New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 877 New Cases, Total Now 48,104 With 10 New Deaths, 21,758 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon the partial total of 877 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at a total of 50 cases that 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:
- 245 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 12 new cases in Chaves County
- 18 new cases in Cibola County
- 52 new cases in Curry County
- 1 new case in De Baca County
- 220 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 9 new cases in Eddy County
- 3 new cases
Community Finds Monsters On MainStreet During Halloweekend 2020 Throughout Los Alamos Creative District
A dinosaur participates in Halloweekend 2020 activities in downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy/MainStreet
MainStreet & Creative District News:
As part of Halloweekend 2020, the community was encouraged to search for “monsters” hiding in the windows of downtown businesses.
After finding all 10 and taking selfies with the MainStreet Monsters, participants were submitted to win a monster bag of Halloween goodies.
Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District would like to thank all those who participated in the scavenger hunt.
The grand prize winners, drawn randomly from those who shared Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 747 New Cases, Total Now 47,232 With 8 New Deaths, 21,623 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon the partial total of 747 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 1 new case today bringing the total to 50 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 8 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 224 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 35 new cases in Chaves County
- 9 new cases in Cibola County
- 17 new cases in Curry County
- 111 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 51 new cases in Eddy County
- 9 new cases
Los Alamos History Museum Provides Immersive Experience Virtually And In-Person
Along with the Los Alamos History Museum immersive online experience, the Museum Shop at 1050 Bathtub Row offers a wide selection of Manhattan Project and World War II related books, local outdoor guides, southwestern cookbooks, children’s books, hats, shirts, mugs and other gift items. To shop, click here. Courtesy/LAHM
HISTORY MUSEUM News:
Los Alamos, New Mexico—where discoveries are made—is well known for its storied past, dating back to a series of volcanic eruptions 1.6 million years ago.
From geological landmarks to Ancestral Pueblo people, the site of the Ranch School, and the atomic Read More
County Library Board Meets Virtually Monday
COUNTY News:
The next Los Alamos County Library Board meeting is 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2.
Due to COVID-19 concerns, the meeting will be conducted via Zoom.
Clink here for agenda and meeting details: https:////losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
New Mexico COVID-19 Partial Update: 592 New Cases, Total Now 46,490 With 11 New Deaths, 21,570 Patients Recovered
Note: due to a technical issue, reporting results from some labs to the New Mexico Department of Health have been delayed for today’s update, resulting in a partial total. The delayed results will be included in Sunday’s reporting.
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon the partial total of 592 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 1 new case today bringing the total to 49 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 11 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Working On Streetlight
On the job in Los Alamos a County crew works on a streetlight Wednesday at Knecht and Trinity Drive. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
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Environment Department COVID-19 Watchlist Update Oct. 31
NMED News:
…List includes New Mexico businesses with two or more rapid responses within the last 14 days
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has updated its daily Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist, which includes New Mexico establishments that have had two or more rapid responses in the last 14 days.
There are 103 establishments as of today on the Watchlist. The Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist is posted here.
A rapid response is initiated when the state learns of a positive COVID-19 case in the workplace. NMED or the state agency initiating the rapid response will offer direction Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center Schedule: Oct. 31-Nov. 5
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 Community Media Center Television Schedule Oct. 31 through Nov. 5:
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020
- Free Speech TV
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020
- 6 a.m. — FSTV
- 5 p.m. — The Prophetic Word
- 5:30 p.m. — Key to the Kingdom
- 6 p.m. — Los Alamos Senior Center – “Stay Home, Stay Safe, Stay Balanced”
- 7 p.m. — United
New Mexico Absentee Ballot Count By Party, Absentee Early Vote And Same Day Voter Registration Counts As Of 10-31-20
Data in this ‘Absentee Count by Party’ document represents the total absentee ballot requests received in New Mexico as of today. Oct. 20 was the last day for voters to request an absentee ballot. Courtesy/NMSOS
Data in this ‘Absentee Early Vote Count’ document shows vote counts since Oct. 6 (the start of early in-person voting at clerks’ offices) broken down by party and county and method of voting. Wider early voting locations opened Oct. 17 and run through Oct. 31. Polling places are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. Courtesy/NMSOS
Data in this ‘Absentee Early Vote Count’ document Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,010 New Cases, Total Now 45,909 With 13 New Deaths, 21,491 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 1,010 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 48 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 13 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
- 29 new cases in Chaves County
- 28 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 19 new cases in Curry County
- 248 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 18 new cases in Eddy County
- 3 new cases in Grant County
- 3 new cases
Update: DP Road Construction Activity Week Of Nov. 2
COUNTY News:
During the week of Nov. 2, no construction activities are scheduled to occur within the section of DP Road from Trinity Drive to the Fire Training Center.
Work within this section of DP Road is now expected to resume the week of Nov. 9 with trenching activities that will restrict the roadway to one-lane traffic controlled by a flagged/signaled system.
One-lane traffic restrictions will occur only during hours of construction, potentially 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Access to businesses in this area will be maintained during these activities.
The Contractor is working in the right-of-way Read More
Canyon Rim Trail Closed For Construction Monday Nov. 2
COUNTY News:
The section of Canyon Rim Trail between DP Road and the DP Canyon Bridge will be closed 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2 to allow for the final repaving of the storm drain pipe trenches for the Canyon Walk Apartment Project.
Direct questions and comments to Keith Wilson with the Public Works Department at 505.663.1757 or email keith.wilson@lacnm.us. Read More
Los Alamos County Clerk Issues Update On Election Night Results Posting In Light Of COVID-19 Pandemic
COUNTY News:
In light of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham recently affirming the ban on mass gatherings for the foreseeable future, Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas announced today that her office will forego Election Night Reporting (in-person) Tuesday, Nov. 3, inside the Municipal Building.
This decision is intended to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, as the Clerk’s office continues to do its part to battle the ongoing public health pandemic.
As was done in the June 2020 Primary, rather than congregating and waiting for the result tapes from each of the vote centers to be posted Read More
Chart 230: COVID-19 In New Mexico Oct. 30, 2020
The bars in this chart show the number of diagnoses versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Both today and yesterday, the number of new COVID-19 cases exceeded 1,000. Source: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-NaimOn The Job In Los Alamos: Election Clerks At Ballot Booth
On the job in Los Alamos this afternoon Election Clerks from left, Vicki Erkkila, Rachel Josephson and Lucy Andrus accepting 2020 General Election Ballots at the drive thru drop off booth in the parking lot of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Sheehey: How To Request County Funding
By PETE SHEEHEY
Los Alamos County Councilor
Los Alamos is fortunate to have organizations that serve many needs of our citizens, as well as creative entrepreneurs developing new businesses.
As these operations grow, additional funding may be needed. In some cases, the County can supply such funding through the Local Economic Development Act (LEDA), or the County can potentially contract with and compensate a business for providing needed governmental services, if the budget allows.
Los Alamos Resolution No. 10-18 (July 20, 2010) “Policy for Use in Consideration of County Funding Requests Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,082 New Cases, Total Now At 44,904 With 3 New Deaths And 21,389 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 1,082 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County has 1 new case today bringing the total to 48 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 3 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 260 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 32 new cases in Chaves County
- 36 new cases in Cibola County
- 28 new cases in Curry County
- 248 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 24 new cases in Eddy County
- 4 new cases in Grant County
- 1 new case
Local Businesses Receive Helping Hand From County
Deputy County Manager Steve Lynne
KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
With the pandemic, quarantines and changing public health orders, it isn’t any surprise that businesses need help.
Los Alamos County was able to assist local businesses as well as individuals through grants totaling more than $1.7 million.
“We’re just grateful that funds were provided and that we have a mechanism to do this,” County Deputy Manager Steve Lynne said. “And we expect it will definitely help the small businesses that have been impacted.”
In September, the state awarded the County Read More
New Mentor-Protégé Program Between Triad National Security And Pueblo Alliance Grooms Native Businesses For Successful Contracting
Los Alamos National Laboratory prefers to contract with New Mexico businesses whenever possible. In FY 2019, it spent $289 million in contracts to small businesses in the state. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
A new mentor-protégé program between Triad National Security and Pueblo Alliance, LLC will groom Pueblo businesses for success in landing contracts with Los Alamos National Laboratory and other U.S. Department of Energy entities.
Mentorship areas include business planning, business development, marketing, proposal development, and quality assurance.
“Doing business with our neighbors Read More
