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New Mexico Governor, Health Officials To Present Update On COVID-19 And County-By-County Framework Monday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 29, 2020 - 5:14 pm

From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state officials will host a fully remote news conference Monday afternoon to provide an update on COVID-19 in New Mexico.

This news conference with include details of the forthcoming county-by-county framework for the state’s pandemic response.

WHAT: Remote news conference with state officials

WHEN: Monday, Nov. 30, 3 p.m.

The news conference will be streamed live on the governor’s Facebook page.

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,443 New Cases, Total Now 95,417 With 13 New Deaths And 32,050 Patients Recovered

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 29, 2020 - 5:06 pm

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,443 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County reports 10 more cases today … the total is now 142 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update includes 13 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

356 new cases in Bernalillo County
1 new case in Catron County
135 new cases in Chaves County
33 new cases in Cibola County
10 new cases in Colfax County
33 new cases in Curry County
1 new case in De Baca County
167 new

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Chart 260: COVID-19 In New Mexico Nov. 29, 2020

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 29, 2020 - 4:50 pm

The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in New Mexico versus date. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim

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Sheehey: The North Mesa Housing Project MOA

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 29, 2020 - 4:34 pm

By PETE SHEEHEY
Los Alamos County Councilor

The Los Alamos County Council and School Board have held multiple well-attended public meetings to discuss possible housing development of 29 acres of school-owned land on North Mesa east of LA Middle School.

Substantial public input on proposed development concepts was received. The Council and School Board are now considering a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) authorizing the County to spend up to $475,000 from a state capital improvements grant to produce, with continued public input, a detailed conceptual site plan and financial feasibility

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NMED COVID-19 Business Watchlist For Nov. 29, 2020

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 29, 2020 - 4:26 pm

NMED News:

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 205 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.

Procedure:

The state initiates a rapid response when it learns of a positive COVID-19 case in a workplace. NMED or the state agency initiating the rapid response will

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JTIP Funding Supports 182 More Jobs in November

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 29, 2020 - 2:54 pm

Economic Development Department News:

SANTA FE – The Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) Board allocated $1.95 million in November to support 180 trainees and two interns, Economic Development Department Secretary Alicia J. Keyes announced Tuesday.

The most recent awards went to companies in Albuquerque, Moriarty, Roswell, and Santa Fe, supporting positions in solar energy, intelligent manufacturing, imaging, and even pet food processing.

Thirteen companies received JTIP funding with salaries ranging from just over $14 to $52.50 per hour.

“Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and lawmakers

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Male Spotted Towhee Visits Residence On Barranca Mesa

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 29, 2020 - 8:51 am

A male spotted towhee visits the backyard of a residence Monday on Barranca Mesa. The spotted towhee is seen here with the smaller Oregon Junco.Spotted Towhees hop over the ground beneath dense tangles of shrubs, scratching in leaf litter for food. They also climb into lower branches to search for insects and fruits, or to deliver their quick, buzzy song. Towhees can fly long distances, but more often make short, slow flights between patches of cover. Juncos are birds of the ground. They hop around the bases of trees and shrubs in forests or venture out onto lawns looking for fallen seeds. Source:

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Read The Latest Letters To The Editor

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 29, 2020 - 7:53 am

LADP News:

Click on the “Letters to the Editor” button on the menu bar at the top of this page, or this link, to access the latest Letter to the Editor submissions published in the Los Alamos Daily Post.

All past letters are archived in that location as well.

Letters to the Editor also are posted on the Los Alamos Daily Post Facebook page.

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More Snowy Scenes From Overlook Point Saturday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 29, 2020 - 7:49 am

Scene Saturday morning from Overlook Point in White Rock. Photo by Mary Wilhoit

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Fr. Glenn: Living Faith With Conviction

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 29, 2020 - 7:20 am

By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Well, a very happy (albeit tardy) Thanksgiving to all of you … obviously much-subdued this year with the pandemic squelching travel and family gatherings, and yet very thankful for all that we DO have. Not to be Pollyannaish, but it is quite true that a joyful heart and countenance relieve many a woe … recalling the prophet Habakkuk: “Though the fig tree blossom not, nor fruit be on vines/though the yield of the olive fail and the terraces produce no nourishment, / Though the flocks disappear from the fold, and there be no herd in the stalls / yet will I rejoice in the Lord, and exult

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Posts From The Road: Route 66 Midpoint Adrian, Texas

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 29, 2020 - 7:17 am

Midpoint: A wide stripe is painted across Route 66 in Adrian, Texas marking the midpoint of Historic Route 66, half way between Chicago and Los Angeles. In addition to the Midpoint stripe, a Midpoint sign allows travelers to take photos of their traveling group. The Route 66 shield also is painted on the pavement in both east and west traffic lanes. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Midpoint Cafe: Directly across the road from the Midpoint sign is the Midpoint Cafe and Gift Shop. The restaurant is a popular stop to eat lunch or just relax with a drink or malt. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

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Tales Of Our Times: Campaigns Ably Conceal The Problem As A Whole

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 29, 2020 - 7:15 am

Tales Of Our Times

By JOHN BARTLIT
New Mexico Citizens
for Clean Air & Water

Campaigns Ably Conceal The Problem As A Whole

Year after year, election ballots list choices in boxes that direct us to “Vote For One”. To train voters in this mindset, election campaigns tell about some mighty problems in the news and say which part of some problem they would fix.

One side campaigns to protect peaceful protest. The other side campaigns to stop the riots, looting, and arson that are seen interrupting peace. The problem we face is how to protect the cherished right to peaceful protest while halting riots,

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Daily Postcard: Snowy Scene From Eastern Los Alamos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 29, 2020 - 7:13 am

Daily Postcard: Snowy scene during a walk Saturday near Los Alamos County Airport. Photo by Ron Roybal

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Scenes From Small Business Saturday In Los Alamos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 28, 2020 - 5:21 pm

Today is Small Business Saturday and while not many people were out and about due to the governor’s health order, a few shoppers were spotted including here at Pet Pangaea in Central Park Square. Many people planned to shop online today to support local businesses. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

A boy makes friends with a turtle today at Pet Pangaea. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

A dog has its eye on some tasty treats today at Pet Pangaea. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Shoppers today at Metzgers at 15th and Central Avenue. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Shoppers

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Catch Of The Week: Santa Claus Is Coming To Scam…

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 28, 2020 - 4:52 pm

By BECKY RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos

So everything this year is a bit of a dumpster fire and it turns out you can’t even trust that jolly old elf himself, Santa. Er… that is to say Santa is probably still legit, but if you get an unsolicited email in your inbox offering to sell you a “handwritten letter from Santa” for $19.99, don’t click the link!

The latest phishing scam is an offer for a lovely, handwritten letter from Santa, the “perfect” gift for all. The Los Angeles City Attorney’s office was the first to warn about this scam, “Don’t click on the link,” City Attorney Mike Feuer said last week. “In the best

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Snow Scene Viewed From Lantana Street In White Rock

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 28, 2020 - 4:24 pm

Scene this morning of snow on trees viewed from Lantana Street in White Rock. Photo by Dave Lannen

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New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 2,142 New Cases, Total Now 93,982 With 23 New Deaths And 31,482 Patients Recovered

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 28, 2020 - 4:09 pm

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 2,076 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County reports 3 more cases today … the total is now 134 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update includes 23 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

719 new cases in Bernalillo County
1 new case in Catron County
162 new cases in Chaves County
17 new cases in Cibola County
7 new cases in Colfax County
40 new cases in Curry County
1 new case in De Baca County
218 new cases

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Chart 259: COVID-19 In New Mexico Nov. 28, 2020

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 28, 2020 - 4:03 pm

Average daily cases by county. The bars in this chart display the seven-day average number of cases per 100,000 people for each county in New Mexico. All 33 counties in the state fail to meet the gating criterion, set to 8 cases per 100,000 people. Los Alamos County, with 13.6 daily cases per 100,000 people, is closest to meeting the gating criterion. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim

Test positivity rate by county. The bars in this chart display the average number of positive COVID-19 tests for each county in New Mexico. The gating criterion is set to 5 percent, and

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Local Mailman Steven Sanderson Goes Above And Beyond

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 28, 2020 - 11:32 am

By Linda and Robert Hull
Los Alamos

My husband and I would like to thank our mailman, Steven Sanderson, for going above and beyond the call of duty on his route last week.

While delivering mail in the block south of us, he noticed two large FedEx boxes by a cluster of mailboxes. The packages were addressed to us and had been misdelivered.

Although it was not his responsibility to notify us, he called us, and we were able to resolve the matter.

If it weren’t for Mr. Sanderson’s thoughtfulness and his concern about the patrons on his route, it’s unlikely we would know the fate of our order.

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