Governor Puts Phase Two Economic Reopening On Hold
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announcing that phase 2 economic reopening is on hold. Screenshot/LADP
STATE News:
During a press conference this afternoon, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced that the phase 2 economic reopening scheduled for July 1 is on hold.
The decision comes after recent spikes in COVID-19 cases in surrounding states in the region.
The state will continue to evaluate transmission rates and the rise in national cases for an additional week before making decisions about:
- Raising the mass gatherings limit; and
- Additional limited, COVID-safe reopenings.
It Read More
DOE/NNSA Informs Los Alamos County Of Contaminated Material Uncovered While Digging On DP Road
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County officials have been notified by DOE/NNSA that additional radiological, Manhattan Project era materials were uncovered Wednesday on the edge of DP Road while digging for the lift station sewer infrastructure being installed to serve Canyon Walk Apartments.
The site has been secured with no access while an investigation is underway. The County is cooperating with DOE/NNSA officials and has been informed there is no threat to public health.
After an initial, similar incident in February, the County worked with DOE/NNSA to resume trenching for the lift station Read More
NMDOT Launches New Statewide ENDWI Campaign June 29
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation will use animation for the first time in a new ENDWI campaign at the end of June that also promotes the states COVID-19 safe practices.
The television and social media spots by RK Venture of Albuqueruque show animated characters practicing social distancing and wearing masks unless exercising or eating while also sending a strong message against drunk driving.
“Responsible behavior when it comes to drinking is essential no matter the state of the pandemic,” said Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. “New Mexicans should make the best Read More
Painted Stones Continue Lifting Spirits Around Los Alamos
Stones painted with uplifting messages continue to lift spirits all over Los Alamos including this stone encouraging people to smile today spotted along the South (north-facing) Bayo Canyon Trail. Photo by Yvonne KellerNew Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 11,192 With 5 More Deaths And 5,047 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 207 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 7 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 5 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 60 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 2 new cases in Curry County
- 46 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 2 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Hidalgo County
- 3 new cases in Lea County
- 1 new
Larry Baca Memorial Scholarship Awarded To Steven Strevell
Larry Baca Memorial Scholarship.recipient Steven Strevell. Courtesy/LAPSF
LAPS Foundation News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation announces Los Alamos High School Class of 2020 graduate Steven Strevell as the winner of the Larry Baca Memorial Scholarship.
This scholarship is awarded based on students meeting an academic requirement and having participated in track or cross country.
The scholarship is named for Larry Baca, a renowned coach in Los Alamos for 30 years and member of the Los Alamos High School Hall of Fame and New Mexico Coaches Hall of Fame. He was a tremendous athlete Read More
Del Norte Credit Union Awards Venessa Valerio Memorial Scholarships To Three Nursing Students Attending NNMC
DNCU News:
…Credit Union honors the memory of aspiring nurse, Venessa Valerio.
SANTA FE—Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU), northern New Mexico’s hometown financial cooperative, is proud to announce that the Venessa Valerio Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to three nursing students attending Northern New Mexico College in Española.
Each recipient will receive $1,040 towards continuing their education within the nursing program at NNMC.
“We were inspired to make this commitment in order to help students on the path to fulfilling their career dreams,” DNCU CEO/President Chuck Read More
Los Alamos Chamber Of Commerce Distributing 3,000 Masks
CHAMBER News:
The state of New Mexico is partnering with various business organizations to give 171,000 cloth face coverings to small businesses around the state for free distribution to workers and customers who don’t have their own.
The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce received 3,000 of these masks and will distribute these to local businesses.
The masks, manufactured by the apparel company Hanes, were donated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) with distribution coordinated by the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management in partnership with Read More
Terrarium Bar Opens At Petree Garden Center & Florist
Community invited to create a terrarium at the Terrarium Bar at Petree Garden. Courtesy/Petree photo
A terrarium ready to brighten a local home. Courtesy/ Petree
Petree Garden Center & Florist News:
A new Terrarium Bar is now open for the community at Petree Garden Center & Florist at 2470 E Road.
“We serve ‘em on the rocks,” owner Laural Hardin said. “Come in and build your own terrarium. We have lots of cool mosses, rocks and unique containers or pottery to choose from, with the most extensive succulent, cacti and tropical plant selection in the area.”
Create a one-of-a-kind living decor Read More
Public Regulation Commission Examiners Include All Renewables As Key Alternative To Replace San Juan Coal
Camilla Feibelman
PRC News:
The Public Regulation Commission hearing examiners presented the Commission with several options for replacing the retiring San Juan Generating Station, including an option with 100 percent renewable energy and battery storage.
The portfolio proposed by the Coalition for Clean and Affordable Energy (CCAE), located all the renewable energy and battery storage in the same school district as the San Juan plant, in addition to two large solar and battery projects in nearby McKinley and Rio Arriba counties.
The hearing examiners included another alternative Read More
Swab Squad Deployed In Los Alamos And Globally
Los Alamos ‘Swab Squad’ technician Andrew Warson takes a sample of a keypad on a gas pump at the Smith Fuel Center Wednesday morning on Trinity Dr., assisted by technician Amanda MacDonald, left, and Dr. Prisca Tiassé. Smith’s Fuel Center Supervisor Adelia Bowers, center, watches the procedure and explained that she and her crew wipe down the contact areas of the pumps every hour that the Center is open to promote a healthy shopping experience. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
A squad of volunteers was deployed Monday Read More
Attorney General Balderas Renews Call for Anti-Domestic Terrorism Reform; Funding For Investigation, Prosecution In Wake Of White Supremacist Attack On Santa Fe Restaurant
Attorney General Hector Balderas
From the Office of the Attorney General:
SANTA FE –In response to this week’s white supremacist attack on the India Palace restaurant in Santa Fe, Attorney General Hector Balderas renewed his call Wednesday for the New Mexico Legislature to update New Mexico’s anti-domestic terrorism and hate crimes statutes, as well as fund an anti-domestic terrorism unit in the Office of the Attorney General.
“Domestic terrorism harms individual Americans and intimidates entire communities, and we must immediately address this problem before it gets worse,” AG Balderas Read More
Snyder: Photographic Record And Its Importance To History
Los Alamos Ranch School Fir Patrol, 1940, by T. Harmon Parkhurst. Courtesy/LAHS Photo Archive, Parkhurst Collection
Sleeping Porch, Spruce Cottage by Laura Gilpin. Courtesy/LAHS Photo Archive, Gilpin Collection
By SHARON SNYDER
Los Alamos Historical Society
As noted in the book Los Alamos: The Ranch School Years, “photography played an important role in advertising and promoting Los Alamos” from its early years to the closing in 1945, but photography also made a huge contribution to historians who have worked to document the 25 years of the school’s history.
There are copious pictures Read More
FBI: Albuquerque Man Charged With Making Internet Threats
FBI News:
The FBI arrested Mark Christopher Arnold, 38, of Albuquerque Wednesday on a federal arrest warrant charging him with making threats over the Internet.
Arnold is scheduled to have an initial appearance today in the U.S. District Court in Albuquerque, at which time the criminal complaint against him is expected to be unsealed.
Arnold is charged with communications made via interstate communications, which contain threats to kidnap or injure the person of another; and stalking—electronic communications sent with the intent to kill, injure, harass or intimidate.
He is accused of Read More
Full STEAM Ahead: STEAM Lab Adapts To Coronavirus
This child appears fascinated by the interactive toys available at the former physical location of Los Alamos STEAM Lab. Courtesy/STEAM Lab
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
Although STEAM Lab has been forced to close its physical location due to the pandemic, it has by no means stopped serving Los Alamos. They’ve just gotten creative about it.
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. STEAM Lab’s mission is to create a dynamic learning environment for children and their families.
Through the use of techniques and skills that range Read More
USDA Extends Foreclosure And Eviction Relief On Single Family Housing Direct Loans
USDA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand has announced USDA extended foreclosure and eviction moratorium for all Single Family Housing Direct Home Loans through Aug. 31, 2020.
The moratorium applies to:
- Initiation of foreclosures or completion of foreclosures in process, excluding vacant and abandoned properties; and
- Evictions of borrowers from properties bought with a USDA direct home loan.
For more information on USDA Rural Development’s actions to support customers directly impacted by COVID-19 Read More
Mapping Methane Super-Emitters In Oil & Gas Fields: A Tiered Remote Sensing Strategy
A San Joaquin Valley case study suggests that our knowledge of methane inventories is vastly underestimated. Without an ongoing comprehensive methane monitoring program, California will not meet its statewide air regulation requirements. Increasing the confidence in satellite, airborne, and ground-based sensors will help move the needle toward a more accurate local, regional, and international understanding of methane emission sources and rates. A practical and tiered remote sensing approach using satellite, airborne, and ground-based sensors will improve local, regional, Read More
DPNM Applauds Rep. Deb Haaland For Placement On Influential DNC Platform Drafting Committee
Rep. Deb Haaland (D-NM)
DPNM News:
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) Tuesday announced that Rep. Deb Haaland is one of just 15 members of the 2020 DNC Platform Drafting Committee, which is responsible for managing the process through which the national Democratic party platform is created.
The Democratic Party Platform is a guiding document that outlines the values and priorities of the party as a whole, and gives the American people a clear view of how Democrats will lead.
“We’re so proud to hear that Congresswoman Haaland will be on this important committee as a voice for New Mexicans Read More
‘Wildflowers’ Opens At Karen Wray Gallery Today
Too Many Choices, 24”x18” watercolor by Ruth Tatter is on display in the ‘Wildflowers’ Exhibition. Courtesy/KWG
Wildflower Two, watercolor by Ann Marie Trapp is on display in the ‘Wildflowers’ Exhibition. Courtesy/KWG
Mariposa Lily, 24”x20” photograph by TK Thompson is on display in the ‘Wildflowers’ Exhibition. Courtesy/KRG
By KAREN WRAY
Owner
Karen Wray Gallery
The Karen Wray Gallery Group Exhibition “Wildflowers”, June 25 through July 25 showcases artwork created by our wonderful gallery artists, celebrating the world of wildflowers and “not-so-wild” flowers.
Due to social distancing Read More
Los Alamos County Council Chair Sara Scott Issues Update On Local Projects And Initiatives Around Community
By Chair Sara Scott
Los Alamos County Council
In this note I’m providing an update on the status of current projects and initiatives in our community – as noted in my May update regarding development efforts, even during these challenging times there is a lot going on. These projects will have an important longer-term impact on infrastructure and quality of life.
However, I’d like to start by recognizing that, as many of you know by now, we’ve had another positive COVID-19 test. This is an important reminder that we are, and will continue to be, living with the virus among us. It will spread given Read More