2020 Primary Election Preliminary Results From White Rock Vote Center
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 8,024 With 5 More Deaths And 2,960 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 227 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 6 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:
- 15 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Chaves County
- 2 new cases in Cibola County
- 2 new cases in Curry County
- 3 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 2 new cases in Lincoln County
- 1 new case in Luna County
- 30 new cases in McKinley County
Aquatic Center Reopens June 8 To Lap Swimming; Reservations Begin Friday
COUNTY News:
The most current Public Health order, issued June 1, 2020, states that “Public swimming pools may open but such facilities are limited to lane-swimming and lessons with up to two students only.”
As a result, the Walkup Aquatic Center will open beginning June 8, 2020 for lap swimming only for swimmers 13 years and older.
Twenty-one short course lanes (water walking lanes 1, 3 and 4, lane #2 is ADA accessible with lift) will be available to reserve in 45 minute increments. Precautionary safety measures including modified hours of operation, enhanced cleaning procedures, strict Read More
Scene From Voting Underway At Municipal Building Today
Poll workers say voting has been brisk today with more than 100 people voting by 11:30 a.m. including this voter at right signing in at the Municipal Building. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com Read More
Fanning: Family Strengths Network Funding In Jeopardy
By Carie Fanning
Executive Director
FSN
Family Strengths Network is in jeopardy of losing critical financial support from Los Alamos County.
Let your voice be heard! Remind Los Alamos County why FSN is important to you and to the community.
Quick ways you can encourage Los Alamos County to fund FSN:
• Share this event – don’t just share, but invite everyone you know in the area that needs to know about this … and that is everyone here now, or previously!
• Change your profile photo using the filter from computer:
– hover over your profile pictures
– click “update”
Chart 80: COVID-19 In New Mexico June 2
Per capita diagnosis rate in the United States. Shown are the number of diagnoses per 100,000 residents in each state, as reported by the New York Times. Nationwide, there are 558 diagnoses per 100,000 people. New Mexico and its five neighboring states are highlighted. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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Election Night Results Process Changes Due To Pandemic
ELECTION News:
After the Governor announced May 15 that the ban on mass gatherings would remain in place for the foreseeable future (which the Governor again affirmed June 1, 2020), the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office made the decision to forgo election night reporting in the Boards and Commission Room, to help mitigate the spread of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Rather than congregating and waiting for results to be posted, the Clerk’s office will email candidates, local party chairs and media, a PDF document of the results, as they become available from each of the Vote Centers.
The Clerk’s Read More
2020 Primary Election Vote Count In NM Counties (At 11 A.M.)
Los Alamos County Moves To Level II Fire Restrictions
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Fire Department Fire Marshal Wendy Servey announced today that she is proceeding to Level II Fire Restrictions for Los Alamos County, effective immediately.
Servey said the decision was made in partnership with LAFD’s Wildland Division after reviewing the potential threat of wildfire.
“While Los Alamos has enjoyed a few rain showers in the past week, there is still a significant threat from wildfire, coupled with ongoing drought conditions and an increase in dry lightning strikes in forested areas,” Servey said, noting that there are currently active fires burning Read More
2020 Primary Election Day Is Here … Polls Open Until 7 P.M.
Today is 2020 Primary Election Day, local polls open until 7 p.m. at 3 locations. Courtesy/image
ELECTION DAY News:
Today is 2020 Primary Election Day and local Vote Centers at open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in three locations:
Los Alamos County Municipal Building – Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave.;
White Rock Town Hall – Conference Training Room at 139 Longview Dr.; and
Los Alamos County Golf Course Community Building – Multi-Purpose Room at 4250 Diamond Dr.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Ballots must physically be received by 7 p.m. today to count!
For more information on Elections, visit the Los Alamos County Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 7,800 With 6 More Deaths And 2,888 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 113 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 6 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 12 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 3 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Curry County
- 10 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 2 new cases in Eddy County
- 35 new cases in McKinley County
- 1 new case in Rio Arriba County
- 2 new cases in Roosevelt
Chart 79: COVID-19 In New Mexico June 1
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
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New Mexico Secretary Of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver Provides Primary Election Day Information For Voters
Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver
From the Office of the Secretary of State:
SANTA FE – Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver is providing the following information for voters and media outlets ahead of tomorrow’s Primary Election.
Secretary Toulouse Oliver and the state’s county clerks have been encouraging voters to vote using an absentee ballot for the Primary Election and have seen an incredible response from voters.
As of today, 201,409 New Mexicans who are eligible to vote in the Primary have voted using an absentee ballot. In-person voting has been utilized by an additional
Traffic Alert: Concrete Repair On Urban/North Road Tuesday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Traffic & Streets Division will begin concrete repair work Tuesday, June 2 on Urban Street and North Road. Crews will be removing and replacing curb & gutter and sidewalk in select locations.
Crews will be working 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Weather permitting, work should be completed by mid-June.
The contractor will set up a traffic control to allow for the flow of traffic. Vehicle traffic is urged to slow down and obey all traffic control devices.
Pedestrian traffic should be aware of equipment in the area. Please watch for crews working within the right-of-way. Read More
Los Alamos County Chief Of Police Dino Sgambellone Commends Community For Peaceful Demonstration At Pond
By Chief Dino Sgambellone
Los Alamos Police Department
I am writing to recognize and thank those in attendance at yesterday’s protest for maintaining peace while exercising their right to demonstrate against the tragic events involving the death of George Floyd while in police custody.
While I hesitate to judge any circumstance prior to all the facts being known, in viewing the video it is hard to see how any set of circumstances would justify such a restraint technique.
I want to assure the citizens of Los Alamos that your Police Department receives regular training on all manners of Police/Citizen Read More
Los Alamos County Offering Free Face Masks Wednesday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has a limited supply of free face masks available for those who cannot make their own or are having difficulty obtaining or purchasing masks.
The County is offering one package per request. Each package contains five cloth masks.
Beginning Wednesday, June 3, Los Alamos citizens or businesses can stop by and pick up their package of free masks outside the closed customer service windows at the Customer Care Center, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, located on the first floor of the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
Those unable to pick up a free mask are Read More
Chart 78: COVID-19 In New Mexico May 31
The cumulative number of diagnoses and deaths in the state of New Mexico versus date. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 7,689 With 5 More Deaths And 2,853 Patients Recovered
PLEASE NOTE: Due to a technical delay affecting Sunday reporting totals, reporting results from some private labs to the New Mexico Department of Health are delayed Sunday, May 31. As a result, the following data reflects only a partial total. This delay does not originate with the Department of Health. The delayed results will be included in the state’s reporting Monday, June 1, or as soon as they are received and lab-confirmed. We are continuing to actively investigate cases that are reported to the state throughout the day.
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced Read More
Lightning Strike Knocks Out Power To Some 400 Homes In White Rock For More Than Eight Hours Saturday Night
COUNTY News:
Lightning struck a utility pole around 8:30 p.m. Saturday on La Senda in White Rock, causing a major power outage.
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) estimates that 400 customers west of Sherwood Boulevard and south in the La Senda and Pajarito Acres neighborhoods were without power for more than eight hours.
Working through the night and the storm, DPU’s linemen replaced the pole and fully restored power to all customers by 5 a.m. today.
DPU reminds customers to report power outages to the Customer Care Center, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 505.662.8333 Read More
LAFD Rescues Hiker On Trail Near Rim Road
Los Alamos Firefighters rescue a man Friday on a trail near Rim Road. LAFD explained that the man was running on the trail and aggravated an old knee injury. He called for help and LAFD hiked in and carried him out on a stokes basket without incident. Photo by Andy Phelps
Scene from local firefighters rescuing a man Friday on a trail near Rim Road who was running and aggravated an old knee injury. Photo by Andy Phelps
Scene from local firefighters rescuing a man Friday on a trail near Rim Road who was running and aggravated an old knee injury. Photo by Andy Phelps
Scene from local firefighters rescuing Read More
