Y Afterschool Program Gearing Up In Hybrid Manner
The Y Afterschool News:
The Y’s Afterschool program has taken baby steps to bring back the “fun” for families and children in-step with Los Alamos Public School’s phased reopening plan.
The Y’s Childcare Coordinator Janine Morales said that once hybrid learning begins, the Y will provide afterschool care also in a hybrid manner.
“In our best effort to keep everyone healthy and safe, and in conjunction with the school’s rollout, we will keep children in the same two-day set ‘pods’,” Morales said.
When the hybrid Afterschool Program opens:
- The Y will provide after-school care on Monday &
New Mexico Governor To Announce Amended Emergency Public Health Order Relative To Progress Against COVID-19
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will host a remote news conference Thursday afternoon during which she and New Mexico health officials will discuss amendments to the state’s emergency public health order impacting food and drink establishments and houses of worship, among other changes, reflecting the state’s relative recent progress against COVID-19.
“I know New Mexicans are ecstatic about our recent progress against COVID-19,” Gov. Lujan Grisham. “But, given what we know about this virus, we must sound a note of caution: Our progress is Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 24,732 With 5 More Deaths And 12,193 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 205 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 24 cases today that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 5 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 39 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 20 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 6 new cases in Curry County
- 20 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 24 new cases in Eddy County
- 27 new cases in Lea County
- 2 new cases in Luna County
Chart 165: COVID-19 In New Mexico Aug. 26
The bars show the total number of COVID-19 diagnoses per 100 residents for each county in New Mexico. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Live Streaming Of New Mexico Supreme Court Hearing On Public Health Order Restrictions On Businesses Today
SUPREME COURT News:
SANTA FE – A New Mexico Supreme Court hearing will be live streamed today in a case concerning the state’s authority to restrict or close restaurants and businesses during a public health emergency.
Oral arguments in the case begin at 1:30 p.m., and New Mexico PBS, KNME-TV, will stream the hearing on its YouTube channel.
Here is the link to the webcast: https://youtu.be/cHLxhsA8Gs4
The case is Lujan Grisham v. Romero, S-1-SC-38396.
Early Childhood Education And Care, New Mexico PED, Co-ops Collaborate On Child Care Preparations
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Two state agencies are partnering with state Regional Education Cooperatives to help families find the child care and supervision they need for school reentry during this pandemic year.
The New Mexico Public Education and Early Childhood Education and Care departments along with the Regional Education Cooperatives have prepared this digital flier with links to updated child-care information, including:
- A database of child-care options, searchable by county, ZIP code or school district;
- Information about how child care centers are staying safe;
- Eligibility information
American Federation Of Teachers New Mexico Releases School Reentry Strategy Document
AFTNM President Stephanie Ly
AFTNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — American Federation of Teachers New Mexico (AFTNM) President Stephanie Ly and Executive Vice President Kathy Chavez released the following statement:
“Since the mid-March educational closures, our union has consistently advocated for a safe re-opening and on-going collaboration with local school and higher education administrations.
“Re-opening means implementing safeguards for educational staff, students, families, and the surrounding community which are reasoned and based on the best scientific data available. We Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 24,535 With 3 More Deaths And 11,909 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 69 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 24 cases today that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 3 additional 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
- 2 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 5 new cases in Curry County
- 7 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 7 new cases in Eddy County
- 4 new cases in Lea County
- 6 new cases in McKinley County
Chart 164: COVID-19 In New Mexico Aug. 25
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. Created by New Mexico Supreme Court Hearing On Business Restrictions Under Public Health Emergency Live Streamed Wednesday
SUPREME COURT News:
SANTA FE — There will be live streaming of a New Mexico Supreme Court hearing Wednesday, Aug. 26, in a case concerning the state’s authority to restrict or close restaurants and businesses during a public health emergency.
Oral arguments in the case will begin at 1:30 p.m., and New Mexico PBS, KNME-TV, will stream the hearing on its YouTube channel.
The case is Lujan Grisham v. Romero, No. S-1-SC-38396. Read More
UA: Breast Cancer Therapy Associated With Reduced Risk Of Neurodegenerative Disease In Women
UA News:
TUCSON, Ariz. — Findings from an investigative study at the Center for Innovation in Brain Science at the University of Arizona Health Sciences have shown that, for women with breast cancer, exposure to hormone-modulating therapies was associated with a significant decrease in the number of women who received a diagnosis of neurodegenerative disease – more specifically Alzheimer’s disease.
The center’s investigation, which was published in JAMA Network Open this past spring, surveyed medical insurance claims from private-payer and Medicare data to identify premenopausal, Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 24,469 With 2 More Deaths And 11,668 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 76 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 24 cases today that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 2 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 19 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 4 new cases in Chaves County
- 2 new cases in Curry County
- 10 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 9 new cases in Eddy County
- 9 new cases in Lea County
- 4 new cases in Luna County
- 2 new cases in McKinley County
Life After 50: I’m Just A Mom…
Mother’s Day in a pandemic in 2020. The Lauritzen boys took liberties with the definition of mask but only while in their own yard. from left, Aaron, mom Bernadette, Spencer and Chandler Lauritzen and their children, Midnight, Alex and Baloo. Courtesy photo 
Before returning to college at NMSU, Aaron Lauritzen delivers goodie bags for seniors in the name of centenarian George Best, on behalf of the Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization.
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
Los Alamos Retired & Senior Organization
I don’t often start a column with an apology, but I am sorry, this
Chart 163: COVID-19 In New Mexico Aug. 24
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-Naim
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Pajarito Brewpub & Grill Offers Patio Dining, Pickup, Delivery
The patio dining area today at Pajarito Brewpub & Grill, 614 Trinity Dr. The eatery also offers pickup and delivery. For hours, menu and to order online, visit pajaritobrewpubandgrill.com #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
New Mexico Health, Environment Departments Issue Air Quality Alert For Los Alamos, Upper/Middle Rio Grande Valley
Air Quality Alert:Chart 162: COVID-19 In New Mexico Aug. 23
The bars show the number of deaths versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Also displayed are the monthly death tolls. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 24,396 With 2 More Deaths And 11,539 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 98 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 24 cases today that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 2 additional 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
- 8 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Curry County
- 4 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 2 new cases in Eddy County
- 14 new cases in Lea County
- 4 new cases in Luna County
- 5 new cases in McKinley County
Chart 161: COVID-19 In New Mexico Aug. 22
The bars show the number of active hospitalizations versus date. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 24,302 With 4 More Deaths And 11,458 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 213 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 24 cases today that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 4 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 86 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 22 new cases in Chaves County
- 13 new cases in Curry County
- 14 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 7 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Guadalupe County
- 13 new cases in Lea County
- 2 new cases in Lincoln
