Chart 19: COVID-19 Statewide Counts In New Mexico
Shown are cumulative statewide counts for tests, diagnoses and deaths. Also shown are the number of active hospitalizations. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
An estimate for the probability distribution of the number of cases in Los Alamos County. Shown is a random distribution, specified by the expected average number of cases, which as of today equals 4.5. This average follows from the total number of cases statewide, the population of New Mexico, and the population of Los Alamos County. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
League Primary Election Voter Guide Scheduled April 30
LWVLA News:
This election season was already remarkable with so many candidates running for elective office in northern New Mexico.
Now, with public meetings such as candidate forums banned in the effort to reduce the impact of the coronavirus, information about the choices that voters will make at the polls is especially critical.
The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos is collecting information for a Voter Guide for the primary election. Election Day is June 2; early voting begins May 5.
The Voter Guide will be available online and a hard copy will be delivered probably April 30 in the Los Alamos Read More
Census 2020 Kicks Off Online Today
2020 CENSUS News:
Today, the Census 2020 kicks off online as part of a process taking several months meant to ensure everyone is counted.
Locally, Assistant to the County Manager Linda Matteson conducts special projects for Manger Harry Burgess and the census project is one of those projects.
All 33 counties and 23 Tribal governments will participate to make sure New Mexico is represented for the count.
“As part of the effort to ensure an accurate count in New Mexico, the State awarded all counties grant funds,” Matteson said. “One of the requirements was to form a local Complete Count Committee.” Read More
Los Alamos Police Report 15 Burglaries Last 6 Days
Screenshot of LAPD video of three suspects walking toward the vehicle burglarized April 1 in Quemazon. Screenshot/LADP
Screenshot of LAPD video of five suspects in the burglaries of five vehicles and one residential burglary April 1 in White Rock. Screenshot/LADP
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department wants the community to be aware that there have been 15 victims of burglaries within the last six days.
March 27 on North Mesa there was one victim of an auto burglary where the suspect used a stolen credit card and police have uploaded a video here.
Suspect’s vehicle thought to be a 2013 White Read More
Los Alamos County Prepares For COVID-19
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
Los Alamos County DPU Suspends Utility Service Shut-Offs
COUNTY News:
As of March 13, 2020, officials with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities suspended shutting utility services off to customers for non-payment due to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.
Board of Public Utilities members agreed at the March 25 meeting and directed the DPU staff to continue this practice until the New Mexico Department of Health COVID-19 Order is lifted.
“We still encourage customers to try and keep up with utility bills,” Utilities Manager Philo Shelton said.
However, for customers who are experiencing difficulty paying utility bills, Shelton Read More
Los Alamos County Releases Proposed FY2021/2022 Budget
Los Alamos County Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave. File photo
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has posted the proposed Biennial Budget online, along with a Citizen’s Guide to the Budget, which offers a high-level summary and budget overview.
Both documents are available on the County’s website: https://losalamosnm.us/cms/one.aspx?portalid=6435810&pageid=6996200
Budget hearings with the County Council will begin Monday, April 20. The hearing format and schedule is subject to change based upon public gathering guidance governed by the COVID-19 emergency.
Check the webpage Read More
LAFD Wildfire Fuels Reduction Mitigation Gets Underway
Los Alamos Fire Department map of the wildfire fuels reduction project area. Courtesy LAFD
LAFD News:
Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) will begin work this week on an important wildfire fuels reduction project that will provide much-needed mitigation in several areas of Los Alamos.
LAFD has received grant funding for the project, which will include the following areas:
- Ponderosa Estates Range Road;
- North Horse Stable Bench;
- Walnut Bench, Villa Bench;
- Lower Loma Linda;
- Camino Redondo; and
- Camino Uva.
Starting Thursday, April 2, LAFD crews along with crews from Santa Fe County will begin Read More
Los Alamos Police Welcome Cpl. Joseph Dezendorf
The Los Alamos Police Department welcomes aboard Cpl. Joseph Dezendorf, sworn in to service today, April 1, in the Magistrate Court by the honorable Judge Pat Casados. Cpl. Dezendorf moved to Los Alamos with his family over a year ago from Louisiana where he worked for the state as a probation & parole officer for more than seven years. LAPD is grateful to be able to add to its ranks during this time in the community to ensure that they continue to provide the best level possible of customer service and public safety. Courtesy/LAPD Read More
Los Alamos County Social Services Manager: Keep Up Good Work On Social Distancing, Practice Self-Care, Help Others
Social Services Manager Donna Casados
COUNTY News:
As Los Alamos County wraps up another week under the State of New Mexico’s “Stay At Home” executive order, Social Services Manager Donna Casados commented upon the current situation and commended the community on taking positive, proactive steps to comply with the order.
“We’ve observed that many of our residents are taking the order seriously,” Casados said, noting that the mitigation measure of social distancing remains the best course of action when individuals must take care of urgent business or tasks that require them to move Read More
Ryti: Los Alamos County Drive-up Testing
By RANDALL RYTI
Vice Chair
Los Alamos County Council
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is conducting testing for COVID-19 on Thursday April 2 from 10am to 3pm at Overlook Park in White Rock.
This event is supported with logistical support by Los Alamos County (e.g., venue, traffic control, volunteers). Los Alamos County has other efforts underway to address this pubic health crisis.
Foremost among these efforts are making sure that basic essential services continue and the County does its part to use remote work as an option for other services. County Manager Burgess will have more Read More
Chart 15: COVID-19 Daily Cases By County In New Mexico
Chart shows the cumulative cases of COVID-19 by county in New Mexico. Courtesy/Eli Ben-Naim
Chart shows total cumulative tests of COVID-19 statewide in New Mexico, Courtesy/Eli Ben-Naim
Chart shows number of COVID-19 cases per county across New Mexico. Courtesy/Eli Ben-Naim
Chart shows COVID-19 in the United States and the US fraction of cases worldwide. Courtesy/Eli Ben-Naim
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Overlook Park Closed Thursday For DOH COVID-19 Testing
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Community Services Department announced today that Overlook Park in White Rock will be closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, April 2, to enable the New Mexico Department of Health’s scheduled testing for COVID-19 to occur.
The drive-through 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. Thursday.
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Los Alamos County Eco Station And Overlook Convenience Center Reduce Hours Of Operation Beginning April 1
COUNTY News:
Due to COVID-19 concerns, the Los Alamos County Eco Station and White Rock Overlook Convenience Center will reduce operating hours, effective Wednesday, April 1.
In an effort to reduce possible exposure between customers and residents, the Bulk Waste Collection Program and Household Hazardous Waste Program will be suspended until further notice.
Commercial and residential collection services will remain unchanged. As a reminder, set out roll carts by 8 a.m. and bag all trash.
The following reduced hours will remain in effect until further notice:
Los Alamos Eco Station
3701 Read More
Los Alamos County COVID-19 Update: Food Supply Secure; Residents Asked Not To Hoard Food, Supplies
COUNTY News:
Officials in the Los Alamos County’s Emergency Management Office, along with Red Cross and other local responders, are urging residents to refrain from hoarding food and other paper products or cleaning supplies as New Mexico enters another week of “Stay at Home” under the Governor’s Executive Order issued March 23.
“We feel confident that, although some items may be received in limited supplies for re-stocking right now, the public should not be concerned that Los Alamos and White Rock will not be able to stock items in stores,” County Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson said.
COVID-19 Growth Curves For March 29, 2020
This figure shows the recent growth in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases for several US states, using data through Sunday 29 March. Dashed lines show exponential growth curves, labeled by doubling time in days. Several states (for example, California) may be seeing a slight reduction in their exponential growth rates, as recent data points seem to be dropping below the dashed lines showing their growth over the past two weeks. But Florida is on pace to overtake California soon. The growth in New York has moderated to a 4-day doubling time; its earlier rapid growth with 1.4-day doubling may
Chart 14: COVID-19 Daily Cases By County In New Mexico
Chart shows the cumulative cases of COVID-19 by county in New Mexico. Courtesy/Eli Ben-Naim
Chart shows total cumulative tests of COVID-19 statewide in New Mexico, Courtesy/Eli Ben-Naim
Chart shows the probability of having zero cases in Los Alamos County. Under a random (Poisson) distribution, the probability of having no cases equals the inverse of the exponential of the expected average value. The expected average value was calculated using New Mexico statewide totals, New Mexico population, and Los Alamos County population. As of March 29, the expected value for Los Alamos County Read More
Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Covid-19 Update Video
Summer Concert Series News:The 2020 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series presented by Toyota of Santa Fe is monitoring the Covid-19 pandemic and following the recommendations of county, state and federal authorities as they pertain to large gatherings.
At this time there are no directives to postpone or cancel any of the 2020 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series dates, which are still two months away. The concerts will take place each Friday May 22 through Aug 28.
Sancre Productions has produced
Los Alamos Police Locate Van Used In Overnight Crime Spree
Los Alamos Police have recovered the van near Petree Garden Center on East Road used in the overnight break-in of multiple businesses around the community. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
County Issues Latest Updates On COVID-19 Pandemic
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is issuing at least weekly updates to keep the community informed about County services, facilities and other information on the COVID-19 public health emergency that it is asked to share with residents by the New Mexico Department of Health.
NMDOH COVID-19 Screening At Overlook In White Rock Thursday
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) will hold a COVID-19 screening 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or while supplies last Thursday, April 2 at Overlook Park in White Rock. Priority testing will be provided for the following:
- People experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 infection:
