New Mexico Extends Indoor Masks To At Least Oct. 15
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – The statewide requirement that face masks be worn in all indoor public spaces, with only limited exceptions and regardless of vaccination status, will be extended, the Office of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Wednesday.
Gov. Lujan Grisham authorized the reimplementation of the mask requirement last month in an effort to stem the state’s rising tide of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations.
The reimplemented facemask requirement has contributed to reducing viral transmission in the state over the last month; the state’s 7-day average Read More
Chart 507: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Sept. 15
This scatter plot shows the average daily number of COVID-19 related hospitalizations per 100,000 people versus the percentage of the eligible population who completed their vaccination series by county. Los Alamos and the statewide average are highlighted in red. Los Alamos is the only county in the state with a hospitalization rate equal to zero. Sources: New York Times and New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimLuján On Commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:
WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 annually:
“Every year from September 15 to October 15, our nation proudly takes time to reflect on the important role that the Hispanic community plays in the success of America during Hispanic Heritage Month.
“With a rich culture and long-held traditions that have become part of the fabric of our nation, the Hispanic community has played a vital role in American society and continues to produce Read More
Lauritzen: September Is National Senior Center Month
A scene from a trip Martin and Bev Cooper of White Rock took to Nepal. The Coopers share details of their trip in an online presentation at 4:30 p.m. Monday. Email director@losalamosseniorcenter.com for a link. Photo by Martin Cooper
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
LARSO
September is National Senior Center Month and while the month may be half over, our local centers have a lot of great things ahead.
This Friday Sept. 17, the White Rock Senior Center will host a car show 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and there is no fee. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to vote for the People’s Choice Award. Read More
FBI: Male-Female Duo Robs Albuquerque Bank Today
The male suspect inside the Bank of the West today in Albuquerque. Courtesy/FBI
The female suspect inside the Bank of the West today in Albuquerque. Courtesy/FBI
FBI News:
The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are looking for an unidentified man and his female accomplice after the pair robbed a bank today in northeast Albuquerque bank.
The robbery occurred at approximately 10:53 a.m. at Bank of the West, 3201 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE.
The female suspect, who cased the bank minutes before the robbery and held the door open for the male suspect, is described as Hispanic, in her 20s, with long hair. Read More
Taos Chamber Music Group Launches 29th Season Sept. 26
Pianist Kim Bakkum
TCMG News:
The Taos Chamber Music Group’s 29th Season will begin with an opening concert at the Taos Community Auditorium at 5:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 26. TCMG, in collaboration with the Taos Center for the Arts, is returning to live indoor performances with caution and celebration.
“We are thrilled to put in place a fall series of concerts, but well aware of the changing pandemic landscape,” TCMG Director Nancy Laupheimer said. “Safety of our musicians and audience are front and center, so we are starting small with a solo recital and limited, socially distanced seating at Read More
Scenes From Topper Varsity Boys And Girls Albuquerque Academy Invitational Soccer Tournament Sept. 9-11
Jaime Tarrazas takes a direct kick during their game against Piedra Vista. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Tara McDonald in a footrace against a Piedra Vista defender. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Westley Parker makes a big save in the game against Hobbs. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
SPORTS News:
The varsity boys and girls soccer teams traveled to the annual Albuquerque Academy Invitational soccer tournament Sept. 9-11.
Despite the extremely hot weather, both teams played very well, each winning two of their three matches.
The girls opened the tournament with Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: Sept. 14, 2021
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
The summer of 2021 is just about over, with about a week left until fall officially begins. It’s been unusual this year. Summer began in June with record-breaking heat with New Mexico firmly in the grip of an exceptional drought.
It looks like this summer is going to end the same way. A massive high-pressure system has been firmly locked in place over the Southwestern United States for about a week. Temperatures have been well-above normal. The weather has been hot and dry.
In between these hot spells the summer monsoon season during July and Read More
FBI: Syndicato De Nuevo Mexico Prison Gang Member ‘Baby G’ Of Albuquerque Gets 17 Years In Prison For Racketeering
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Jonathan James “Baby G” Gomez, 39, of Albuquerque was sentenced Aug. 23 to 17 years and seven months in prison for racketeering conspiracy. Gomez pleaded guilty Sept. 25, 2020.
According to court records, from 2004 to September of 2019, Gomez was a member of the Syndicato de Nuevo Mexico (SNM) prison gang while in the New Mexico Corrections Department prison system.
Gomez acknowledged that SNM is an ongoing criminal organization whose members, prospects and associates engage in acts of violence and other criminal activity including murder, kidnapping and conspiracy Read More
Heinrich, Luján Welcome Nomination Of David Herrera Urias For U.S. District Court For The District Of New Mexico
David Herrera Urias
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) welcomed President Joe Biden’s recent nomination of David Herrera Urias for U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico.
“We are very pleased that President Biden has accepted our strong recommendation to nominate David Herrera Urias to join the District Court of New Mexico,” Heinrich and Luján said. “Over the course of his legal career, Mr. Urias has built an impressive reputation as he has successfully litigated cases before state and federal courts, Read More