District Attorney Marco Serna To Self-Quarantine 14 Days

District Attorney Marco Serna
From the Office of the District Attorney
STATE News:
SANTA FE — District Attorney Marco Serna announced Monday afternoon that one of the employees of the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office just tested positive for COVID-19.
As such, DA Serna has immediately closed both the Santa Fe and Rio Arriba offices for 14 days to be thoroughly sanitized, and to permit for contract tracing and quarantining to best protect the residents of Santa Fe, Rio Arriba, northern New Mexico, and the rest of the state.
DA Serna was potentially exposed while in the office and will Read More
New Mexico Magazine Honors True Heroes In Live Broadcast

A live broadcast at 7 p.m. Thursday will spotlight New Mexicans who have demonstrated generosity and perseverance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Courtesy/New Mexico Magazine
New Mexico Magazine News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Magazine is teaming up with KOB 4 Thursday evening to host the New Mexico Magazine True Heroes through Facebook Live.
This event will spotlight exceptional individuals who have distinguished themselves during the past 12 months by going above and beyond to serve our communities in the areas of healthcare, education, volunteerism, philanthropy, hospitality, arts, Read More
U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service Announces Winner Of National Prize Challenge To Defeat Bat-Killing White-Nose Syndrome
A brown bat suffering with white-nose syndrome. Courtesy/USFWS
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service News:
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announced today that a team of six researchers from Oregon State University and the University of California, Santa Cruz are the winners of a national prize challenge to combat white-nose syndrome (WNS), a lethal wildlife disease that has killed millions of bats in North America and pushed some native bat species to the brink of extinction.
The Service’s White-nose Syndrome Program launched the challenge in October 2019 as part of a multi-faceted Read More
NMED COVID-19 Business Watchlist For Nov. 9
NMED News:
…List includes New Mexico businesses with two or more rapid responses within the last 14 days
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 now 157 establishments on the Watchlist.
The latest Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist and closure list, which includes all establishments that are currently required to be closed, are posted here.
A rapid response is initiated when the state learns of a positive COVID-19 Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,418 New Cases, Total Now 56,289 With 12 New Deaths, 23,457 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 1,214 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 3 more cases today bringing the total to 70 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 12 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 464 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 59 new cases in Chaves County
- 17 new cases in Cibola County
- 2 new cases in Colfax County
- 51 new cases in Curry County
- 3 new cases in De Baca County
- 201 new cases in Doña Ana County
NMDOH: Breakdown By Gender And Age Of 67 Positive COVID-19 Cases Reported So Far In Los Alamos County

The breakdown by gender and age of the 67 positive COVID-19 cases reported as of Sunday, Nov. 8, in Los Alamos County by the New Mexico Department of Health. Courtesy/NMDOH Read More
Chart 240: COVID-19 In New Mexico Nov. 9, 2020
Chart reflects overall COVID-19 risk by state. The nonprofit organization Covid Act Now monitors daily diagnoses, infection rates, testing positivity, ICU headroom and contacts traced in each state. The overall COVID-19 risk is based on these five metrics. Map: mapchart.net. Source: covidactnow.org. Created by Eli Ben-NaimLos Alamos Mountaineers Hold Annual Gear And Warm Clothing Drive For Homeless Saturday Nov. 21
Los Alamos Mountaineers News:
…Collection event 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 21 at Sullivan Field
The community is encouraged to bring unneeded and intact tents, tarps, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, bivy bags, boots and shoes, wool socks, gloves and mittens, jackets, warm pants, and sweaters for men, women and children 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 21 to Sullivan Field.
Mountaineers use masks and social distancing principles while collecting gear and isolate the gear collected for 72 hours prior to distributing.
Anyone unavailable to drop off gear or warm clothes during the Nov. 21 Read More
IHM Holds Mass Outdoors On Canyon Road
Fr. John Daniel celebrates the Mass outdoors Sunday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church at 3700 Canyon Road. Due to the increase in coronavirus cases spreading across New Mexico, IHM is holding daily and weekend Masses outdoors. For the Mass schedule, visit www.ihm.org. Photo by Morrie PongratzNMED COVID-19 Business Watchlist For Nov. 8
…List includes New Mexico businesses with two or more rapid responses within the last 14 days
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 currently 160 establishments on the Watchlist.
The current Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist and closure list, which includes all establishments that are currently required to be closed, are posted here.
A rapid response is initiated when the state learns of a positive Read More
Chart 239: COVID-19 In New Mexico Nov. 8, 2020
The bars in this chart display the daily number of COVID-19 diagnoses versus date in Los Alamos county. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,214 New Cases, Total Now 54,881 With 14 New Deaths, 23,205 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 1,214 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 4 more cases today bringing the total to 67 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 14 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 276 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 88 new cases in Chaves County
- 14 new cases in Cibola County
- 7 new cases in Colfax County
- 88 new cases in Curry County
- 1 new case in De Baca County
- 146 new cases in Doña Ana County
Virtual Community Conversation On Mental Health Nov. 17
Environment Department COVID-19 Watchlist Update Nov. 7
…List includes New Mexico businesses with two or more rapid responses within the last 14 days … mandatory 14-day closures also announced.
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has updated its daily Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist. There are 171 establishments as of today on the Watchlist, posted here.
A rapid response is initiated when the state learns of a positive COVID-19 case in the workplace. NMED or the state agency initiating the rapid response will offer direction to establishments regarding testing, quarantining and isolating, disinfecting, and COVID-Safe Read More
Chart 238: COVID-19 In New Mexico Nov. 7, 2020
The bars in this chart display the number of COVID-19 related deaths 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: 1,287 New Cases, Total Now 53,671 With 16 New Deaths, 23,088 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 1,287 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 1 more case today bringing the total to 63 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 16 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 325 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 56 new cases in Chaves County
- 7 new cases in Cibola County
- 4 new cases in Colfax County
- 36 new cases in Curry County
- 1 new case in De Baca County
- 206 new cases in Doña Ana County
Make-A-Wish New Mexico Wins National Awards
Make-A-Wish Foundation News:
ALBUQUERQUE — This year the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Mexico won two prestigious awards as part of Make-A-Wish America’s annual conference, held virtually in the last week of October due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Each year, Make-A-Wish America selects award recipients from the 59 chapters across the country. This year, the Make-A-Wish New Mexico chapter received two awards; the Infinite Wish Award & the National Employee Gift for Wish Excellence Award.
The Infinite Wish Award celebrates a wish that sparks widespread and meaningful community participation Read More
Bureau Of Land Management Offices In New Mexico, Oklahoma And Texas Adjusting Operations Due To COVID-19
BLM News:
SANTA FE — Due to the increasing cases of COVID-19 in New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be adjusting services at its offices, effective Monday, Nov. 9.
This decision was made to protect the safety and health of BLM employees and the public.
Continuing its service to the public while doing its part to address COVID-19 is very important, BLM said. Following guidance from the CDC and recommendations from state and local public health authorities, some BLM offices are temporarily restricting in-person access to public rooms or offering limited services Read More
Jacci Gruninger Opens New Yoga Studio In Los Alamos
Jacci Gruninger in her yoga practice at 190 Central Park Square, #209. Courtesy photo
Jacci Gruninger offers yoga instruction, yoga therapy and Thai Yoga Massage Therapy. Courtesy photo
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Jacci Gruninger, MS, C-IAYT, ERYT500, is bringing her extensive experience and knowledge of yoga and Thai Yoga Therapy to Los Alamos.
Gruninger opened her yoga practice, Yoga with Jacci Inspired Be-ing, Monday at 190 Central Park Square, #209.
While she does have a physical location, Gruninger also is offering her services on YouTube channel Read More
Chart 237: COVID-19 In New Mexico Nov. 6, 2020
The bars in this chart show the number of diagnoses versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. New Mexico set another record number of 1,287 COVID-19 diagnoses today. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More

































