Changes Made At Main Gate Park And White Rock’s RV Park Due To Governor’s Amended Public Health Emergency Order
RV Park in White Rock showing changes. Courtesy/County
COUNTY News:
Main Gate Park on the eastern edge of Los Alamos, as well as White Rock’s RV Park next to the Visitor Center, have undergone changes limiting RV parking spaces to comply with the amended Public Health Emergency order issued by the Governor.
Parks crews have placed “do not use” cones at Main Gate Park (leaving two spaces) and the White Rock RV Park (leaving three spaces) in order to meet the requirements to keep both parks below 25 percent of maximum occupancy.
Additional signage about the order has been placed at the pay station at Read More
NM Transportation Dept. OKs Food Trucks At Rest Areas
SANTA FE – The Federal Highway Administration has authorized the New Mexico Department of Transportation to allow food vending, such as food trucks, at rest areas statewide during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The department recognizes some commercial truck drivers and travelers may appreciate the convenience of food service at rest areas, minimizing the need to stop in certain towns or communities, which may have limited take out, delivery or dining options.
We continue to encourage commercial vehicles to also utilize available truck stops and other options for fuel and food purchases when Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 1,091 With 2 More Deaths
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 106 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Update includes two additional deaths related to COVID-19
Per the New Mexico Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 38 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 3 new cases in Grant County
- 1 new case in Hidalgo County
- 2 new cases in Luna County
- 29 new cases in McKinley County
- 17 new cases in San Juan County
- 6 new cases in Sandoval County
- 2 new cases in Santa Fe County
- 1 new case in Socorro County
- 1 new case in Torrance County
- 3 new cases in Valencia County
New Mexico State Provides Outdoor Recreation Guidelines
STATE News:
No. 1 priority: The health of others
SANTA FE – New Mexicans can still hike, bike, jog or rollerblade outdoors during the COVID-19 pandemic but should stay close to home, may not do so in groups and must always practice social distancing, according to outdoor recreation guidelines issued Friday by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s office and the Outdoor Recreation Division of the Economic Development Department.
“We must practice physical distancing everywhere – even when outdoors,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “You can go outside but you must do it cautiously and there are best practices. Read More
Robinson: Change And Opportunity
By JAMES ROBINSON
Councilor
Los Alamos County Council
Today, Christians around the world are observing Good Friday.
However, unlike previous times, this Good Friday and Easter will for many be spent alone or with family, and not in a church or gathering.
Days like today show us how much our world has changed in a small amount of time. It seems that almost overnight, the world we knew was paused until the COVID-19 crisis passed us by. However, there is opportunity in the world of a pandemic.
Every day, I am seeing more and more people getting outside and enjoying the wonderful nature we have at our disposal Read More
New Mexico Congressional Delegation: $15 Million To 16 Community Health Centers On Front Lines OF Pandemic
Congressional Delegation News:
- Funding is part of the $2 trillion emergency coronavirus response recently passed by Congress for COVID-19 emergency preparedness and recovery resources for health centers, will support continuity of primary care.
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), along with U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) and Xochitl Torres Small (D-N.M.) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released more than $15 million in emergency grants to 16 community health centers, Read More
SFNF Protecting Communities From COVID-19 Spread
The SFNF has added more developed recreation sites to the region-wide closure order on occupancy and use restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – In alignment with current federal, state and local guidance for social distancing and to ensure the health and safety of its employees, visitors and volunteers, the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) has added additional developed recreation sites to the region-wide closure order on occupancy and use restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19.
The Forest Service temporarily shut down several developed Read More
In-Person Attendance Prohibited At BPU Meeting
COUNTY News:
Public in-person attendance at the April 15 Board of Public Utilities (BPU) meeting continues to be prohibited in accordance with the New Mexico Governor’s COVID-19 Executive Order 2020-022 and the New Mexico Department of Health Public Health Order amendments issued April 6.
Officials with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) encourage citizens to live-stream the meeting and submit public comment via email.
The BPU meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave.
To comply with the Public Health Orders, the DPU Read More
Hampton: Governor Should Reopen Many Small Businesses
By DAVID HAMPTON
Republican Candidate
Dist. 43 State Representative
While I agree with some of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s decisions regarding COVID-19, I do not agree with her decision to close our small businesses, which she deems non-essential.
Small businesses are arguably better at enforcing and complying with social distancing guidelines, and their closure drives people to the larger stores like Walmart and Lowes for the same products.
This makes social distancing even more difficult at the larger stores, and in some areas creates long lines to enter, especially since the 20 percent Read More
Local Democratic Party Meets Via Zoom April 13
DPLA News:
The Democratic Party of Los Alamos County April meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 13, via Zoom.
New Mexico Lt. Gov. Howie Morales will be the featured speaker. He will address responses to the coronavirus and other state business happening while under the governor’s stay-at-home order.
Online meeting details have been sent to the party’s mailing list and are available on the website at losalamosdemocrats.org.
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall Endorses Joe Biden For President
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Tom Udall:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) Wednesday endorsed Vice President Joe Biden for president:
Joe Biden will defeat Donald Trump and he will be an outstanding president for all Americans. Vice President Biden will stand up for working people who have been left behind by this president, and he will restore the soul of this nation that has come under attack from President Trump. I am enormously proud to endorse Vice President Biden, and I will do everything I can to make sure he wins New Mexico in the fall and puts an end to the disastrous Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 989, One More Death
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 124 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes one additional death related to COVID-19
Per the New Mexico Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 45 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Chaves County
- 5 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 1 new case in Curry County
- 5 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 2 new cases in Los Alamos County
- 13 new cases in McKinley County
- 9 new cases in San Juan County
- 31 new cases in Sandoval County
- 3 new cases in Santa Fe County
- 2 new cases in Socorro County
New Mexico Governor, Health Officials Share Updates, Charts And Graphs On COVID-19 Efforts During Briefing Today
Los Alamos County Extends Essential Services Status Through April 30 To Comply With Governor’s ‘Stay At Home’ Executive Order Due To COVID-19 Public Health Crisis
County Manager Harry Burgess
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess announced this week that the County will continue the Essential Services status that began mid-March, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and in response to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s executive order, which was extended through April 30.
“I am pleased to report that things are operating smoothly under the existing system that we put into place on March 17,” Burgess said, “I would especially like to thank our County employees, who have responded heroically to this challenging situation while maintaining high levels Read More
County Council Hears Latest Updates On COVID-19
County Council Chair Sara Scott
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
As the Governor’s stay-at-home order extends through April and becomes stricter, Los Alamos County continues to discuss how to best respond.
During Tuesday night’s County Council meeting, County Manager Harry Burgess reported that Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham extended her stay-at-home order through the end of April.
Furthermore, he reported that the maximum occupancy for hotels and RV parks were reduced to 25 percent of their usual occupancy and that other essential businesses limit their Read More
Heinrich, Bipartisan Congressional Coalition Call For Waived, Modified Medicare Program Interest Rates For Health Care Providers On Frontlines Of Coronavirus Pandemic
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), along with a bipartisan group of 33 Senators, sent a letter calling on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to waive or modify interest rates for health care providers who’ve sought financial assistance amid the coronavirus pandemic through Medicare’s Accelerated and Advance Payments Program.
This program has historically been used to expedite Medicare payments to subsets of Medicare participating providers during very limited circumstances Read More
Chandler: Census Participation Essential For NM’s Future
Dist. 43 Rep. Christine Chandler
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
Bjgordon623@gmail.com
The 2020 Census began in earnest April 1, Census Day.
New Mexico Dist. 43 Rep. Christine Chandler, whose district includes Los Alamos, is concerned that citizens may not be taking the census seriously enough.
“This only happens every 10 years,” Chandler said. “It’s a really big deal. There must be a push to get everyone counted.”
There are three main reasons the census is so important, Chandler said. The first is financial.
“Federal benefits are determined by the count of individuals ,” she said. Read More
Chart 24: COVID-19 Daily Cases By County In New Mexico
Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses, and deaths in New Mexico. Also shown is the number of active hospitalizations. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Deaths per 100,000 residents, by county. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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Heinrich Shines Spotlight On Some True NM Heroes
By MARTIN HEINRICH
United States Senator
Dear Friend,
The coronavirus pandemic has brought upon some of the most challenging times many of us will ever face. But it has also shown us how dependent we are on one another for support. So many of you are showing up in moving ways to demonstrate our state’s trademark creative tenacity and incredible ingenuity in the service of our fellow New Mexicans.
I am deeply grateful to all New Mexicans who are doing their part to stay home and maintain physical distance. It is going to make a real difference for our health care workers who are working day and Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 865 With 3 More Deaths
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 72 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes three additional deaths related to COVID-19.
Per the New Mexico Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 20 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 4 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 2 new cases in Eddy County
- 15 new cases in McKinley County
- 1 new case in Rio Arriba County
- 14 new cases in Sandoval County
- 9 new cases in San Juan County
- 2 new cases in Santa Fe County
- 2 new cases in Socorro County
- 1 new case in Valencia County
