income qualifications, will be able to complete an application for childcare assistance, and/or virtual learning assistance.
For the childcare assistance program, residents who Read More
Los Alamos Celebrates Fifth Anniversary Of Establishment Of Manhattan Project National Historical Park
Scenes from the signing ceremony of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park five years ago. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
What was the secret to the Manhattan Project National Historical Park’s (MPNHP) successful creation? Participants in the virtual celebration of the national park’s fifth anniversary Tuesday afternoon agreed it was teamwork and partnership.
A group of key players in the founding of MPNHP took part in the virtual presentation, which kicked off week-long festivities in honor of the MPNHP’s birthday.
The common Read More
Camp May Closes For Winter Season
Camp May closed at 5 p.m. for the winter season. Reopens around April 20, 2021. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Division closed Camp May for the winter season at 5 p.m. today.
Gate access to the camp is now closed and locked.
Camp May will reopen around April 30, 2021. Read More
Planning & Zoning Commission Meets Virtually Nov. 18
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 via Zoom.
To receive a link to the zoom proceedings, email anita.barela@lacnm.us.
To see the agenda on the County webpage, click here. Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,753 New Cases, Total Now 60,776 With 18 New Deaths, 24,291 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 1,753 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 6 more cases today bringing the total to 82 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 18 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 611 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 62 new cases in Chaves County
- 34 new cases in Cibola County
- 3 new cases in Colfax County
- 83 new cases in Curry County
- 2 new cases in De Baca County
‘The Heart Of The Office’ Election Manager Gloria Maestas Retires After 25 Years Of Service To Los Alamos County
Los Alamos County Election Manager Gloria Maestas completed her official last day on the job Tuesday – retiring after 25 years of dedicated service. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By Carol A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Starting as a student, Los Alamos County Election Manager Gloria Maestas completed her official last day on the job Tuesday – retiring after 25 years of dedicated service.
“I started working at the County as a student in 1994 and was lucky enough to be hired full time in the Finance Department in 1995,” Maestas told the Los Alamos Daily Post. “I worked Read More
Postponed: Asphalt Work On Canyon Road
COUNTY News:
The Canyon Road asphalt repair project scheduled this week has been postponed until further notice.
Direct questions related to this project to Scott Halder at 505.662.8113 or LACPW@lacnm.us. Read More
Los Alamos Fire Marshal Lifts Level 1 Fire Restrictions
LAFD News:
Los Alamos Fire Department Fire Marshal Wendy Servey announced today that effective today she is rescinding Level 1 Fire Restrictions for Los Alamos County.
“We are fortunate that Los Alamos has received some significant moisture from snow storms in the past week, and more moisture is expected throughout the region,” Servey said.
Servey thanked the community for their cooperation and emphasized a need for continued vigilance in properly attending to and dousing campfires to prevent wildfires.
Santa Fe National Forest also plans to rescind Stage 1 fire restrictions today on national Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,500 New Cases, Total Now 59,034 With 14 New Deaths, 23,981 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 1,500 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 1 more case today bringing the total to 76 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 14 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 418 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 109 new cases in Chaves County
- 38 new cases in Cibola County
- 5 new cases in Colfax County
- 39 new cases in Curry County
- 3 new cases in De Baca County
DWI Planning Council Meets Virtually Thursday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County DWI Planning Council meets at 8:30 a.m. Thursday.
Due to COVID-19 concerns, the meeting is being conducted virtually: https://zoom.us/w/94042909056.
The meeting is open to the public. Read More
Los Alamos County 2020 General Election Results Official
From left, Elections Manager Gloria Maestas, County Clerk Naomi Maestas and Canvass Board members JoAnn Johnson, Cameron Counters and James Cline gathered Tuesday in Council Chambers to certify results of the 2020 General Election. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Former Los Alamos County Assessor JoAnn Johnson serves on the Canvassing Board, which gathered Tuesday in Council Chambers to certify results of the 2020 General Election. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office completed the required canvass process Tuesday to certify Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,266 New Cases, Total Now 57,547 With 14 New Deaths, 23,736 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 1,266 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 5 more cases today bringing the total to 75 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 14 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 307 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 65 new cases in Chaves County
- 22 new cases in Cibola County
- 4 new cases in Colfax County
- 51 new cases in Curry County
- 8 new cases in De Baca County
