NACo Calls On Congress To Make Counties Eligible For Stabilization Fund In COVID-19 Package
NACo News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Counties (NACo) has called on federal policymakers to ensure America’s 3,069 county governments are eligible for the State Stabilization Fund and other essential supplemental federal aid resources.
“Counties are on the front lines of responding to the coronavirus pandemic,” NACo Executive Director Matthew Chase said. “We are investing huge sums in immediate public health and public safety needs, and at the same time, we will be experiencing massive declines in revenue.”
America’s counties employ about one percent of the Read More
CYFD Steps Up COVID-19 Precautions Across All Divisions
CYFD News:
SANTA FE — The State’s Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD), in an advanced precautionary step, will conduct more of its visits for youth via phone or video, the Department said Friday.
The move was enacted immediately.
“While we know of no increased danger for children, youth or their families as of today, CYFD is pursing every opportunity possible to safely limit physical contact while maintaining connection,” CYFD Cabinet Secretary Brian Blalock said. “We will be moving to video visits as our primary visitation tool to strengthen our efforts as an agency to ‘flatten Read More
Self Help Seeks Community Support During Pandemic
By Kirsten Laskey
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
In times of hardship, Self Help, Inc., is there to lend a helping hand to those in need.
With the COVID-19 pandemic growing and with it an increasing number of significant impacts, local non-profit Self Help is looking for some assistance itself.
Self Help Executive Director Maura Taylor said the nonprofit’s budget allows it to help 500 families a year or a little more than 1,000 individuals. However, the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to increase the demand for the nonprofit’s services and Taylor encourages the community to help Read More
Worship Update: The Christian Church
The Christian Church at 92 East Road will offer online worship today www.lachristian.org. Courtesy photo
By Pastor Doug Partin
The Christian Church
Los Alamos, this image asks the question “Why go to a Church Service when you can watch online?” The answer is that we were created to be together.
Our weekly gatherings at The Christian Church at 92 East Road are meaningful, and during this time they will be dearly missed by all of us. Until we can gather again, we have created an online worship experience for you. It is on our webpage: www.lachristian.org
It has links to audio and video recordings of Read More
Skolnik: The Costs Of Unpreparedness
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
Los Alamos
There is a price for everything and, one way or another, the price must always be paid. The economic impact of coronavirus will be exceptional, even if it were to kill only a relatively small number of people. We could save ourselves an enormous amount of economic hardship and ill health if we had invested wisely on a continuous basis in preparedness against emerging diseases. This is a lesson we have foolishly failed to learn from one emerging disease after another, such as SARS and Ebola.
Many Americans don’t understand what we should expect our federal government Read More
LAPS Superintendent Issues Spring Break News
Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus
Los Alamos Public Schools
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus today sent the following letter to parents and families:
Dear LAPS Parents and Families,
As we prepare for a spring break unlike any in the past, here are some thoughts about how to help children, teens and even adults, make the most of your time together.
These ideas are about:
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making connections while following CDC guidance on social isolation;
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taking action to reduce anxiety; and
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creating positive and productive environments in our own homes with our children.
Chart 6: COVID-19 Cases By County In New Mexico
Chart shows between March 11 and March 21 the daily cases of COVID-19 by county in New Mexico. Courtesy/Eli Ben-Naim
Chart shows the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases to date statewide. Courtesy/Eli Ben-Naim
Chart shows the number of COVID-19 cases statewide by age. Courtesy/Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 57
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 14 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Per the New Mexico Department Of Health, the most recent cases are:
Nine new cases in Bernalillo County:
- A female in her 70s
- A female in her 60s
- Two males in their 40s
- Two males in their 30s
- A female in her 30s
- A female in her 20s
- A male infant
- A female in her 20s
- A male in his 70s
- A female in her 40s
- A male in his 50s
- A female in her 50s
Trump Urges Citizens To Donate Protective Gear To Hospitals
President Donald Trump urging citizens to donate unused PPE to local hospitals today during a briefing at the White House. Screenshot/LADP
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic causing a critical need in hospitals across the nation, President Donald Trump this afternoon in his daily Coronavirus Task Force briefing at the White House is urging citizens to donate unused Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) immediately.
PPE includes masks, gloves, protective clothing, helmets, goggles and other garments and equipment designed Read More
Worship Update: Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church
No regular services Sunday at Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church. Visit bapca.org. Courtesy/BAPC
Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church News:
Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church at 333 Bryce Ave. in White Rock will not hold regular services Sunday, March 22, due to the public health emergency.
Pastor Henry Fernandez said that an abbreviated service will be live streamed and recorded.
It will be made available online at bapca.org and the church’s Facebook page.
Wiemann: Coronavirus Concerns? Consider Past Health Crises
By SHELLY A. WIEMANN, CFP®
Founder, Wiemann Wealth Strategies, LLC
During the last week of February 2020, the S&P 500 lost 11.49% — the worst week for stocks since the 2008 financial crisis — only to jump by 4.6% on the first Monday in March.1
By all accounts, the drop was largely driven by ever-increasing fears about the potential effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and its ultimate impact on the global economy. Although many market observers contend that the market was overvalued and due for a correction anyway, the unpredictability, strength, and suddenness of the historic tumble was Read More
Worship Update: First United Methodist Of Los Alamos
First United Methodist Church will livestream worship services March 22 and March 29. Courtesy/FUMC
FUMC News:
First United Methodist of Los Alamos (FUMC) at at 715 Diamond Dr. has canceled all events and small group meetings including the United Skates program through April 3 due to the public health emergency.
FUMC will livestream Sunday worship services March 22 and March 29. The service begins at 10 a.m. and may be viewed from the FUMC Facebook page, First UMC Los Alamos or at FirstInYourHeart.org.
To hear the Sunday service live, those without internet access may call 1.253.215.8782 and Read More
New Mexico Advises Healthy, Fun, Responsible Ways To Fight Loneliness, Boredom While Self-Isolating For COVID-19
STATE News:- Connect with friends – on the phone or online. Keep your relationships alive by talking every day to friends, neighbors and relatives. Check in by phone with the elderly people in your life. Use apps like Skype, FaceTime, Zoom, Google Hangouts or Marco Polo to video chat with long-distance friends. Set a goal to call one
Update: Saint Job Of Pochaiv Orthodox Church Services
Fr. Theophan Mackey
St. Job News:
As per the instructions of our hierarch, Archbishop DANIEL, all public services will be canceled for the time being at Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church at 1317 Trinity Dr.
The exception is Divine Liturgy on Sunday morning. Anyone over the age of 60 or with compromised immune systems is asked to refrain from attending.
To support the faithful, Fr. Theophan Mackey will bring the Eucharist to the homes of people who should not attend.
Also, Fr. Theophan is serving the Akathist (prayer service) to the Great Martyr and Healer Saint Panteleimon at 8 p.m. daily and Read More
Catch Of The Week: More COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Scams
By BECKY RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
Coronavirus scams continue to be an issue, be cautious and watch out for the latest ones.
Snake oil cures – Too good to be true
Everyone is scared; wouldn’t it be great if there was a miracle cure? Judging by some of the emails in my spam inbox, there already is, and I can have it for just $19.95. Sadly there is no cure yet, and these messages are all scams. One active scam email claims that the government has discovered a vaccine, but is keeping it secret for “security reasons”. Other scams will claim to have supplies, like N95 masks, and take your money but never actually deliver Read More
Los Alamos Resident Stan Kosiewicz Prepares To Shop
New Mexico Extends Income And Payroll Tax Deadlines
Taxation & Rev. Secretary Stephanie Schardin Clarke
STATE News:
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Taxation and Revenue Department Secretary Stephanie Schardin Clarke announced today that New Mexicans will have an extra 90 days to file and pay their 2019 personal income taxes in recognition of the economic hardships many are facing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Taxpayers will have until July 15 to file and pay any taxes due.
The deadline for 2019 corporate income taxes also will be extended until July 15. In addition, the state is extending deadlines for employers to remit withholding Read More
New Mexico Environment Department Requests Public’s Help To Prevent Clogged Sewers And Overflows
NMED News:
The New Mexico Environment Department is requesting the public’s help in preventing clogged sewers and overflows Increased flushing of wipes, paper towels causes issues in sewer systems and treatment plants
Sewer back-ups and overflows may be on the rise due to an increased use and flushing of sanitary wipes and paper towels.
Clogged sewers cause back-ups and overflows at residences, businesses and wastewater treatment facilities, creating an additional public health risk in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. These events also threaten the health of the environment and Read More
Dogs Lifting Spirits Around Los Alamos: Meet Trixie
Miniature Pinscher and Chihuahua mix Trixie, 9, is lifting spirits around Los Alamos while at the same time getting the word out that the CoronaVirus isn’t just for people. Trixie’s owner is Yoli Frazier. Courtesy photo Read More
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Urges Trump Administration To ‘Put Our National Labs To Work’ On COVID-19 Response
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.) issued the following statement urging the Trump administration to do everything possible to engage the researchers and scientists at New Mexico’s national laboratories to find solutions to the coronavirus pandemic:
“Our national labs employ some of the best and brightest minds on Earth, and they have played a leading role in finding solutions to past public health crises. Sandia National Labs trained their high-powered electron microscopes on anthrax spores after Read More
