All Together Los Alamos Accepting Requests For Assistance For Housebound Residents During COVID-19 Emergency
ATLA News:
All Together Los Alamos is accepting requests for assistance from Los Alamos County residents who are housebound during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
The all-volunteer group of local residents is working to provide information on resources and services to people who need assistance during these difficult times.
The aim is to supplement where needed the services already being provided by local senior centers and local non-profits.
All Together Los Alamos plans to assist homebound residents with:
- Simple “well-check” phone calls;
Cumulative Number Of COVID-19 Positive Tests In NM, And Bernalillo, Sandoval & Santa Fe Counties Of April 9
The cumulative number of COVID-19 positive tests in New Mexico and Bernalillo, Sandoval and Santa Fe Counties as of April 9. Note that the Sandoval data is plotted against the right hand axis. These three counties plus Doña Ana, San Juan and McKinley Counties, (see the graph below.) account for 88% of the COVID-19 positive tests results in New Mexico. They account for 85% of the new positive test results reported today, and 89% of the new results reported yesterday. We see that the reported data for 5April to 8 April shows a much lower growth rate for Santa Fe and Sandoval Counties. Although Read More
Chart 25: COVID-19 Daily Cases By County In New Mexico
Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses, and deaths in New Mexico. Also shown is the number of active hospitalizations. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Diagnoses per 10,000 residents, by county. The overall statewide rate is 4.7 diagnoses per 10,000 residents. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 989, One More Death
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 124 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes one additional death related to COVID-19
Per the New Mexico Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 45 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Chaves County
- 5 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 1 new case in Curry County
- 5 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 2 new cases in Los Alamos County
- 13 new cases in McKinley County
- 9 new cases in San Juan County
- 31 new cases in Sandoval County
- 3 new cases in Santa Fe County
- 2 new cases in Socorro County
New Mexico Governor, Health Officials Share Updates, Charts And Graphs On COVID-19 Efforts During Briefing Today
Los Alamos County Extends Essential Services Status Through April 30 To Comply With Governor’s ‘Stay At Home’ Executive Order Due To COVID-19 Public Health Crisis
County Manager Harry Burgess
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess announced this week that the County will continue the Essential Services status that began mid-March, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and in response to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s executive order, which was extended through April 30.
“I am pleased to report that things are operating smoothly under the existing system that we put into place on March 17,” Burgess said, “I would especially like to thank our County employees, who have responded heroically to this challenging situation while maintaining high levels Read More
Governor And Sunland Park Racetrack Announce $2 Million Gift To Help New Mexicans During COVID-19 Health Crisis
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
SUNLAND PARK – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino announced today that the Stanley E. Fulton Family Foundation is making a commitment of $2 million to assist New Mexicans.
The Stanley E. Fulton Family Foundation was endowed by the longtime owner of Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino, the late Stanley E. Fulton. The gift will go to the All Together NM Fund, which will oversee the distribution of the gift to local charities and food banks in the areas hardest hit by the COVID-19 crisis.
“I am immensely Read More
New Mexico, Colorado COVID-19 Hospitalizations, Deaths
Daily change in COVID-19 hospitalization and death rates. Created by Nels Hoffman
By NELS HOFFMAN
Los Alamos
The rate at which people are dying or going into hospitals in Colorado, because of COVID-19, is decreasing. The figure above shows the daily change in the total
number of people either dead or in the hospital because of COVID-19, in Colorado (green dots) and New Mexico (yellow dots).
Over the most recent 5-day period, from April 4 to April 8, an average of about 84 people each day either died or went into the hospital in Colorado, because of COVID-19. This rate is 25 percent lower than the rate
County Council Hears Latest Updates On COVID-19
County Council Chair Sara Scott
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
As the Governor’s stay-at-home order extends through April and becomes stricter, Los Alamos County continues to discuss how to best respond.
During Tuesday night’s County Council meeting, County Manager Harry Burgess reported that Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham extended her stay-at-home order through the end of April.
Furthermore, he reported that the maximum occupancy for hotels and RV parks were reduced to 25 percent of their usual occupancy and that other essential businesses limit their Read More
Emotional Healing: Wise Action Needed In Tough Times
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.
In this series, we have been discussing the topic of grief and how it is a natural and normal healing process from any type of loss.
The last couple of months have demonstrated how the entire world can be impacted emotionally, intellectually, physically and spiritually. Most people have had a major change in their perception of the world.
Loss is anytime that a person’s perception of safety and their definition of themselves Read More
Heinrich, Bipartisan Congressional Coalition Call For Waived, Modified Medicare Program Interest Rates For Health Care Providers On Frontlines Of Coronavirus Pandemic
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), along with a bipartisan group of 33 Senators, sent a letter calling on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to waive or modify interest rates for health care providers who’ve sought financial assistance amid the coronavirus pandemic through Medicare’s Accelerated and Advance Payments Program.
This program has historically been used to expedite Medicare payments to subsets of Medicare participating providers during very limited circumstances Read More
PEEC Encourages Community To Take It Outside!
Two young explorers take part in the Pajarito Environment Education Center’s Take It Outside program. Photo by Siobhan Niklasson
You are never too young to explore the great outdoors! Photo by Denise Matthews
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos, like most municipalities, is practicing social distancing and staying home.
But Los Alamos stands apart from many other cities in that it has a key characteristic: a multitude of open spaces and a beautiful natural environment. Even better, the great outdoors is still accessible to the public.
Despite Read More
Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office Reduces Office Hours In Response To Continued COVID-19 Concerns
Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas
COUNTY News:
Due to continued COVID-19 concerns, Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas is taking additional proactive measures, and has reduced office hours.
Effective Monday, April 6 and until further notice, staff will be available to process Drop-Box items between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., Monday thru Friday.
The suspension of all in-person services and transactions will continue.
Customers may continue to drop off items in the designated Drop-Box located outside their office, and items will be returned by mail.
All urgent matters will be handled through Read More
Cumulative Number Of COVID-19 Positive Tests In NM, And Bernalillo, Sandoval & Santa Fe Counties Of April 8
The cumulative number of COVID-19 positive tests in New Mexico and Bernalillo, Sandoval and Santa Fe Counties as of April 8. Note that the Sandoval data is plotted against the right hand axis. These three counties plus Doña Ana, San Juan and McKinley Counties, (see the graph below.), account for 88% of the COVID-19 positive tests results in New Mexico. They account for 89% of the new positive test results reported today, and 94% of the new results reported Tuesday. We see that the reported data for April 5 to April 8 shows a much lower growth rate for Santa Fe and Sandoval Counties. Created by Marv Read More
County Asks Community For Help Supplying Face Coverings To Employees Working In Field To Protect Against COVID-19
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson has called upon the community – especially those with any kind of sewing and handiwork skills – to supply County employees with face coverings, as suggested by the Centers for Disease Control for those working out and about in public places.
“Although our Procurement Officer has placed orders for these items, lead times are nearly three weeks to receive any shipments, due to the backlog being experienced across the nation,” Simpson said, adding that even though the guidance from the CDC is optional, the County is encouraging Read More
Chart 24: COVID-19 Daily Cases By County In New Mexico
Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses, and deaths in New Mexico. Also shown is the number of active hospitalizations. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Deaths per 100,000 residents, by county. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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Game & Fish Department Closes Additional Properties
NMG&F Director Mike Sloane
NMG&F News:
SANTA FE —The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish closed multiple Wildlife Management Areas and Open Gate properties at sunset Monday, April 6, to promote public safety.
“The health and safety of New Mexico’s hunters, anglers, outdoor recreationists, small communities and healthcare workers is our top priority,” Director Mike Sloane said. “We cannot ignore the crowds that have begun gathering at these popular fishing areas and have taken this action for the protection of all New Mexicans.”
Closures include:
- Bear Canyon Reservoir near
Heinrich Shines Spotlight On Some True NM Heroes
By MARTIN HEINRICH
United States Senator
Dear Friend,
The coronavirus pandemic has brought upon some of the most challenging times many of us will ever face. But it has also shown us how dependent we are on one another for support. So many of you are showing up in moving ways to demonstrate our state’s trademark creative tenacity and incredible ingenuity in the service of our fellow New Mexicans.
I am deeply grateful to all New Mexicans who are doing their part to stay home and maintain physical distance. It is going to make a real difference for our health care workers who are working day and Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 865 With 3 More Deaths
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 72 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes three additional deaths related to COVID-19.
Per the New Mexico Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 20 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 4 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 2 new cases in Eddy County
- 15 new cases in McKinley County
- 1 new case in Rio Arriba County
- 14 new cases in Sandoval County
- 9 new cases in San Juan County
- 2 new cases in Santa Fe County
- 2 new cases in Socorro County
- 1 new case in Valencia County
Udall Calls On Senate Leadership To Provide Financial Relief For Local Journalism & Media Outlets Amidst Pandemic
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Tom Udall:
“Without this support, communities across the country risk losing one of their key sources of accurate information about what citizens need to know and do in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.”
WASHINGTON– Today, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) joined 19 senators to call for financial relief for local journalism and media outlets, which are facing severe economic hardship, in any future COVID-19 relief package.
In a letter to Senate leadership, the senators warn that the widespread impact of the COVID-19 pandemic – including plummeting advertising revenue Read More
