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NMLCS On Admittance To New Mexico State Capitol

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New Mexico State Capitol in Santa Fe. Courtesy/sos.state.nm.us

NMLCS News:

The New Mexico Legislative Council Service (NMLCS) issued the following information Friday regarding admittance to the New Mexico State Capitol for the 2022 Legislative Session, which begins Tuesday:

Screening for Firearms

Per Legislative Council Policy No. 26, beginning Dec. 6, 2021, all firearms, including concealed handguns, explosives or other deadly weapons are prohibited in the State Capitol with limited exceptions. Security staff will conduct the screening of members of the public entering the building. Read More

All LAPS Sites Move To Temporary Remote Learning

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LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) has announced that after careful consideration and a review of positive tests, quarantine and isolation numbers, attendance data, and available staff, the decision has been made to pause in person instruction at all school sites until Jan. 24. 

“Through our contact tracing, we have seen indications of spread of COVID in our schools,” Interim Superintendent Jennifer Guy said in a news release.

Students will temporarily have remote learning from Tuesday, Jan. 18 until Monday Jan. 24. Schools are not in session Monday, Jan. 17 in recognition of Martin Read More

Updated Chart: 569 Reflecting Latest COVID Cases At LAPS

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This chart shows the percentage of the population (students + staff) who tested positive for COVID-19 over the past 12 days in Los Alamos Public Schools. The rightmost column shows the district-wide average. Schools are expected to transition to remote instruction for 10 days once 5% of the school population tests positive during a 14-day period. The octagons highlight the number of additional cases that would cause a school to reach the 5% threshold. Source: Los Alamos Public Schools (link). Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More

La Fonda On The Plaza Postpones 100 Year Celebration

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La Fonda on the Plaza 100 E. San Francisco St. Santa Fe. Courtesy photo

BUSINESS News:

SANTA FE – In an effort to help curb the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 and prioritize the health and safety of employees and guests, La Fonda on the Plaza is postponing its 100 Year Anniversary Celebration until March 26, 2022.

The 100 Year Anniversary Celebration, tabbed the “Party of the Century”, was originally scheduled for Jan. 22, 2022. The decision to postpone the event is intended to help alleviate further stress placed on New Mexico’s healthcare system by centering the health and safety of Read More

Mountain Elementary Moving To Temporary Remote Learning

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LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools has announced that the number of positive COVID-19 cases among staff and students at Mountain Elementary School over the past 14 days is nearing the 5 percent threshold.

The decision has been made to transition to temporary remote learning beginning 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18 and extending through Monday, Jan. 24.

All in person classes, meetings or activities must be held remotely or rescheduled during this window, this includes after school clubs and YMCA.

Mountain Principal Brian Grass has sent a message to all students, staff and families with guidance Read More

Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing In White Rock Begins Jan. 17

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COUNTY News:

Officials with the Los Alamos County Emergency Manager’s office announced today that a second COVID-19 testing site for the Los Alamos community will be available starting Monday, Jan. 17.

Located in White Rock at Overlook Park, Pathology Consultants of New Mexico (PCNM) will offer drive-through PCR-NAAT testing between the hours of 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Tests will be administered on a first-come, first-serve basis (no appointments).

Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson explains that tests are at no cost to the individual. PCNM employees will ask for insurance Read More

Atomic City Transit Suspends Route 5 Due To Staffing Issue

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit (ACT) Route 5 will be suspended starting at 11:35 a.m. today, Jan. 14 through the remainder of the day due to a staffing shortage. 

Dial-A-Ride Service for the Barranca Mesa area will be provided on a space basis for the remainder of the day.   

ACT apologizes for the inconvenience this staffing shortage issue may cause.

Direct questions to ACT at (505).661.RIDE (7433) for any additional information or use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real-time. 

For specific route service schedules, visit the ACT website. Read More

State, Los Alamos And Sandia National Laboratories Execute Agreement On Development Of Zero-Carbon Hydrogen

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EMNRD News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD), Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, and Environment Department (EMNRD) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and Sandia National Laboratories to build a zero-carbon hydrogen economy not only in New Mexico but across the United States.

The MOU leverages their respective areas of expertise to deliver timely, material and efficient transformation of energy systems to achieve economic prosperity, reach net zero emissions by 2050 economy wide, Read More

New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas Urges Citizens To Beware Of COVID-19 Test Scams

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Attorney General Hector Balderas

From the Office of the Attorney General:

ALBUQUERQUE — Today, Attorney General Hector Balderas issued a consumer alert warning New Mexicans about COVID-19 test scams.

With more and more people seeking tests, scammers may be exploiting this demand to steal personal, financial, or medical information.

New Mexicans should also be aware of reports that certain testing sites are issuing illegitimate “negative” test results without actual testing taking place.

Attorney General Balderas asks New Mexicans to remain vigilant when requesting a COVID-19 test—both Read More