Los Alamos County Council Chair Sara Scott Shares Latest COVID-19 Response Developments
By Chair SARA SCOTT
Los Alamos County Council
As we near the end of April I’d like to share some developments with you and let you know what we are working on. But first I’d like to say I hope you, your friends, and your families are well.
We’ve been working hard in Los Alamos to help each other during this pandemic, sorting our way through many uncharted challenges, while keeping apart to keep each other safe. I thank you for that and for what we’ll do together as we proceed, together, to work through the coming phases of this situation while keeping our determination strong – we need everyone on this.
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Sharing Joy Of Homeownership
Mandy Marksteiner expresses her joy Wednesday afternoon in front of the home she is purchasing through the Los Alamos County Homebuyer Assistance Program. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
- Residents become homeowners with help from Los Alamos County Homebuyer Assistance Program
Sarah Scammell-Downs is a single mother of two and now a proud homeowner in Los Alamos.
With the help of a deferred payment, non-amortizing down payment assistance loan from the Los Alamos County Homebuyer Assistance Program, Scammell-Downs Read More
Los Alamos County Council Approves $240M Budget
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Financially, Los Alamos County is in a fortunate situation. Los Alamos County Council emphasized during its final budget hearing Monday night that during this time of crisis and uncertainty, local government was able to not only pass a budget but approve several expenditure options and still have money in reserves.
The budget for FY2021, which totals almost $240 million, was passed unanimously Monday night.
“I am extremely proud to pass this budget,” County Councilor Antonio Maggiore said. “This budget and our ability to 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
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
Community Creates Special Day For Porter, 100 & Cox, 101
Loring Cox turned 101 years old Sunday and waves to family, friends and members of the police and fire departments, County and LARSO staff who drove by his Los Alamos home Monday to wish him a happy birthday. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen/LARSO
Marjorie Porter, center, celebrates her 100th birthday Monday with a parade of well wishers driving past her home. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen/LARSO
A parade of cars line up Monday to wish Marjorie Porter a happy 100th birthday and Loring Cox a happy 101 birthday. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen/LARSO
By Bernadette Lauritzen
Executive Director
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Chart 45: COVID-19 In New Mexico April 28
Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses and deaths in New Mexico. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Fraction of people diagnosed with COVID-19 to date who are hospitalized, deceased or recovered. The complementary fraction is labeled as infected. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 2,974; 6 More Deaths
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 153 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes six additional deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the New Mexico Department of Health, the most recent cases announced this afternoon include:
- 44 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 5 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Curry County
- 3 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 43 new cases in McKinley County
- 1 new case in Roosevelt County
- 5 new cases in Sandoval County
- 45 new cases
Public Notice: The April 28, 2020 Los Alamos County Council Special Session – Budget Continuation Is Canceled
Los Alamos County DPU Officials Ask Citizens To Consider Donating To Utility Assistance Program For Those In Need
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos, New Mexico — Officials with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) ask citizens to consider donating to the Utility Assistance Program (UAP); a program designed to assist qualifying Los Alamos neighbors and friends with utility bills.
A donation option is now available through the DPU’s online payment processor: Paymentus. Look for the “Donate Now” button here to give to the UAP and help those in need.
The program was created decades ago and focused solely on energy assistance. These past years, the Board of Public Utilities has approved broadening the Read More
Canceled: County Boards & Commissions Meetings
COUNTY News:
All Los Alamos County Boards and Commissions meetings are canceled until May 15, with the exception of the Planning & Zoning Commission, which may hold a meeting sooner.
More information will be forthcoming about that meeting time, date and format.
The Board of Public Utilities is still scheduled to meet May 20. Read More
Lunch With A Leader Virtual Meeting Features Los Alamos County Manager Update On Operations During COVID-19
Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess participates in the Lunch with a Leader program, which was held virtually April 21. Screenshot/LAPD
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
It may seem like Los Alamos County operations are pretty bare bones right now, but local government is working hard to ensure the public continues to receive the services it needs, County Manager Harry Burgess told Lunch with a Leader participants April 21.
The presentation took place virtually; organizers hosted a webinar on Zoom.
In response to the pandemic and the Governor’s Read More
Chart 43: COVID-19 In New Mexico April 27
Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses and deaths in New Mexico. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
New diagnoses. Shown is the number of new diagnoses, reported daily. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 2,823; 5 More Deaths
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 101 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes five additional deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the New Mexico Department of Health, the most recent cases announced this afternoon include:
- 8 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 10 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 58 new cases in McKinley County
- 4 new cases in Sandoval County
- 21 new cases in San Juan County
The Department of Health on Monday also reported five Read More
Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson Thanks Volunteers For Assistance Sewing Face Coverings; Reminder To Log Volunteer Hours With County
COUNTY News:
Volunteers help out by donating face coverings; County encourages residents to log hours for later request to FEMA against 25 Percent match due to COVID-19.
Los Alamos County Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson thanks residents who have donated their time and talent to sewing face coverings for County employees over the last two weeks.
“After we put out the call to local sewing groups, and with the help of local news media promotions, we received over 700 face coverings that were successfully distributed last week to all of our County employees,” Simpson said. “We are greatly appreciative Read More
Alme: Santa Fe County Continues As New Mexico’s COVID-19 Success Story – Review Of Results With Another Week Of Data
Figure 1. Santa Fe County: The cumulative number of positive COVID-19 test results is shown by NMDOH reporting date. The green curve is our estimate of the current number of active COVID-19 cases (among individuals that initially tested positive). Also presented is the doubling time computed from the data. The doubling time is calculated for a given day by using data from two days earlier and two days later. An exponential function is drawn through the doubling time to emphasize the nature of the increase beginning March 27. Created by Marv Alme
Figure 2. 30 Counties of New Mexico: The cumulative Read More
Chart 42: COVID-19 In New Mexico April 26
Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses and deaths in New Mexico. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Fraction of those who recovered to date and the complementary fraction of those who have died. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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