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Atomic City Transit Reminder Of Dial-A-Ride Service

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos, New Mexico- Currently Atomic City Transit is providing bus service for Route 1, 2M and 2T 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For areas not serviced by a fixed route bus, Atomic City Transit is providing Dial-A-Ride service during the same hours. 

Dial-A-Ride service is curb to curb service with ADA accessible vehicles. You are welcome to call the day prior to schedule your appointment for a ride or you can call the administrative office at (505) 661-RIDE (7433) the same day for the next available pick-up. 

Dial-A-Ride service is open to any resident or visitor Read More

Emotional Support For Communities In Time Of Change

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By Dr. Ted Wiard

Editors Note: This is part of an ongoing series by grief specialist Dr. Ted Wiard, dedicated to helping educate the community about emotional healing.

Lately, I have had many people come up to me with apologetic responses for being more aware of a higher focus towards one’s self-care.

In my therapeutic practice, as well as out in public, I will hear statements such as, “It may be selfish but as the pandemic continues, I am becoming more conscious of what I need in my life.”

When there is a loss in someone’s life, there is a tendency for the person to have a higher focus on their own needs, Read More

Skolnik: COVID-19 – Time Is Running Out

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By RICHARD SKOLNIK
Los Alamos

The US is falling further and further behind in its fight against COVID-19. The number of new cases has been at an all-time high. The number of deaths has been climbing. We have the tenth highest number of deaths per million population in the world and Florida has almost as many cases in a week as China has had during its entire outbreak.

In addition, many hospitals are becoming overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients, health workers continue to face PPE shortages, and test results are taking so long in some places that they are of no value in managing the epidemic.

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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 17,828 With 3 New Deaths And 6,974 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 316 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 16 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update announces 3 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 89 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 7 new cases in Chaves County
  • 7 new cases in Cibola County
  • 2 new cases in Curry County
  • 53 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 6 new cases in Eddy County
  • 4 new cases in Grant County
  • 1 new case in Hidalgo County
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New Mexico Human Services Department Announces Temporary Closure Of Roosevelt County Income Support Division Office After Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Human Services Department announced today the immediate temporary closure of the Roosevelt County Income Support Division office located at: 1028 Community Way in Portales, after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.

Roosevelt County customers who do not have a cell phone or internet access may visit the Curry County Income Support office at 3316 North Main St., Suite A in Clovis, during the limited lobby hours from 10 a.m. to noon daily.

Income Support Division staff have been wearing personal protective equipment and social distancing, and all employees Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 17,517 With 10 New Deaths And 6,870 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 307 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County has two new cases bringing today’s total to 16 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update announces 10 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 60 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 11 new cases in Chaves County
  • 4 new cases in Cibola County
  • 11 new cases in Curry County
  • 49 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 9 new cases in Eddy County
  • 2 new cases in Grant
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