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County DPU Issues 2020 Drinking Water Quality Report

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Los Alamos County Water Quality Data Table. Courtesy/DPU

COUNTY News: 

Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities announce today that results published in the 2020 drinking water quality report demonstrate excellent water quality throughout Los Alamos County.

Covering the period of January through December 2020, the report highlights the county’s drinking water source information, how the county’s water is protected and test results, including all substances and levels of substances detected in the water.

Los Alamos County customers should receive a printed copy at their place of Read More

New Mexico Environment Department Reaches Settlement With Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute

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NMED Cabinet Secretary James Kenney

NMED News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has reached a settlement agreement with Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute (LBRI) for alleged violations of New Mexico’s Radiation Protection Act dating back to 2017.

LBRI is in Albuquerque on property accessed through Kirtland Air Force Base. NMED alleged the facility failed to provide financial assurance sufficient to cover the cost of decommissioning radioactive materials at the facility.

In addition, NMED alleged LBRI failed to maintain critical radioactive material Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 100 New Cases, Total 205,058 With 4 New Deaths And 193,694 Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials have announced 100 new COVID-19 cases today.

Los Alamos County reports zero new cases so the total remains 537 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)

This update includes 4 new deaths in New Mexico today related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:

  • 29 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 3 new cases in Catron County
  • 1 new case in Chaves County
  • 1 new case
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New Mexico DOH Encourages Bat And Wildlife Safety

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Leaf-nosed bat in flight. Courtesy/Britannica 

DOH News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) advises residents not to touch unknown animals or wildlife in distress, but rather report the incident to local animal control services for proper care or action.

The DOH this month has received increasing reports of people coming into contact with bats. Because of high temperatures and lack of water, bats can have the tendency to fall on the ground from their perches where the nocturnal animals normally hang during daylight. Reaction to extreme heat can cause bats to seem ill and display Read More

Visitation Changes For State’s Long-Term Care Facilities

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STATE News:

NEW MEXICO — The State of New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department [ALTSD] announced today that the following visitation, activities and testing changes are now in effect for the state’s long-term care facilities (LTCs):

VISITATION

Together with Aging and Long-Term Services, the Department of Health has set target goals for the vaccination of staff and residents in LTCs, including 80 percent of staff and 90 percent of residents vaccinated.

All LTC residents who are fully vaccinated may have in-room visits with fully vaccinated visitors, without supervision, personal Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 264 New Cases, Total 204,961 With 10 New Deaths And 193,574 Recovered Since Saturday

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials have announced 264 new COVID-19 cases between Saturday, Sunday and today.

Los Alamos County reports 1 new case over the last three days bringing the total to 537 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)

This update includes 10 new deaths in New Mexico over the last three days related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:

  • 55 new cases in Bernalillo County
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