New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 23
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced today additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Per the New Mexico Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
A man in Taos County in his 50s; and
A man in Santa Fe County in his 40s.
Including the above newly reported cases, New Mexico now has 23 positive tests for COVID-19:
- Bernalillo County: 14
- Sandoval County: 2
- Santa Fe County: 4
- Socorro County: 2
- Taos County: 1
The New Mexico Department of Health has active investigations into each of the positive patients, which includes contact-tracing and swabs of symptomatic Read More
Business Loan Guarantee Program Webinar To Assist With Negative Economic Impacts Of Coronavirus At 1 P.M. Today
CHAMBER News:
The New Mexico Economic Development Department (NMEDD) has created a program to assist businesses seeking emergency loans or lines of credit to deal with negative economic impacts from COVID-19.
The free webinar is 1 p.m. today, March 17 and registration required because there are limited spots available. REGISTER HERE
NMEDD can guarantee a portion of a loan or line of credit up to 80 percent of principal or $50,000.
Loan proceeds are flexible and can be used for (and not limited to) the following:
- working capital;
- inventory; and
- payroll.
We invite lenders, banks, Economic Development Read More
Luján Announces Plans To Self-Quarantine, Despite No Symptoms, Issues Update Congressional Offices Operations
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), the U.S. House Assistant Speaker, announced Monday plans to self-quarantine after a brief interaction with an individual who was at the time asymptomatic but later tested positive for COVID-19.
Luján is exhibiting no symptoms, and health professionals have advised that he is at a low probability for infection. He first learned of the individual’s diagnosis Sunday afternoon. Still, out of an abundance of caution for the health and safety of the public, he has chosen to self-quarantine. Read More
Board Of Public Utilities Moves Meeting To March 25
Board of Public Utilities News:
The Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has rescheduled its March 18 meeting to occur one week later at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 25 in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave.
While Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) staff will present to the BPU in council chambers, BPU members will participate by phone. This social distancing is to comply with the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Officials encourage citizens to live-stream the meeting and submit public comment via email.
Included on the Read More
SF Animal Shelter Updates Operations Due To Pandemic
SFAS News:
Until further notice, to ensure the health and safety of shelter employees, the Santa Fe Animal Shelter will limit many of its programs effectively immediately.
Adoptions will be open to the public 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Adoptions will be closed to the public Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Behavior and Training classes, as well as behavior house visits will be suspended. The Cat North & South, the shelter’s resale stores, are closed to the public until further notice.
“We are currently caring for over 150 animals, and we must take this step Read More
Chart: COVID-19 Daily Cases By County In New Mexico
Chart shows between March 11 and March 16 the daily cases of COVID-19 by county In New Mexico. Courtesy/ Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Food Depot: Calling For Help Due To COVID-19
THE FOOD DEPOT News:
SANTA FE — The Food Depot is calling for community support in its response to COVID-19.
To launch and maintain an adequate response to the increased demand for emergency food distributions, The Food Depot is in need of healthy volunteers and monetary support.
“The goal is to continue providing essential hunger relief to our most vulnerable community members while minimizing opportunities for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to spread. The health and safety of our community are a top priority — and that includes access to food,” said Jill Dixon, director of development of Read More
2020 Earth Day Week Goes Online April 20-25 With Live Talks, Solutions And Events From Almost All Continents On Earth
Earth Day News:
Coronavirus? Climate Crisis? Earth Day 50 years?
With so many physical events closing down – we’re stepping up to show that online conferences are the future!
Join us online April 20-25 for the third annual #WeDontHaveTime international climate conference. Let’s explore how businesses, activists, and experts come together to leverage climate engagement and an open climate dialogue to transform our economy, societies, and lives in the coming years.
Earth Day Week April 20-25 is a collaboration between Earth Day Network, Exponential Roadmap and We Don’t Have Read More
LANL Foundation President And CEO Jenny Parks Shares Efforts To Keep Staff, Their Families And Communities Safe
By JENNY PARKS
President and CEO
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 helping to guide our communities through this challenge.
We also commit to you that, as we work together through this crisis, the LANL Foundation will continue to do all that we can to support our babies, families, students, school districts, pueblos, and other communities in Northern New Mexico. The health, safety, and security of our staff, our Read More
Social Distancing … Dance Arts Los Alamos Style!
DALA dancer Elise Chávez joins her ballet class taught by Director Jonathan Guise Monday evening via internet. Courtesy photo
DALA Director Jonathan Guise Monday evening teaching his ballet students via internet. Courtesy photo
DALA News:
Dance Arts Los Alamos (DALA) Director Jonathan Guise has found a way to reach out to ballet dancers, promote community within the DALA family and keep everyone safe and happy while complying with social distancing during the public health emergency.
DALA will be closed until April 6 but but Monday evening Director Jonathan Guise began teaching a live ballet Read More
Canceled: School Board Work Session March 19
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board work session scheduled Thursday, March 19 at Los Alamos High School is canceled due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Read More
Western National Parks Assoc. To Temporarily Close Stores
WNPA News:
TUCSON, Ariz.—Due to the continuing spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), information from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and concern for Western National Parks Association (WNPA) employees and the community, WNPA will cease operations at its stores beginning March 18, 2020.
WNPA is continuously monitoring the situation and will provide updates, including when stores will reopen, on www.wnpa.org/news and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
This includes stores located in more than 70 national parks across the West and The National Parks Store Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Grow To 21
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Officials from the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOW) announced today that two women and two men have positive tests for COVID-19.
Per the NMDOH, the most recent cases include:
- A 20-year-old male in Bernalillo County;
- Two 30-year-old females in Bernalillo County; and
- An 80-year-old male in Bernalillo County
Including the above additional cases, New Mexico has now had a total of 21 positive tests for COVID-19:
- Bernalillo County: 14;
- Sandoval County: 2;
- Santa Fe County: 3; and
- Socorro County: 2.
The New Mexico Department of Health has active investigations into Read More
Pajarito And Sipapu Close Due To COVID-19 Concerns
Pajarito Mountain is closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 ski season. Courtesy/Pajarito
SKI News:
VADITO – Pajarito Mountain and Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort are closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 ski season effective today at the recommendation of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.
“We are skiers at heart and today’s decision was a difficult one for all of us,” said James Coleman, a managing partner of Sipapu and Pajarito. “While many of our employees and customers wanted us to remain open, their health and wellbeing are of the utmost importance to us. We’ve decided to move forward Read More
Coro De Cámara Postpones Remainder 2019-20 Season
Coro de Cámara News:Postponed Concerts include:
- SING ON! Concert & Fundraiser on Saturday, March 28; and
- “Celestial Curiosity” concerts on May 1-3.
LACDC Issues Update On Operations In Response To COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
LACDC News:
Like many other public and private businesses helping to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, the Los Alamos Commerce And Development Corporation (LACDC) staff will be utilizing flexible work schedules and locations.
This includes the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce, Los Alamos Main Street and Creative District, projectY co work Los Alamos and Discover Los Alamos.
All events sponsored by LACDC or its programs are canceled through April 5.
There may be times over the next few weeks when our office has reduced staff and /or hours. However, all phone calls and emails will be returned Read More
All Los Alamos County Boards And Commissions Meetings Are Canceled – Except BPU – Through Friday, April 10
COUNTY News:
In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, all County Boards and Commissions meetings, with the exception of the Board of Public Utilities meeting March 18, have been canceled through Friday, April 10.
Postponed: Chimayó Weaving Tour March 28
Courtesy image
ART News:
The Chimayó Weaving Tour Hosted by 516 ARTS and scheduled for March 28 is canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján To Host Teletownhall On COVID-19
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), the U.S. House Assistant Speaker, will hold a Teletownhall on COVID-19.
He will discuss the steps Congress is taking to address the coronavirus emergency and keep communities healthy.
Luján will be joined by New Mexico Health Secretary Kathy Kunkel to provide crucial updates on the state and federal response to this public health threat.
Teletownhall Access:
- WHEN: 7 p.m. MT Tuesday, March 17
- CALL-IN NUMBER: 877-229-8493
- CODE: 112437
Canceled: County Personnel Board Meeting March 17
COUNTY News:
In alignment with Los Alamos County’s policies for limiting the impact of COVID-19, the decision has been made to cancel the County Personnel Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 17.
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28.
Further announcements will be issued should the April meeting be canceled or rescheduled. Read More
