Public Safety

Governor, DOH Answer Faith-Based Community Questions

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 7, 2020
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico’s faith-based organizations, working together with schools, businesses, healthcare systems, and state, local and tribal health departments, play an important role in slowing the spread of COVID-19, especially among high-risk populations.
With Passover and Holy Week approaching and Ramadan soon after that, the following questions and answers are intended to help faith leaders keep their communities together while abiding by the state’s public health orders:
Q: How can we hold a religious ceremony and still adhere to social distancing and crowd sizes? 
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Burgess Reports On County Efforts To Address COVID-19

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 7, 2020

County Manager Harry Burgess

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County continues to implement changes as the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, County Manager Harry Burgess reported during the regular County Council meeting March 31.

Two weeks ago, he said, the County initiated new policies regarding the COVID-19 outbreak. This resulted in department heads sending as many employees as possible home. He said employees could telework and emergency leave was given to non-essential jobs.

The original policy was effective through April 6 but then U.S. President Read More

Changes In Council Meeting Due To COVID-19

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 7, 2020

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Council meeting scheduled in Council Chambers at 6 p.m. today, April 7 will continue using a format that complies with the recent New Mexico Department of Health’s public health emergency order governing mass gatherings because of COVID-19.

The format was initially used for the March 31 Council meeting and that process is noted again for public reference below:

Public in-person attendance Tuesday evening will not be allowed. Minimal County staff will be in attendance to present items and most Councilors will be participating by phone. The agenda has been Read More

Triad National Security Pledges $50,000 In Emergency Grants To Local Philanthropies: The Food Depot And Los Alamos, Santa Fe And Taos Community Foundations

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on April 7, 2020

Los Alamos National Laboratory. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

Triad National Security, the management and operations contractor of Los Alamos National Laboratory, has pledged $50,000 to four local philanthropies to address emergency needs caused by the COVID-19 public health crisis.

Funds are prioritized in the areas of healthcare, food security, childcare for essential workers and education.

“These community partners are experts in responding to the urgent needs of their respective communities,” said Thom Mason, president of Triad National Security. “They have proven track records Read More

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