Atomic City Transit Reminder Of Dial-A-Ride Service
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos, New Mexico- Currently Atomic City Transit is providing bus service for Route 1, 2M and 2T 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
For areas not serviced by a fixed route bus, Atomic City Transit is providing Dial-A-Ride service during the same hours.
Dial-A-Ride service is curb to curb service with ADA accessible vehicles. You are welcome to call the day prior to schedule your appointment for a ride or you can call the administrative office at (505) 661-RIDE (7433) the same day for the next available pick-up.
Dial-A-Ride service is open to any resident or visitor Read More
Emotional Support For Communities In Time Of Change
By Dr. Ted Wiard
Editors Note: This is part of an ongoing series by grief specialist Dr. Ted Wiard, dedicated to helping educate the community about emotional healing.
Lately, I have had many people come up to me with apologetic responses for being more aware of a higher focus towards one’s self-care.
In my therapeutic practice, as well as out in public, I will hear statements such as, “It may be selfish but as the pandemic continues, I am becoming more conscious of what I need in my life.”
When there is a loss in someone’s life, there is a tendency for the person to have a higher focus on their own needs, Read More
Skolnik: COVID-19 – Time Is Running Out
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
Los Alamos
The US is falling further and further behind in its fight against COVID-19. The number of new cases has been at an all-time high. The number of deaths has been climbing. We have the tenth highest number of deaths per million population in the world and Florida has almost as many cases in a week as China has had during its entire outbreak.
In addition, many hospitals are becoming overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients, health workers continue to face PPE shortages, and test results are taking so long in some places that they are of no value in managing the epidemic.
In fact, Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 17,828 With 3 New Deaths And 6,974 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 316 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 16 cases 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:
- 89 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 7 new cases in Chaves County
- 7 new cases in Cibola County
- 2 new cases in Curry County
- 53 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 6 new cases in Eddy County
- 4 new cases in Grant County
- 1 new case in Hidalgo County
On The Job In Los Alamos: Sanitizing ACT Enclosures
On the job in Los Alamos this morning are County employees Daniel Gutierrez, left, and Justin Chavez sanitizing the Atomic City Transit bus stop enclosure on Diamond Drive and Arkansas Avenue. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Chart 130: COVID-19 In New Mexico July 22
Covid-19 diagnoses in Los Alamos by age group. In March 2020, there were 6 diagnoses with an average age of approximately 55, whereas in June and July there were 10 diagnoses with an average age of approximately 35. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico Human Services Department Announces Temporary Closure Of Roosevelt County Income Support Division Office After Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19
STATE News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Human Services Department announced today the immediate temporary closure of the Roosevelt County Income Support Division office located at: 1028 Community Way in Portales, after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
Roosevelt County customers who do not have a cell phone or internet access may visit the Curry County Income Support office at 3316 North Main St., Suite A in Clovis, during the limited lobby hours from 10 a.m. to noon daily.
Income Support Division staff have been wearing personal protective equipment and social distancing, and all employees Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 17,517 With 10 New Deaths And 6,870 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 307 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County has two new cases bringing today’s total to 16 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 10 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 60 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 11 new cases in Chaves County
- 4 new cases in Cibola County
- 11 new cases in Curry County
- 49 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 9 new cases in Eddy County
- 2 new cases in Grant
Chart 129: COVID-19 In New Mexico July 21
The number of diagnoses in Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Taos counties versus date. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Covid-19 Testing At Northern New Mexico College Saturday
OSI: How New Mexico Families Can Find Life Insurance Policy For Loved Ones Who Have Died
Superintendent Russel Toal
From the Office of Superintendent of Insurance:
ALBUQUERQUE – As of July 19, 571 New Mexicans have lost their lives to COVID-19. We grieve with every New Mexican who has lost a friend or family member to this horrible virus.
When someone passes, in addition to the emotional toll, it can have serious economic consequences for their family, who often have continuing costs even as household income decreases. Life insurance can help provide stability during these difficult times.
The New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) has received calls from individuals Read More
New Mexico Supreme Court Grants Governor’s Request To Stay An Order To Temporarily Permit Indoor Dining
SUPREME COURT News:
SANTA FE — The state Supreme Court on Monday afternoon granted Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s emergency request to stay an order issued by a judge in Carlsbad earlier Monday that would have temporarily permitted indoor dining at restaurants in New Mexico despite the state’s emergency public health order and the emergent need to take all necessary action to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
As a result, all provisions of the state’s emergency public health order of July 13 remain in effect.
The action by the state Supreme Court effectively blocks the temporary restraining order Read More
Cabinet Secretary David R. Scrase M.D. Presents COVID-19 Modeling And Reopening Gating Criteria Webinar
Cabinet Secretary David R. Scrase, M.D.
NMHSD News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Human Services Department Cabinet Secretary David R. Scrase, M.D. provided a COVID-19 modeling and reopening webinar update and took questions from the media, Friday, July 17.
To view the webinar, click on this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88YTAuUWTxs Read More
Five Chickens Lifting Spirits During COVID-19 Pandemic
Got Shots? New Mexico Immunization Clinics Run To Aug. 15
NMDOH News:Chart 128: COVID-19 In New Mexico July 20
Overall COVID-19 risk by state. The nonprofit organization Covid Act Now tracks testing, diagnoses, contract tracing, and hospital capacity in each state. The overall COVID-19 risk is based on these four metrics. Source: covidactnow.org. Map courtesy/mapchart.net. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 17,215 With 7 New Deaths And 6,814 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 255 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 14 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 7 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 88 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 15 new cases in Chaves County
- 5 new cases in Cibola County
- 18 new cases in Curry County
- 22 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 7 new cases in Eddy County
- 4 new cases in Grant County
- 1 new case in Lea County
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LAPS Foundation: ‘Kick COVID’ And Support Students!
LAPS Foundation:
What will school be like this year? That is the question on everyone’s mind.
The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation is kicking off an urgent fundraising appeal to help Los Alamos Public Schools get students back to school for a successful year of learning in the Fall of 2020.
The Foundation is working closely with LAPS Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus, as well as teachers and administrators from across the district to understand and address the schools’ needs this fall.
Innovative ideas to connect learning at school and at home will require new resources and more funding. Read More
COVID-19 Safety Reminders Displayed Around Town
The County has placed COVID-19 safety reminders to stay home and, when out in public to wear a face mask, at locations around the community and at this location Sunday on Central Avenue near Oppenheimer Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
COVID-19 safety reminder to wear a face mask displayed Sunday here on Central Avenue near Oppenheimer Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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Chart 127: COVID-19 In New Mexico July 19
The bars show the number of deaths versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
