Chart 155: COVID-19 In New Mexico Aug. 16
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-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 23,408 With 3 More Deaths And 10,391 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 113 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:
- 22 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 11 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 3 new cases in Curry County
- 12 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 9 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Harding County
- 19 new cases in Lea County
Chart 154: COVID-19 In New Mexico Aug. 15
The bars show the number of active hospitalizations versus date. The number of hospitalizations is now at its lowest level since April 20. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 23,302 With 8 More Deaths And 10,391 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 146 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 8 additional death 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
- 9 new cases in Chaves County
- 2 new cases in Cibola County
- 8 new cases in Curry County
- 17 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 12 new cases in Eddy County
- 14 new cases in Lea County
- 1 new case in Lincoln County
Alert: Potential Blue-Green Algae Detected At Abiquiu Lake
USACE News Alert:
ABIQUIU LAKE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Albuquerque District, has detected signs of a potentially toxic Blue-Green Algae bloom at the lake.
Warning signs are posted at the lake’s public access points, and visitors are advised to:
- Avoid swallowing lake water;
- Do not touch algal scums;
- DO NOT drink untreated lake water;
- Use caution when swimming, water skiing and coming into contact with lake water;
- Keep pets and livestock off the beach and out of the water;
Avoid
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 23,160 With 6 New Deaths And 10,182 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 175 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 6 additional death reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 40 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 14 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 8 new cases in Curry County
- 30 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 3 new cases in Eddy County
- 14 new cases in Lea County
Chart 153: COVID-19 In New Mexico Aug. 14
The bars 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-Naim Read More
Life After 50: ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe, Stay Balanced’
‘A Matter of Balance’ graduates in the class of 2016 with fitness instructor Loretta Stubbs, left, and former LARSO Executive Director Pauline Powell Schneider, seated at right. Courtesy/LARSO
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
Los Alamos Retired & Senior Organization
“Stay Home, Stay Safe, Stay Balanced,” is a DVD from Loretta Stubbs, a fitness instructor at the Betty Ehart Senior Center.
LARSO, which oversees both local senior centers, hopes to work with instructors, to create some “view at home” resources to keep seniors engaged physically. The 45-minute instruction Read More
All Together NM Fund Provides $500K More In Food Grants
STATE News:
SANTA FE – A state COVID-19 relief fund launched at the outset of the pandemic in New Mexico this week contributed an additional $500,000 to food banks and pantries statewide.
The All Together NM Fund, launched by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in collaboration with the New Mexico Coalition of Community Foundations, distributed the last rounds of funds to 39 food banks and food distribution sites serving communities in all 33 counties in the state.
The latest distribution was made possible in large part by a generous donation from the McKinnon Family Foundation.
“We launched the foundation Read More
New Mexico Alcohol-Related Death Rate Still Highest In U.S.
The Community Guide of the Community Preventive Services Task Force presents ‘What works: Preventing excessive alcohol consumption; Evidence-based interventions for your community’ here. Courtesy photo
NMDOH News:
- Independent Task Force recommends evidence-based strategies in response to CDC annual report
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health on Friday announced that New Mexico continues to have the highest rate of alcohol-related death in the U.S., according to a recently published report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The CDC report used data Read More
Skolnik: Learning From COVID-19
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
Los Alamos
We must learn a number of lessons from COVID-19 to more effectively address the present outbreak and prevent a similar toll from future epidemics. Building on these lessons will also help make the US a fairer and more just society, strengthen our economy, and enhance our national well-being. Below are just a few of the most important things we must learn from
COVID-19 now.
First, we must understand that there is a strong connection between health, our economy, and our overall national well-being. Disease outbreaks have enormous economic consequences, vastly in Read More
Governor Discusses COVID-19 Spread; Mask Effectiveness
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and health officials discuss the status of the COVID-19 spread in New Mexico Thursday during her virtual press conference. She commended New Mexicans for helping to lower the spread as shown in this chart that she presented during the presser. Screenshot/LADP
The effectiveness of various types of masks in fighting the spread of COVID-19 are discussed Thursday during Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s virtual press conference. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Superintendent Calls First Day Of School Great Success
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus thanks and congratulations everyone involved for helping to make ‘an outstanding first day of school’ today. ‘Everything I heard today was positive and supportive. I greatly appreciate you and everything you did to prepare for today,’ Steinhaus said. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus says, ‘Thank you custodians and facilities!’ Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus says, ‘Thank you nurses, teachers and front office staff!’ Courtesy/LAPS
Facebook post sent to Dr. Kurt Steinhaus today Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 22,987 With 2 New Deaths And 9,980 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 177 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 death 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
- 19 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 6 new cases in Curry County
- 21 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 15 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Grant County
- 14 new cases in Lea County
Galaxy Nail & Spa Re-opens For Business In Los Alamos With Enhanced Safety Procedures Including New Exhaust System
Galaxy Nail & Spa has re-opened in Smith’s Marketplace shopping area. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Galaxy Nail & Spa Co-owners John Hiep Dinh, right‚ and Helen Huyen Nguyen have been busy during the state mandated shutdown of all salons due to the pandemic. They’ve enhanced safety in their business at 751 Trinity Dr., in Smith’s Marketplace shopping center by installing an elaborate exhaust system to pull air from around each workstation. They’ve also added plastic dividers and a misting system, which releases a fine mist of water into the air to aid in removing dust and particles. Read More
COVID-19 Coloring Book Created For Tribal Communities
Indian Affairs Department partners to create a COVID-19 coloring book for tribal youth. Courtesy/NMIAD
NMIAD News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Indian Affairs Department and New Mexico Human Services Department, Behavioral Health Services Division – Office of Substance Abuse Prevention partnered with Local Collaboratives (LC): LC 15 – Navajo Nation, LC 16 – Pueblos of Cochiti, Jemez, Kewa, Sandia, San Felipe, Santa Ana, Zia and LC 18 – Eight Northern Pueblos of Nambe, Ohkay Owingeh, Picuris, Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, Santa Clara, Taos, Tesuque to create a COVID-19 coloring book for tribal youth. Read More
Chart 152: COVID-19 In New Mexico Aug. 13
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. 12 compared with the two week period ending July 29. Counties with less than 20 diagnoses are not shown. Los Alamos County and statewide figures are highlighted. The County of Los Alamos had 7 positive tests over the past two weeks, compared with 4 in the preceding two week period, and hence, the +75% change. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Photo by Eli Ben-Naim
Governor Presents Keynote At 8th Kids Count Conference
KIDS COUNT News:
ALBUQUERQUE—Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will give the keynote address at this year’s New Mexico KIDS COUNT Conference.
The governor will appear in the first of three virtual events online Aug. 25, Oct. 13 and Dec. 3. The series will address anti-racist policy reforms to improve child well-being and the impacts of COVID-19 and the current recession on children and families in New Mexico.
First Session: titled “Status of Child Well-Being in New Mexico & KIDS COUNT Data Book Release,” is Aug. 25. Gov. Lujan Grisham will present “Improving Child Well-Being in New Mexico,” Read More
Follow The Science: Wear Mask, Social Distance, Stay Home
Tot Espinoza encourages everyone entering Los Alamos to follow the science: wear masks, social distance and stay home when possible to stop the spread of COVID-19. Cartoon created by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
Back-To-School Message From The Superintendent
Students at the textbook pickup area Monday at Los Alamos High School. Photo by Kurt Steinhaus
Dr. KURT STEINHAUS
Superintendent
Dear LAPS Parents and Families,
Welcome to the 2020-21 school year! I am excited about the new year and confident that, with your help, we can provide a high-quality education for your children. As you know, this school year will be very different.
“Back-to-school energy” coupled with extensive safety measures can be found in every corner of the Los Alamos Public Schools. Staff are following guidelines from the state. Specifically, LAPS employees (especially those Read More
