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Los Alamos County: Changes To Facility Hours; Closures

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County announced this morning the following changes in facility hours or closures.

These changes and closures are due to the Governor’s latest Amended Public Health Order and restrictions that are now in place effective today and continuing for the next two weeks.

Changes in facility hours or closures:

  • Fuller Lodge is closed;
  • Lemon Lot is closed for business; no new permits issued;
  • Mesa and White Rock libraries, which had re-opened with some limited services inside, are closed, and returning to curbside service only; and
  • RV Parks in Los Alamos and White Rock are
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Los Alamos County Recreation Facilities Now Closed Per Governor’s Amended Public Health Order Until further Notice

COUNTY News:

All Los Alamos County Recreation Facilities and Parks are closed effective today, as part of the Governor’s amended Public Health Order issued Friday, Nov. 13.

While this order is in place, the Los Alamos County Golf Course, Aquatic Center, Tennis Courts, Athletic Fields, Pavilions, Basketball Courts, Special Use Parks (RC, Skate Parks) and Covered Arena on North Mesa are now closed.

Watch for updates in the Los Alamos Daily Post and on the Los Alamos County Community Services Facebook page and Parks & Recreation website. Read More

Los Alamos County Curtails Access To Services Within Municipal Building Per Amended Public Health Order

COUNTY News:

Because of the Governor’s amended public health order, which takes effect today, access to services within the Municipal Building will be curtailed for the next two weeks.

Although the building’s doors will remain unlocked for individuals to enter the building, the doors to interior suites will be locked.

Citizens who need services from the various offices within the building should call and make an appointment and are asked to limit interactions with staff to only urgent, essential County business.

Customer Care Center windows will be closed; call Customer Care Read More

NMED COVID-19 Business Watchlist For Nov. 15

NMED News:

…List includes New Mexico businesses with two or more rapid responses within the last 14 days

The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has updated its daily Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist, which includes New Mexico places of employment that have had two or more rapid responses in the last 14 days.

There are 216 establishments on the Watchlist.

The current Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist and closure list, which includes all establishments that are currently required to be closed, are posted here.

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New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,033 New Cases, Total Now 64,201 With 7 New Deaths, 25,089 Patients Recovered

NOTE: Due to a disruption in the state reporting system, the following data does not reflect a complete total for today’s case update. The delayed results will be included in the state’s reporting as they are received and confirmed. NMDOH continues to immediately notify individuals with positive test results and actively investigate all cases that are reported to the state throughout the day.

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 1,033 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County reports 2 more case today bringing the total to

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Senior Centers Serve 100 Meals Each Via Drive Thru Friday

The White Rock and Betty Ehart senior centers each served 100 meals through their drive thru service Friday, as they celebrated their Thanksgiving meal. The senior centers are considered essential services, even during the stay at home order. Membership and many services are free for those 60 years of age and older. Services include; grocery shopping, prescription pick up, library book delivery, home delivered meals, drive through lunches and transportation. While donations are suggested for lunch or transportation, they are never required for services. Those wishing to join must complete Read More

NCRTD Blue Bus Routes Districtwide Temporarily Suspended Due To Employees Testing Positive For Coronavirus

NCRTD News:

North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) Blue Bus routes, districtwide, will be temporarily suspended effective immediately.

Three employees based in the RTD Taos facility have tested positive for coronavirus. Some of these positive employees had interacted with employees from the Española facility.

To guarantee proper safety measures, while taking extra precautions to ensure the safety of all employees and passengers, all services will be placed on hold.

Employees based in Taos, as well as Santa Fe and Española will be tested and quarantined until results are confirmed. Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,180 New Cases, Total Now 63,171 With 10 New Deaths, 24,788 Patients Recovered

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 1,180 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County reports 1 more case today bringing the total to 85 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update includes 10 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:

  • 335 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 61 new cases in Chaves County
  • 31 new cases in Cibola County
  • 3 new cases in Colfax County
  • 46 new cases in Curry County
  • 1 new case in De Baca County
  • 162 new cases in Doña Ana County
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