Mesa To Mesa Responds To Coronavirus
M2M News:
Mesa to Mesa (M2M), a local nonprofit organization that provides modest home repairs for low-income homeowners in Northern New Mexico, is temporarily modifying their program in response to the growing coronavirus problem.
In order to protect clients and workers, M2M is suspending indoor repair projects and concentrating on outdoor repairs, such as building ramps, repairing stairs and installing mobile-home skirting.
To apply for services, prospective clients should visit the M2M website https:////www.mesatomesa.org/or call 505.927.2105 to request an application form. Read More
Scene Of Kite Flying At Urban Park
The wind was not cooperating this afternoon for Piper Finnegan, 4, to get her kite to fly, but with a little help from her father Shawn Finnegan, she finally got her kite airborne at Urban Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
La Vista Church Issues Offer To Help
La Vista Church News:
In view of the public health emergency in effect, La Vista Church of the Nazarene at 15 Grand Canyon Dr. in White Rock has issued a notice to the community offering to help anyone in need .
“We are here to faithfully serve our community in genuine love,” Pastor Jeff Moore said. “If you or someone you know needs help of any kind, please contact us at pastors@lavistanaz.org or call 505.672.3202 and someone from the church will get back with you and do all we can to help … God bless!”
The La Vista Church vision is to be the church in White Rock known by the community for:
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Genuinely
Chart 7: COVID-19 Daily Cases By County In New Mexico
Chart shows between March 11 and March 22 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
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 65
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced today eight additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
Two new cases in Bernalillo County:
- A female in her 60s.
- A male in his 30s.
Two new cases in Doña Ana County:
- A female in her 50s.
- A female in her 20s.
One new case in McKinley County:
- A male 9 years old.
One new case in San Juan County:
- A male in his 50s.
Two new cases in Santa Fe County:
- A male in his 30s.
- A male in his 40s.
Including the above newly reported cases, New Mexico has now had a total of 65 positive tests for COVID-19:
Udall, Senators Again Call On Trump To Immediately And Fully Use All Defense Production Act Authorities
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) joined Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) along with 17 of their colleagues Friday in condemning President Trump’s partial invocation of the Defense Production Act (DPA), which ignored other key titles in the Act that provide essential tools for rapidly scaling up our national response to the spread of the novel coronavirus.
The Senators are calling on President Trump to immediately implement all Defense Production Act powers under Titles I, III, and VII to massively scale up Read More
State Boards & Commissions Division Suspends Requirement For Continuing Education Due To COVID-19
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department’s Boards and Commissions Division is suspending the requirement for proof of continuing education for those who have licensure expiration dates through July 31, 2020.
Once the restrictions have been lifted, licensees will have specified period of time to submit their continuing education credits to their applicable board.
Check the Boards and Commissions Division website for additional information that may apply to your licensure area, and for updates at www.rld.state.nm.us.
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On The Job In Los Alamos: Cottonwood On The Greens
Edmundo Leal of Cottonwood on the Greens reviews a take-out order Friday evening for James Mayers. Cottonwood on the Greens at 4244 Diamond Dr. is closed to diners due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The restaurant is serving take-out 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. daily. The management expresses its heartfelt gratitude for all the community support they are receiving and ask customers to be patient when calling in orders and to call again if the phone is busy, especially during dinner hours, as they only have one call-in number. For more information, visit www.cottonwoodonthegreens.com or call 505.662.0404. Read More
Mountaineers Electronic Meeting Features Polar Bears
Polar bears in the wild, in Churchill, Manitoba. Photo by Jean Dewart
By BILL PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers
The March Los Alamos Mountaineers meeting has been moved to an electronic format, consistent with the needs of this special time.
It will be held at the regular time of 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 24. As usual, the Mountaineers meeting is held in collaboration with the Pajarito Environmental Education Center.
This month, Jean Dewart will share her visit with polar bears in Churchill, Manitoba’s.
Churchill is called the Polar Bear Capitol of the World. It is the location in Hudson’s Bay
Los Alamos Chiropractic And Acupuncture Center Close Until April 10 In Response To Public Health Emergency
LAC News:
As healthcare providers we are aware of the emerging and ever changing situation with Coronavirus.
It has been a very difficult decision but we have decided to suspend our practice until April 10. While the situation continually changes, this is a tentative and hopeful date for us.
If you need to reach us for any reason, call our office at 505.662.3022 (Los Alamos Chiropractic) or 505.663.1339 (Acupuncture Center of Los Alamos). We will continue to check phone messages daily and if you have any questions for any of our doctors, please feel free to leave a message and one of us will return Read More
Local Golfers Get In Some Solo Practice Saturday
Even though the golf course is officially closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a few golfers managed to get in some practice and take advantage of nice weather Saturday at the Los Alamos County Golf Course. Here John Heineman chips the ball to the pin in hole #4. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Todd Kankowski practices on the driving range Saturday at the Los Alamos County Golf Course. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler Meets With Disinfectant Manufacturers Highlighting Work To Fight Coronavirus
EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler
EPA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler hosted a series of conference calls Friday with large and small disinfectant manufacturers, including members of the Consumer Brands Association (CBA) and the Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA).
On the calls they discussed the agency’s expanded and expedited work in response to the outbreak under the Emerging Viral Pathogens Guidance for Antimicrobial Pesticides.
“Today’s calls were extremely productive and demonstrate the Read More
DEA Shares Response To COVID-19 Pandemic
DEA Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon
WASHINGTON, D.C. — During the unprecedented health emergency caused by the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the health and safety of our communities is DEA’s top priority.
DEA is responding appropriately to ensure Americans continue to have access to necessary medications and controlled substances. DEA’s efforts include supporting prescribing practices that limit exposure, enabling uninterrupted access to practitioners, and safeguarding a consistent and reliable drug supply.
“During this uncertain time, DEA remains flexible Read More
Pope Francis Prays For Those Battling Pandemic
Pope Francis praying for the world today in the Apostolic Library at the Vatican in Rome calls on the people of all churches and all denominations to join him at noon Wednesday, March 25 in praying the Lord’s Prayer for those battling the pandemic around the world. Screenshot/LADP Read More
NACo Calls On Congress To Make Counties Eligible For Stabilization Fund In COVID-19 Package
NACo News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Counties (NACo) has called on federal policymakers to ensure America’s 3,069 county governments are eligible for the State Stabilization Fund and other essential supplemental federal aid resources.
“Counties are on the front lines of responding to the coronavirus pandemic,” NACo Executive Director Matthew Chase said. “We are investing huge sums in immediate public health and public safety needs, and at the same time, we will be experiencing massive declines in revenue.”
America’s counties employ about one percent of the Read More
CYFD Steps Up COVID-19 Precautions Across All Divisions
CYFD News:
SANTA FE — The State’s Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD), in an advanced precautionary step, will conduct more of its visits for youth via phone or video, the Department said Friday.
The move was enacted immediately.
“While we know of no increased danger for children, youth or their families as of today, CYFD is pursing every opportunity possible to safely limit physical contact while maintaining connection,” CYFD Cabinet Secretary Brian Blalock said. “We will be moving to video visits as our primary visitation tool to strengthen our efforts as an agency to ‘flatten Read More
Self Help Seeks Community Support During Pandemic
By Kirsten Laskey
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
In times of hardship, Self Help, Inc., is there to lend a helping hand to those in need.
With the COVID-19 pandemic growing and with it an increasing number of significant impacts, local non-profit Self Help is looking for some assistance itself.
Self Help Executive Director Maura Taylor said the nonprofit’s budget allows it to help 500 families a year or a little more than 1,000 individuals. However, the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to increase the demand for the nonprofit’s services and Taylor encourages the community to help Read More
Worship Update: The Christian Church
The Christian Church at 92 East Road will offer online worship today www.lachristian.org. Courtesy photo
By Pastor Doug Partin
The Christian Church
Los Alamos, this image asks the question “Why go to a Church Service when you can watch online?” The answer is that we were created to be together.
Our weekly gatherings at The Christian Church at 92 East Road are meaningful, and during this time they will be dearly missed by all of us. Until we can gather again, we have created an online worship experience for you. It is on our webpage: www.lachristian.org
It has links to audio and video recordings of Read More
Skolnik: The Costs Of Unpreparedness
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
Los Alamos
There is a price for everything and, one way or another, the price must always be paid. The economic impact of coronavirus will be exceptional, even if it were to kill only a relatively small number of people. We could save ourselves an enormous amount of economic hardship and ill health if we had invested wisely on a continuous basis in preparedness against emerging diseases. This is a lesson we have foolishly failed to learn from one emerging disease after another, such as SARS and Ebola.
Many Americans don’t understand what we should expect our federal government Read More
LAPS Superintendent Issues Spring Break News
Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus
Los Alamos Public Schools
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus today sent the following letter to parents and families:
Dear LAPS Parents and Families,
As we prepare for a spring break unlike any in the past, here are some thoughts about how to help children, teens and even adults, make the most of your time together.
These ideas are about:
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making connections while following CDC guidance on social isolation;
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taking action to reduce anxiety; and
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creating positive and productive environments in our own homes with our children.
