Rotary Features Metzger’s General Manager David Jolly
Metzger’s General Manager David Jolly last September in front of the Los Alamos store after receiving the prestigious International Economic Development Council’s 2020 Citizen Leadership Award. Jolly spoke Tuesday to Rotary about his experiences during the pandemic. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By LINDA HULL
Vice President
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
General Manager David Jolly of Metzger’s Do It Best Hardware chuckled as he spoke Tuesday via Zoom to the Rotary Club of Los Alamos.
“Everyone has painted every room, twice,” he remarked as he explained the 80% increase in paint sales Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 320 New Cases, Total Now 182,789 With 14 New Deaths And 132,219 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 320 additional COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports no new cases today so the total remains at 473 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)
Today’s update includes 14 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 101 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 13 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 3
U.S. Army Partners With Air Force’s THOR For Base Defense
THOR Program Manager Amber Anderson walks with Army Lt. Gen. L. Neil Thurgood to the test range to watch THOR disable drones. Courtesy/AFRL
Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office leaders enter the portable control center of THOR to view the system’s drone-killing capabilities. Photo by John Cochran
AFRL News:
KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE — In an effort to counter the increasing threat posed by enemy drones and other airborne threats, the U.S. Army is making an investment in Directed Energy prototype technology, with the Tactical High Power Operational Responder, or THOR, system, Read More
Bobcat Spotted Walking Across Barranca Road
A bobcat is spotted Saturday walking across Barranca Road. Photo by Jon Longmire Read More
Santa Fe Indian School To Continue In Distance Learning For Remainder Of Year Due To Unique Health And Safety Issues
SFIS News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Indian School Board of Trustees voted to stay in distance learning for the rest of the semester due to the unique health and safety issues faced by New Mexico Pueblos and other tribes.
The SFIS academic programs for both mid school and high school will continue to offer rigorous and culturally responsive learning opportunities through live, virtual instruction.
SFIS will not participate in sports as long as campus is closed to in-person learning. Athletes (8th-12th) may participate in their home school districts if they make the team. The NMAA has granted an Read More
