Roundtable Discussion With U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján Friday
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
EDD News:
A roundtable discussion is set for 3:30-4:30 p.m. Friday, May 1, with U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.).
Agriculture Secretary Jeff Witte and Economic Development Department (EDD) Secretary Alicia J. Keyes also will participate on the panel for the roundtable.
Roundtable topics include:
- Rep. Lujan will discuss the latest COVID-19 CARES legislation that just passed last week, including updates to the federal SBA loan program and other federal monies flowing to New Mexico.
- Secretary Witte will provide information about support available through NMDA and
EPA, CDC Release Guidance For Cleaning And Disinfecting Spaces Where Americans Live, Work And Play
EPA News:
Helps facilities, families implement Opening Up America Again guidelines
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated guidance to help facility operators and families properly clean and disinfect spaces.
Developed in concert with the White House, the guidance provides step-by-step instructions for public spaces, workplaces, businesses, schools, and homes, and falls in line with the Opening Up America Again guidelines.
“These guidelines will provide all Americans with Read More
Chart 46: COVID-19 In New Mexico April 29
Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses, and deaths in New Mexico. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Tests per capita. Shown is the number of tests per 100 residents by county. As a reference, the testing rate per 100 residents is 2.9 statewide and 1.8 nationwide. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Diagnoses per capita. Shown is the number of diagnoses per 1,000 residents by county. As a reference the diagnosis rate per 1,000 residents is 2.4 statewide and 3.2 nationwide. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Deaths per capita. Shown is the number of deaths per 10,000 residents by county. As a reference Read More
New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department ‘Create & Connect Campaign’ Kicks Off With Encouraging Messages To Seniors And Adults With Disabilities
New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department is partnering with organizations across the state to coordinate uplifting letter writing and engaging social media programing. Courtesy/ALTSD
STATE News:
Beginning in March, the Aging and Long Term Services Department (ALTSD) distributed 350 tablets across the state to connect residents of long term care facilities with their loved ones.
Now ALTSD is launching the Create and Connect Campaign which includes using three different platforms to encourage seniors and adults with disabilities during this season of isolation:
- Send It!
Chief Troy Hughes: Fire Season Is Here … Are You Ready?
Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes
LAFD News:
Fire Chief addresses concerns over rapidly developing dry, windy conditions; urges residents to be prepared for an active fire season in Los Alamos
Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes said today that the 2020 fire season is shaping up to be active for wildfires to occur in urban-wildland interface communities across Northern New Mexico.
“As residents have probably noticed, we’ve had many windy days after a dry winter with little snowfall,” Hughes said, adding that the fire department has been increasing resources and taking active steps this year
