Luna is an 8-month-old rescue from the Española Animal Shelter. She loves to lift spirits all over Los Alamos. Luna is a member of the Bonnie Gordon and David Sigeti family. Photo by Bonnie Gordon
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SFCC And World Central Kitchen Led By Renowned Chef And Humanitarian Andrés Partner Launch Food Distribution Initiative To Feed Community
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — To address food insecurity during the coronavirus crisis, Santa Fe Community College has launched a food distribution initiative in partnership with World Central Kitchen, led by world famous chef and humanitarian, Chef José Andrés.
Santa Fe Community College Foundation is supporting the program, which will help feed Santa Fe Public School and SFCC students and their families as well as local communities faced with the health and economic impacts of covid-19.
Working with city and county governments, the project will identify additional distribution sites where Read More
Chart 46: COVID-19 In New Mexico April 29
Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses, and deaths in New Mexico. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Tests per capita. Shown is the number of tests per 100 residents by county. As a reference, the testing rate per 100 residents is 2.9 statewide and 1.8 nationwide. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Diagnoses per capita. Shown is the number of diagnoses per 1,000 residents by county. As a reference the diagnosis rate per 1,000 residents is 2.4 statewide and 3.2 nationwide. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Deaths per capita. Shown is the number of deaths per 10,000 residents by county. As a reference Read More
Los Alamos Farmers Market Kicks Off 50th Season May 7
Los Alamos Farmers Market opens 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 7 at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/Los Alamos MainStreet
Los Alamos Farmers Market News:
The Los Alamos Farmers Market, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2020, will kick off the summer market season at a new location and also feature an additional Saturday market throughout the summer.
New Thursday markets will take place 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Ashley Pond Park near Central Avenue May through October, and Saturday markets will be held 8 a.m. to noon at the Judicial Parking Lot and run June through September.
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 3,213; 2 More Deaths
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 239 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 2 additional deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the New Mexico Department of Health, the most recent cases announced today include:
- 27 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Doña Ana County
- 1 new case in Guadalupe County
- 1 new case in Luna County
- 133 new cases in McKinley County
- 1 new case in Otero County
- 2 new cases in Sandoval County
New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department ‘Create & Connect Campaign’ Kicks Off With Encouraging Messages To Seniors And Adults With Disabilities
New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department is partnering with organizations across the state to coordinate uplifting letter writing and engaging social media programing. Courtesy/ALTSD
STATE News:
Beginning in March, the Aging and Long Term Services Department (ALTSD) distributed 350 tablets across the state to connect residents of long term care facilities with their loved ones.
Now ALTSD is launching the Create and Connect Campaign which includes using three different platforms to encourage seniors and adults with disabilities during this season of isolation:
- Send It!
LAHS Haiku Face-Off Winners: Abeyta, Olivas, Butler
Winners in the 2020 Haiku Faceoff sponsored by the LAHS Humanities classes are seniors from left, Anna Abeyta, Elise Olivas and Zoe Butler. Courtesy/LAHS
LAHS News:
Los Alamos High School Seniors Anna Abeyta, Elise Olivas and Zoe Butler have been named this year’s haiku masters in the Haiku “Face-Off”.
This event is sponsored by the Humanities classes at the high school to celebrate poetry month and have fun with words and poetry.
“We have been holding the Haiku ‘Death’ Match for the entire school for the past five years,” Humanities teacher Michelle Holland said. “This year, a very different
Chief Troy Hughes: Fire Season Is Here … Are You Ready?
Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes
LAFD News:
Fire Chief addresses concerns over rapidly developing dry, windy conditions; urges residents to be prepared for an active fire season in Los Alamos
Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes said today that the 2020 fire season is shaping up to be active for wildfires to occur in urban-wildland interface communities across Northern New Mexico.
“As residents have probably noticed, we’ve had many windy days after a dry winter with little snowfall,” Hughes said, adding that the fire department has been increasing resources and taking active steps this year
American Federation Of Teachers And National Education Association Of New Mexico Endorse State Rep. Christine Chandler’s Reelection Campaign
State Rep. Christine Chandler is endorsed by the AFT and NEA of New Mexico. Courtesy photo
POLITICAL News:
New Mexico House Dist. 43 Rep. Christine Chandler (D) of Los Alamos said she is honored to announce the endorsements of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) New Mexico and the National Education Association (NEA) New Mexico, two of the state’s largest professional unions, in her reelection campaign.
“We owe a great deal to New Mexico’s educators, and knowing that they are with me in my reelection campaign means a lot to me. These professionals are deeply invested in the futures of young Read More
Traffic Alert: Flagging Operation Underway On N.M. 502 At Sombrillo Court 8 A.M. To 4 P.M. Today And Thursday
Traffic Alert:
There will be a flagging operation 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Thursday on N.M. 502 at Sombrillo Court.
The operation is necessary for the contractor, Star Paving, to install fiber optic lines across the roadway, which is part of the New Mexico Department of Transportation’s N.M. 502 Roundabout Project.
Proceed through the area with caution. Read More