Public Safety

Curative Testing Underway At Overlook Park Until 2 PM … Slots Are Still Available

COUNTY News:
Residents who need a COVID-19 test are reminded that they can visit the Curative-staffed testing site today until 2 p.m. at Overlook Park in White Rock by simply registering online for a test slot and then driving to the park. 
As of late this morning, 76 slots were still available to get the “saliva swab” test offered by Curative.
The test is free.
Access the page to register for the hosted event today here.
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COUNTY: COVID-19 Vaccine Clarification For Seniors

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County announced this morning that notifications for senior COVID-19 vaccinations have been sent to individuals to schedule their appointments.

Los Alamos County Social Services Department would like to share some clarifying instructions to avoid confusion and frustration when scheduling your appointment.

Clarifying Instructions:

  • Do not check the box stating “Yes, I have an event code”; and
  • Do not enter your unique code in the “Event Code” field.

Individuals only need to select the time of appointment that is available. If an event code is entered, the website Read More

Human Trafficking Bill Enacting Tougher Penalties Passes House Consumer And Public Affairs Unanimously

Assistant Attorney General Mark Probasco

By ROBERT NOTT
SFNM

After hearing emotional testimony from victims of human trafficking, members of the House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee unanimously voted to support a bill enacting tougher penalties for the crime.

House Bill 56 also broadens the definition of human trafficking, expands protections for victims and gives law enforcement more clarification on what they can do to identify and arrest people engaged in the offense. 

It also requires those convicted of human trafficking to register as sex offenders in the state.

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Chart 319: COVID-19 In New Mexico Jan. 27, 2021

The state of New Mexico updated its COVID-19 county map with risk designations applicable for the two-week period Jan. 27-Feb. 9. New Mexico’s ‘Red to Green’ framework includes two gating criteria: (1) Average daily cases below 8 per 100,000 residents, and (2) test positivity rate below 5 percent. There are three risk designations: (a) RED, none of the gating criteria are met, (b) YELLOW, one gating criteria met, (c) GREEN, both gating criteria are met. Los Alamos County, with average daily cases of 28 per 100,000 people and test positivity of 4.7 percent moved from RED to YELLOW. Six additional
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New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 755 New Cases, Total Now 171,047 With 27 New Deaths And 98,042 Patients Recovered

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 755 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County reports 8 new cases today bringing the total to 433 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update includes 27 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:

  • 157 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 47 new cases in Chaves County
  • 1 new case in Cibola County
  • 6 new cases in Colfax County
  • 8 new cases in Curry County
  • 123 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 50 new cases in Eddy County
  • 5 new cases
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