Scene Of Sunny Pajarito Ski Hill Saturday
View taken Saturday of a sunny Pajarito Ski Hill. Photo by Ed Birnbaum Read More
Chart 593: COVID Diagnoses For LAPS Jan. 24-30
The bars in this chart display the number of COVID-19 diagnoses by school for the seven-day period ending Jan. 30. Source: Los Alamos Public Schools. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Chart 592: COVID-19 Cumulative Tests In New Mexico
This chart shows the cumulative number of tests, per capita, since the pandemic started for all counties in the state. Los Alamos County and the statewide average are highlighted. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimRep. Brittney Barreras Resigns To Focus On Mental Health
State Rep. Brittney Barreras
STATE News:
SANTA FE – State Rep. Brittney Barreras (D-Albuquerque) resigned from the New Mexico House of Representatives, effective at 11:59 p.m. Friday.
Statement from Rep. Barreras:
First, I want to say that I am completely honored that my neighbors and community have trusted me to represent them. I have done my best to stay true to them and true to my roots in the South Valley.
The huge amount of pressure in such a big job has become increasingly difficult for me. All of the pressure and stress has taken a toll on my mental health.
Two years into a pandemic, I know that Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update Jan. 27: 5,179 New Cases, Totaling 465,244 With 34 Deaths & 334,988 Recovered
STATE News:SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials Thursday announced 5,179 additional COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reported 32 new cases today, bringing the total to 2,237 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)
This update includes 34 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19 and a 7-Day positivity rate of 29.9 percent.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 1296 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 198 new cases in
Chart 591: COVID-19 Diagnoses In Los Alamos Remain Higher Than State And National Averages
This chart shows the seven-day average number of COVID-19 diagnoses per 100,000 people versus date nationwide, statewide and countywide. Diagnoses in Los Alamos County remain higher than the statewide and nationwide averages. On a scale of 0 to 100, the diagnoses index quantifies the current level of diagnoses by using a comparison with daily levels since the start of the pandemic (the higher the index, the more severe the current state of the pandemic is). The current number of diagnoses in Los Alamos is higher than 98 percent of preceding days. Sources: New York Times and New Mexico Department Read More
New Mexico Health Officials Warn Of Nursing Shortage
Nursing organization lobbyist Linda Siegle
By RICK RUGGLES
The Santa Fe New Mexican
Nursing and hospital leaders repeatedly used the word “crisis” Thursday to describe New Mexico’s” shortage of nurses.
They spoke to the Senate Finance Committee to request additional money to train more nurses and expand nursing faculty positions at the state’s colleges and universities to accommodate more students. A University of New Mexico study determined at the end of 2020 the state had a shortage of more than 6,200 nurses.
Although the shortage has been evident for years, experts said the coronavirus Read More
Los Alamos Family Council CountUP! Week 12
By JORDAN REDMOND
Executive Director
Los Alamos Family Council
A chief service provided at the Los Alamos Family Council Counseling Center is substance abuse assessments and treatments. Individuals seeking treatment for substance abuse begin with 12 weeks of individual treatment. Additionally, therapists recommend clients to attend the free SMART Recovery sessions that are offered every Tuesday evening.
Individual treatment for substance abuse, and other issues, begins with assessment and identifying treatment goals. The therapist works with the client to develop a treatment Read More
Chart 590: COVID Update In New Mexico Jan. 27, 2022
This chart displays the number of COVID-19 related hospitalizations versus date. On a scale of 0 to 100, the hospitalizations index quantifies the current level of hospitalizations by using a comparison with daily levels since the start of the pandemic (the higher the index, the more severe the current state of the pandemic is). The current number of hospitalizations in New Mexico is higher than 89 percent of preceding days. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update Jan. 26: 4,119 New Cases, Totaling 460,062 With 45 Deaths & 334,164 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials Wednesday announced 4,119 additional COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reported 9 new cases today, bringing the total to 2,161 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)
This update includes 45 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19 and a 7-Day positivity rate of 29.9 percent.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 1164 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 9 new cases in Catron
NMSP Helicopter Hoists Injured Hiker To Safety Saturday
ABLE 7 airlifts the injured hiker to a waiting Socorro Fire Department ambulance, and she was transported to an area hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening. Courtesy/NMSP
NMSP News:
Click here for video footage of the rescue
At around 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, the New Mexico State Police Special Operations Aircraft Section assisted New Mexico Search and Rescue (NM SAR) with the rescue of a stranded and injured hiker in the LaDrones Mountains near LaDron Peak I Socorro County.
A Socorro Fire Department paramedic and a Socorro County Sheriff’s Office deputy had hiked to the Read More
New Mexico House Rep. Roger E. Montoya Issues Statement On His Morning Car Accident
Rep. Roger E. Montoya
From the Office of State Rep. Roger E. Montoya:
‘I am Thankful for Our Brave First Responders.’ –Rep. Roger E. Montoya
VELARDE – Early this morning, State Rep. Roger E. Montoya (D-Velarde) was in a single vehicle car crash while heading south bound on US-84/285, near Alcalde.
He was on his way to the New Mexico State Capitol for the legislative session when he hit a patch of ice, causing his truck to spin out of control and flip twice before resting at the bottom of an embankment.
“It happened very quickly and was a violent experience,” said Rep. Montoya. “I was driving, hit a patch Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update Jan. 25: 3,354 New Cases, Totaling 455,947 With 25 Deaths & 333,715 Recovered
SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced today 3,354 additional COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reported 9 new cases today, bringing the total to 2,161 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)
This update includes 25 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19 and a 7-Day positivity rate of 30.0 percent.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 864 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 5 new cases in Catron County
Chart 589: Disparity In Mortality Rates In New Mexico Soars During Omicron Outbreak
The bars in this chart display the diagnoses rate, the hospitalization rate, and the death rate in New Mexico by vaccination status for the four-week period ending Jan.17, 2022. The disparity between the mortality rate of the vaccinated and that of the unvaccinated continues to increase. The diagnoses rate, the hospitalization rate, and the death rates are 1.9, 6.1, and 22.9 times smaller for the vaccinated compared with the unvaccinated. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
NMED Clarifies COVID-19 Rules For Employers
NMED Cabinet Secretary James Kenney
NMED News:
SANTA FE — In light of the U.S. Supreme Court stay on the federal OSHA Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is clarifying requirements for all employers of their obligation to protect employees from workplace hazards including COVID-19.
Employers must protect workers against COVID-19 by following COVID-Safe Practices including social distancing where possible, using face coverings, isolating positive employees, and cleaning or disinfecting areas where positive Read More
Local Kiwanians Learn About Traveling During Pandemic
Local Kiwanians Linda Daly and Dr. Paul Daly speaking Jan. 18 to the Kiwanis Club Of Los Alamos about their recent travels to Hawaii during the coronavirus pandemic. Courtesy/Kiwanis Club
By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos
Local Kiwanians Linda Daly and husband Dr. Paul Daly gave a presentation Jan. 18 to the Los Alamos Kiwanis Club detailing their recent travels to Hawaii during the coronavirus pandemic. They were visiting Linda’s elderly mother who resides in an assisted living facility.
The Dalys noted that because Hawaii is isolated, the peaks in cases have been different than on Read More
Los Alamos COVID-19 Impact For Week Ending Jan. 24, 2022
- 1882 tests
- 371 diagnoses (278 in Los Alamos, 93 in White Rock)
- 0 deaths
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim.
Chart 579: COVID Cases In Los Alamos Declined Today For First Time In Over A Month
This chart shows the seven-day average number of COVID-19 diagnoses versus date in Los Alamos. Cases declined today, for the first time in over a month. On a scale of 0 to 100, the diagnoses index quantifies the current level of diagnoses by using a comparison with daily levels since the start of the pandemic (the higher the index, the more severe the current state of the pandemic is). The current number of diagnoses is higher than 99% of preceding days. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
This chart shows the number of COVID-19 diagnoses by age group for the past week Chart 578: Los Alamos Leads New Mexico In Current Diagnoses And Vaccinations
This scatter plot shows the current 7-day average of diagnoses per 100,000 people versus the percentage of the population who ‘completed their vaccination series’ by county. Paradoxically, Los Alamos leads the state in current diagnoses as well as vaccinations. Furthermore, the trendline indicates that current diagnoses tend to be higher in counties with higher vaccination rates. Source: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
United Church Thrift Shop To Remain Closed Next Two Wednesdays Jan. 26 & Feb. 2 Due To Local COVID Surge
By GEORGIA STRICKFADEN
The United Church
In order to protect workers and shoppers alike during the local spiking of COVID-19 cases, the Thrift Shop at The United Church, 2525 Canyon Road, will remain closed for shopping the next two Wednesdays, Jan. 26 and Feb. 2.
The Thrift Shop will reopen when Shop leadership determines we can all stay reasonably safe. Your support is very much appreciated!
Please stay healthy and kind! Updates can be found on the church website: unitedchurchla.org. Read More
