Health Fair Canceled But Drive-Thru Flu Clinic Is Oct. 10
By PHIL GURSKY
President
Los Alamos Heart Council
The Los Alamos Heart Council and the Los Alamos Medical Center a (LAMC) announce that, due to COVID-19 New Mexico Health Emergency Health Orders and related health safety concerns, the 35th Annual edition of the Los Alamos Health Fair will be cancelled for 2020.
The Heart Council and LAMC regret the need to cancel, but we prioritize the health and welfare of exhibitors, health care professionals, volunteers and especially our citizen visitors, some of whom are particularly vulnerable to the effects of COVID-19.
We thank all our sponsors, exhibitors Read More
Chart 160: COVID-19 In New Mexico Aug. 21
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 Aug. 20 compared with the two week period ending Aug. 6. Counties with less than 20 diagnoses are not shown. The statewide figure is highlighted. Los Alamos had 4 positive tests over the past two weeks, and exactly the same number in the preceding two week period. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 24,095 With 5 More Deaths And 11,312 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 150 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:
- 32 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 12 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 3 new cases in Curry County
- 14 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 11 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Grant County
- 19 new cases in Lea County
Luján Addresses Navajo Nation Council, Discusses Need For Further COVID-19 Relief In Tribal Communities
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
STATE News:
NAMBE — U.S. House Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) delivered a report to the Navajo Nation Council on the continued efforts by the House of Representatives to address the COVID-19 pandemic and bring further relief to Tribal communities.
While Assistant Speaker Luján works with the Navajo Nation Council often, this meeting was the first time he addressed the full Council.
“I was deeply honored to address Speaker Damon and the Navajo Nation Council. The Navajo Nation has been hard hit by COVID-19, and inaction and incompetence on the part of the Trump Read More
School’s In Session And State Auditor Colón Is On Watch!
State Auditor Brian Colón
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — State Auditor Brian Colón, through the Office of the State Auditor (OSA), issued a Risk Advisory, together with General Services Division (GSD), to alert New Mexico’s school districts and other governmental entities of risks related to the management of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funds, specifically Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER).
The OSA advises careful review of the CARES Act and ESSER Fund requirements in developing internal controls, aiding in the prevention and Read More
Medio Fire Smoke Settles Over Los Alamos Today
Smoke from the Medio Fire settles over Los Alamos today as viewed from Pajarito Ski Hill. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
SFNF News:
The Medio Fire, which begin Monday from unknown causes – has as of this afternoon – consumed approximately 610 acres and is zero percent contained.
Fire update: Firefighters made good progress yesterday, identifying an anchor point on the northwestern side of the fire, which gives crews on the ground the opportunity to safely start building fire line and secure the fire’s boundary. The fixed-wing aircraft dropped retardant yesterday to Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 23,951 With 5 More Deaths And 11,145 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 208 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:
- 59 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 14 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 8 new cases in Curry County
- 23 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 3 new cases in Eddy County
- 3 new cases in Grant County
- 27 new cases in Lea County
Chart 159: COVID-19 In New Mexico Aug. 20
The bars show the number of diagnoses, reported daily, versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has set a target of 168 for the seven-day average, a figure that corresponds to 80 daily diagnoses per one million people. Note, however, that the seven-day average calculated by NMDOH uses the time when the COVID-19 test was administered, rather than the time when the test result was reported. Source: NMDOH. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico Congressional Delegation Applauds Over $2 Million In CARES Act Funding For Safe, Affordable Housing
NEW MEXICO CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) and Xochitl Torres Small (D-N.M.) announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $2,138,253 to housing authorities across 15 New Mexico counties from the CARES Act funding in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The grant is funded by the $850 million provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act for administrative and other expenses Read More
Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess Updates Business Community On CARES ACT Funds Application
Los Alamos County Municipal Building at sunset at 1000 Central Ave. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
County Manager Harry Burgess
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
To address, and hopefully aid, the impacts of COVID-19 on Los Alamos businesses, residents and workers, Los Alamos County has applied for $3.5 million in CARES Act Funding.
County Manager Harry Burgess shared this news to attendees at the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce’s Business Community Call, which was held Tuesday afternoon.
In an interview with the Los Alamos Daily Post Wednesday, Read More
Los Alamos County Council Considers Proposal For Family Resource, Support And Parent Education Services
Council Chair Sara Scott
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The discussion continues on how best to award the Los Alamos County’s contract for family resource, support and parent education services.
County Council provided some direction to staff during its working session Tuesday night.
The discussion originally kicked off when Family Strengths Network and Las Cumbres applied for the contract in June and the County initially recommended the contract be awarded to Las Cumbres.
County staff presented a modified proposal Tuesday night. The modifications Read More
Chart 158: COVID-19 In New Mexico Aug. 19
The bars show the number of diagnoses, reported daily, versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has set a target of 168 for the seven-day average, a figure that corresponds to 80 daily diagnoses per one million people. Note, however, that the seven-day average calculated by NMDOH, currently at 137, uses the time when the COVID-19 test was administered, rather than the time when the test result was reported. Source: NMDOH. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 23,749 With 6 More Deaths And 10,976 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 174 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County went back up by 1 case to 24 cases today that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 6 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 33 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 19 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 8 new cases in Curry County
- 16 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 15 new cases in Eddy County
- 25 new cases in Lea County
- 3 new cases
LACDC Donates 30 Thermometers To Los Alamos Schools
LACDC Executive Director Patrick Sullivan, left, presents 30 digital thermometers Thursday to LAPS Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus to help his staff prepare for the new school year amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation (LACDC) Executive Director Patrick Sullivan donated 30 digital thermometers Thursday to Los Alamos Public Schools.
The donation of thermometers by the LACDC is in response to the district’s call for action to help staff prepare for the new school year amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We feel that education Read More
Chart 157: COVID-19 In New Mexico Aug. 18
The bars show the number of diagnoses versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Today’s number is the lowest since June 9. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 23,579 With 5 More Deaths And 10,802 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 79 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County dropped down by 1 case to 23 cases today that have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals 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:
- 20 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 4 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new
Students Return To Campus At UNM-Los Alamos
UNM-LA students from left, Christopher Velasquez, Diane Rascon, Dylan Romero, Jackie Frost and Olivia Chavarria maintain their social distance and wear masks today as they wait to enter the Biology Lab. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA
Instructor Rick Acedo welcomes UNM-LA students Destiny Shelburn, Helena Pena, Ryan Salmon, Rebecca Elmore and Jade Gonzales-Rivera to the EMT-Basic class. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) is hosting students on campus this week, for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic led to all-remote instruction Read More
AGU Study Finds Widespread Electric Vehicle Adoption Would Save Billions Of Dollars, Thousands Of Lives
A new study finds if electric vehicles replaced 25 percent of combustion engine cars on the road, the United States would save approximately $17 billion annually by avoiding damages from climate change and air pollution. Courtesy/Michael Movchin / Felix Müller / CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)
AGU News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — If electric vehicles replaced 25 percent of combustion engine cars currently on the road, the United States would save approximately $17 billion annually by avoiding damages from climate change and air pollution, according to new research. Read More
Chart 156: COVID-19 In New Mexico Aug. 17
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. Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 23,500 With 4 More Deaths And 10,602 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 95 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:
- 29 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 6 new cases in Chaves County
- 2 new cases in Cibola County
- 3 new cases in Curry County
- 11 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 3 new cases in Eddy County
- 3 new cases in Hidalgo County
- 9 new cases in Lea County
