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Health Fair Canceled But Drive-Thru Flu Clinic Is Oct. 10

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By PHIL GURSKY
President
Los Alamos Heart Council

The Los Alamos Heart Council and the Los Alamos Medical Center a (LAMC) announce that, due to COVID-19 New Mexico Health Emergency Health Orders and related health safety concerns, the 35th Annual edition of the Los Alamos Health Fair will be cancelled for 2020.

The Heart Council and LAMC regret the need to cancel, but we prioritize the health and welfare of exhibitors, health care professionals, volunteers and especially our citizen visitors, some of whom are particularly vulnerable to the effects of COVID-19.

 We thank all our sponsors, exhibitors Read More

Chart 160: COVID-19 In New Mexico Aug. 21

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Change in number of diagnoses during a two week period by county. The percentages indicate change in number of diagnoses for the two week period ending Aug. 20 compared with the two week period ending Aug. 6. Counties with less than 20 diagnoses are not shown. The statewide figure is highlighted. Los Alamos had 4 positive tests over the past two weeks, and exactly the same number in the preceding two week period. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 24,095 With 5 More Deaths And 11,312 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 150 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 24 cases today that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update announces 5 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 32 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 12 new cases in Chaves County
  • 1 new case in Cibola County
  • 3 new cases in Curry County
  • 14 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 11 new cases in Eddy County
  • 1 new case in Grant County
  • 19 new cases in Lea County
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Luján Addresses Navajo Nation Council, Discusses Need For Further COVID-19 Relief In Tribal Communities

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U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

STATE News:

NAMBE — U.S. House Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) delivered a report to the Navajo Nation Council on the continued efforts by the House of Representatives to address the COVID-19 pandemic and bring further relief to Tribal communities.

While Assistant Speaker Luján works with the Navajo Nation Council often, this meeting was the first time he addressed the full Council.

“I was deeply honored to address Speaker Damon and the Navajo Nation Council. The Navajo Nation has been hard hit by COVID-19, and inaction and incompetence on the part of the Trump Read More

School’s In Session And State Auditor Colón Is On Watch!

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State Auditor Brian Colón

STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE — State Auditor Brian Colón, through the Office of the State Auditor (OSA), issued a Risk Advisory, together with General Services Division (GSD), to alert New Mexico’s school districts and other governmental entities of risks related to the management of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funds, specifically Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER).

The OSA advises careful review of the CARES Act and ESSER Fund requirements in developing internal controls, aiding in the prevention and Read More

Medio Fire Smoke Settles Over Los Alamos Today

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Smoke from the Medio Fire settles over Los Alamos today as viewed from Pajarito Ski Hill. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com

SFNF News:

The Medio Fire, which begin Monday from unknown causes – has as of this afternoon – consumed approximately 610 acres and is zero percent contained.

Fire update: Firefighters made good progress yesterday, identifying an anchor point on the northwestern side of the fire, which gives crews on the ground the opportunity to safely start building fire line and secure the fire’s boundary. The fixed-wing aircraft dropped retardant yesterday to Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 23,951 With 5 More Deaths And 11,145 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 208 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 24 cases today that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update announces 5 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 59 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 14 new cases in Chaves County
  • 3 new cases in Cibola County
  • 8 new cases in Curry County
  • 23 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 3 new cases in Eddy County
  • 3 new cases in Grant County
  • 27 new cases in Lea County
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Chart 159: COVID-19 In New Mexico Aug. 20

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The bars show the number of diagnoses, reported daily, versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has set a target of 168 for the seven-day average, a figure that corresponds to 80 daily diagnoses per one million people. Note, however, that the seven-day average calculated by NMDOH uses the time when the COVID-19 test was administered, rather than the time when the test result was reported. Source: NMDOH. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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New Mexico Congressional Delegation Applauds Over $2 Million In CARES Act Funding For Safe, Affordable Housing

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NEW MEXICO CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) and Xochitl Torres Small (D-N.M.) announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $2,138,253 to housing authorities across 15 New Mexico counties from the CARES Act funding in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The grant is funded by the $850 million provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act for administrative and other expenses Read More

Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess Updates Business Community On CARES ACT Funds Application

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Los Alamos County Municipal Building at sunset at 1000 Central Ave. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

County Manager Harry Burgess

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

To address, and hopefully aid, the impacts of COVID-19 on Los Alamos businesses, residents and workers, Los Alamos County has applied for $3.5 million in CARES Act Funding.

County Manager Harry Burgess shared this news to attendees at the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce’s Business Community Call, which was held Tuesday afternoon.

In an interview with the Los Alamos Daily Post Wednesday, Read More