Los Alamos County Issues Response To Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham/NMDOH Mass Gatherings Ban Due To COVID-19
COUNTY News:
The increasing number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 virus spurred the Governor and New Mexico Health Department to issue a Public Health Emergency Order to Limit Mass Gatherings. In response to this, Los Alamos County began this afternoon a case-by-case assessment of all reservations, programs and events.
“The main thing is we are following the Governor’s orders,” said Los Alamos County Communications and Public Relation’s Leslie Bucklin.
The Order, dated March 12, and lasting through April 11, 2020 is stated as follows:
“All Mass Gatherings are hereby prohibited under the Read More
NMDOH Announces Expanded Testing For COVID-19
NMDOH News:LAMC CEO John Whiteside Addresses COVID-19 Issue
LAMC CEO John Whiteside
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Medical Center CEO John Whiteside spoke this morning with the Los Alamos Daily Post about the novel coronavirus (COVID–19) issue.
He echoed what Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said Wednesday when she issued a public health emergency: Remain home (“self-isolate”) if you are sick and exhibiting any of the symptoms of COVID-19 call the Department of Health Coronavirus Hotline at 1.855.600.3453.
Do not go to the hospital or doctor’s office … call the Coronavirus Hotline at 1.855.600.3453 Read More
No Fans At NMAA State Basketball Championships
NMAA News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Per the guidance of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and recommendations from both the Departments of Health and Public Education, the 2020 NMAA State Basketball Championships will move forward without fans.
Games will be played at both Dreamstyle Arena and the Santa Ana Star Center throughout the remainder of the event as originally scheduled.
Only team members, officials, and essential facility and tournament workers will be allowed in the buildings. Members of the media will not be allowed entrance to either facility.
Although spectators will not be able to attend Read More
YMCA: Red And Black And Wild West Ball Is Postponed
By DIANA MARTINEZ
The FAMILY YMCA
We’re going to “hold our horses” in light of our Governor’s public health emergency declaration Wednesday and her stated guidance around public gatherings.
We made the difficult decision to postpone our annual Red and Black and Wild West Ball scheduled for this Saturday, March 14 at Buffalo Thunder Resort. While the decision comes with much disappointment, people’s health and safety are our top priority.
We are so grateful for all your excitement and support around this event, which is why we hope to just push it down the road a bit. We hope you will bear with Read More
Fifth Presumptive Positive COVID-19 Case Announced
From the Office of the Governor:
Department of Health actively investigating all presumptive positives
SANTA FE – New Mexico health officials announced today a fifth New Mexico resident tested presumptive positive for COVID-19, adding to the four presumptive positive tests Wednesday.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent case is a Bernalillo County woman in her 40s. The Department of Health is investigating a possible travel link. She is at home in isolation.
The other four presumptive positive tests in New Mexico are:
- A Socorro County husband and wife both in their 60s with
New Mexico Health Secretary Issues Public Health Order Suspending Mass Gatherings … Latest COVID-19 Precaution Limits Large Group Gatherings
Health Secretary Kathy Kunkel
From the Office of New Mexico Health Secretary Kathy Kunkel:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Health Secretary Kathy Kunkel issued an order this morning temporarily prohibiting mass gatherings in New Mexico in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The public health order defines mass gatherings as events that bring together 100 or more people in a single room or connected space like auditoriums, stadiums, arenas, conference centers and theaters.
- Places of worship;
- Airports;
- Other mass transit;
- Shopping malls;
- Shelters;
- Retail and grocery stores;
PED Issues Memo To School Superintendents On COVID-19
NMPED News:
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus shares the following memo he and other superintendents just received from the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED).
COVID-19 Briefing Call for All Superintendents and Charter School Leaders
Today we anticipate that Gov. Michelle Luján Grisham and the New Mexico Department of Health will issue a public health order prohibiting congregations of more than 100 people after announcing that four New Mexico residents tested presumptive positive for COVID-19, the first confirmed cases in the state. This order was Read More
LARSO Executive Director Addresses Coronavirus
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
Los Alamos Retired & Senior Organization
Along with your monthly additions to the senior center calendars – please look for those at the bottom, I wanted to reflect on the much-discussed Coronavirus as it relates to our work at your senior centers.
The first four cases of Coronavirus have been reported. Please make sure your only news source is a reputable one. www.cdc.gov is best.
We’re strongly encouraging members to wash their hands, stay home if they are sick and refrain from shaking hands or hugging when possible. It takes practice, but a variety Read More
New Mexico Delegation Introduces Bipartisan Bill To Strengthen Infectious Disease Monitoring And Support Border Community Health Initiatives
CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION News:
As global health risks from the novel coronavirus grow, bill led by Udall and Torres Small would bolster infectious disease detection and investigation capabilities and update and strengthen the United States-Mexico Border Health Commission and Canada-United States Pan Border Public Health Preparedness Council
WASHINGTON D.C. —U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Xochitl Torres Small (D-N.M.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) led a group of bipartisan border lawmakers in introducing Read More
News Alert: Do Not Go To Hospital, Doctor’s Office Or Urgent Care If You Suspect COVID-19 … Call Coronavirus Hotline
News Alert:
Dr. Robert McClees, owner of Trinity Urgent Care in Los Alamos, contacted the Los Alamos Daily Post this evening to suggest as a public service to the community that the important information released by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today regarding the COVID-19 be re-emphasized.
The governor advised residents to remain home (“self-isolate”) if they are exhibiting any of the symptoms of COVID-19 – fever, cough or trouble breathing – and to call the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) Coronavirus Hotline at 1.855.600.3453.
DO NOT go to the hospital, a doctor’s office or urgent Read More
New Mexico Tax Department Files Appeal On Medical Cannabis To State Supreme Court
TRD News:
ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Tax and Revenue Department appealed a Jan. 28, Court of Appeals decision that would have allowed medical cannabis to receive a deduction from New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax (NMGRT) as a prescription drug.
Currently, sales tax on medical cannabis in New Mexico averages about 8 percent and approximately $10.5 million was remitted in 2019 by the 34 licensed cannabis producers.
Prescription drugs are exempt from sales taxes in nearly every state. Most neighboring states, including Colorado, Nevada, Utah and Texas, have provided similar relief to cannabis Read More
Canceled: Hilltalkers & Hawktalkers Showcase
LAPS News:
Los Alamos High School Hilltalkers Coach Margo Batha and Los Alamos Middle School Hawktalkers Coach Sherri Bublitz this evening issued the following announcement:
Dear Los Alamos Speech and Debate Supporters,
In light of the statewide public health emergency and the guidelines given to us by Los Alamos Public Schools, the Los Alamos High School Hilltalkers and the Los Alamos Middle School Hawktalkers regret to inform our Los Alamos community supporters that we are canceling our Showcase on Sunday, March 15 at Fuller Lodge.
We hope to put together an online fundraiser and auction Read More
LAPS Issues Update On Response To Coronavirus Issue
By Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus
Los Alamos Public Schools
Earlier today, Gov. Michele Lujan Grisham declared a public health emergency in New Mexico.
In order to be proactive in our community, the Los Alamos Public Schools is taking the following steps to continue regular school operations while reducing the threat of infection.
Effective immediately:
- School-sponsored staff and student travel outside of New Mexico is cancelled;
- LAPS extracurricular events and community gatherings will be postponed or cancelled (This includes dances, plays, robotics competitions, and music
Governor Declares State Of Emergency To Maximize Resources; Issues Enhanced Public Health Advisory Steps To Help Prevent Spread Of COVID-19 In New Mexico
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, health officials during press conference this morning in Santa Fe. Screenshot/LADP
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the New Mexico Department of Health announced this morning that three New Mexico residents tested presumptive positive for COVID-19, the first confirmed cases in the state.
Per the state Department of Health, two of the cases are a Socorro County husband and wife, both in their 60s, with known recent international travel to Egypt. Both are at home in isolation. The third case is a woman in her 70s in Bernalillo
Chamber Breakfast Thursday Canceled Following Governor Announcement State Is Canceling All Large Public Events
CHAMBER News:
Due to New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s declaration of a state of emergency, the Chamber Business Breakfast scheduled for Thursday, March 12, at UNM-LA has been canceled.
The governor declared a state of emergency this morning during a press conference at which she and the New Mexico Department of Health announced that three New Mexico residents tested presumptive positive for COVID-19, and announced that all out of state travel has been halted for state employees.
The state will be canceling all large public events that they have control over and are urging the private Read More
New Mexico Has First Presumptive Positive COVID-19 Cases
STATE News:Los Alamos County Prepares For COVID-19
Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess addressed questions today about the County’s preparedness for an outbreak of COVID-19 – detailing the County’s communications with employees in the last week and commenting on wide-scale emergency preparedness activities that are underway in Los Alamos in conjunction with directives being issued by the State of New Mexico Department of Health.
“Los Alamos County employs nearly 800 full-time, temporary or casual labor employees to keep day to day operations running smoothly,” Burgess said, Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools Issues Coronavirus Update
LAPS Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Superintendent of Schools Kurt Steinhaus sent the following letter today to LAPS staff and parents:
Dear LAPS Families and Staff,
Coronavirus in New Mexico and the Los Alamos Public Schools
This is the second in what will be a series of updates about coronavirus and what LAPS is doing to support healthy learning environments. Click here to read the first letter.
Let me begin by stating that, as of today, we have no confirmed cases of coronavirus in New Mexico. However, testing for the virus has only recently begun in the United States Read More
Alzheimer’s Association Opens New Office In Santa Fe
AA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter has announced that its Northeastern Regional office has relocated.
The new address, in the Midtown area of Santa Fe, is 1409 Luisa St., Ste. F, Santa Fe, NM 87505.
“The Alzheimer’s Association is fully committed to serving this community,” Executive Director Tim Sheahan said. “This new office is representative of that commitment.”
The Alzheimer’s Association the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. The New Mexico Chapter serves the entire state, with regional offices Read More
