Heinrich, Tonko Lead Call For Inclusion Of Clean Energy Workforce Support In COVID-19 Economic Packages
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.) are urging congressional leaders to prioritize a clean energy recovery plan in upcoming economic relief and recovery packages to deal with the impacts of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Sen. Heinrich and Rep. Tonko led a bicameral letter signed by 57 members calling on Congress to take action to support the clean energy industry to both address the climate crisis and revitalize the American job market and economy.
The lawmakers’ call for urgency comes as nearly 600,000 clean energy Read More
Los Alamos Community Foundation, Partners, Donors, Announce Final Round Of COVID-19 Grant Recipients
LACF News:
The COVID-19 Emergency Response Grant, a collaborative effort between the Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF), community partners and generous donors, announced today the final grant recipients.
Nearly $31,000 will be distributed to 20 organizations to aid in emergency response and assistance.
The nonprofits receiving funding in this final round include:
3HO Foundation of NM, American Red Cross, Cancer Foundation NM, Dream Tree Project, El Rito Art Association, Embudo Valley Library and Community Center, Española Humane Society, Española Pathways Shelter, Family Read More
Bandelier Increases Recreational Access To Frijoles Canyon
Bandelier is increasing recreational access beginning Monday to Frijoles Canyon. Frijoles Canyon.
BANDELIER News:
Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Bandelier National Monument is increasing recreational access to Frijoles Canyon.
The National Park Service (NPS) is working service wide with federal, state and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis.
During this first phase, Read More
Chart 82: COVID-19 In New Mexico June 4
Per capita deaths in the United States. Shown are the number of deaths per 100,000 residents in each state, as reported by the New York Times. Nationwide, there were 33 deaths per 100,000 people. New Mexico and its five surrounding states are highlighted. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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Los Alamos Community Foundation And Partners Create Emergency Response Funds Supporting Area Nonprofits
LACF Executive Director Rachel Kizielewicz
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its long-term impacts on individuals and communities, the Los Alamos Community Foundation (LAFC) has partnered with several local organizations to create two nonprofit emergency response funds.
LACF and its partners raised more than $60,000 for these funds, and awarded grants of up to $1,500 each to 37 non-profit organizations in Los Alamos and Rio Arriba County, LACF Executive Director Rachel Kizielewicz said, adding that individual Read More
Lora Butler Receives Birthday Parade In White Rock Tuesday
Lora Butler, seated right, receives a socially distant birthday parade Tuesday in White Rock organized by her daughter Zoe Butler, a LAHS Class of 2020 graduate. Photo by Zoe ButlerState Announces Online Health Insurance Screening Tool
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Every New Mexican should have health care during the COVID-19 emergency – to help expedite that process there is a new online screening tool to help New Mexicans determine what health insurance coverage they may qualify for by answering a few simple questions, the state announced Thursday. It is available at New Mexico Health Coverage Connector here.
The New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance partnered with the New Mexico Human Services Department, beWellnm, and the New Mexico Medical Insurance Pool to make the tool.
“Our top priority is to make sure people have Read More
Los Alamos County Council Chair Sara Scott On Completing Transition To Phase 1 Reopening
By Chair Sara Scott
Los Alamos County Council
I hope this note finds you and your families and friends well. (And if you read all the way through this note, you win a special good news item at the end!)
What a change June will bring to our community and state. With the opening of in-door dining, gyms, salons, pools and other businesses (all at limited capacities), we are completing the transition to Phase 1 reopening that started mid-May.
Mass gatherings of five or more individuals continue to be prohibited.
Throughout the next few weeks, the Governor and her team will continue to closely monitor the Read More
LAPS School Board Work Session Recap
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public School Board met Thursday evening, May 28 for a work session.
Board President Ellen Ben-Naim and members Julia Baker, Christine Bernstein and Dawn Jalbert joined the virtual meeting via Google Meet.
The meeting started with recognitions by the board. Ben-Naim acknowledged the contributions of senior student liaisons Ogden Berry, Zoe Butler and Justin Pena for their contributions to the School Board over the past two years.
Kimberly Clayton was honored as the school district’s nomination as New Mexico Teacher of the Year, and Susan Fellows was recognized Read More
Chart 81: COVID-19 In New Mexico June 3
The number of diagnoses reported in Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Taos counties versus date. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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NMSP Officers Save Woman From Jumping Off Bridge
NMSP News:
VALENCIA COUNTY – At approximately 9 a.m. Tuesday, New Mexico State Police (NMSP) officers responded to the scene of a woman sitting on the ledge of a ramp overpass on Interstate 25 near Belen.
Officers arrived to find the woman in obvious mental distress sitting on the ledge of the overpass flyover that crossed Interstate 25. As officers attempted to speak with her and coax her off the ledge of the overpass, she prepared to jump.
New Mexico State Police Ofc. Sergio Corral saw her positioning herself to jump off the ledge and he was able to quickly pull the woman to safety before she could Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 8,140 With 8 More Deaths And 3,013 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 122 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 6 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:
- 28 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Curry County
- 8 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 1 new case in Lincoln County
- 1 new case in Luna County
- 37 new cases in McKinley County
- 3 new cases in Rio Arriba County
Skolnik: Racial Injustice And Health Disparities
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
Los Alamos
The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week reminds us of the extent to which racial injustice remains a central feature of American life. Closely related to this are America’s remarkable racial disparities in health.
Life expectancy at birth in the US varies with race, with African Americans, American Indians, and Alaska Natives having the shortest lives. In 2017, life expectancy was 4.5 years greater for a white male than for an African American male. It was 2.7 years greater for a white female than for an African American female. American Indians and Alaska Read More
Los Alamos Teen Town Hall Thursday June 4
TEEN CENTER News:
Right now there are parents, teachers, school administrators and some students meeting to discuss how the 20/21 school year will be conducted.
This is your chance to make your voice heard and ask questions in a teen run, teen dominated setting.
Conducting school during a pandemic is something new for everyone, the adults included. Your input is vital for this to work.
Los Alamos High School Principal Carter Payne and Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus are this week’s Teen Town Hall guests on the Teen Center’s Discord server. Join the conversation at 4 p.m. Thursday
Con Alma Awarding Emergency Grants To Nonprofits
CON ALMA News:
SANTA FE — Con Alma Health Foundation announced May 29 that it will distribute $880,000 to New Mexico nonprofits that are providing basic needs, including health care, food distribution, emergency housing and financial aid, to people most impacted by COVID-19.
Con Alma began awarding grants on an expedited, rolling basis June 2 to help vulnerable populations receive the care and support they need.
“Some of our populations in New Mexico have been disproportionately harmed by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Dolores E. Roybal, Con Alma’s executive director. “We hope our funding Read More
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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 8,024 With 5 More Deaths And 2,960 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 227 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 5 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 case in Chaves County
- 2 new cases in Cibola County
- 2 new cases in Curry County
- 3 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 2 new cases in Lincoln County
- 1 new case in Luna County
- 30 new cases in McKinley County
Aquatic Center Reopens June 8 To Lap Swimming; Reservations Begin Friday
COUNTY News:
The most current Public Health order, issued June 1, 2020, states that “Public swimming pools may open but such facilities are limited to lane-swimming and lessons with up to two students only.”
As a result, the Walkup Aquatic Center will open beginning June 8, 2020 for lap swimming only for swimmers 13 years and older.
Twenty-one short course lanes (water walking lanes 1, 3 and 4, lane #2 is ADA accessible with lift) will be available to reserve in 45 minute increments. Precautionary safety measures including modified hours of operation, enhanced cleaning procedures, strict Read More
The Family YMCA Is Reopening Monday June 8
The Family YMCA at 1450 Iris St. in downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy photo
YMCA News:
The Family YMCA we will reopen June 8 in compliance with state health orders.
The organization is taking a week before to prepare the facility and fully train staff in new protocols, especially around cleaning and sanitation.
“The safety of our members, participants and staff is our number one priority,” Y Chief Operations Officer Chris Daniels said. “Our staff created and our Board has approved a phased reopening plan that will be updated as regulations evolve.”
Daniels said the reopening plan has a phased approached Read More
New Mexico Environment Department Conducting Pool Inspections Statewide
NMED News:
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is beginning inspections at some public aquatic venues this week.
The public health order issued Monday, June 1, by the New Mexico Department of Health allows public swimming pools to reopen, but only for lap swimming and lessons.
In addition, public swimming pools may only operate at up to 50 percent of their maximum capacity and with social distancing. At this time, those facilities will be inspected by NMED.
NMED’s inspections ensure that pools are prepared to open in a safe and sanitary way, including that proper disinfectant levels Read More
