Chart 93: COVID-19 In New Mexico June 15
The number of diagnoses reported in Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Taos counties versus date. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office Opens To Public With COVID Safe Practices (CSP) And Limited Hours
COUNTY News:
In continuing to align with directives from the Governor’s Office and Los Alamos County, County Clerk Naomi Maestas is taking the next step to exit the pandemic emergency.
Beginning today, the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office opened for in-person transactions 1-5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with CSP in place – including the mandatory use of face masks, plexiglass at public facing counters, limits on the number of people in the lobby area, regular cleaning of public spaces and surfaces, and social distancing of six feet or more.
Residents are highly encouraged to continue to stay Read More
Los Alamos County Moves Toward 50% Repopulating Of Facilities; Additional Signage, COVID Safe Practices In Place
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess announced today that County employees began re-populating facilities today, with additional signage and COVID Safe Practices in place.
“In continuing to align with directives from the Governor’s office, we are taking the next step to exit the pandemic emergency,” Burgess said, “Beginning Monday, June 15, we will begin re-populating our offices and facilities up to 50 percent capacity. In some situations, we may be implementing different work schedules – such as a staggered work shift or certain work days – to accommodate needs and facility Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 9,845 With 5 More Deaths And 4,160 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 132 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 7 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 5 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 13 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 3 new cases in Curry County
- 1 new case in Doña Ana County
- 17 new cases in Hidalgo County
- 2 new cases in Lea County
- 1 new case in Luna County
- 25 new cases
Los Alamos County Council Postpones Awarding Contract For Family Services, Waits For Gap Analysis Results
FSN Executive Director Carie Fanning with Boy Scout Kevin Clarke in 2018. As part of his Eagle Scout project, Clarke helped installed new furniture, paint and carpeting at FSN. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Council received during its regular meeting June 9 a deluge of public support to award a contract of more than $1 million to Family Strengths Network (FSN) for family resources, support and parent education programs despite the County’s recommendation that the contract be given to Las Cumbres. Read More
County Resumes Issuing Diamond Overpass Banner Permits
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Customer Care Center representatives resumed processing Diamond Drive overpass banner permits last week via phone or email.
Permits are issued free of charge for temporary banners announcing community events, festivals or activities of civic interest to nonprofit groups or organizations advertising events or activities open to the general public in accordance with Los Alamos County Code of Ordinances Section 16-409(3) Civic banners.
Information on obtaining overpass banner permit is available on the county website: https://losalamosnm.us/government/departments/customer_care_center Read More
Chart 92: COVID-19 In New Mexico June 14
The bars show the number of COVID-19 related hospitalizations, reported by the New Mexico Department of Health, versus day. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 9,723 With 4 More Deaths And 4,114 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 104 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County now at 7 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 4 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 12 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 3 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 4 new cases in Curry County
- 13 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 1 new case in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Lea County
- 1 new case in Lincoln County
- 1 new case in
Superintendent Of Insurance Russell Toal Reminds New Mexicans To Prepare For Possibility Of Wildfires
Insurance Superintendent Russell Toal
STATE News:
New Mexico Superintendent of Insurance Russell Toal is reminding New Mexicans that the wildfire season is upon us.
We all need to do our part to minimize the risk of wildfires. This is the time to make sure your insurance is sufficient and up-to-date, to prepare your property, practice fire prevention and have a plan if evacuation is necessary.
INSURANCE
Your homeowners or renters insurance policy should be reviewed now to ensure that you have adequate coverage for your property and personal belongings. You can use the NAIC’s Consumer’s Read More
U.S. House Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Luján Joins New Mexico Mayors In Discussion On Federal Funding For Local Governments During COVID-19 Pandemic
U.S. House Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Luján
CONGRESSIONAL News:
NAMBE — U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), the U.S. House Assistant Speaker, accepted an invitation by Mayors Caucus Co-chair Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull to join the New Mexico Municipal League’s Mayors Caucus recently for a discussion about the need to pass additional federal assistance for local governments struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“It was important for me to hear directly from New Mexico’s mayors and local leaders about the impact that COVID-19 is having on their ability to administer programs, provide services, Read More
County Utilities Board Holds Closed Session Monday June 15
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 9,621 With 5 More Deaths And 4,072 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 102 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 5 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 12 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 3 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 2 new cases in Colfax County
- 6 new cases in Curry County
- 12 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 1 new case in Hidalgo County
- 3 new cases in Lea County
- 6
Chart 91: COVID-19 In New Mexico June 13
The bars show the number of COVID-19 related deaths, reported by the New Mexico Department of Health, versus day. The line shows the seven day average. Created Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: May 28 – June 10, 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.
MATTHEW AGUINALDO GOMEZ
June 6 at 9:22 p.m. / Police arrested Matthew Aguinaldo Gomez, 30, of Santa Fe at Smith’s on an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction.
VIRGIL RAMSEY VIGIL
June 9 at 11:44 a.m. /Police arrested Virgil Ramsey Vigil, 31, of Española on the Canyon Rim Trail ad charged him with two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, Read More
Construction Of Senior Housing Underway On DP Road
Scene of construction underway on the senior housing project on DP Road viewed last week during a walk along the Canyon Rim Trail. Photo by Ed Birnbaum
Scene of senior housing project construction underway on DP Road. Photo by Ed Birnbaum Read More
Los Alamos County 2020 Primary Election Results Official
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office completed the required canvass process to certify and finalize the results of the 2020 Primary Election, which took place Tuesday, June 2, 2020.
The Canvass Board (Board) met at 1 p.m. Thursday at the LAC Municipal Building. The Board consisted of Mr. Cameron Counters, Mr. James P. Cline, Ms. Danielle Gardner, and Ms. Joann Johnson. Also in attendance were County Clerk Naomi Maestas, Elections Manager Gloria Maestas, and Deputy Clerk Victoria Martinez.
During the canvass process, the Board reviewed and verified the accuracy of the election Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 9,526 With 6 More Deaths And 3,983 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 162 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 6 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 18 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Chaves County
- 7 new cases in Cibola County
- 3 new cases in Curry County
- 7 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 1 new case in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Grant County
- 1 new case in Hidalgo County
- 3 new cases
Chart 90: COVID-19 In New Mexico June 12
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
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Los Alamos County Offers Mulch Delivery Service
COUNTY News:
Using mulch is an important way to maintain a healthy landscape.
Mulch helps keep the soil moist, which is beneficial for those that live in a dry climate where water is limited. It helps keep the soil temperature cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.
As mulch decays into the soil below, the soil quality increases with all the nutrients from the mulch. Weeding time is reduced when using mulch in garden beds, giving you more time to enjoy the garden.
Environmental Services has mulch available for your landscape needs. Residents have the opportunity to come to the Eco Station to Read More
Canceled: Community Development Advisory Board Meeting
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Community Development Advisory Board meeting scheduled for June 15 is canceled.
The next meeting date will be announced soon.
