Covid-19 diagnoses in New Mexico. The bars show the number of new diagnoses versus day, and the line shows the seven-day average. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
DOJ: Laguna Pueblo Man Charged With Assault With Intent To Commit Murder And Kidnapping In Indian Country
Department Of Justice News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Duane A. Day, 30, of New Laguna appeared in federal court in Albuquerque May 20 for arraignment on an indictment charging him with assault with intent to commit murder and kidnapping in Indian Country.
A grand jury indicted Day for the offenses May 12. According to the indictment, Day committed the crimes March 24 at a residence in New Laguna, Cibola County, New Mexico. Day allegedly strangled the victim twice, causing her to lose consciousness the second time.
Day allegedly threatened the victim’s life during the assault. When the victim attempted Read More
LAHS Seniors Invited To Join Piñon’s End-of-Year Parade
LAPS News:
Members of the Class of 2020 who are former Piñon Panthers are invited to be a part of the Piñon Elementary End-of-the-Year Parade beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 27.
Seniors should wear their caps and gowns while riding in their cars in the parade. Participants are encouraged to ride in their cars.
The parade also will feature Piñon staff, the Piñon Panther, members of the Los Alamos police and fire departments, the Hillstompers and LAPS school buses.
The parade will follow a route near the school. The parade will start and end in the Piñon parking lot. Read More
Environment Department Suspends Food Service Permits For Two Restaurants Operating In Violation Of State Law
NMED Cabinet Secretary James Kenney
NMED News:
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) suspended food permits from two restaurants that opened for dine-in service in violation of the Food Service and Sanitation Act.
Jalisco Cafe in Silver City and Anaheim Jacks in Ruidoso were served notifications of the suspensions by NMED Friday.
Dine-in service is prohibited under the state’s public health order.
“When any business presents an imminent risk to public health or the environment, the Department will not hesitate to use all of its authorities to protect New Mexicans,” NMED Cabinet Read More
Los Alamos High School Private Graduation Ceremonies For Every Class Of 2020 Member Begin May 27
LAHS Senior Class President Maddie Ovaska tries on her cap and gown for next week’s ceremony. Courtesy/LAHS
LAHS News:
Los Alamos High School will host private graduation ceremonies for every member of the Class of 2020 next week over three days, starting Wednesday.
Each graduating senior and their immediate family members will have a pre-arranged time for presentation of their diploma.
“With 270+ grads each having a 5-minute window, we’ll have 1,350 minutes of presenting diplomas,” Principal Carter Payne said. “Orchestrating this event is key, and we will need everyone to arrive at just Read More
Deer Enjoy New Bedding Thanks To Los Alamos Fire Department Wildland Management Efforts
The ground was wet and cold after Monday’s rain and hail. These deer lost no time in taking advantage of the new bedding provided by Los Alamos Fire Department’s Wildland Management efforts to thin trees for their health and for fire danger mitigation, as explained by a friendly LAFD wildland management expert. Learn more here. Photo by Kei Davis
New Mexico Public Health Association Issues Letter To Governor On Covid-19 Response
By JUSTIN GAROUTTE, MPH
Co-Chair, NMPHA Policy Committee
Representing public health professionals leading the fight against COVID-19, the New Mexico Public Health Association (NMPHA) is grateful to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and her staff for providing decisive, data-driven leadership and maintaining the stay-at-home order while entering Phase One of reopening.
The NMPHA calls for equity in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and we urge the Governor to remain steadfast in her resolve to protect all families in New Mexico. As defined by the World Health Organization, “Equity Read More
County Council Subcommittee Reports On COVID-19 Effects
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Not one area of the community is immune to the effects of COVID-19.
During the May 19 Los Alamos County Council work session, the Council subcommittee on COVID-19 reported on various areas impacted by the virus, which include business, education, social services, philanthropic, communication and legislative.
Business
LACDC Executive Director Patrick Sullivan
Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation (LACDC) Executive Director Patrick Sullivan reported on the local business environment.
Attempts to get data Read More
FBI: Albuquerque Conference Calls Victimized By Wave Of Child Sexual Abuse Material Displayed During Zoom Meetings
The FBI cautions: Do not make meetings or classrooms (via Zoom) public. Courtesy/FBI
FBI News:
The FBI has received almost 250 reports of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) being displayed during Zoom meetings in the last few months, including an incident where the victims were participating in a conference call with a non-profit corporation in Albuquerque.
The incident occurred earlier this month. Approximately 20 minutes into the non-password protected call, an unknown person showed a video of CSAM.
The FBI is looking into the incident, which underscores a warning the agency issued earlier
Animal Protection Voters Issues Endorsements In New Mexico Senate And Congressional Primary Election Races
APV News:
SANTA FE — Animal Protection Voters, New Mexico’s leading political and legislative advocacy organization for animal protection, has announced its endorsements for Congressional races in the June 2, 2020 Primary Election.
Animal Protection Voters issues endorsements based on candidates’ records and positions on animal protection issues and not based on party affiliation.
U.S. Senate:
- U.S. Senate: Congressman Ben Ray Luján
U.S. Congress:
- Congressional District 1: Congresswoman Deb Haaland
- Congressional District 2: Congresswoman Xochitl Torres Small
- Congressional