Public Safety

Stay-Home, Stay-Busy Options Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Sunrise breaks over the plains at the Very Large Array. Courtesy/NRAO/AUI/NSF

STATE News:

  • New Mexico institutions offer virtual crafts, music and more

SANTA FE – State agencies are offering plenty of distractions for New Mexicans stuck at home for another weekend amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Crafts, concerts and kitchen chemistry are just a few of the activities the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs and the Tourism Department have prepared. Here’s a list of some of the things you can do this weekend – without leaving home:

Go shopping – online – using the Tourism Department’s

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Los Alamos Police Seek Information On Stolen 3-D Printer To Potentially Solve Several Recent Burglaries In White Rock

Example of the 3-D printer stolen recently during a White Rock burglary. Courtesy/LAPD

LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department is seeking information from the public to potentially solve several White Rock burglaries.

Since April 1,

LAPD is asking the question, “Since April 1 – is someone you know in possession of a new-to-them 3D printer?”

During the recent string of burglaries in White Rock, an Ender Model 3Pro 3-D printer was taken by at least five juveniles.

Locating this printer would provide LAPD Investigations with a valuable lead.

Anyone with information about the stolen printer Read More

State Launches Portal With More COVID-19 Data

STATE News:

The state of New Mexico has launched a portal with more COVID-19 data specific to positive cases and testing in the state. 

The data dashboard includes county-by-county breakdowns of positive cases by age, gender and ethnicity. The portal also includes reporting about testing by county.

The state Department of Health has conducted extensive testing in Native American communities where clusters of illness have been identified, which at least in part explains the disproportionate share of the Native American population in the state’s total positive tests.

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Pondering Social Distancing On Valle Grande Trail

The essence of social distancing can be found on the Valle Grande Trail off N.M. 4. Relaxing on the Valle begs for contemplation, and possibly some sort of clarity regarding our current situation, and a great spot for a picnic. It’s only a 2-mile round trip and a pretty good hike back up to the highway, but it’s well worth it. Photo by Jim O’Donnell Read More

McQuiston: COVID-19 And Car Insurance

By ALLEN MCQUISTON
The Jemez Agency

The coronavirus pandemic has forced people to spend more time at home, resulting in a lot less driving.

Car insurance companies are recognizing how these changes are affecting Americans and how they are driving. Less miles being driven means less accidents and less claims.

Just in the last week or so, several insurance companies have stated they will be refunding a portion of premiums back to consumers.

Here is a list of companies that I have seen offer refunds. There may be more or more to come, but as of this writing, the companies are:

  • Safeco;
  • Liberty Mutual;
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