Scenes From In-Person Early Voting In White Rock
Voters and volunteers adhere to COVID-safe practice during early voting today at the White Rock Municipal Complex, 139 Longview Dr. Early voting runs through Oct. 31. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
In-person early voting underway today at the White Rock Municipal Complex on Longview Drive. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 599 New Cases, Total Now At 37,896 With 7 New Deaths And 20,165 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 599 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County has 2 new case today bringing the total to 40 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 7 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 154 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 26 new cases in Chaves County
- 9 new cases in Cibola County
- 45 new cases in Curry County
- 136 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 21 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Grant County
- 1 new case in
Chart 220: COVID-19 In New Mexico Oct. 20, 2020
The bars in this chart show the number of active COVID-19 related hospitalizations versus date. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNMDWS Offices Closed To Public Until Further Notice
NMDWS Secretary Bill McCamley
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — In light of the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in New Mexico, all New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) offices will remain closed to the public until further notice.
Office closures include New Mexico Workforce Connection Centers and Labor Relations Division offices.
Work search requirements also will be waived until further notice for all Unemployment Insurance claimants.
“With the recent record spike in cases resulting in high hospitalizations, the decision has been made to give New Mexicans more time before Read More
NMPED COVID-19 Update: 38 Staff And 10 Students Test Positive In New Mexico Public Schools In Last 72 Hours
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — The Public Education Department announced Monday 48 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the last 72 hours.
Rapid response has been initiated, and all pertinent information has been verified with the schools and school districts.
The following new cases have been reported:
- 10 cases in Bernalillo County. Two of the infected individuals are students who were last on campus Oct. 1 and Oct. 7. The other eight infected individuals are staff members who were last on school property Oct. 1, 7, 12, 13, 14 and Oct. 15. All staff members and the parents and guardians of all students in the
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 518 New Cases, Total Now At 37,302 With 1 New Death And 20,001 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 518 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 38 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 1 new death in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 123 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 30 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 20 new cases in Curry County
- 102 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 20 new cases in Eddy County
- 4 new cases in Grant County
- 30 new cases in Lea County
- 11 new cases in Lincoln
Chart 219: COVID-19 In New Mexico Oct. 19
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-NaimOn The Job In Los Alamos: At Musculoskeletal Specialists
On the job in Los Alamos manual therapy trainees work on clients recently at Musculoskeletal Specialists at 3500 Trinity Dr., Ste C5. Musculoskeletal Specialists offers trained, licensed providers and also operates as a training facility for future manual therapy and exercise practitioners. After nine months of classroom work, practice and testing, trainees work in the clinic in a supervised capacity. Manual therapy is pain free and includes soft tissue and muscle work, stretching and mobilization of joints into alignment. Treatment sessions are 75 minutes, $46 and self-pay. HSA cards Read More
LAPS: Ready For Hybrid Learning On Monday
By Dr. Kurt Steinhaus
Superintendent
Los Alamos Public Schools
I am so proud of everyone at LAPS for the incredible ways that they have been preparing for Hybrid Learning and for exceptional community support. Thank you.
I am also proud of our Los Alamos Online Learning Academy and Topper Virtual Academy staff for providing remote learning all year long.
In every school, we have completed trainings and posted signs about the three W’s:
- Washing hands for more than 20 seconds and washing commonly touched surfaces
- Watching your distance of 6′ or more
- Wearing masks that fit snugly
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 448 New Cases, Total Now At 36,788 With 5 New Deaths And 19,894 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 448 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County has 1 new case today bringing the total to 38 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 5 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 151 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 26 new cases in Chaves County
- 5 new cases in Cibola County
- 9 new cases in Curry County
- 68 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 13 new cases in Eddy County
- 3 new cases in Grant County
- 26 new cases
Chart 218: COVID-19 In New Mexico Oct. 18
This chart shows the overall COVID-19 risk in New Mexico by county. The nonprofit organization Covid Act Now monitors daily diagnoses, infection rates, testing positivity, ICU headroom and contacts traced. The overall COVID-19 risk is based on these five metrics. Map: mapchart.net. Source: covidactnow.org/us/nm/. Created by Eli Ben-NaimLearn About A Molecule Named ‘Braveheart’ Oct. 19
The first 3-D images have been created of an RNA molecule known as ‘Braveheart’ for its role in transforming stem cells into heart cells. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
What is the human heart truly made of? Why can it become diseased? With the right tools, could scientists actually grow healthy ones?
Karissa Sanbonmatsu, a team leader in Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Theoretical Biology and Biophysics group, will answer these questions and more in the Science on Tap virtual talk, “Secrets of the heart: imaging the dark matter of the genome”, 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19. Register here.
The lecture Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Dr. Charles Lenz, DC
On the job in Los Alamos is Dr. Charles Lenz, DC, owner of Los Alamos Chiropractic at 2610 Trinity Dr #14. The chiropractic practice has been in business for 40 years. Lenz purchased the practice two years ago from Nancy Savoia who operated it for 26 years. Lenz and his wife, who works at Los Alamos National Laboratory, have been in Los Alamos for two and a half years. He said he serves patients who are ‘newborns to geriatrics’, adding that at Los Alamos Chiropractic, gentle and specific techniques are used to improve spinal function. Lenz earned his bachelor’s degree in biology at New Mexico State Read More
New Mexico Human Services Department Announces New Pandemic-EBT Hotline For Parents
HSD News:
SANTA FE — A new P-EBT hotline has been established for parents who have questions about eligibility or would like additional information about P-EBT benefits, the New Mexico Human Services Department announced Thursday.
The new P-EBT hotline, 1.833.415.0569 will be manned 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday to assist families who have flooded current phone lines with questions about P-EBT.
The P-EBT program provides nutrition assistance to New Mexico families to offset meals missed because schools were in a remote learning mode in August and September. New Mexico households Read More
RTD Blue Bus Goes Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness
RTD women out to raise breast cancer awareness. Courtesy/RTD
Blue bus goes pink for breast cancer awareness month. Courtesy/RTD
NCRTD News:
The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) Friday announced that one of its iconic RTD Blue Bus’s has gone pink.
Under the slogan of “Breast Cancer Awareness is not just a month”, the bus will now be seen traveling the roads from Santa Fe to Española to Taos. Festooning the trademark “awareness” ribbon on the bus are messages of support to inspire hope and show every woman that they are important — words such as: hope, strength, victory, resolve, Read More
Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter Announces Free Virtual Caregiver Conference Nov. 6-7
Alzheimer’s Association News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The Alzheimer’s Association has announced that its 16th Annual New Mexico Caregiver Conference (Nov. 6-7) is now a user-friendly virtual event, available statewide.
The new platform is designed to educate, inform and uplift the caregiver and improve the caregiving experience – and now, professional and family caregivers can attend from the safety and comfort of home.
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. The Alzheimer’s Association will celebrate the heroic contributions of Alzheimer’s Read More
Chart 217: COVID-19 In New Mexico Oct. 17
The bars in this chart show the number of diagnoses per 40 people in each state. Overall, about 1 in 40 residents in the United States was diagnosed with COVID-19. New Mexico and its five surrounding states are highlighted. Source: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 577 New Cases, Total Now At 36,343 With 1 New Death And 19,853 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 577 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 37 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 1 new death in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 191 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 24 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 35 new cases in Curry County
- 98 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 36 new cases in Eddy County
- 2 new cases in Grant County
- 15 new cases in Lea County
- 9 new cases in Lincoln
School Board Okays Starting Hybrid Learning Model Monday
Parents and students gather Tuesday outside school board building calling for re-opening schools. Courtesy/LAPS
Parents and students make wishes known Tuesday outside the school board building. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board gathered Tuesday evening for a regular meeting and more than 300 attendees watched the discussion via Zoom.
For this board meeting, there were two main agenda items on the docket, and first was to discuss options for elementary schools to either remain in remote learning or go ahead with the hybrid model starting Monday, Oct. 19, as originally Read More
NMPED COVID-19 Update: 13 Staff And 7 Students Test Positive In New Mexico Public Schools In Last 24 Hours
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Public Education Department today announced 20 new positive cases of COVID-19 (13 staff members, 7 students) in the last 24 hours.
Rapid response has been initiated, and all pertinent information has been verified with the schools and school districts.
The following new cases have been reported:
- Four cases in Bernalillo County. Two of the infected individuals are students who were last on campus Oct. 6 and Oct. 15. The other two infected individuals are staff members who were last on school property Sept. 30 and Oct. 7. All staff members and the parents and
