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New Mexico Superintendent Of Insurance And AG Warn Businesses, Consumers That Con Artists And Scammers Are Preying On Panic, Fear, Confusion Surrounding COVID-19
Superintendent of Insurance Russell Toal
STATE News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance and the New Mexico Office of the Attorney General are warning businesses and consumers that con artists and scammers are taking advantage of the panic, fear and confusion surrounding the COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) pandemic, and have intensified efforts to defraud and steal.
“Defrauding New Mexican families during the COVID-19 health emergency is unconscionable,” Attorney General Hector Balderas said. “Anyone who compromises our families’ access to health and security Read More
Los Alamos County Office Of Emergency Management And LARSO Collaborate To Provide Resources To Community
Neighbor Helping Neighbor packets are posted on the doors of each senior center. Community members are welcome to take one for themselves and a friend or neighbor. Seniors are advised not to open the door or give money to anyone they don’t know. Courtesy/LARSO
LARSO News:
Red or Green may not be a question you think about asking during a pandemic, but two local programs, would like you to think about the question, in a very different way.
The County’s Office of Emergency Management and the Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization are collaborating to provide resources to Los Alamos and Read More
Canceled: County Parks & Recreation Board Meeting
COUNTY News:
In alignment with the County’s policies for limiting the impact of COVID-19 we have decided to cancel the next Parks & Recreation Board Meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for tomorrow evening, Thursday, April 9. We will send out further announcements if the May meeting is cancelled or rescheduled.
In alignment with Los Alamos County’s policies for limiting the impact of COVID-19, the Parks & Recreation Board meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 9 is canceled.
An announcement will be issued regarding the May meeting of Parks & Recreation Board. Read More
MVD Waives Late Fees During Closures Due To COVID-19
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued an order Monday waiving most late fees and other penalties assessed by the Motor Vehicle Division since March 11, when she first issued a state of emergency for New Mexico due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Executive Order 2020-016 requires the Motor Vehicle Division of the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department to temporarily waive fees and penalties incurred due to the social distancing recommendations that closed many MVD offices until further notice.
The waiver will continue through the period MVD field Read More
NMDOT, State Police Discourage Good Friday Pilgrimages
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE –– The New Mexico Department of Transportation is asking the faithful to stay home during Holy Week.
The annual pilgrimages to El Santuario de Chimayo and Tome Hill have been cancelled due to the imposed health order to prohibit gathering of five or more people.
In addition, the grounds, chapel and restrooms at El Santuario de Chimayo will be closed Holy Thursday through Easter Monday (April 9-13). Pilgrims are discouraged from visiting the sacred site.
The New Mexico Department of Transportation and State Police strongly discourages anyone from making the trek to the Read More
NMED: Food Establishments Selling Convenience Items
NMED Cabinet Secretary James Kenney
NMED News:
By selling products like toilet paper and other convenience items, restaurants and food establishments in New Mexico are helping citizens maintain social distancing and reducing strain on grocery stores during the coronavirus public health emergency.
Many restaurants are offering grocery items for purchase alongside take-out and delivery items.
The New Mexico Environment Department’s (NMED) Food Program concurs that selling such items is in compliance with state and federal restaurant regulations.
“Social distancing is the best weapon Read More
U.S. House Assistant Speaker Luján Pushes For $250 Billion In Aid For Local Governments Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Luján
CONGRESSIONAL News:
NAMBE — U.S. House Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), along with Congressmembers Joe Neguse (D-CO), Andy Levin (D-MI), and Tom Malinowski (D-NJ), Tuesday introduced the Coronavirus Community Relief Act – legislation to provide $250 billion in stabilization funds for local communities, towns, and cities across the United States that need relief amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, signed into law March 27, provided stabilization funds for states and larger communities, but capped Read More
County Launches #FindHopeLosAlamos During COVID-19
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has launched a social media campaign on Facebook and Instagram using the hashtag #FindHopeLosAlamos to encourage members of the community to share inspiring and uplifting photos of life in Los Alamos during the “stay at home” executive order.
Photos of creative activities in or outside the home, while out on walks for physical exercise or enjoyment, or other relevant snapshots are encouraged.
If shared on Facebook, the post will need to be set to “Public” in order to be visible to Los Alamos County.
Chart 23: 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
Fraction of those recovered to date versus the complementary fraction of those who died. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Diagnoses per 10,000 residents, broken by county. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico State Police To Enforce Non-Compliant Penalties On Public Health During COVID-19 Outbreak
NMSP News:
New Mexico State Police will enforce penalties on New Mexico Businesses and the public who refuse to comply with the Emergency Public Health Order.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has extended the Public Order to April 30, 2020 which requires all non-essential businesses to stop operating.
New Mexico State Police, in conjunction with local law enforcement, will ensure that businesses adhere to its directives.
New Mexico State Police has been educating non-compliant establishments and has given them a reasonable opportunity to adapt. We have seen many businesses and people Read More
Los Alamos Fire Marshal Comments On Maximum Occupancy Requirements Under Amended Public Health Order
COUNTY News:
Effective this morning, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s amended public health order restricting essential business operations, i.e. grocery stores, limits the number of individuals within retail space to 20 percent or less of maximum occupancy.
In addition, hotels, motels, and other places of lodging such as RV Parks shall operate at 25 percent of maximum occupancy.
This order requires business owners and store managers alike to police the number of occupants in their stores.
The Los Alamos Fire Marshal’s Office would like to remind owners and managers of certain restrictions Read More
Line Forms Outside Tub In Central Park Square Today
Scene at 3 p.m. today outside the Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op (Tub) in Central Park Square. They sold out of all cans in about 30 minutes and were giving away the glass growlers (with a fill up) until those were gone. Once they sold out, they gave $20 gift cards to the people at the end of the line who didn’t get a glass growler. The Tub is closing for at least two weeks. Courtesy photo
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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 794, One More Death
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 109 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:
- 42 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 2 new cases in Curry County
- 5 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 1 new case in Grant County
- 11 new cases in McKinley County
- 24 new cases in San Juan County
- 18 new cases in Sandoval County
- 2 new cases in Santa Fe County
- 1 new case in Taos County
- 1 new case in Torrance County
Today’s Read More
SFNF Encourages Responsible Recreation By Avoiding Unnecessary Exposure, Overcrowding Over Easter Weekend
Santa Fe National Forest. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – The past weekend on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) saw crowded day use sites, jammed parking areas and heavy visitor traffic through gateway communities, in spite of federal, state and local guidance on social distancing and group size to help contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
With the Easter holiday ahead, the SFNF asks the public to recreate responsibly on national forests.
“Our first priority is the safety and well-being of our employees, our communities and our visitors,” SFNF Supervisor James Melonas said. “Easter Read More
Bathtub Row Brewing Co-Op Closing For At Least 2 Weeks
Tub Management today issued the following announcement:
Beginning Wednesday, April 8, Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op will be closed for at least two weeks. We will have can sales beginning 3 p.m., Tuesday until we are sold out.
One thing we did not anticipate with breweries limited to takeaway sales was a nationwide shortage of 32 oz. cans. Craziness! Although we do expect to have more packaging available in about 10 days, we’re also considering remaining closed as the COVID-19 peak is expected in New Mexico near the later part of this month.
The health of our staff and customers is of utmost importance Read More
LAPS Free Emergency Meals Program Begins Friday
LAPS News:
Chartwells and Los Alamos Public Schools are participating in the Free Emergency Meals program for any child 18 and under.
Beginning Friday, April 10, the program will include both a breakfast and lunch meal distribution twice a week.
The meals will be packaged together for one single distribution. Friday meals will be packaged for use on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Tuesday meals would cover Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Meals may be picked up curbside Tuesday and Friday:
- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Aspen Elementary School in Los Alamos;
- Noon to 1 p.m. at Piñon Elementary School
County Issues Reminder: Trails, Parks, Dogs & COVID-19
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County would like to remind residents using County parks, trails and other open spaces of the importance of maintaining social distancing within these areas as much as possible.
Mass gatherings are still prohibited as outlined in the State of New Mexico’s executive order. No more than five individuals should be gathered in parks or using trails. County Parks’ crews have installed signage about social distancing and mass gatherings in parks.
“Voluntary compliance with the executive order will help us keep our parks open for all to enjoy,” Emergency Manager Beverley Read More
State Shares Video: Creating Homemade Face Coverings
Click here, to watch a video on how to create a cloth, non-medical face covering. Courtesy/State
STATE News:
See and share the video titled “How to Make a Mask”, found online here, on making a cloth, non-medical face covering.
The best way to avoid getting or spreading the new coronavirus continues to be staying home. However, the Centers for Disease Control issued new guidelines recommending that people wear cloth face coverings in public settings like grocery stores and pharmacies where it could be difficult to maintain social distancing.
Wearing a non-medical mask is an additional and Read More
Governor, DOH Answer Faith-Based Community Questions
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