Steinhaus: Caring For Self, Each Other And Students In Wake Of Traumatic News
LAPS Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus
EDUCATION News:
Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus sent the following message to the parents and families of students enrolled in Los Alamos Public Schools:
Dear LAPS Parents and Families,
This morning, our teachers did an exceptional job talking with students about what is happening in our nation’s capital.
Throughout the day, I appreciate that our staff took time to reach out to each other, provide emotional support and talk through the issues.
In looking forward, what does this all mean for the Los Alamos Public Schools?
- It means we continue as a community
Los Alamos County Emergency Management Office Calls For Volunteers To Assist With COVID Testing Beginning Jan. 19
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Emergency Management Office is issuing a call for community volunteers to assist in upcoming COVID-19 testing every Tuesday until further notice at Fuller Lodge.
Coordination for this week’s testing event, as well as the upcoming Jan. 12 event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., has been handled through the National Guard. The desire at this point is to use community volunteers to help on Tuesdays with intake, registration and supplying the Curative “swab” to individuals coming in to be tested.
This is a contact-less event each Tuesday and volunteers will be trained in Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,841 New Cases, Total Now 151,819 With 39 New Deaths And 74,235 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,841 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 11 new cases today … the total is now 327 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 39 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today the most recent cases:
- 449 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 77 new cases in Chaves County
- 23 new cases in Cibola County
- 7 new cases in Colfax County
- 35 new cases in Curry County
- 1 new case in De Baca County
- 117 new cases
Environment Department COVID-19 Watchlist: Jan. 7
NMED News:
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has updated its daily Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist, which includes New Mexico places of employment that have had two or more rapid responses in the last 14 days.
There are 83 establishments on the Watchlist.
The current Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist and closure list, which includes all establishments that have been required to close, are posted here.
The state initiates a rapid response when it learns of a positive COVID-19 case in a workplace. The state agency initiating the rapid response will offer direction to establishments Read More
Chart 299: COVID-19 In New Mexico Jan. 7, 2021
The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in Los Alamos County versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimWomen Thank LAMC Employees For Selfless Dedication
Brenda Grasmick, left, and Jennifer Martinez deliver Pampered Chef egg cookers Tuesday to all 242 LAMC employees to thank them for their selfless dedication during pandemic. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
Jennifer Martinez is no stranger to charitable giving. In the past, she’s given gifts to healthcare workers and the homeless, but her latest gift venture is by far the largest.
Martinez, a regional representative for Pampered Chef, spearheaded a drive to purchase 242 egg cookers for every employee at Los Alamos Read More
Los Alamos County Announces COVID-19 Testing For Community Every Tuesday At Fuller Lodge
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Emergency Management Office is coordinating with the New Mexico Department of Health to hold COVID-19 testing clinics 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday at Fuller Lodge.
The next clinic will be Tuesday, Jan. 11.
The County’s Emergency Management Office will be taking over operations for these clinics from the National Guard, which had been assisting in the past.
To register for a test, individuals should visit the Curative website and sign up for a time slot to be tested: www.curative.com.
Testing is free. The Emergency Management Office will monitor Read More
Environment Department COVID-19 Watchlist: Jan. 5
NMED News:
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has updated its daily Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist, which includes New Mexico places of employment that have had two or more rapid responses in the last 14 days.
There are 71 establishments on the Watchlist.
The current Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist and closure list, which includes all establishments that have been required to close, are posted here.
The state initiates a rapid response when it learns of a positive COVID-19 case in a workplace. The state agency initiating the rapid response will offer direction to establishments Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,496 New Cases, Total Now 149,984 With 47 New Deaths And 72,089 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,496 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 15 new cases today … the total is now 316 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 47 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today the most recent cases:
- 443 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 76 new cases in Chaves County
- 14 new cases in Cibola County
- 6 new cases in Colfax County
- 13 new cases in Curry County
- 164 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 14 new
Chart 298: COVID-19 In New Mexico Jan. 6, 2021
The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in the United States versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico Environment Department Settles With O’Reilly Auto Parts Store For Endangering Workers During Pandemic
NMED News:
…NMED also is investigating more than 200 workplace safety complaints related to COVID-19 and 14 workplace-related COVID-19 deaths
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) entered into a settlement agreement with O’Reilly Auto Parts for alleged violations of the state’s public health order and the Occupational Health and Safety Act that resulted in an unsafe workplace at a Santa Fe store.
Under the settlement agreement, O’Reilly Auto Parts will pay $79,200 in penalties.
NMED inspected the O’Reilly Auto Parts store at 4715 Airport Road in Santa Fe July 4, Read More
The Family YMCA Encourages Return To Routines In 2021
The Family YMCA spinning class aids in the physical and mental health of members. Courtesy/YMCA
The Family YMCA is encouraging members and the community as a whole to think about their physical and mental health in 2021 and find routines that get them moving and keep them healthy. Courtesy/YMCA
Y News:
A New Year is always filled with the promise of positive change and promises to oneself, and following the events of 2020, there is even more anticipation and hope for what 2021 will bring.
“As our community continues to recover from the various ways we have all been impacted by COVID-19, we are encouraging Read More
Chart 297: COVID-19 In New Mexico Jan. 5, 2021
The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in Los Alamos County versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,201 New Cases, Total Now 148,499 With 20 New Deaths And 70,737 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,201 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 2 new cases today … the total is now 301 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 20 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today the most recent cases:
- 484 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 47 new cases in Chaves County
- 17 new cases in Cibola County
- 2 new cases in Colfax County
- 15 new cases in Curry County
- 1 new case in De Baca County
- 117 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 25 new cases
First And Second Round COVID-19 Vaccines Scheduled Only For Healthcare Workers Jan. 11 (Not For General Public)
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Emergency Management Office is coordinating with the New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) to hold a COVID-19 vaccination clinic 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11 at Duane Smith Auditorium.
The clinic will be limited to approximately 100 individuals in two shifts with defined criteria for prioritizing individuals. Please see below:
Jan. 11, 9 a.m. to noon: The morning shift will be reserved for those healthcare workers or first responders who received the first round of the Pfizer vaccine Saturday, Dec. 19. DOH has already contacted these individuals via Read More
DPU: Virtual Public Hearing On Replacement Facility For White Rock Wastewater Treatment Plant Thursday Jan. 21
DPU News:
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) announced this morning that it will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21 via the Zoom platform.
The hearing is to review and collect public comment on the proposed construction of a water resource recovery facility to replace the existing White Rock wastewater treatment plant.
Department officials ask interested parties to visit the website and preregister at https://ladpu.com/WR-WRRF.
The existing White Rock wastewater treatment plant has been in service since the mid-1960s using older trickling filter technology Read More
Emotional Healing: A New Year – Assess And Flow
By DR. TED WIARD
Golden Willow Retreat
A new year, 2021, has arrived and with that benchmark, many different emotions arise.
For most people 2020 was an excruciating year with a COVID pandemic that ravaged our world, politics that divided people so deeply that humanity seemed to be forgotten and systemic problems rising like molten lava through covered fissures that are demanding attention and reparation.
Moving into a new year does not magically remove these life-threatening issues, but what a new year can give is an opportunity of pause and reflection. With a pause and reflection, there Read More
Carrington College In Albuquerque Announces New Practical Nursing Program Enrolling Cohorts Of Up To 24 Students
Carrington College in Albuquerque is offering a new practical nursing program, which prepares students for entry-level nursing careers with the skills needed to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Courtesy photo
CARRINGTON COLLEGE News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Carrington College in Albuquerque has announced a new Practical Nursing program that is now enrolling students.
The New Mexico Board of Nursing certifies that Carrington College is granted initial approval to offer Practical Nursing in the State of New Mexico. This program will enroll cohorts of up to 24 students.
Chart 296: COVID-19 In New Mexico Jan. 4, 2021
The bars in this chart show the number of active COVID-19 hospitalizations in New Mexico versus date. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 936 New Cases, Total Now 147,315 With 23 New Deaths And 69,903 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 936 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports NO new cases today … the total remains at 299 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 23 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today the most recent cases:
- 279 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 40 new cases in Chaves County
- 19 new cases in Cibola County
- 11 new cases in Colfax County
- 33 new cases in Curry County
- 3 new cases in De Baca County
- 116 new
