Chart 102: COVID-19 In New Mexico June 24
Per capita diagnoses in the United States. Shown are the number of diagnoses per 100,000 residents in each state. Nationwide, there are 726 diagnoses per 100,000 people. New Mexico and its five surrounding states are highlighted. Source: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 10,990 With 4 More Deaths And 4,984 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 156 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 7 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 4 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 34 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 4 new cases in Chaves County
- 2 new cases in Cibola County
- 8 new cases in Curry County
- 21 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 3 new cases in Eddy County
- 7 new cases in Lea County
- 1 new case in Lincoln County
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When Venturing Out Remember To Practice Trail Etiquette

Hikers spotted recently on a local trail. Photo by Jim Gourdoux
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
With the public health order slowly rolling back, people are venturing outside their homes and into the great outdoors.
“We’ve definitely seen an increased use of the trails,” said Los Alamos County Open Space Specialist Eric Peterson.
While the County trails and open spaces are there for all to use; the public is reminded to be courteous so everyone can enjoy their time in nature.
Peterson said hikers, bikers and equestrians need to give each other space and follow Read More
Scenes Of Accident At Bottom Of Main Hill Road Today

Scene of a one-vehicle accident this afternoon at the bottom of the Main Hill Road. Witnesses rushed to the vehicle, opened the door and said that the driver was able to climb out on his own. A witness told the Los Alamos Daily Post that the driver was tailgating him all the way down the hill, at times swerving a bit. Just before the turn-off to White Rock the driver gunned it to 50-60 mph driving around the witness, lost control, veered down the slope of the overpass and across the roadway where he smashed into a Jersey Barrier nearly head on. Courtesy photo

Firefighters douse the vehicle with foam. The Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 10,838 With 7 More Deaths And 4,874 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 147 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 7 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 7 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 20 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 4 new cases in Curry County
- 6 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 2 new cases in Eddy County
- 4 new cases in Lea County
- 2 new cases in Luna County
- 50 new cases in McKinley County
- 3 new
On The Job In Los Alamos: Repairing Signal On Central

On the job in Los Alamos this afternoon workers repair the traffic signal at the intersection of 15th Street and Central Avenue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Traffic Alert: Accident Bottom Of Main Hill Road
Traffic Alert:
A single car accident occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. today at the bottom of the Main Hill Road near the turn off to White Rock.
Police encourage motorists to avoid to area if possible to give first responders time to clear the scene. Read More
Los Alamos County Manager Updates RCLC On Radioactive Waste Discovered On DP Road

A map shows the areas on DP Road impacted by the radioactive material as well as the location of the new apartment complexes. Screenshot/LADP
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Work on the Los Alamos County sewer infrastructure in preparation for the two affordable housing apartment complexes on DP Road revealed unwelcome surprises.
Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess reported during the Regional Coalition of LANL Communities (RCLC) meeting Friday afternoon that in February and again in May, County contractors discovered radioactive material while Read More
Arts In Public Places Advisory Board Meets June 25
Chart 100: COVID-19 In New Mexico June 22
The number of diagnoses reported in Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe, and Taos counties versus date. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 10,694 With NO NEW DEATHS And 4,742 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 128 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 7 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces no additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 22 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Curry County
- 16 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 3 new cases in Eddy County
- 11 new cases in Hidalgo County
- 8 new cases in Lea County
- 1
County Personnel Board Meets Virtually Tuesday
Chart 99: COVID-19 In New Mexico June 21
The bars show the number of COVID-19 related hospitalizations, reported by the New Mexico Department of Health, versus day. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Los Alamos County Health Council Meets June 25
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 10,565 With 3 More Deaths And 4,684 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 136 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 7 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 3 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 13 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 2 new cases in Curry County
- 18 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 2 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Grant County
- 2 new cases in Hidalgo County
- 1 new case in Lea County
- 5 new cases
Chart 98: COVID-19 In New Mexico June 20
The bars show the number of COVID-19 related deaths, reported by the New Mexico Department of Health, versus day. The line shows the seven day average. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 10,430 With 2 More Deaths And 4,628 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 172 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 7 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 2 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 15 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new cases in Colfax County
- 7 new cases in Curry County
- 10 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 2 new cases in Eddy County
- 8 new cases in Lea County
- 2 new cases in Luna County
- 30 new
Scenes From Los Alamos County Ice Rink Project
Progress is moving along Friday on the Los Alamos County Ice Rink project, somewhat slowed due to hitting water and lots of boulders that need to be moved. Photo by Ed Birnbaum
Scene from work construction underway Friday at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink. Photo by Ed Birnbaum Read More
Los Alamos Virtual Summer Concert Series 2020 Lineup
2020 Los Alamos Virtual Summer Concert Series kicks off at 6 p.m. Friday with Eryn Bent. Courtesy photo
SUMMER CONCERT News:
Sancre Productions announces the full 2020 Los Alamos Virtual Summer Concert Series presented by Toyota of Santa Fe lineup with concerts set to kick off Friday, June 26 through Aug. 28.
The virtual series features ten Friday evening concerts starting at 6 p.m. and will be streamed on Facebook live from the featured artists’ homes or music studios.
The concerts will be short and sweet consisting of just a few songs from the artists, some of whom will be headlining artists in Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: At Deer Trap Mesa Trailhead
On the job in Los Alamos are workers improving the Deer Trap Trailhead utilizing a new backhoe Thursday at the eroded trailhead. Photo by Lisa Andreatta
Workers repairing the eroded area Thursday at the Deer Trap Trailhead. Photo by Lisa Andreatta Read More




































