COVID-19 Pandemic Precautions Prompt LANL Foundation Team To Telecommute Until At Least April 6
Courtesy/LANL Foundation
LANL FOUNDATION News:
ESPAÑOLA – Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and governor’s stay-at-home order, the LANL Foundation offices will be open only for essential operations until at least April 6.
All outside meetings will be postponed or held telephonically or digitally. Reassessment will be made April 6 and a decision made about what to do going forward.
“First and foremost, we extend our condolences to those throughout the world who are dealing with hardship during this time, and our gratitude to our leaders, healthcare professionals, first responders, and others
State Of New Mexico Using Emergency Alert System For Important Communications During Public Health Crisis
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Given the current public health crisis and the need to communicate critical information directly to as many New Mexicans as possible, the state of New Mexico will use an emergency alert system, disseminated from the state’s Emergency Operations Center, when conditions warrant.
This system is similar to Amber Alerts, which are used to notify the public about missing children.
Alerts will be sent through text messages, television and radio.
The system is intended to disseminate important information widely and as quickly as possible and is not a cause for alarm.
The first
New Mexico Governor Announces Two New Health Orders With Goal To Preserve Personal Protection Equipment
From the Office of the Governor:
Preserving personal protection equipment is goal of two new health orders
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today two public health orders that will protect New Mexico’s supply of the personal protective equipment health care workers need to stay safe during the COVID-19 crisis.
One order prohibits non-essential health services, defined as services that can be delayed for three months without undue risk to the patient’s health. Eliminating non-essential medical procedures will slow the use of personal protective gear. Read it here.
The second Read More
New Mexico Attorney General Warns Amazon, Facebook, Ebay, Craigslist, Walmart: Online Marketplaces Aren’t Exempt From Price Gouging Laws
Attorney General Hector Balderas. Courtesy photo
From the Office of the Attorney General:
SANTA FE ― Today, Attorney General Hector Balderas led a coalition of 32 attorneys general, urging Amazon, Facebook, Ebay, Walmart, and Craigslist to more rigorously monitor price gouging practices by online sellers using their services.
“Increasing prices on necessities like medical supplies, hand sanitizer, masks, and other items because people are in fear of the coronavirus is simply unconscionable,” Balderas said. “Businesses must exercise more thorough oversight to stop anyone using their Read More
New Mexico Health Department: First Death From COVID-19
STATE News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health just announced the state’s first death related to COVID-19.
Per the state Department of Health, a male in his late 70s in Eddy County died Sunday, March 22, at Artesia General Hospital.
He went to the hospital March 22 where his condition deteriorated rapidly. He died the same day.
A COVID-19 test was performed locally and sent to the state laboratory, which received the test Tuesday, March 24. The lab confirmed the positive test late the same day.
The individual had multiple chronic underlying health issues.
“This is a tragic day,” Gov.
Aspen Copies Is Essential And Open For Business!
ASPEN COPIES News:
Make-A-Wish New Mexico Finds Ways To Bring Hope
Make-A-Wish New Mexico News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Make-A-Wish New Mexico faces a record number of wishes waiting to be granted as a result of the recent need to postpone all wishes that involve travel due to the public and medical concerns of COVID-19.
As 77 percent of wishes involve travel, 970 wishes nationwide, including 12 wishes of New Mexico children, were immediately impacted with additional wishes being impacted every day.
The challenging circumstances have inspired Make-A-Wish to think creatively about how to bring hope and joy to Make-A-Wish kids during unpredictable and scary times. Read More
Access To Soap Concerning SF Inmates During Pandemic
Santa Fe County Adult Detention Center. Courtesy/SNM
By IKE SWETLITZ
Searchlight New Mexico
Jonathan Ayala has one bath towel left. An inmate in the Santa Fe County jail, Ayala has cut his only other towel into rags so he can clean the tables and showers in his dorm-like living area.
He’s worried about the potential for COVID-19 to spread in the jail — a cramped environment that, according to him and other inmates, lacks proper cleaning supplies.
“We’re just spreading all this filth around the pod,” said Ayala, who has been incarcerated at the jail since Feb. 18.
While those of us in the outside world Read More
LANL: Notice Of Public Reading Room Closure In Pojoaque
LANL Hardcopy Public Reading Room at 94 Cities of Gold Road in Pojoaque is closed until further notice. Courtesy/DOE
LANL News:
The Los Alamos National Laboratory Hardcopy Public Reading Room at the Northern New Mexico Citizens’ Advisory Board Office at 94 Cities of Gold Road in Pojoaque will be closed until further notice.
The Electronic Public Reading Room is available at: https://www.lanl.gov/library/about/environmental.php
Thank you for your understanding during this time. Read More
Blue Window Bistro Offering Curbside Pickup On Central
The Blue Window Bistro at 1789 Central Ave. is offering curbside pickup during this time of social distancing. For more information, call 505.662.6305. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The Blue Window Bistro at 1789 Central Ave. has three parking spaces marked for curbside pickup. For more information, call 505.662.6305. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos Police Department Cautions Coronavirus Precautions Could Lead To Increased Domestic Violence
LAPD News:
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham made the announcement Monday of a statewide stay-at-home order due to the COVID-19 virus.
Many people are staying inside their homes as COVID-19 spreads across the nation. Self-isolation and social distancing is necessary to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
When people are cooped up together for a long period of time, emotions are high, people are stressed, and there is a greater risk for domestic violence.
Some Examples of Domestic Violence Include:
- Physical Abuse: Hitting, slapping, shoving, grabbing, pinching, biting, hair pulling;
JMEC Limits Hours Due To COVID-19 Pandemic
JMEC News:
Española – Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative, Inc. (JMEC) has issued the following in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency:
In keeping with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s measures recently introduced to reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus (COVID-19), we have made the decision to limit the business hours of our cashier lobbies at all offices effective immediately.
We know there is growing concern as the outbreak and impact of COVID-19 continues to evolve. The health and safety of our customers and employees is a top priority. We understand your connection Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: At Pig + Fig Cafe
On the job in Los Alamos is longtime customer Eric Brosha, left, arriving Monday afternoon for his pick-up order at Pig + Fig Cafe, 11 Sherwood Blvd. in White Rock. Employees Dustin Lippiatt and Gabriela Vallejos assist with suggestions from a wide variety of sweet temptations. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
Pig + Fig has been assisting residents with social distancing by moving all the tables aside creating plenty of room for customers to pick up their orders. To order online and for more information, call or text 505.709.5380, call 505.672.2742 or visit www.pigandfigcafe.com. Photo Read More
Chart 9: COVID-19 Daily Cases By County In New Mexico
Chart shows between March 11 and March 24 the daily cases of COVID-19 by county in New Mexico. Courtesy/Eli Ben-Naim
Chart shows the cumulative cases of COVID-19 in New Mexico. Courtesy/Eli Ben-Naim Read More
County Council Chair Sara Scott Issues Update On Local COVID-19 Response Following State’s Stay At Home Order
By Chair Sara Scott
Los Alamos County Council
By now most of you are aware of the new Stay at Home Instruction issued March 23 by the Secretary of Health Kathy Kunkel, which states that New Mexicans “must stay at home and undertake only those outings absolutely necessary for their health, safety or welfare” and further prohibits most gatherings of five or more individuals indoors or outdoors.
It is essential that as a community we have and continue to take the responsibility and important steps needed to limit the transmission of COVID-19 and give our health care system the best chance possible Read More
CB FOX Deemed Nonessential Business … Closing 4:15 P.M. Today … Reopening To Sell Remaining Merchandise Soon
CB FOX Department Store on Central Avenue falls into the category of a nonessential business and will temporarily close at 4:15 p.m. today. Courtesy photo
CB FOX News:
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Stay at Home Order issued Monday due to the COVID-19 pandemic lists retail stores as nonessential businesses in New Mexico.
CB FOX Department Store falls into that category and has announced that it will temporarily close at 4:15 p.m. today.
“We will re-open to sell off the remaining items as soon as we can. Watch for updates!”
“Stay safe Los Alamos!” Read More
NMDOT And Contractor Agree To Suspend Taos Road Project
NMDOT News:
TAOS — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and El Terrero Construction, LLC, reached an agreement to suspend reconstruction work on U.S. 68/N.M. 64 for a two-week duration amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Suspension began Monday and will expire April 3. Work will begin again Monday, April 6.
This suspension is granted due to specification 107.20 that includes documented national unavailability of construction material and epidemic quarantine restriction. This is not intended for the contractor to restructure phasing.
The $23.9 million project will improve the Read More
Metzger’s Stores Deemed Essential And Remaining Open
Metzger’s Do It Best Hardware at 1607 Central Ave., in downtown Los Alamos and the store on N.M. 4 in White Rock are essential businesses and will remain open. Courtesy photo
Metzger’s Hardware Store News:
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Stay at Home Order issued Monday due to the COVID-19 pandemic specifically lists hardware stores as an essential business in New Mexico.
“Metzger’s Hardware takes our responsibility to our community seriously, and will remain open during this crisis,” General Manager David Jolley posted on Metzger’s Facebook page. “We will continue to do our best to keep in
Public Attendance Prohibited At Utilities Board Meeting
COUNTY News:
Public in-person attendance at the Wednesday, March 25 Board of Public Utilities (BPU) meeting will be prohibited in accordance with the Public Health Emergency Order Closing All Businesses and Non-Profit Entities Except for those Deemed Essential and Providing Additional Restrictions on Mass Gatherings Due to COVID-19 issued March 23 from the New Mexico Department of Health.
Officials with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities encourage citizens to live-stream the meeting and submit public comment via email.
The BPU meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Wednesday Read More
Zia Credit Union Issues Over $233,000 In Emergency Loans
Zia Credit Union News:
With all the disheartening news lately, we’re all looking for stories of goodwill around the world.
To that end, Zia Credit Union has good news to share right here in our own community. In less than a week, since announcing that it would be offering emergency loans to its members, Zia Credit Union has helped nearly 60 families.
For many, the threat of being out of work and needing to make ends meet is a real concern.
“The recent pandemic of COVID-19 was something I didn’t think I needed to worry about or would even be affected by personally,” said a Zia Credit Union member who asked Read More
