Chart 98: COVID-19 In New Mexico June 20
The bars show the number of COVID-19 related deaths, reported by the New Mexico Department of Health, versus day. The line shows the seven day average. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Democratic Bill Safeguarding Elections Passes NM House
From New Mexico House Democrats:
SANTA FE – In a huge victory for the voters of New Mexico, a Democratic bill ensuring safe and accessible election amidst the COVID-19 pandemic this November passes the House.
Senate Bill 4, sponsored by Sen. Daniel Ivey-Soto (D-Albuquerque), and Rep. Linda Trujillo (D-Albuquerque), establishes clear guidelines for the Secretary of State and county clerks to conduct safe and efficient elections despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Senate Bill 4 provides county clerks the option to mail ballot applications to registered voters – a proven method to increase Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 10,430 With 2 More Deaths And 4,628 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 172 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 7 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 2 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 15 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new cases in Colfax County
- 7 new cases in Curry County
- 10 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 2 new cases in Eddy County
- 8 new cases in Lea County
- 2 new cases in Luna County
- 30 new
Emotional Healing: The Bridge To Healing
Dr. TED WIARD
Golden Willow Retreat
Editors Note: This is part of a series by grief specialist Dr. Ted Wiard, dedicated to helping educate the community about emotional healing.
The focus continues to be on the present issue of COVID-19 and how this has impacted the entire world. This column’s intent is to give emotional support for individuals, families, and communities during this time of radical change.
For most of us, the last few months has turned the world upside down and has forced a high level of fear, chaos, anger, disconnect, revelation of differences, and multiple levels of societal Read More
During Special Session Senate Approves Key Change To New Mexico Primary Election Process
Sen. John Sapien
By JENS GOULD
SFNM
New Mexico senators approved a new measure today that would allow independent voters to cast ballots in primary elections by registering with a major party on Election Day, potentially opening up primaries to a wider swath of the population.
The surprise amendment was added to an elections reform bill that aims to streamline the voting-by-mail process if the COVID-19 pandemic is still ongoing during November’s general election.
The amendment, which was proposed by Sen. John Sapien and passed with bipartisan support, would allow voters not registered with Read More
Governor Remarks On Progress Of Special Session
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement this afternoon on the progress made so far at the special session:
“I am encouraged by the progress of the Legislature amid this most unusual special session. Lawmakers are making headway on the essential business of election accessibility, tax relief, assistance for small businesses and local governments that have been ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic, civil rights and public safety reform – and of course ensuring the state’s finances are on steady footing through January and Read More
Chart 97: COVID-19 In New Mexico June 19
Change in the number of new diagnoses during a two week period by county. The percentages indicate change in number of diagnoses during June 5 – June 18 as compared with May 21 – June 4. Counties with less than 50 diagnoses are not shown. Statewide, the number of diagnoses decreased by 4 percent to 1,800 during the past two weeks from 1,881 during the preceding two week period. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 10,260 With 8 More Deaths And 4,512 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 112 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 7 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 8 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 15 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 3 new cases in Chaves County
- 6 new cases in Cibola County
- 4 new cases in Curry County
- 10 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 3 new cases in Hidalgo County
- 3 new cases in Lea County
- 3 new cases in Luna County
- 22
State Provides Los Alamos Retired And Senior Organization 400+ Free Boxes Of Food For Seniors; Disabled Residents
New Mexico Aging and Long Term Services Department has provided the Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization with more than 400 free food boxes for seniors over 60 or those with disabilities. You do not need to be a member or live in Los Alamos. You will be asked to provide your name, address, phone number and birthday, and a staff member will load your box into the vehicle. Call 505.662.8920 to arrange a pick, and free delivery is available in Los Alamos and White Rock. Visit www.losalamosseniorcenter.com to learn more about the free membership and services available. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen/LARSO Read More
Chart 96: COVID-19 In New Mexico June 18
Covid-19 diagnoses in New Mexico. The bars show the number of new diagnoses versus day, and the line shows the seven-day average. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Pajarito Mountain Ski Area Summer Operations Canceled
Pajarito Mountain Ski Area remains closed due to ongoing COVID-19 capacity restrictions. Courtesy/PMSA
PAJARITO News:
Pajarito will not be conducting operations this summer due to ongoing COVID-19 capacity restrictions and concerns about being able to cover costs due to these restrictions.
This includes the resorts’ chairlift operations for hiking and downhill mountain biking, as well as the Pajarito Mountain Cafe and retail store.
“We are disappointed to not be able to offer mountain biking and our usual activities,” Pajarito General Manager Tom Long said. “However, even while our Read More
NMDOH, NMED Issue Smoke Advisory For Most Of State
NMDOH News:New Mexico Flags Lowered To Commemorate Juneteenth, Anniversary Of Ultimate End To Slavery At Sundown Today
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has ordered state flags to half-staff in observance of Juneteenth.
State flags will be flown at half-staff beginning sundown Thursday through sundown Saturday.
Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation freeing slaves Jan. 1, 1863, but it was almost 2.5 years later, June 19, 1865, when Union Gen. Gordon Granger read the federal orders in Galveston, Texas, informing enslaved people in Texas that they were free. Juneteenth marks that day.
“Juneteenth is a celebration of human dignity and freedom, but it’s also a reminder of the dark Read More
LAPS Parents Provide Feedback About 2020-21 School Year
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools sent a survey to all parents and families June 5 requesting feedback about options being considered for starting school safely in August 2020.
Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus explained that communicating with parents is essential and the data from this survey will be useful in planning for the upcoming school year.
“We greatly appreciate parent engagement and feedback on this important topic,” Steinhaus said. “We hope that CDC and state health guidelines will allow us to return to more normal times. Until then, we are planning to provide the best possible Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 10,153 With 4 More Deaths And 4,439 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 94 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 7 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 4 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 13 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Cibola County
- 5 new cases in Curry County
- 9 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 1 new case in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Lincoln County
- 12 new cases in Luna County
- 20 new cases in McKinley County
- 1
Sen. Sedillo Lopez Self-isolating After COVID Exposure
By JENS GOULD
SFNM
State Sen. Antoinette Sedillo Lopez was self-isolating at her hotel in Santa Fe Thursday after being exposed to a person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Sedillo Lopez, D-Albuquerque, said she received a call from the state Department of Health notifying her she had contact with someone who tested positive.
The senator said she was feeling fine and had no symptoms associated with the virus.
She was given permission to travel to Santa Fe for the special legislative session, but isolated in her office at the Capitol and then moved back to her hotel.
“I came to my hotel Read More
LAMC Enacts Strict Measures To Help Keep Community Safe
LAMC Screener Anita Vigil checks Geniece Courtright’s temperature as part of the screening process before entry into the hospital. LAMC Infection Preventionist Joyce Richins, RN, is in the background observing the process. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) began enacting strict measures in March in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
While other communities have seen high numbers of COVID-19 cases in New Mexico and across the nation and world, Los Alamos has seen Read More
Los Alamos Small Businesses Need Community Support
Owner Catherine Richmond, right, and employee Sydney Turner are smiling behind their masks. They’re happy to be open again at Seeking Chameleon, 35 Rover Blvd. in White Rock. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
It’s been a tough road for local small businesses. Some, like Bliss and the Reel Deal didn’t make it. Others are struggling.
“So many businesses are barely getting by,” said Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Director Ryn Herrmann. “If we should see another closure, some may not be able to reopen. I’m urging everyone Read More
NWS: Today’s High Near 82; Tonight’s Low Around 55
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 82 with sunny skies and tonight’s low around 55. Courtesy/NWS
Smoke from wildfires over Arizona and southwestern New Mexico cause an air quality advisory today for San Juan County and a health alert for Bernalillo County. Courtesy/NWS Read More
Governor Includes Business And Tax Relief, Public Safety Reform, Election Changes, More For 2020 Special Session
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will ask the New Mexico Legislature to consider tax relief for individuals, loans for small businesses and local governments, police reform and election improvements, among other topics, when it meets in a special session beginning Thursday.
Lawmakers will be asked to consider those bills in addition to modifying the state budget that takes effect July 1, the main purpose of the special session.
As a result of the global pandemic, projected state revenues declined steeply following the legislative session earlier this year, leaving a gap Read More
