Chart 2: COVID-19 Daily Cases By County In New Mexico
Chart shows between March 11 and March 17 the daily cases of COVID-19 by county in New Mexico. Courtesy/Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Agencies Encourage Restaurant Take-Out, Delivery Options
STATE News:
SANTA FE — During this difficult time for New Mexico restaurants and food establishments, the New Mexico Departments of Economic Development and Environment are encouraging New Mexicans to patronize local eateries by utilizing home and curbside delivery and take-out options as much as possible to minimize contact with others.
“Communities must step up for our local New Mexico businesses,” said Economic Development Department Cabinet Secretary Alicia Keyes. “New Mexicans can both help mitigate the transmission of COVID-19 and support these local businesses by choosing Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: At Bandelier With Trails Open
On the job at Bandelier National Monument Thursday afternoon is Park Ranger Luis Jimenez. Bandelier announced Tuesday that the visitor center and Western National Park Store are closed for visitor and staff health and safety reasons. No backcountry permits are being issued but all trails and Juniper Campground remain open at this time. For updated information, click here. visit nps.gov/band/index.htm. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
State Officials To Give Public Status Update On COVID-19
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and other state officials will provide a public status update on New Mexico’s response to COVID-19 at noon today, March 18, in the House chamber of the state Capitol.
The address will be broadcast live on Facebook at facebook.com/GovMLG. The Legislative Council Service will livestream the update on its website, nmlegis.gov, under the “Webcast” tab.
Due to the need for social isolation and the imperative to avoid gatherings and face-to-face contact to the greatest extent possible, state officials this week strongly encouraged state media Read More
New Mexico Congressional Delegation Calls On Banks In New Mexico To Temporarily Suspend Foreclosures And Evictions
New Mexico Congressional Delegation News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the wake of unprecedented economic impacts in New Mexico stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, the New Mexico Congressional Delegation issued the following statement commending utilities and co-ops throughout New Mexico for temporarily halting nonpayment disconnects and late fees and calling on all banks in the state to temporarily suspend the enforcement of foreclosures and evictions:
“During this unprecedented public health crisis, it is critical for each of us to do the right thing for our neighbors and our fellow New Read More
New Mexico Film Office Update On COVID-19 Response
NMFO News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) has announced support for workers who have lost their jobs, or suffered a reduction in salary, due to the COVID-19 virus.
This support covers eligible entertainment industry workers in New Mexico.
Last week Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared New Mexico a public health emergency in order to help reduce and better track the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Studios and production companies nationwide, including Netflix and NBCUniversal (NBCU), our New Mexico Film Partners, have paused the production of Read More
UNM-LA Campus Remains Open With Limited Operations
The UNM-Los Alamos at 4000 University Dr., remains open with limited staff. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
The UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) campus remains open as of March 17, staffed by limited personnel, while other employees work from home. Campus will be closed for the day Friday, March 20. Limited operations are currently scheduled through April 5.
Classes that were already operating as online courses will resume on March 23, following the end of the UNM scheduled spring break. Most classes that were previously operating as face-to-face classes are transitioning to the online Read More
Enterprise Bank & Trust Moves To Drive-Up Service Only
ENTERPRISE News:
The president of Enterprise Bank & Trust issued the following letter today to customers:
To help protect you and our associates from the risks associated with the spread of COVID-19, we will provide drive-up service only at most of our branch locations. This change is effective Wednesday, March 18, until further notice. Most locations without a drive-up option remain open at this time.
This decision is based on guidance provided by the CDC in order to minimize in-person contact and promote social distancing.
WE ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS
You have many contact-free options Read More
Los Alamos County Animal Shelter Modifies Operation To Comply With COVID-19 Best Practices
The Los Alamos County Animal Shelter at 226 East Road is closed to public and volunteers until further notice. Courtesy photo
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos County Animal Shelter is making several changes in order to comply with COVID-19 best practices.
The Animal Shelter will now be closed to normal public access and volunteers until further notice.
However, there are still several animals that need a home, so the shelter will try to set up appointments allowing citizens to see the animals for possible adoption.
The Animal Shelter will allow appointments to be made to see adoptable pets 11 a.m. Read More
Responding To Los Alamos County’s Direction To Reduce Personnel To Curtail Spread Of COVID-19 Utilities Department Will Limit Staff Yet Continue Essential Services
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos, New Mexico—In response to Los Alamos County’s direction to reduce personnel to curtail the spread of COVID-19, the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will have limited staff effective Wednesday, March 18.
Department officials state, however, that DPU will continue to provide essential services – electricity, natural gas, water and wastewater services – to the Los Alamos and White Rock communities.
Customer Care representatives are available only by phone 505.662.8333 or email CustomerCare@lacnm.us 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday to verify Read More
Los Alamos County Employees Move To Essential Services And Telecommute To Limit Impact Of COVID-19
Los Alamos County Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave. in downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has announced additional plans for limiting the impact of COVID-19. These plans address County employees and provision of services.
Beginning Wednesday, March 18:
- Employees providing essential services who have the ability to work from home (telecommute) are being given assigned work and County-issued laptops. Department Directors have identified employees that fall within this category, including any employee who may be at higher health risk if they contract
New Mexico Congressional Delegation Calls For Federal Government To Provide Medical Protective Equipment To State From Strategic National Stockpile
New Mexico Delegation News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) and Xochitl Torres Small (D-N.M.) requested the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) leadership release the state of New Mexico’s full allotment of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as protective gloves and masks, for health care providers responding to the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency.
Currently, the state of New Mexico has received 25 percent of its full Read More
Recuerda César Chávez Day March & Fiesta Postponed
César Chávez was an American labor leader, community organizer and Latino American civil rights activist. Along with Dolores Huerta, he co-founded the National Farm Workers Association, which later merged to become the United Farm Workers union. Courtesy photo
NHCC News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The Recuerda a César Chávez Committee has officially postponed the following events, the César Chávez Marcha and Fiesta, the Dedication of the Dolores Huerta Street Name Change and the Dolores Huerta Day of Service.
This decision came with great difficulty, but the health and safety of our community and Read More
Atomic City Transit Ends Fixed Route Services Wednesday
COUNTY News:
Because of low ridership, Atomic City Transit announced today that bus fixed-route services will be suspended effective Wednesday, March 18.
ACT will still be operating Dial-a-Ride services 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with reservations accepted up to one day in advance. Call 661-RIDE for information. Read More
Zia Credit Union Closes Branch Lobbies, Remains Fully Functional To Facilitate All Transactions For Its Members
Zia Credit Union employees remain ready to assist members through other channels, despite lobbies being closed. Courtesy/ZCU
ZIA CREDIT UNION News:
Following state regulations, effective today, March 17, Zia Credit Union has closed the lobbies at both its Los Alamos and Espanola branches.
The credit union is still fully functional and can facilitate all transactions for its members during this time.
“Yesterday we learned that Gov. Michelle Lujan-Grisham changed the ‘gathering’ rule by further reducing the limit from 50 people down to 10,“ Zia Credit Union President/CEO Dwayne Herrera Read More
RCLC Moves To Electronic Meeting Due To COVID-19
RCLC News:
Due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, and upon consultation with legal counsel, Regional Coalition of LANL Communities (RCLC) Chairman Henry Roybal has directed that the March 20 board meeting be relocated to the conference room in the RCLC office at 112 W. San Francisco St., Suite 312, in Santa Fe.
In addition, this meeting will be conducted electronically via the electronic media application Zoom, and also may be attended through a conference call number.
The agenda for the March 20 meeting has been limited to time sensitive issues and action items, and most public presentations Read More
Los Alamos Daily Post Moves To Electronic Interaction
To comply with directives issued by state health officials and the governor for social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Los Alamos Daily Post world headquarters at 1247 Central Ave., has closed. The news team will continue to publish the latest news around the clock, seven days a week and the entire team is available by email and cell phone. The main number to call is 505.490.0938. Photo by Erika Clark Read More
Canceled: National Drug Take Back Day April 25
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) has announced that the National Drug Take Back Day scheduled for April 25 has been canceled.
Effective immediately, LAPD WILL NOT taking in any unwanted medications. LAPD will announce at a later date when medications may be dropped off again. Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Mail Carrier Angelique McKinzie
On the job in Los Alamos Thursday afternoon on 46th Street is Mail Carrier Angelique McKinzie. McKinzie has been with the United States Postal Service for more than 16 years. Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor ‘COVID-19 pandemic’ nor gloom of night stays Los Alamos mail couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
State Officials: How To Help During COVID-19 Pandemic
Gov. Michelle Lujan GrishamSANTA FE – Many New Mexicans are asking how they can help during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here are some suggestions from Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state agency leaders involved in minimizing spread of the virus:
Keep your distance. Social distancing is the single most important contribution anyone can make. It prevents sick people from coming in close contact with healthy people to reduce opportunities for disease transmission. It includes large-scale measures like canceling group events or closing public spaces as well as
