Chart 509: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Sept. 20
The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in Los Alamos versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in Los Alamos by age group for the six-day period ending Sept. 20. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Sept. 18-20 Update: 1,525 New Cases, Totaling 246,229 With 14 New Deaths And 215,480 Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced 1,525 additional COVID-19 cases, Saturday through today, in New Mexico.
Los Alamos County reports 5 new cases since Saturday bringing the total to 644 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.)
This update includes 14 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 380 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Catron County
FBI: Sketch Of Suspect In Kidnapping Of New Mexico Girl
Anyone who recognizes this suspect is asked to call the FBI at 505.889.1300 or use tips.fbi.gov.
FBI News:
Update: The FBI has released a sketch of the unidentified suspect in the Sept.16, 2021 kidnapping of a 13-year-old New Mexico girl. Anyone who recognizes this individual or knows his whereabouts is asked to call the FBI at 505.889.1300 or use tips.fbi.gov.
Previous news release:
The FBI and San Juan County Sheriff’s Office are looking for a man suspected of kidnapping a 13-year-old girl in Kirtland.
The girl, who was reported missing Tuesday night, was found alive at approximately 7:30 Read More
NMSP: Fatal Vehicle Rollover On I-25 In Santa Fe County
NMSP News:
SANTA FE – At approximately 1:53 p.m., the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) investigated a fatal crash on Interstate 25 near mile marker 291 north of Santa Fe.
The initial investigation indicates that a 2006 Toyota RAV4 was traveling north on Interstate 25 near mile marker 291. For reasons unknown, the driver of the Toyota left the roadway and rolled.
The driver, John Armijo, 65, of Pecos was ejected and sustained fatal injuries in the crash. Armijo was pronounced deceased by the Office of the Medical Investigator.
Alcohol does appear to be a factor and seatbelts do not appear to have been Read More
Los Alamos Mountain Bike Team Shines At ABQ Dirt Fiesta
Ian, Cullen, Chris McLean and Paula Knepper of Team McLean Madness earned the 1st place podium spot along with Travis and Jonathan Moulton (not pictured Joshua Moulton) taking the 3rd place for adult and junior 12-hour team. Courtesy/Paula Knepper
Los Alamos High and Middle School team with coaches celebrating a successful day of racing. James Tyldesley, Travis Moulton, Jonathan Moulton, Mary Grow, Paula Knepper, Chris McLean, Jim Tyldesley (front row), Cullen McLean, Ian McLean, Esther Grow and Adalee Witt (back row). Butterflies and lady bugs were awarded to first and third place finishers, Read More
Sen. Luján On Senate Parliamentarian Ruling Blocking Inclusion Of Immigration In Budget Reconciliation Package
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:
WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued a statement Sunday following the Senate Parliamentarian’s ruling blocking the inclusion of immigration in the budget reconciliation package:
“Today’s ruling is a deeply disappointing one. I’ve been clear about my support of including immigration in the budget reconciliation package from day one. We hoped that the Senate parliamentarian would acknowledge past precedent and the budgetary impact that a pathway to citizenship Read More
Study: Pretrial Justice Improvements Working In New Mexico
Administrative Office of the Courts Director Artie Pepin
Office of the Courts News:
SANTA FE — Improvements to New Mexico’s pretrial practices are working to promote community safety and honor the constitutional principles of the American justice system, Administrative Office of the Courts Director Artie Pepin said Wednesday.
“All New Mexicans share a concern about crime. The evidence from research clearly shows that the great majority of people released pending trial are not committing new crimes,” Pepin said.
He pointed to a study by University of New Mexico researchers that Read More
A Smart Use for Doping: Implanted Atoms Create Electrical IDs Distinguishing Bona Fide Devices From Forgeries
NIST researcher Yaw Obeng
NIST News:
If someone sells you a luxury handbag from Paris, France, but it turns out be a forgery from Paris, Texas, the counterfeit item might cost you a thousand bucks and the crook could wind up in jail. But if a counterfeit electronic device gets installed in a car, it could cost passengers or the driver their lives.
Without new security measures, the interconnected wireless technologies, digital electronics and micromechanical electronic systems that make up the Internet of Things are vulnerable to forgeries and tampering that could cause entire telecommunication Read More
SFCC: Santa Fe Literary Review Reading Online Oct. 21
Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SFCC Santa Fe Literary Review Reading Online Event 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 21. Contributors to the 2021 Santa Fe Literary Review will read selections from the 2021 issue.
Pre-registration is required at https://bit.ly/3ncYWeo. Login information will be emailed to you on the morning of the event.
Cost: Free
Of Note: Santa Fe Literary Review Faculty Advisor Kate McCahill says, “After careful thought, we’ve decided to hold this year’s annual reading and reception event remotely on Zoom. That means that anyone who contributed can participate, from wherever they Read More
State Police Tactical Response In Bernalillo County Nets Nearly 100 Felony Arrests, Targeting Violent Offenders
Courtesy/NMSP
From the Office of the Governor:
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico State Police (NMSP) reports 93 felony arrests, including 58 individuals with violent criminal histories, over the first three weeks of the tactical response to violent crime in Bernalillo County, directed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, in addition to DWI arrests, narcotics seizures and more.
The temporary assignment of state police officers to Bernalillo County, with an emphasis on the Albuquerque metro area, includes almost three dozen officers, coming from various bureaus and units within the agency, including Read More