Chart 97: COVID-19 In New Mexico June 19
Change in the number of new diagnoses during a two week period by county. The percentages indicate change in number of diagnoses during June 5 – June 18 as compared with May 21 – June 4. Counties with less than 50 diagnoses are not shown. Statewide, the number of diagnoses decreased by 4 percent to 1,800 during the past two weeks from 1,881 during the preceding two week period. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 10,260 With 8 More Deaths And 4,512 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 112 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 7 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 8 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
- 3 new cases in Chaves County
- 6 new cases in Cibola County
- 4 new cases in Curry County
- 10 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 3 new cases in Hidalgo County
- 3 new cases in Lea County
- 3 new cases in Luna County
- 22
Chart 96: COVID-19 In New Mexico June 18
Covid-19 diagnoses in New Mexico. The bars show the number of new diagnoses versus day, and the line shows the seven-day average. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 10,153 With 4 More Deaths And 4,439 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 94 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 7 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 4 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
- 2 new cases in Cibola County
- 5 new cases in Curry County
- 9 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 1 new case in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Lincoln County
- 12 new cases in Luna County
- 20 new cases in McKinley County
- 1
Pongratz: ‘These Are The Times That Try Men’s Souls’
By MORRIE PONGRATZ
Former County Councilor
The new year, 2020, has brought forth an oil price war that wrecked the State of New Mexico budget, the COVID-19 virus that threatens our lives, instances of racism that are an affront to our values, and a stock market crash that challenges our financial security.
On the local front we find that radioactive waste put a hold on plans to build housing on DP Road, we’re surprised to learn that the Mari Mac shopping center will be razed and that we’ve once again asked for land from the feds, we see the future of the Family Strengths Network in jeopardy, two mainstays Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: June 10 To June 16, 2020
LAPD News:
The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.
Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.
MARK D. HENINS
June 10 at 11:26 a.m. / Police arrested Mark D. Hennis, 53, of Los Alamos at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding Municipal Court warrant.
JAMES DANIEL LUJAN
June 11 at 12 a.m. / Police arrested James Daniel Lujan, 59, of Española on 1410 North Paseo De Ornate and charged him with harboring or aiding a felon and bribery/intimidation/retaliation Read More
NWS: Today’s High Near 82; Tonight’s Low Around 55
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 82 with sunny skies and tonight’s low around 55. Courtesy/NWS
Smoke from wildfires over Arizona and southwestern New Mexico cause an air quality advisory today for San Juan County and a health alert for Bernalillo County. Courtesy/NWS Read More
Bayo Canyon Trailhead Closed 7 A.M. To Noon Thursday
The Bayo Canyon Trailhead at the San Ildefonso roundabout is centrally located on the Los Alamos Trail Network. Trails lead in all directions. To the east are the Bayo Benches and Bayo Canyon. The Dot Grant Trails are just through the tunnel and connect with the Perimeter Trail. To the south, across the roundabout, the East Fork Trail leads to destinations in Pueblo Canyon and to the downtown area. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Bayo Canyon Trailhead will be closed 7a.m. to noon to enable Southwest Fire Defense to safely bring down two dead pine trees.
Direct questions to the Open Space and Trails Read More
County Customer Care Begins Limited In-person Business
COUNTY News:
While citizens are able to conduct most Los Alamos County business with the Customer Care Center via phone or email, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the work week, citizens will now be able to conduct in-person transactions, too.
Starting Monday, June 22, Customer Care representatives will open two of the three windows in the Municipal Building lobby 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Work stations and the municipal building lobby, at 1000 Central Ave., are modified to comply with the May 15, 2020, All Together New Mexico, COVID-safe practices for individuals and employers, which Read More
Chart 95: COVID-19 In New Mexico June 17
The cumulative number of diagnoses and deaths in the state of New Mexico versus date. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 10,065 With 5 More Deaths And 4,351 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 138 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 7 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 5 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
- 2 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Curry County
- 18 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 6 new cases in Lea County
- 20 new cases in McKinley County
- 1 new case in Otero County
- 2 new cases in Rio Arriba County
Council Using Zoom For Public Comment At Meeting June 30
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council has a regular session scheduled at 6 p.m. June 30.
The format will be the same used for May meetings to comply with the New Mexico Department of Health’s public emergency order governing mass gathering because of COVID-19.
Public in-person attendance will not be allowed. All Councilors and County Staff will participate using the Zoom conference platform.
Members of the public interested in watching the meeting can view the agenda and live stream the meeting using the link below and accessing the meeting for the respective dates listed above: https:////losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Read More
Voices Of Los Alamos Meets Virtually Monday
Lisa Cantrup, center, with other Zero Waste volunteers. Courtesy photo
VOLA News:
The next Voices of Los Alamos meeting is 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 22, with Lisa Cantrup speaking on municipal composting, Zero Waste projects and the work of the Environmental Sustainability Board.
The meeting will be on Zoom and a link will be sent to the email list and posted Monday on the Voices Facebook.
Cantrup is Chair of the Los Alamos County Environmental Sustainability Board and has been serving as a member since 2018. She lives in White Rock with her family. When she is not working with the ESB, she is the Communications Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 9,933 With 7 More Deaths And 4,217 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 88 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 7 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 7 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 27 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 6 new cases in Curry County
- 3 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 1 new case in Eddy County
- 3 new cases in Hidalgo County
- 5 new cases in Lea County
- 3 new cases in Luna County
- 13 new cases
Chart 94: COVID-19 In New Mexico June 16
Percentages of people diagnosed with COVID-19 who are recovered or deceased by county. The complementary percentage is labeled as infected. Statewide, the percentages of recovered and deceased are 42 percent and 5 percent respectively. Mora and De Baca counties have zero diagnoses. In Los Alamos, five of the seven diagnosed have now recovered. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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County Mud Volleyball Event Moved To July 25
Annual Mud Volleyball Tournament rescheduled to July 25. File photo
COUNTY News:
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Los Alamos County Recreation Department has rescheduled the Mud Volleyball Tournament to July 25.
This annual event was originally scheduled for June, however, after some research and careful consideration, the recreation department hopes to see 10 teams of at least six players register and be ready to get dirty in July.
Check out the Los Alamos County Recreation Program and Events page for updates: https://losalamosnm.us/government/departments/community_services/parks_recreation_and_open_spaces/programs Read More
Los Alamos County Assessor’s Office Open For Business
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Assessor’s Office is now open for in-person business as part of taking the next steps in exiting the pandemic emergency.
This is in alignment with the directives issued from the Governor’s Office and Los Alamos County.
The Assessor’s Office will continue to adhere to COVID Safe Practices (CSP) and will require the use of face masks, six feet or more of social distancing, plexiglass at public facing counters, and limiting the number of people in the lobby area.
Residents are highly encouraged to stay safe by conducting business remotely via computer or phone Read More
2019 Report Results Demonstrate Excellent Water Quality Throughout Los Alamos County
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities announced today that results published in the 2019 drinking water quality report demonstrate excellent water quality throughout Los Alamos County.
The report covers the period of January through December 2019 and highlights the department’s commitment to providing drinking water that is better than standards required by the state and federal agencies.
The water quality report details drinking water source information, how the county’s water is protected and test results, including all substances and levels of substances detected Read More
Chart 93: COVID-19 In New Mexico June 15
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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Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office Opens To Public With COVID Safe Practices (CSP) And Limited Hours
COUNTY News:
In continuing to align with directives from the Governor’s Office and Los Alamos County, County Clerk Naomi Maestas is taking the next step to exit the pandemic emergency.
Beginning today, the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office opened for in-person transactions 1-5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with CSP in place – including the mandatory use of face masks, plexiglass at public facing counters, limits on the number of people in the lobby area, regular cleaning of public spaces and surfaces, and social distancing of six feet or more.
Residents are highly encouraged to continue to stay Read More
