Carol A. Clark

Obituary: Eleanor Jean Marek Nov. 13, 1944 – April 1, 2020

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ELEANOR JEAN MAREK Nov. 13, 1944 – April 1, 2020

Jean was born to Frank & Frances Starzyk of Uniontown, PA in 1944.

She was the oldest of three children and is survived by her sister, Chris Plevin, and her brother, Stan Starzyk. She is also survived by her husband of 54 years, Larry Marek; sons Don Marek (Cindy), of Houston, TX and Bill Marek (Rose) of Scottsdale, AZ; daughter Julie Ann Marek-Griffith (Vince) of Altoona, IA; and grand-daughter Victoria Marek (Bill & Rose).

Jean grew up in Uniontown, PA before moving to Chicago and working for Chicago Title and Trust. She met her husband Larry Read More

Los Alamos County Prepares For COVID-19

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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Los Alamos County Emergency Operations Center is set up at the Los Alamos Police Department and currently operating virtually. Courtesy/LAC

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County and Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) have prepared for when the COVID-19 coronavirus makes its way into the community.

One case has been announced. N3B, a Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) contractor that handles legacy waste cleanup, informed employees late Monday that one of its workers tested positive for COVID-19. Read More

LAMC CEO Seeks Community’s Help For PPE Donations

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LAMC CEO John Whiteside

LAMC News:

The COVID-19 pandemic is causing a critical need for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in hospitals throughout the country as well as in Los Alamos.

Los Alamos Medical Center CEO John Whiteside spoke about the need at his hospital and asks community members to donate any PPE they may have.

“We welcome partnering with our community and local veterinarians and dentists who may have unused PPE,” Whiteside said. “We want to protect our front line staff and the visitors coming to our facility.”

Citizens, veterinarians and dentists able to donate unused PPE should Read More

LANL Employees Donate More Than $20,000 To Food Depot For Hunger Relief Across Northern New Mexico … Triad National Security Contributes Additional $10,000

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Image Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

SANTA FE—On the first day of their online food drive, Los Alamos National Laboratory employees donated $16,490 to The Food Depot in support of Northern New Mexicans facing hardship.

Triad National Security, LLC, the Laboratory’s M&O contractor, contributed an additional $10,000. With another $5,731 coming in from employees in subsequent days, the combined running total by Wednesday afternoon amounted to $32,221, which will provide more than 100,000 meals to those in need.

The Laboratory food drive continues through April 10, 2020.

“Times are difficult Read More

NM Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $16.7 Million In Housing Grants To New Mexico Communities From Emergency Coronavirus Funding

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NM Congressional Delegation News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), along with U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) and Xochitl Torres Small (D-N.M.), announced that New Mexico communities across the state will receive over $16.7 million in emergency housing assistance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to bolster the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The funds are part of a first wave of grants from the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Read More

COVID-19 Testing At Overlook Park 10 A.M. To 3 P.M. Today

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A sign is up this morning on Rover Boulevard directing residents to Overlook Park in White Rock for COVID-19 testing. Overlook Park is closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today to enable the New Mexico Department of Health to conduct the testing. The drive-thru testing will utilize the entrance road into the park and the parking lots. The closure ensures that screening can take place more efficiently and without any interference by members of the public using the park. Overlook Park will re-open at approximately 4 p.m. today. Courtesy photo Read More

McQuiston: Adjusting To Doing Work Remotely

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By ALLEN MCQUISTON
The Jemez Agency

So COVID-19 has turned you into a remote worker. Maybe you’ve always wanted to work at home. Or maybe you miss your coworkers. It’s an adjustment.

Here are some tips that can help you enjoy your new work environment:

Set up your work station. Find a place at home that’s away from family foot traffic. Have a comfortable desk and chair at the proper height to sit up straight and keep typing from hurting your wrists. You’ll need a strong wireless signal. Or, if your computer is hard-wired, you’ll need to be near a router. If you have a laptop, you might have more than one Read More

MANNM Offering Telemedicine Appointments For Patients

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MANNM’s Dr. David Church during a telemedicine appointment with one of his patients. Courtesy/MANNM

A patient speaks with MANNM’s Dr. David Church during a telemedicine appointment. Courtesy/MANNM

MANNM News:

Many physician practices are switching to telemedicine during these times of social isolation and distancing.

Medical Associates of Northern New Mexico (MANNM), at 3917 West Road, Suite A is now offering telemedicine appointments for patients.

Here are a few common questions answered by MANNM:

What is telemedicine?

Telemedicine is a way to visit your medical provider without Read More

New Mexico Secretary Of State Supports Collaborative Effort Between County Clerks And Her Office To Conduct All-Mail 2020 Primary Election

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Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver

STATE News:

SANTA FE — Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver is providing clarification to New Mexicans about how election administrators are preparing for an all-mail primary election in June, following news reports about the state’s County Clerks petitioning the state Supreme Court to allow for an all-mail election.

“I want to make sure New Mexicans know that the entire reason for asking the state Supreme Court to allow the state’s election administrators to conduct an all-mail 2020 Primary Election is to protect the health and safety of every Read More