Robinson: Change And Opportunity
By JAMES ROBINSON
Councilor
Los Alamos County Council
Today, Christians around the world are observing Good Friday.
However, unlike previous times, this Good Friday and Easter will for many be spent alone or with family, and not in a church or gathering.
Days like today show us how much our world has changed in a small amount of time. It seems that almost overnight, the world we knew was paused until the COVID-19 crisis passed us by. However, there is opportunity in the world of a pandemic.
Every day, I am seeing more and more people getting outside and enjoying the wonderful nature we have at our disposal Read More
New Mexico Congressional Delegation: $15 Million To 16 Community Health Centers On Front Lines OF Pandemic
Congressional Delegation News:
- Funding is part of the $2 trillion emergency coronavirus response recently passed by Congress for COVID-19 emergency preparedness and recovery resources for health centers, will support continuity of primary care.
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 the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released more than $15 million in emergency grants to 16 community health centers, Read More
SFNF Protecting Communities From COVID-19 Spread
The SFNF has added more developed recreation sites to the region-wide closure order on occupancy and use restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – In alignment with current federal, state and local guidance for social distancing and to ensure the health and safety of its employees, visitors and volunteers, the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) has added additional developed recreation sites to the region-wide closure order on occupancy and use restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19.
The Forest Service temporarily shut down several developed Read More
In-Person Attendance Prohibited At BPU Meeting
COUNTY News:
Public in-person attendance at the April 15 Board of Public Utilities (BPU) meeting continues to be prohibited in accordance with the New Mexico Governor’s COVID-19 Executive Order 2020-022 and the New Mexico Department of Health Public Health Order amendments issued April 6.
Officials with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) encourage citizens to live-stream the meeting and submit public comment via email.
The BPU meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave.
To comply with the Public Health Orders, the DPU Read More
County Assessor’s Office Staff Now Working From Home
County Assessor Ken Milder
COUNTY News:
Due to the ongoing conditions of the COVID-19 virus, staff within the County Assessor’s Office will be working remotely from home.
All services will continue via phone at 505.662.8030, email at assessor@lacnm.us or by appointment. Forms are available outside the office or online here. .
“I want to assure residents that we will continue to serve residents during these challenging times,” County Assessor Ken Milder said. “I also want to encourage property owners to review the Notice of Value they should have received this week and contact us if they Read More
Life After 50: Accentuate The Positive
Children and adults in the community created these card to brighten a senior citizen’s day. Courtesy/LARSO
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
Los Alamos Retired & Senior Organization
This has been a rough week in many ways, but I choose to focus on some of the truly stellar activities of our time.
The senior center is always looking for donations that can help the elders of our community, and that work still continues. We don’t put out particular requests unless we can’t find them, we just need regular daily items.
Those items include things many may be in search of:
- Bleach;
- Anti-bacterial
New Mexico Courts, Health Officials And Attorneys Work Together To Prepare For Possible Isolation And Quarantine Cases During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Administrative Office of the Courts News:
SANTA FE – The Judicial branch of government, the Department of Health and attorneys across New Mexico are working collaboratively to prepare for the possibility that state authorities may request court orders to isolate or quarantine individuals posing a public health threat during the COVID-19 outbreak.
The state Supreme Court organized online training for judges and attorneys this week on provisions of state law allowing the department to petition a district court for orders to isolate or quarantine people during a public health emergency. Read More
Hampton: Governor Should Reopen Many Small Businesses
By DAVID HAMPTON
Republican Candidate
Dist. 43 State Representative
While I agree with some of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s decisions regarding COVID-19, I do not agree with her decision to close our small businesses, which she deems non-essential.
Small businesses are arguably better at enforcing and complying with social distancing guidelines, and their closure drives people to the larger stores like Walmart and Lowes for the same products.
This makes social distancing even more difficult at the larger stores, and in some areas creates long lines to enter, especially since the 20 percent Read More
All Together Los Alamos Accepting Requests For Assistance For Housebound Residents During COVID-19 Emergency
ATLA News:
All Together Los Alamos is accepting requests for assistance from Los Alamos County residents who are housebound during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
The all-volunteer group of local residents is working to provide information on resources and services to people who need assistance during these difficult times.
The aim is to supplement where needed the services already being provided by local senior centers and local non-profits.
All Together Los Alamos plans to assist homebound residents with:
- Simple “well-check” phone calls;
Cumulative Number Of COVID-19 Positive Tests In NM, And Bernalillo, Sandoval & Santa Fe Counties Of April 9
The cumulative number of COVID-19 positive tests in New Mexico and Bernalillo, Sandoval and Santa Fe Counties as of April 9. Note that the Sandoval data is plotted against the right hand axis. These three counties plus Doña Ana, San Juan and McKinley Counties, (see the graph below.) account for 88% of the COVID-19 positive tests results in New Mexico. They account for 85% of the new positive test results reported today, and 89% of the new results reported yesterday. We see that the reported data for 5April to 8 April shows a much lower growth rate for Santa Fe and Sandoval Counties. Although Read More
Chart 25: COVID-19 Daily Cases By County In New Mexico
Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses, and deaths in New Mexico. Also shown is the number of active hospitalizations. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Diagnoses per 10,000 residents, by county. The overall statewide rate is 4.7 diagnoses per 10,000 residents. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 989, One More Death
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 124 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes one additional death related to COVID-19
Per the New Mexico Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 45 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Chaves County
- 5 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 1 new case in Curry County
- 5 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 2 new cases in Los Alamos County
- 13 new cases in McKinley County
- 9 new cases in San Juan County
- 31 new cases in Sandoval County
- 3 new cases in Santa Fe County
- 2 new cases in Socorro County
New Mexico Governor, Health Officials Share Updates, Charts And Graphs On COVID-19 Efforts During Briefing Today
Los Alamos County Extends Essential Services Status Through April 30 To Comply With Governor’s ‘Stay At Home’ Executive Order Due To COVID-19 Public Health Crisis
County Manager Harry Burgess
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess announced this week that the County will continue the Essential Services status that began mid-March, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and in response to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s executive order, which was extended through April 30.
“I am pleased to report that things are operating smoothly under the existing system that we put into place on March 17,” Burgess said, “I would especially like to thank our County employees, who have responded heroically to this challenging situation while maintaining high levels Read More
Governor And Sunland Park Racetrack Announce $2 Million Gift To Help New Mexicans During COVID-19 Health Crisis
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
SUNLAND PARK – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino announced today that the Stanley E. Fulton Family Foundation is making a commitment of $2 million to assist New Mexicans.
The Stanley E. Fulton Family Foundation was endowed by the longtime owner of Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino, the late Stanley E. Fulton. The gift will go to the All Together NM Fund, which will oversee the distribution of the gift to local charities and food banks in the areas hardest hit by the COVID-19 crisis.
“I am immensely Read More
New Mexico, Colorado COVID-19 Hospitalizations, Deaths
Daily change in COVID-19 hospitalization and death rates. Created by Nels Hoffman
By NELS HOFFMAN
Los Alamos
The rate at which people are dying or going into hospitals in Colorado, because of COVID-19, is decreasing. The figure above shows the daily change in the total
number of people either dead or in the hospital because of COVID-19, in Colorado (green dots) and New Mexico (yellow dots).
Over the most recent 5-day period, from April 4 to April 8, an average of about 84 people each day either died or went into the hospital in Colorado, because of COVID-19. This rate is 25 percent lower than the rate
County Council Hears Latest Updates On COVID-19
County Council Chair Sara Scott
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
As the Governor’s stay-at-home order extends through April and becomes stricter, Los Alamos County continues to discuss how to best respond.
During Tuesday night’s County Council meeting, County Manager Harry Burgess reported that Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham extended her stay-at-home order through the end of April.
Furthermore, he reported that the maximum occupancy for hotels and RV parks were reduced to 25 percent of their usual occupancy and that other essential businesses limit their Read More
Emotional Healing: Wise Action Needed In Tough Times
Dr. TED WIARD
Golden Willow Retreat
Editors Note: This is part of a series by grief specialist Dr. Ted Wiard, dedicated to helping educate the community about emotional healing.
In this series, we have been discussing the topic of grief and how it is a natural and normal healing process from any type of loss.
The last couple of months have demonstrated how the entire world can be impacted emotionally, intellectually, physically and spiritually. Most people have had a major change in their perception of the world.
Loss is anytime that a person’s perception of safety and their definition of themselves Read More
Heinrich, Bipartisan Congressional Coalition Call For Waived, Modified Medicare Program Interest Rates For Health Care Providers On Frontlines Of Coronavirus Pandemic
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), along with a bipartisan group of 33 Senators, sent a letter calling on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to waive or modify interest rates for health care providers who’ve sought financial assistance amid the coronavirus pandemic through Medicare’s Accelerated and Advance Payments Program.
This program has historically been used to expedite Medicare payments to subsets of Medicare participating providers during very limited circumstances Read More
PEEC Encourages Community To Take It Outside!
Two young explorers take part in the Pajarito Environment Education Center’s Take It Outside program. Photo by Siobhan Niklasson
You are never too young to explore the great outdoors! Photo by Denise Matthews
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos, like most municipalities, is practicing social distancing and staying home.
But Los Alamos stands apart from many other cities in that it has a key characteristic: a multitude of open spaces and a beautiful natural environment. Even better, the great outdoors is still accessible to the public.
Despite Read More
