No Masks Required At The Y For Those Vaccinated
Masks are no longer required at the Y for those fully vaccinated. Photo by Diana Martinez
Y News:
When the state announced Friday the lifting of several major State COVID-19 restrictions, masks came off at The Family YMCA to reveal many smiling faces.
Smiles got bigger with the governor’s order this week allowing the usage of public showers including those at the Y.
Y CEO Chris Daniels said the organization has updated its COVID policy to reflect state standards. He said that while hand-sanitizer will remain readily available and high frequency cleaning, the Y is not requiring the wearing of masks Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 126 New Cases, Total 203,330 With 5 New Deaths And 190,087 Recovered
- 39 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 3 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Curry County
- 10 new cases in Doña
Local Childcare Providers Gear Up For Return To ‘Normal’
Children are busy working on projects Tuesday at the Ark. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Children in class Tuesday with teacher Leigha Oliver at the Ark. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
It’s been a rocky year for local childcare providers, but most of them have pulled through and are gearing up for full operation. The Los Alamos Daily Post spoke with several local providers about what services they offer and what makes them special. They also shared advice that they have for parents of children returning to daycare Read More
Atomic City Transit Moves To 50 Percent Capacity Friday
COUNTY News:
Atomic City Transit (ACT) will increase the number of passengers allowed on public transportation vehicles to one-half of the vehicle’s design capacity beginning Friday, June 4.
Passengers shall practice social distancing by maintaining three-foot separations between individuals rather than the six-foot distance previously required.
The use of masks will continue to be required for passengers to board and ride public transportation. Atomic City Transit operators will continue to be required to wear masks.
Los Alamos County has been successful in maintaining its State Read More
Chart 445 COVID-19 In New Mexico June 2
This map displays the percentage of fully-vaccinated residents by state. Source: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 92 New Cases, Total 203,222 With 4 New Deaths And 189,877 Recovered
- 27 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 5 new cases in Colfax County
- 1 new case in Curry County
- 2 new cases in Doña
DOH COVID Map Update: New Mexico Entirely Turquoise!
DOH announced today that the entire state of New Mexico is now at the Turquoise Level. Courtesy/DOH
DOH News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today authorized the execution of a new statewide public health order that places each of the state’s 33 counties at the least-restrictive Turquoise Level within the state’s color-coded county-by-county risk framework, reflecting significantly decreased risk of viral transmission statewide.
Correspondingly, DOH updated statewide COVID-19 map places all 33 New Mexico counties at the Turquoise Level as of June 2.
DOH today reported only 380 Read More
NMPED Releases Updated School Reentry Roadmap
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) has released a new school reopening roadmap with updated research, guidance and best practices for school leaders at this stage of the global pandemic and with the flexibility to stay current in the next.
Reopening Roadmap 2.0 was developed to help district, charter school and tribal leaders prepare to offer all students a guaranteed, viable, safe, culturally responsive and equitable curriculum and experience during the next school year.
It’s a comprehensive update to the previous Roadmap to Accelerated Learning Read More
New Mexico Launches ‘Vax 2 The Max’ Sweepstakes
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) and the New Mexico Lottery announced today New Mexico’s Vax 2 the Max Sweepstakes, a statewide vaccination incentive program that will make available $10 million in total prize money to New Mexicans who receive their COVID-19 vaccinations, among other prizes and awards throughout the summer.
New Mexicans can register and schedule their COVID-19 vaccinations at vaccinenm.org.
To be eligible for the cash sweepstakes, New Mexicans who receive or have already received their COVID-19 vaccinations Read More
John And Willie Mae Helm Scholarship Fund Available For Los Alamos And Rio Arriba Medical Students
Helm Scholarship recipient Anna Carroll of White Rock will graduate June 12 with her medical doctorate from Stanford University School of Medicine. She will begin her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Minnesota. Courtesy/LAMCC
LAMCC News:
New Mexico medical students could be eligible for scholarship funds available from the John and Willie Mae Helm Scholarship Fund and the Los Alamos/Rio Arriba Medical Society.
Students are eligible to apply if they lived the majority of their lives in Los Alamos or Rio Arriba county and are enrolled at or are entering this fall Read More
Chart 444 COVID-19 In New Mexico June 1
This map displays the average number of daily diagnoses per 100,000 people by county. Source: covidactnow.org. Map: mapchart.net. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 381 New Cases, Total 203,151 With 2 New Deaths And 189,692 Recovered
- 103 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 13 new cases in Chaves County
- 4 new cases in Cibola County
- 4 new cases in
New Mexico Aging & Long-Term Services Experts Launch Medicare 101 To Help New Beneficiaries Navigate Program
ALTSD News:
Starting Medicare can be confusing and overwhelming. People are bombarded by high-pressure sales tactics and need to know where to turn for information they can trust.
New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department’s (ALTSD) State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) offers New Mexico residents free, expert, unbiased information and assistance with their Medicare decisions. Get the information you need to make the best decision for your situation through these new, free virtual Medicare 101 workshop.
This program is the first of its kind for the state. The free Read More
Know Anyone Heading To High School Or Beyond?
Parents Reaching Out and Lemonade Living News:
Are you or someone you know stressing about the transition to high school or beyond? Do you have a disability that makes the process more complex? If your answer is “yes”, then join us for Forward@14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays, June 5 and 12 on Zoom.
Parents Reaching Out and Lemonade Living are offering live virtual workshops for Los Alamos area youth with disabilities, parents and community members, guided by experienced outreach and youth liaisons to learn together, practice and reflect on topics that will help:
- Increase your awareness of other
Chart 443 COVID-19 In New Mexico May 31
This map displays the average number of daily diagnoses per 100,000 people by state. Source: covidactnow.org. Map: mapchart.net. Created by Eli Ben-NaimLAMC Auxiliary Needs Volunteers For Lobby Gift Shop!
Tales Of Our Times: Ecologists, Economists Keep Sharp Watch On The Sum Of Working Parts
Tales Of Our Times
By JOHN BARTLIT
New Mexico Citizens
for Clean Air & Water
Our economy and the ecology of infectious diseases are swirls of moving parts. The pandemic has made these truths clearer than usual and shined a light on party politics.
Each party pursues opposite policies, many of which have value to the nation. To win the contest, each party hews close to trendy campaigns that fail the nation. People of varied walks often say, “America is an idea.” Yet, history tells more exactly that America is a fusion of ideas.
Watch the parts. As if in perpetual motion, money cycles through the Read More
Chart 441 COVID-19 In New Mexico May 29
This chart displays the percentage of New Mexicans receiving a vaccine by age group. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Los Alamos County Health Council Meets On Zoom June 3
COUNTY News:Los Alamos Public Schools: Understanding Behavior Improves Ability To Support Children’s Mental Health
LAPS News:
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. A better understanding of the stages of development and child behavior can greatly improve our ability to support children’s mental health.
It can also lead to stronger parent-child relationships which is the number one protective 333factor as children grow and face life’s inevitable challenges.
In order to support this learning, the LAPS Prevention Program offers a series of Peaceful Parent groups where parents and caregivers can learn practical tools for understanding and regulating child behavior and make connections with other parents Read More
