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First United Methodist Church Of Los Alamos Helping Navajo Nation During COVID-19 Global Pandemic

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First UMC of Los Alamos donates large water tanks to the Navajo Nation. Courtesy/FUMC

FUMC of Los Alamos News:

The people of First United Methodist Church having been putting God’s love into action by helping to provide water for the Navajo Nation.

It all started back in April, when the New Mexico Conference of the United Methodist Church put a call out for fabric masks to help the Navajo Nation. First UMC of Los Alamos, who had many members who were already making masks for many community organizations, participated in the collection more than 100 masks. In a desire and concern to help further, they Read More

County Council Chair Sara Scott Issues Information Update

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By Chair Sara Scott
Los Alamos County Council

Today I’ll provide some information on a few topics of current interest: an update regarding COVID-19 response, a high-level summary of the upcoming decision and public meetings regarding the Carbon Free Power Project, and information regarding two upcoming workshops that are part of the engagement process for the Downtown planning initiative.

I hope this note finds you and families and friends well; I hear from many folks who want us to keep working hard as a community to help our businesses and schools by staying home and always wearing our masks Read More

Council Hears Health Services Gap Analysis

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

To better understand health needs in Los Alamos County, Kulik Strategic Advisors was hired to conduct a Health Services Gap Analysis.

The analysis’ findings were presented during the Tuesday night regular County Council meeting.

Council Chair Sara Scott noted that discussion would focus on the gap analysis presentation; the social services contract that Family Strengths Network and Las Cumbres had applied for was not listed on the agenda and will be discussed at a future meeting. She added that County staff continue to work Read More

Udall, Heinrich Introduce Impact Aid Infrastructure Act To Boost School Infrastructure Projects Amid COVID-19

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.), Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), to introduce the Impact Aid Infrastructure Act (IAIA), which provides $1 billion in supplemental funding for school infrastructure construction grants through the Impact Aid program.

IAIA provides competitive and formula grants for school infrastructure projects, including school construction and facilities Read More

Red Cross Seeks Local Volunteers Due To COVID-19

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RED CROSS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Experts say we are in for a busy hurricane season this summer and the American Red Cross needs volunteers to help in the communities that will be impacted, in fact, Hurricane Isaias is expected to cause significant rainfall on the East coast as it moves North this weekend.   

“The coronavirus pandemic will make it challenging to deploy trained disaster volunteers from other parts of the country should a large emergency, like a hurricane, occur. In light of this, the Red Cross is asking the public to consider becoming a trained volunteer and consider deploying to help Read More

New Mexico Environment Department Files Emergency Amendment To Require Employers To Disclose Positive COVID-19 Cases To State Within Four Hours

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NMED News:

...Amendment will result in decreased COVID-19 transmission in New Mexico workplaces

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) filed an emergency rule today that requires employers to report positive COVID-19 cases to NMED within four hours of being notified of the case.

The emergency amendment goes into effect today and will remain in effect for no more than 120 days, unless NMED proposes and the Environmental Improvement Board adopts a permanent rule prior to the end of the 120-day period.

NMED’s Occupational Health and Safety Bureau is frequently notified of positive Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 21,566 With 9 New Death And 8,828 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 229 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 20 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update announces 9 additional death reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 45 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 12 new cases in Chaves County
  • 3 new cases in Cibola County
  • 1 new case in Colfax County
  • 13 new cases in Curry County
  • 44 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 2 new cases in Eddy County
  • 2 new cases in Grant County
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New Mexico Supreme Court Unanimously Rules Governor May Fine Businesses In Violation Of Public Health Order

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NM SUPREME COURT News:

The New Mexico Supreme Court in a unanimous decision Tuesday ruled that Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s administration may impose up to $5,000 in fines on businesses violating the state’s public health orders.

An audio recording of the hearing is available on the Court’s website by clicking here. 

To listen to the Court’s announcement of its bench ruling, click here. 

Oral arguments were streamed by New Mexico PBS, KNME-TV, and remain available on its YouTube channel. Read More