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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 7,624 With 7 More Deaths And 2,835 Patients Recovered

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 134 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 6 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:

  • 19 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 1 new case in Chaves County
  • 2 new cases in Cibola County
  • 11 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 58 new cases in McKinley County
  • 1 new case in Rio Arriba County
  • 1 new case in Roosevelt County
  • 8 new cases in Sandoval
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Derkacs: Asking For Your Vote

By DENISE DERKACS
Democratic Candidate
Los Alamos County Council

My name is Denise Derkacs. I’m running for County Council because I want to help Los Alamos County plan for growth and embrace the future while preserving the past and the amenities that make Los Alamos a wonderful place to live.

As a 38-year resident of Los Alamos County and a retiree from Los Alamos National Laboratory after 20 years of employment, I have both the desire and the time to study and address the challenges currently facing the County. I hope to apply my personal experience raising a family in the County and my professional Read More

Chart 76: COVID-19 In New Mexico May 29

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
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Canceled: Annual July 4th Extravaganza Due To COVID-19

COUNTY News:

The annual 4th of July Celebration at Overlook Park will not take place this year due to crowd considerations in regard to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The cancellation includes both the daytime festivities and the evening fireworks show.

The annual event is organized and run by the Los Alamos Kiwanis Club under contract with Los Alamos County.

“The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos will miss seeing all of the smiling faces and sharing in the family fun this 4th of July,” said Kiwanis 4th of July Event Chair Stephen Boerigter. “We trust you are all staying safe and that you will still take the time Read More

Traffic Alert: Road Work 15th At Myrtle Saturday & Monday

Traffic Alert:

Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities water crews will repair the west side of 15th Street at Myrtle after replacing a waterline a couple of weeks ago. 

For two days, Saturday May 30 and Monday June 1, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., 15 St, will be reduced to one lane with a flagging operation to maintain north and southbound traffic. 

DPU officials advise motorists to expect delays and observe the speed limit and traffic control devices in the area. 

For more information, contact the Customer Care Center, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, at 505.662.8333 or CustomerCare@lacnm.us. Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 7,493 With 9 More Deaths And 2,728 Patients Recovered

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 133 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update includes 9 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
  • 1 new case in Cibola County
  • 1 new case in Curry County
  • 7 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 1 new case in Eddy County
  • 2 new cases in Lea County
  • 1 new case in Luna County
  • 58 new cases in McKinley County
  • 4 new cases
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Traffic Alert: Water Line Break At 34th North Of Villa

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities water crews are responding to a water line break at 9:30 a.m. today on 34th Street north of Villa.

The road is closed at the repair site and traffic is detoured on to 33rd Street.

DPU customers on 34th Street may experience low water pressure. 

Depending on the severity of the break, water services to these customer may need to be terminated.  The estimated time of repairs is 4 p.m. today.

If water services are terminated, DPU offers the following considerations for customers when their water is restored:

  • At first water may appear murky
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Board Of Public Utilities Meeting And Quorum Notice

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities will meet in closed session via teleconference at 2 p.m. June 2.

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss information pertaining to limited personnel matters – Utilities Manager performance review and planning. Read More

White: Why I’m A County Council Candidate

By GREG WHITE
Democratic Candidate
Los Alamos County Council

My name is Greg White. I am running for County Council because I really love this community and I am really frustrated with the Council and top management of the County and the pervasive “Can’t Do” attitude.

The Council is suppose to Lead And Oversee. But there is no leadership from the Council, let alone oversight. They constantly fail to adequately question County staff. And a lot of the questions they do ask, they should have known the answer to before the meeting.

I’ve repeatedly emailed the Council and staff with measures they can Read More

Los Alamos County Absentee Ballot Deadline Nears

County Clerk Naomi Maestas

From the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office:

Important absentee by-mail deadline approaching! County Clerk Naomi Maestas would like to remind voters that ballots must physically be received by the Clerk’s Office no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, June 2.

As of this afternoon, our records show there are 2,134 outstanding absentee by-mail ballots that need to be returned to our office.

Per NMSA 1-6-10, Receipt of mailed ballots by clerk.  C. Completed official mailing envelopes shall be accepted until 7 p.m. on election day. D. Any completed official mailing Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 7,364 With 6 More Deaths And 2,684 Patients Recovered

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 108 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:

  • 51 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 2 new cases in Cibola County
  • 1 new case in Curry County
  • 3 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 2 new cases in Eddy County
  • 18 new cases in McKinley County
  • 1 new case in Otero County
  • 3 new case in Rio Arriba County
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Temporary Restricted Use Of LA Mesa Trail To Benefit Aspen Ridge Residents During COVID-19 Pandemic

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Community Services announced this morning that beginning Friday, May 29, a portion of the LA Mesa Trail near the eastern edge of Los Alamos will be reserved for use only by Aspen Ridge residents.

This restriction on the trail use will allow Aspen Ridge residents the opportunity to walk on this trail while still isolating from others. The reservation of the trail will occur 8-11 a.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

The reserved use of the trail for these residents during the COVID-19 pandemic came about as a result of a suggestion from a resident, and with the cooperation

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Sheehey: Physical Distancing, Social Cohesion

By PETE SHEEHEY
Los Alamos County Councilor

Rather than “social distancing” to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus, we mostly need physical distancing and social cohesion.

Physical distancing: if everyone covers their mouth and nose, and keeps six feet or more apart in public spaces, that minimizes breathing each other’s exhaled particles, the main path of contagion for the virus.

Social cohesion: only by all of us observing safe practices, as we help each other and do our business locally, can we buy time for medical research to develop effective treatments and vaccines, allowing a safe Read More

Canceled: County Transportation Board Meeting

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Transportation Board Meeting scheduled for June 4 has been canceled.

The County IT Department is working on a Zoom Webinar system to utilize for future meeting.

The date of the next meeting will be announced in the near future. Read More

Traffic Alert: Villa At 33rd Closed Due To Water Line Break

Traffic Alert:

Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities water crews responded to a water line break at 4:30 p.m. today at the intersection of Villa and 33rd Street in front of Aspen Elementary School.

The intersection is closed and traffic is being detoured on to 34th Street and to Walnut. 

DPU customers east of 34th Street may experience low water pressure.

Depending on the severity of the break, water services to these customer may need to be terminated.

Repairs are estimated to be completed by midnight today.

If water services are terminated, DPU offers the following considerations Read More

Chart 74: COVID-19 In New Mexico May 27

Percentages of people diagnosed with COVID-19 who are hospitalized or deceased or recovered versus day. The complementary percentage is labeled as infected. As of today, 36 percent of those diagnosed with COVID-19 have been designated as recovered, according to the New Mexico Department of Health. The corresponding figure was 24 percent exactly one month ago, and 12 percent exactly two months ago. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 7,252 With 4 More Deaths And 2,638 Patients Recovered

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 127 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 6 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:

  • 24 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 4 new cases in Cibola County
  • 1 new case in Curry County
  • 13 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 33 new cases in McKinley County
  • 1 new case in Rio Arriba County
  • 1 new case in Roosevelt County
  • 5 new cases in Sandoval
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Driver Damages Airport Fence Sunday Night

At approximately 10:30 p.m. Sunday, May 24, a single vehicle non-injury traffic crash occurred on East Road damaging the fence that runs along the Los Alamos County Airport. The driver of a white Nissan SUV drove off the road and into the fence. Police cited the driver for careless driving. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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