Chart 88: COVID-19 In New Mexico June 10
COVID-19 in Rio Arriba County. Shown are the number of diagnoses by town. Towns with zero diagnoses are not shown. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 9,250 With 6 More Deaths And Patients Recovered 3,806
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 147 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 6 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 12 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 4 new cases in Curry County
- 27 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 4 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Lea County
- 50 new cases
New Mexico Game And Fish Relocate Bear And Three Cubs
NMGF conservation officers captured a female bear with three cubs Tuesday near Los Pueblos and successfully relocate them to western New Mexico. Courtesy photo
NMGF News:
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish conservation officers captured a female bear with three cubs found roaming Tuesday near Los Pueblos in Los Alamos and successfully relocated them to western New Mexico.
A concerned resident called the Department last week about the bears raiding neighborhood dumpsters. Seven conservation officers worked around the clock over several days to ensure the capture and safe relocation Read More
Fuselier: White Privilege…
By BOB FUSELIER
Los Alamos
A few years back I read a story that highlighted a teacher’s creative lesson on privilege. As I recall the story, the teacher asked his/her students to take out a piece of paper for a quiz on what it means to be privileged.
After placing a trashcan in the center of the room in front of the first row of desks, the teacher told the students to crumple their paper into a ball and throw it into the trashcan. Those who were successful would get an A; those who weren’t would fail.
Those in the front rows said nothing as they began to successfully toss the paper into the trashcan. Those in Read More
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State Land Office Hearing On Rule Change Allowing Temporary Shut-In Of Oil Wells 1 P.M. Friday, June 12
State Land Office News:
SANTA FE – In April, the New Mexico State Land Office finalized emergency rulemaking to allow oil and gas lessees to temporarily stop production of oil wells for at least 30 days.
Friday, June 12, a second virtual hearing will take place at 1 p.m. to consider longer-term relief through a rule that would be in effect for up to one year.
Shut-ins have been deemed necessary by the State Land Office based on plunging oil prices and storage capacity challenges, including the first-ever negative value of oil seen in the U.S. Prices began to drop in February as a result of a contentious Read More
Capulin Volcano National Monument To Reopen
Visitor access increasing June 15 at Capulin Volcano National Monument. Courtesy/NPS
CVNM News:
CAPULIN – Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Capulin Volcano National Monument (CVNM) is increasing recreational access.
The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis.
Beginning June 15, Capulin Volcano National Read More
JJAB Meets Via Video Conferencing Wednesday June 17
JJAB News:
The next meeting of Los Alamos JJAB is 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 17.
The meeting will be held via video conferencing and the meeting agenda is available at www.losalamosjjab.com.
The public is welcome to attend.
For additional information, contact JJAB at info@losalamosjjab.com or 505.709.8125. Read More
June Is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month: Learn 10 Ways To Love Your Brain; Celebrate Longest Day June 20
Alzheimer’s Association News:
ALBUQUERQUE — This June, during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, join the Alzheimer’s Association to help raise awareness of this devastating disease.
You can start by learning and sharing 10 Ways to Love your Brain.
Nearly six million people in the United States, including 43,000 New Mexicans, are living with Alzheimer’s disease.
The sixth-leading cause of death and the only leading disease without a prevention, treatment or cure, Alzheimer’s kills more Americans every year than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined.
When possible, combine Read More
Museum Of Indian Arts & Culture Holds Virtual Native Treasures Auction June 19-28
Painting in the online Native Treasures Auction June 19-28. Courtesy/MIAC
MIAC News:
SANTA FE – The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture and the Museum of New Mexico Foundation announce a special online Native Treasures Auction June 19-28, with registration to begin Thursday, June 11.
Native Treasures is traditionally an in-person event held Memorial Day weekend at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center, however this year’s art market was canceled due to the public health crisis.
The online auction will feature 150 art objects representing 50 Native artists. Items will include hand-made Read More
State LEDA Investments Boost Rural Communities – Longtime Vacant Buildings Now Viable
Medlin Ramps purchases vacant Walmart store in Alamogordo. Courtesy/EDD
Big Dog Industries purchases cheese factory vacant for more than 10 years in Lovington. Courtesy/EDD
EDD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department has worked quickly in the past year to help rural communities across the state bring new life to some vacant properties through a series of Local Economic Development Act (LEDA) fund investments.
Alamogordo and Otero County were among the first local governments to pass a LEDA ordinance and the community has invested wisely over the years. Medlin Ramps Read More
New Mexico Senate President Pro Tem Mary Kay Papen Signs On To Letter Asking Congress To Support State And Local Communities In Coronavirus Stabilization Funds
Senate President Pro Tem Mary Kay Papen
STATE SENATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Senate President Pro Tem Mary Kay Papen has signed a letter to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to provide stabilization funds for local communities, cities and towns across the United States struggling amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, or the CARES Act, signed into law March 27, provided $150 billion in stabilization funds for states and larger communities, but capped localities able to receive direct support at Read More
Dogs Lifting Spirits Around Los Alamos: Meet Samwise
Samwise has been lifting spirits around Los Alamos for more than five years. He is a member of the Maribeth Englert family. Photo by Maribeth EnglertFBI: Mescalero Woman Pleads Guilty To Assault Causing Serious Bodily Injury
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Kylee Mee-Shell Martinez, 27, of Mescalero pleaded guilty June 1 in federal court in Las Cruces to assault resulting in serious bodily injury.
According to Martinez’s plea agreement and other public court records, Martinez got into an argument with another woman Oct. 6, 2019 at a house party on the Mescalero Apache Reservation.
Martinez punched the victim in the face and body and backed the victim into a pole on the front porch. The victim’s head slammed against the pole causing a two-inch laceration. The victim lost consciousness. She later needed eight staples at the Read More
NWS: Today’s High Near 76; Tonight’s Low Around 53
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 76 with sunny skies and tonight’s low around 53. Courtesy/NWS Read More
Daily Postcard: Painted Rocks Spotted On Trail
Daily Postcard: Several small painted rocks nestled among larger rocks spotted Monday along a trail about a half mile southwest of Monte Rey South in White Rock. Photo by Bob Reedy
U.S. House Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Luján: 2020 Congressional App Challenge To Promote STEM Education
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján:
NAMBÉ – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), the U.S. House Assistant Speaker, announced the launch of the 2020 Congressional App Challenge to promote STEM involvement for New Mexico students.
Through participation in this challenge, students create their own computer applications. Winning students receive recognition by their Member of Congress, and the computer applications are eligible to be featured in the U.S. Capitol Building and online.
The Congressional App Challenge is open to middle and high school students in New Read More
New Mexico Supreme Court Chief Justice Nakamura To Retire
Chief Justice Judith K. Nakamura
From the Administrative Office of the Courts:
SANTA FE – Chief Justice Judith K. Nakamura has announced that she will retire from the New Mexico Supreme Court effective Aug. 1.
She has served as chief justice since June 2017, and joined the state’s highest court in December 2015.
“In my years on the bench, I’ve always strived to not only make the best legal decisions possible but to improve people’s lives and advance the administration of justice,” Chief Justice Nakamura said.
The Court will elect a new Chief Justice July 15.
While leading the judicial branch of Read More
Enterprise University: College Edition Runs June 10-July 29
Enterprise Bank & Trust News:
- Summer seven-course schedule provides students access to real-world perspectives
Enterprise Bank & Trust’s highly acclaimed Enterprise University, a no-cost business education program available to local business leaders, is expanding with Enterprise University: College Edition – a weekly summer course offering geared toward college students.
Courses will cover a variety of business topics including strategy, marketing, business culture and more.
Enterprise has helped shape area business leaders for more than 17 years, offering classes Read More
New Mexico Attorney General Balderas Announces Police Use Of Force Review, Calls On Legislature To Immediately Institute Body-Worn Camera Law And Chokehold Ban
Attorney General Hector Balderas
From the Office of Attorney General Hector Balderas:
SANTA FE – Attorney General Hector Balderas today announced that the Office of the Attorney General is investigating the death of Rodney Lynch for possible illegal use of force by members of the Gallup Police Department.
Attorney General Balderas also called on the Legislature to create uniform use of force policies in law:
“Increased transparency and accountability protects the community, as well as law enforcement,” Attorney General Balderas said. “I am asking that the Legislature immediately create Read More