This chart shows the seven-day average number of COVID-19 diagnoses versus date in Los Alamos. Cases declined today, for the first time in over a month. On a scale of 0 to 100, the diagnoses index quantifies the current level of diagnoses by using a comparison with daily levels since the start of the pandemic (the higher the index, the more severe the current state of the pandemic is). The current number of diagnoses is higher than 99% of preceding days. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
This chart shows the number of COVID-19 diagnoses by age group for the past week
Police pay: Lawmakers say one way to address rising crime rates in the state is to ensure it has enough law enforcement officers on the job. Members of the House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs Committee on Monday voted unanimously to move forward House Bill 86, which would provide 5 percent pay raises every five years for New Mexico police officers.
The raises, aimed at retaining officers, would come at the five-, 10-, 15- and 20-year marks. Rep. Ryan Lane, R-Aztec, one of the sponsors of the bill, said the retention pay proves “we value Read More
SANTA FE – HB 86, which would help improve public safety across New Mexico by ensuring the state can retain experienced law enforcement officers, passed the House Government, Elections and Indian Affairs Committee today with a unanimous 9-0 vote, with all six Democrats and three Republicans voting in favor.
HB 86 would create the Law Enforcement Retention Fund to help New Mexico retain police officers by offering them bonuses of 5 percent of their annual salary every five years they remain in law enforcement. This would encourageRead More
Sunland Asphalt is going to remove and replace concrete sidewalk panels along Longview Drive on the south side of Smith’s Food and Drug in White Rock.
The sidewalk will be closed Jan. 31 through Feb. 2 in order to complete the work, which is scheduled to take place 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Direct questions to Project Manager Marty Zimmerman at 505.449.8942.
Sunland Asphalt thanks the comunity for its cooperation.Read More
ALBUQUERQUE — Jesus Manuel Castaneda-Villa, 31, of Mexico, made an initial appearance in federal court today, facing charges of carjacking and carrying, using, or possessing a firearm during, in relation to or in furtherance of a crime of violence.
Castaneda-Villa remains in custody pending a preliminary and detention hearing scheduled for Jan. 26.
According to a criminal complaint, the victim allegedly met with Castaneda-Villa, her ex-boyfriend, in a hotel in Las Cruces. After the two began to argue, Castaneda-Villa allegedly threatened the victim and threw a toolbox at her.Read More
This chart shows the number of COVID-19 diagnoses by age group for the past week 
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