NMPED COVID-19 Update: 4 Students, 4 Staff Test Positive In New Mexico Public Schools In Last 24 Hours
NMPED News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Education Department announced Friday eight new positive cases of COVID-19 in the last 24-hours.
Following rapid response and verifying all pertinent information with the schools and school districts, the following new cases were reported:
- One case at a public school in Chaves County. The infected individual is a staff member. The infected individual was last in the school building Sept. 16, 2020. All staff members and the parents and guardians of all students in the affected school have been notified of the positive case.
- Five cases at a public
Governor Releases Public Health Order Amending Guidance For Small Groups In Exercise Settings, Outdoor Activities
STATE News:Chart 188: COVID-19 In New Mexico Sept. 18
The bars on this chart show the number of diagnoses 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: 154 New Cases, Total Now At 27,350 With 5 New Deaths And 15,256 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 154 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County has 2 new cases today bringing the total to 31 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update also announces 5 new deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 30 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 13 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 7 new cases in Curry County
- 17 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 15 new cases in Eddy County
- 9 new cases in Grant County
Businesses Invited To Apply Now For Los Alamos County CARES Act Funding … Deadline Is Sept. 25
Locally owned Crowfeather Cleaning offers a 30-minute fogging to disinfect commercial spaces. Courtesy/Chamber
CHAMBER News:
Four New Mexico Counties Meet School Reopening Requirement: McKinley, Hidalgo, Doña Ana, Curry Counties
NMPED News:
…Health conditions improve in McKinley, Hidalgo, Doña Ana and Curry counties
SANTA FE — Four additional New Mexico counties have now met the required health conditions for schools to reopen in a hybrid mode, according to the state’s updated COVID-19 map.
The Department of Health map released Thursday shows McKinley, Hidalgo, Doña Ana and Curry counties have moved into the “green zone” — which indicates an acceptable rate of average daily cases and test positivity.
Those four counties were each yellow or red when the previous map was issued two weeks ago.
Schools Read More
NMPED COVID-19 Update: 1 Student, 6 Staff Test Positive In New Mexico Public Schools In Last 24 Hours
NMPED News:
SANTA FE – The Public Education Department (NMPED) announced today 7 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the last 24-hours, after implementing a rapid response and verifying all pertinent information with the schools and school districts.
The following new cases were reported:
- One case at a public school in McKinley County. The infected individual is a teacher. The infected individual was last in the school building Sept. 15. All staff members and the parents and guardians of all students in the affected school have been notified of the positive case.
- Five cases at a public school
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 159 New Cases, Total Now At 27,199 With 4 New Deaths And 15,106 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 159 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 29 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 4 new deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 38 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 17 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 1 new case in Curry County
- 21 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 10 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Grant County
- 1 new case
Governor Announces New Mexico To Amend Guidance For Small Groups In Exercise Settings, Outdoor Activities
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced this afternoon that the state will update its guidance within the emergency public health order to permit small groups in exercise settings and safe outdoor activities for New Mexicans.
An amended emergency public health order, which will be effective through mid-October, will permit youth sports conditioning and skills development, with no more than 10 individuals in any one group, in accordance with COVID-Safe Practices.
Competitive contact play remains off-limits.
In addition, New Mexicans may overnight camp at most state Read More
Chart 187: COVID-19 In New Mexico Sept. 17
This chart shows the change in number of diagnoses during a two week period by county. The percentages indicate change in number of diagnoses for the two week period ending Sept. 16 compared with the two week period ending Sept. 2. The County of Los Alamos and statewide figures are highlighted. Counties with less than 20 diagnoses are not shown. Three counties had non-zero diagnoses for the two week period ending Sept. 16, compared with zero diagnoses in the two week period ending Sept. 2: Taos (12), Guadalupe (1), and Torrance (1). Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Massage Therapist Mandie Gleason Opens Local Practice
LMT Mandie Gleason, here with her Schnauzer Frances, has opened a Los Alamos practice. Courtesy photo
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgodon@ladailypost.com
Licensed Massage Therapist Mandie Gleason and her family have a long history in Santa Fe, the Rio Grande Valley and Los Alamos.
Her great-grandfather was the stone mason who built the stone fireplace in Fuller Lodge and did many additional building projects on the Hill.
Six generations of her family have lived in the family compound her great-grandfather built in Santa Fe on Artist Road, and some still do.
She recently moved Read More
NMPED COVID-19 update: 1 Student, 2 Staff Test Positive In New Mexico Public Schools In Last 24 Hours
NMPED News:
SANTA FE – The Public Education Department (NMPED) announced today three new positive cases of COVID-19 in the last 24-hours, after implementing a rapid response and verifying all pertinent information with the schools and school districts.
The following new cases were reported:
- One case at a public school in Bernalillo County. The infected individual is a teacher. The infected individual was last in the school building Aug. 25. All staff members and the parents and guardians of all students in the affected school have been notified of the positive case.
- One case at a public school
Chart 186: COVID-19 In New Mexico Sept. 16
The bars on this chart show the number of active hospitalizations versus date. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 119 New Cases, Total Now At 27,041 With 2 New Deaths And 14,842 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 119 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 29 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 2 new deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 14 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 10 new cases in Chaves County
- 2 new cases in Cibola County
- 2 new cases in Curry County
- 9 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 14 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Guadalupe County
- 16 new cases in Lea County
- 2 new
LAPS School Board Meeting Overview Of Sept. 8
LAPS News:
Los Alamos School Board met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020.The meeting was held virtually with over 350 participants in addition to the School Board members.
The meeting began with the swearing in of new Board Member, Melanie Colgan, by the Honorable Judge Elizabeth Allen. They also elected Dawn Jalbert as the School Board Secretary, replacing Julia Baker who resigned from the board to move out of state.
Herb Mclean, Director of Construction, was recognized by the board for his 15 years of service to the district,
overseeing many construction projects including the Read More
New Mexico Public Education Department COVID-19 Update: Confirming New Positive Cases In Schools Across State
PED News:
As of Sept. 14, two staff and three students from five schools have tested positive
SANTA FE – Beginning today, Sept. 15, the Public Education Department will publish daily case updates regarding the number of positive school-related COVID-19 cases in New Mexico.
New cases will be reported for the prior 24-hour period. The first daily case update marks one week from the start of hybrid learning in some districts.
The Public Education Department announced today five new positive cases of COVID-19, confirmed on Monday, Sept 14, after implementing a rapid response and verifying all Read More
Los Alamos County Clerk Mails Out Absentee Applications Ahead Of 2020 General Election
COUNTY News:
In preparation for the 2020 General Election Monday, Sept. 14, the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office began mailing absentee ballot applications to those voters who did not already have an accepted and processed application on file.
Voters are reminded to please keep an eye out for this important mailing. View a sample of the letter on the County Clerk web page, or by using the following link: https://bit.ly/2ZBUYiQ.
Residents are encouraged to contact the Clerk’s Office with any questions regarding election related mail.
Voters, should they choose to do so, may complete and return Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 82 New Cases, Total Now At 26,923 With 7 New Deaths And 14,634 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 82 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 29 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 7 new deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 17 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 9 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 2 new cases in Curry County
- 7 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 6 new cases in Eddy County
- 5 new cases in Lea County
- 1 new case in Lincoln County
- 5 new cases in
Walker: Mental Health
By AARON WALKER
Independent Candidate
Los Alamos County Council
Throughout my campaign I have stated the need for honesty and transparency in our government, and it’s time for me to honor that need by having a discussion regarding mental health.
I have been running my campaign at full steam since late May when I was trying to get on the ballot. Since then, it has been a roller coaster of emotions with some highs, lows, and a ton of anticipation.
At times, my mental health has suffered under the weight of the self-induced pressure. I’ve questioned some of my strategies and wondered if I’ve done enough. Read More
New Mexico State Auditor Colón Announces Glaring Concerns Revealed In Special Audit Report Of Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services
State Auditor Brian Colón
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Following active efforts by State Auditor Brian Colón in requiring Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services, Inc. (“Hospital”) to provide financial documentation, glaring concerns are revealed in the special audit report.
The Independent Public Account (IPA) who conducted the special audit notes significant issues, including findings related to management contracts, private inurement transactions, improper reimbursements, and other violations of internal controls and policies and procedures.
“This report confirms Read More
