Politics

NMED COVID-19 Watchlist/Mandatory Closures Nov. 4

NMPED News:

…List includes New Mexico businesses with two or more rapid responses within the last 14 days and mandatory two-week closures.

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 currently 134 establishments on the Watchlist. The Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist and closure list, which includes all establishments that are currently required to be closed, are posted here.

A rapid response is initiated when Read More

New Mexico Absentee Ballot Count By Party As Of 10-02-20

From the Office of the Secretary Of State:

This data represents the total number of absentee ballot requests received as of 8:30 a.m. today in New Mexico, as furnished by the Office of the New Mexico Secretary of State.

Daily updates about these absentee ballot requests will be published until Oct. 6 when the data will be adjusted to reflect vote counts instead (absentee, early in-person and Election Day).

Those vote counts also will be broken down by county and political party. Read More

Walker: Mental Health

By AARON WALKER
Independent Candidate
Los Alamos County Council

Throughout my campaign I have stated the need for honesty and transparency in our government, and it’s time for me to honor that need by having a discussion regarding mental health.

I have been running my campaign at full steam since late May when I was trying to get on the ballot. Since then, it has been a roller coaster of emotions with some highs, lows, and a ton of anticipation.

At times, my mental health has suffered under the weight of the self-induced pressure. I’ve questioned some of my strategies and wondered if I’ve done enough. Read More