Chart 64: COVID-19 In New Mexico May 17
Chart showing the number of reported new diagnoses versus day. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 5,938 With 6 More Deaths And 1,755 Patients Recovered
PLEASE NOTE: Due to a recurring technical delay, reporting results from some private labs to the state Department of Health are delayed Sunday, May 17. As a result, the following data reflects only a partial total. The delayed results will be included in the state’s reporting Monday, May 18, 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:
New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 97 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: May 8 To May 11, 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.
OTTIS STEVEN FOXWORTH
May 8 at 1:38 a.m. / Police arrested Ottis Steven Foxworth, 56, of Los Alamos on 2nd Street and charged him with battery against a household member.
STEFAN SPARKS
May 10 at 5:49 a.m. / Police arrested Stefan Sparks, 34, of Albuquerque at 600 San Ildefonso Road and charged him with battery against a household member.
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 5,847 With 6 More Deaths And 1,739 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 190 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:
- 14 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 4 new cases in Curry County
- 16 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 1 new case in Lincoln County
- 77 new cases in McKinley County
- 1 new case in Otero County
- 1 new case in Rio Arriba County
- 12 new
Counties Welcome Passage Of Coronavirus Relief Package With $187.5 Billion In Essential Aid For Local Governments
NACo News:
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House today passed the HEROES Act, the potential next phase of relief for the coronavirus pandemic.
The bill includes two separate, equal funds for counties and cities and provides $187.5 billion in vital relief to counties to address both lost revenue and increased expenditures as the result of the coronavirus pandemic.
The National Association of Counties (NACo) released the following statement. NACo Executive Director Matthew Chase said:
“We applaud the House passage of the HEROES Act, which provides much-needed relief to local governments in the ongoing Read More
NWS: Today’s High Near 77; Tonight’s Low Around 55
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 77 with sunny skies and tonight’s low around 55. Courtesy/NWS Read More
Governor Signs Modified, Extended Public Health Order Easing Some Restrictions; Requiring Face Coverings
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday urged New Mexicans to stay the course in the state’s fight against the spread of COVID-19 as a modified emergency public health order eases restrictions on retail operations and requires everyone to wear a cloth face covering in public, among other changes.
The new emergency health order, modified to acknowledge incremental progress against the novel coronavirus, takes effect Saturday as the previous order expires; it remains in effect through May 31, when further reopening could occur.
The new emergency Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 5,662 With 11 More Deaths And 1,671 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 164 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 11 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 36 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 2 new cases in Curry County
- 11 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 2 new cases in Guadalupe County
- 57 new cases in McKinley County
- 4 new cases in Sandoval County
- 37 new cases in San Juan County
County Employees Create Special Birthday For Everett Bain
Los Alamos County employees help to make the 3rd birthday extra special for Everett Bain with a social distancing parade May 9 complete with his favorite trash trucks from the environmental department. Police vehicles and family members also participated in the parade attended by Everett’s parents Jonas and Caitlin Bain. (For the record, Everett’s actual birthday is May10). Courtesy photo
Jonas Bain holds his son Everett the birthday boy during the event May 9 in Los Alamos. Courtesy photo
Scene from the parade May 9 for birthday boy Everett Bain. Courtesy photo
Scene from the parade May 9 for Read More
County Manager Comments On Essential Services Status; Addresses Governor’s Directive For Everyone To Wear Face Coverings In Public Starting Saturday Due To COVID-19
County Manager Harry Burgess
COUNTY News:
County Manager Harry Burgess announced today that the County will continue its Essential Services status for the near future, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in response to the executive order issued by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.
The Governor’s order expires today, May 15, and although she has stated the State will move into Phase One Recovery, her stay at home order is still in effect.
“We are in the final stages of preparing our Recovery Plan, which will drive re-opening County services,” Burgess said, “Our department directors have been working Read More
Traffic Alert: Water Line Work 15th Street At Myrtle Monday
Traffic Alert:
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities water crew will be replacing a water line on the west side of 15th Street at Myrtle Monday.
Southbound traffic on 15th Street will be merged into the center turn lane beginning at 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. as the crew completes repairs.
Water services will not be interrupted during this project.
DPU officials advise motorists to observe the speed limit and traffic control devices in the area.
For more information, contact the Customer Care Center at 505.662.8333 or CustomerCare@lacnm.us, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Department Read More
County Board Of Public Utilities Meeting & Quorum Notice
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Board of Public Utilities (BPU) meeting scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20 in room 110 at the Municipal Building will continue using a format that complies with the recent New Mexico Department of Health’s public health emergency order governing mass gatherings because of COVID-19.
The format was used for the March 25 and April 15 BPU meetings, and that process is noted again for public reference below:
Public in-person attendance Wednesday evening will not be allowed. Minimal County staff will be in attendance to present items and members will be participating Read More
Chart 61: COVID-19 In New Mexico May 14
Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses, recoveries and deaths in New Mexico. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Daily diagnoses in Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Taos counties. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 5,503 With 11 More Deaths And 1,576 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 143 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 11 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 25 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 7 new cases in Cibola County
- 10 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 3 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Grant County
- 52 new cases in McKinley County
- 1 new case in Otero County
- 2 new cases in Rio Arriba County
County Enacts Strict Precautions For Voters Amid Pandemic
While submitting an absentee ballot is encouraged, residents are able to vote in person for the June 2, Primary Election. Voting is underway at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Social Distancing is in place as voters cast ballots Tuesday at the Municipal Building. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The effects of the coronavirus can be felt and seen everywhere. Locally, one of the more recent areas impacted by the effects of the pandemic is voting.
Numerous restrictions and Read More
County Council Chair Sara Scott Issues COVID-19 Update
By Chair Sara Scott
Los Alamos County Council
As we enter a new phase of our response to the COVID-19 pandemic, I hope this note finds you, your families and friends well.
The County Council and Manager have very much appreciated all of the ideas coming from community members regarding how to take care of our most vulnerable citizens, how to support businesses adjusting to new operational requirements, and how we should consider potential future openings of facilities and programs in our community.
As we reflect on the anniversary of the Cerro Grande Fire while the risk from the virus remains high, Read More
New Mexico Emergency Public Health Order Modified May 16
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced late this afternoon that New Mexico’s emergency public health order, set to expire May 15, will be extended through May 31 and modified to allow most retailers to operate at 25 percent of their maximum occupancy as determined by fire code. Screenshot/LADP
STATE News:
- Retailers will soon be permitted to operate at limited capacity;
- State continuing to move forward safely as virus risk remains high.
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state health officials late this after announced New Mexico’s emergency public health order, set to expire May 15, Read More
Chart 60: COVID-19 In New Mexico May 13
Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses, recoveries, and deaths in New Mexico. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Change in the number of new diagnoses over a two week period by county. The percentages indicate change in number of diagnoses during April 29-May 12 as compared with April 15-April 28. Counties with less than 10 diagnoses are not shown. Statewide, the number of diagnoses increased by 68 percent to 2,389 over the past two weeks from 1,407 over the preceding two weeks. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 5,364 With 12 New Deaths And 1,515 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 155 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 12 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 16 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new case in Chaves County
- 4 new cases in Cibola County
- 2 new case in Curry County
- 4 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 53 new cases in McKinley County
- 1 new case in Roosevelt County
- 3 new cases in Sandoval
2020 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Update
Scene from a 2019 Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/Sancre Productions
Summer Concert News:
The 2020 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series will not be hosting any live shows in May or June at Ashley Pond Park due to the New Mexico state guidelines concerning social distancing during the COVID 19 pandemic.
The series, originally scheduled May 22 – Aug. 28, will instead offer virtual concerts with many of the same artists originally booked for the 2020 live concerts.
More details and lineup will be announced soon.
“The global pandemic set our season preparations into a tailspin but we’re Read More
