New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,252 New Cases, Total Now 145,379 With 32 New Deaths And 67,573 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,252 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 12 more cases today … the total is now 298 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 32 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today the most recent cases:
- 268 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 48 new cases in Chaves County
- 18 new cases in Cibola County
- 3 new cases in Colfax County
- 30 new cases in Curry County
- 1 new case in De Baca County
- 117 new cases
Los Alamos County Health Council Meets Virtually Jan. 7
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Health Council is meeting at noon Thursday, Jan. 7.
Due to COVID-19 concerns, the meeting will be conducted remotely via Zoom. The meeting is open to the public.
The link to attend is https://zoom.us/w/93313492832. Read More
Los Alamos County Library Board Meets Jan. 4
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Library Board is scheduled to meet 5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4.
Due to COVID-19 concerns, the meeting will be conducted remotely.
The public can view the meeting at https://zoom.us/j/92376561064.
Members of the public wishing to attend and /or provide public comment may do so via Zoom or by calling these conference call lines:
- https://zoom.us/j/92376561064
- 1 669 900 6833
- 1 253 215 8782 Web id: 92376561064
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,286 New Cases, Total Now 144,142 With 25 New Deaths And 66,638 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,286 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 3 more cases today … the total is now 286 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 25 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today the most recent cases:
- 316 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 3 new cases in Catron County
- 55 new cases in Chaves County
- 21 new cases in Cibola County
- 10 new cases in Colfax County
- 54 new cases in Curry County
- 160 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 42 new
Chart 293: COVID-19 In New Mexico Jan. 1, 2021
The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in Los Alamos County versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,684 New Cases, Total Now 142,864 With 41 New Deaths And 65,533 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,684 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 11 more cases today … the total is now 284 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 41 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today the most recent cases:
- 434 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 76 new cases in Chaves County
- 34 new cases in Cibola County
- 11 new cases in Colfax County
- 40 new cases in Curry County
- 5 new cases in De Baca County
- 118 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 44
As Tenure In U.S. House Ends, Luján Highlights Legislative Victories And Constituent Services For New Mexicans
Rep. Luján delivers his farewell speech today in the House and prepares to move to the Senate. Courtesy/Office of BRL
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján:
NAMBÉ – In 2020, U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), the U.S. House Assistant Speaker, helped lead the passage of 14 pieces of legislation that were signed into law and helped more than 1,000 constituents navigate federal and state agencies.
Video of Luján’s farewell address is available here. Audio is available here.
This year, Luján introduced 39 bills and co-sponsored 485 bills to serve New Mexicans. Twenty-two bills, amendments, Read More
Chart 292: COVID-19 In New Mexico Dec. 31, 2020
Average daily cases by county. The bars in this chart display the seven-day average number of cases per 100,000 people, and the line shows New Mexico’s ‘red to green’ gating criterion. Los Alamos County (20.5 average cases per 100,000) and its three surrounding counties are highlighted. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Test positivity rate by county. The bars in this chart display test positivity rates, and the line shows New Mexico’s ‘red to green’ gating criterion. Los Alamos County (5.2 percent test positivity rate) and its three surrounding counties are Read More
2020 Unprecedented Year For Los Alamos County
Los Alamos County Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
2020 was a tumultuous year and when it ends at midnight today, a loud sigh of relief may very well be heard throughout Los Alamos County.
Despite all the challenges the pandemic threw at the County, there were numerous accomplishments and highlights experienced in 2020.
“As 2020 comes to a close, I would like to thank all of our residents for their support, patience and understanding as the County worked through the challenges and adaptations Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center Schedule: Jan. 1-7, 2021
During the COVID-19 global pandemic, PAC 8 Community Media Center is available by appointment for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing and pick-up and drop-off of videos and other items.
For information, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for Jan. 1 through Jan. 7:
Friday, Jan. 1, 2021
- Happy New Year – no local programming
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Tom Hartman Program
- 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 4 p.m. — Rising Up with Somali
- 12 a.m. — Free Speech TV
Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021
- Free Speech
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Dec. 17 To Dec. 28, 2020
LAPD News:
The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.
Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.
RICHARD LEE MARTINEZ
Dec. 17 at 2:04 p.m. / Police arrested Richard Lee Martinez, 41, of Española at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction and charged him with driving with an open container of alcohol and driving on a suspended or revoked license.
DAVID R. MARTINEZ
Dec. 18 at 1:08 p.m. / Police arrested David R. Martinez, 34, of Los Read More
Chart 291: COVID-19 In New Mexico Dec. 30, 2020
The state of New Mexico updated the COVID-19 County Map today with risk designations applicable for the two-week period Dec. 30 to Jan. 12. New Mexico’s ‘Red to Green’ framework includes two gating criteria: (1) Average daily cases below 8 per 100,000 residents, and (2) test positivity rate below 5 percent. There are three risk designations: (a) RED, none of the gating criteria are met, (b) YELLOW, one gating criteria met, (c) GREEN, both gating criteria are met. Los Alamos County, with average daily cases of 20.5 per 100,000 people and test positivity of 5.2 percent remains in the RED. Catron New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,316 New Cases, Total Now 141,186 With 33 New Deaths And 64,218 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,316 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 2 more cases today … the total is now 273 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 33 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today the most recent cases:
- 335 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 75 new cases in Chaves County
- 6 new cases in Cibola County
- 2 new cases in Colfax County
- 30 new cases in Curry County
- 155 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 45 new cases in Eddy County
- 24 new cases
New Mexico Department Of Health County Map Update: 32 Counties Operating At Red Level Beginning Dec. 30
DOH News:
- Los Alamos County has lowest positivity rate in state, with 5.22 percent of tests returning positive
- Los Alamos, Catron, Harding and Quay counties nearing Green Level
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) announced today the updated statewide COVID-19 map for the two-week period beginning Dec. 30, with 32 counties at the Red Level.
Twenty-eight counties improved in at least one of the two health gating criteria metrics, and 21 counties improved in both health metrics.
More counties are in close range of advancing to a less-restrictive level than at any point since the Read More
NEW Greenhouse Gas Council Committee: Seeking Letters Of Interest From Community Members To Participate
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County (LAC) is seeking letters of interest to appoint up to nine community members who will be chartered with developing a Los Alamos plan to combat or minimize the effects of Greenhouse Gas (GHG).
The charter is being developed; however, based upon Council discussions with an interested Citizen’s Committee at the Dec. 15 Council Meeting, is expected to include provisions that address:
- Understanding options for addressing climate change and what might offer the best, cost effective path forward within budget and staffing constraints in Los Alamos, including consolidation
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,221 New Cases, Total Now 139,875 With 23 New Deaths And 63,232 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,221 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 2 more cases today … the total is now 271 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 reports today the most recent cases:
- 353 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 39 new cases in Chaves County
- 12 new cases in Cibola County
- 27 new cases in Curry County
- 6 new cases in De Baca County
- 122 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 77 new cases in Eddy County
- 12 new
Scenes From COVID-19 Testing At Fuller Lodge Today
COVID-19 testing today at Fuller Lodge. Los Alamos County’s Emergency Management Office coordinated the event with the New Mexico Department of Health (DOH). Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Members of the New Mexico National Guard assist with the free COVID-19 testing event today at Fuller Lodge. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Upon entering Fuller Lodge, individuals sign in and receive a swab for a painless saliva test, after which a volunteer collects and tags the samples. Results will be sent by the DOH to the individual through the registration website in approximately Read More
North Mesa Options Analysis: Seeking Letters Of Interest From Community Members To Participate In Working Group
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) and Los Alamos County (LAC) have entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to pursue options for utilizing approximately 29 acres of school-owned property east of Los Alamos Middle School on North Mesa.
The North Mesa Working Group – a committee of elected officials and staff representing LAPS and LAC – is seeking letters of interest to appoint up to three community members who will assist them in developing a property plan that includes:
Understanding options for recurring revenue generation and housing, especially for workforce housing, Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 700 New Cases, Total Now 138,659 With 36 New Deaths And 61,899 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 700 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 3 more cases today … the total is now 268 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 36 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today the most recent cases:
- 230 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 22 new cases in Chaves County
- 9 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 8 new cases in Curry County
- 50 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 7 new cases in Eddy County
- 12 new cases in
Scenes Of Skating Underway At Los Alamos County Ice Rink
Ellen Smalley helps her son Erik with his skates as her daughter Millie looks on Sunday at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink at 4475 West Road. The County Ice Rink has limited skate times and reservations must be made 24 hours in advance by calling the rink at 505.662.4500. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Elizabeth Schmidt and her daughter Lillian get the feel of the ice while making rounds Sunday at the County Ice Rink. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Ellen Smalley helps her son Erik get the feel of ice skating and as a beginner he is learning quickly. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
