New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 155 New Cases, Total 201,336 With 2 New Deaths And 186,774 Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced 155 new COVID-19 cases today.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases so the total remains 527 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 2 new deaths today in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:
- 44 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 4 new cases in Curry County
- 1 new case in De Baca
SFNF: Weather Stalls Operations On Cuervito Fire
Site of the Cuervito Fire on the Santa Fe National Forest. Courtesy/inciweb
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — While a weather cell over the Cuervito Fire on the Santa Fe National Forest put a hold on operations during much of the day, the Type 3 Incident Management Team (IMT) continued releasing resources from the fire.
Since lightning sparked the Cuervito Fire on Mother’s Day, crews have successfully added low- to moderate-intensity fire to the ground to reduce the hazardous build-up of heavy vegetation, including dead and down timber and needle litter on the forest floor.
Managing a naturally ignited Read More
Chart 430 COVID-19 In New Mexico May 18
This chart displays the average number of daily diagnoses per 100,000 people by county. In Los Alamos, there are 1.5 daily diagnoses, on average, per 100,000 people. Source covidactnow.org. Map: mapchart.net. Created by Eli Ben-NaimState Seeks Candidates For Cannabis Control Division
NMRLD News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department (NMRLD) Superintendent Linda M. Trujillo announced Monday that applications are being accepted to fill several positions, including a director, who will head the newly created Cannabis Control Division (CCD).
Having been signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, the Cannabis Regulation Act creates the Cannabis Control Division, which is located in the Regulation and Licensing Department.
“We hope to fill these positions as quickly as possible and would like to have a diverse pool of applicants for consideration,” Read More
SFNF: Hand And Aerial Ignitions Continue On Cuervito Fire
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — The Type 3 Incident Management Team (IMT) in command of the lightning-caused Cuervito Fire on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) is continuing with both hand and aerial ignitions today as part of a management strategy to use low- to moderate-intensity fire to reduce the hazardous build-up of heavy vegetation, including dead and down timber and needle litter on the forest floor.
Location: 9 miles east of Pecos and 3 miles southwest of the Barillas Lookout on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District
Start Date: May 9, 2021
Size: Approximately 1,300 acres with the potential for Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: May 18, 2021
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
Reports from some of the most popular fishing destinations, including those recently stocked with trout, indicate that they are becoming overcrowded on weekends.
If at all possible, try to plan your fishing trips during the week. Please be sure to pick up your trash and leave the area as clean or cleaner than when you arrived.
The State Game an Fish Department continues to stock thousands of catchable-size fish (9-12 inches) every week to satisfy the demands this heavy fishing pressure puts on them. In many cases, some larger-than-average Read More
Pecos Canyon State Park Now Open For Camping
Pecos Canyon State Park. Courtesy photo
EMNRD News:
SANTA FE — The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, State Parks Division announces that Pecos Canyon State Park, New Mexico’s 35th State Park, is open to camping for the first time. Park staff are excited to welcome campers for the 2021 season.
As the newest park in the system, Pecos Canyon State Park will continue to undergo improvements in services and facilities. There are currently three campgrounds open, Mora, Tererro, and Bert Clancy. For the 2021 season the Mora Campground will offer 11 sites and the Tererro Campground Read More
DA Raúl Torrez Launches Campaign For New Mexico AG
District Attorney Raúl Torrez. Courtesy photo
From the Raúl Torrez Campaign Office:
ALBUQUERQUE — Today, Bernalillo County District Attorney Raúl Torrez announced his campaign for New Mexico Attorney General.
“New Mexico deserves a bold and fearless Attorney General to take on violent crime, protect our most vulnerable residents, and fight for sorely needed reforms across the criminal justice system,” Torrez said. “I work every day to keep New Mexico families safe, but the job is never done, and I’m ready to take on these tough fights in every corner of our state.”
Born and raised here in New Read More
Scenes As Topper Boys Swimming & Diving Win State Title
The Topper Boys Swimming and Diving Team won the A-5A 2021 Swimming and Diving competition held Saturday in the Natatorium on the Albuquerque Academy Campus. The Toppers won with a score of 397 and held off the Eldorado Golden Eagles with 316 and the La Cueva Bears with 270.5 points. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Kyle Hatler finishes in 4th place in the diving competition. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Konstantin Nelson swims the 100-yard Butterfly to a 2nd place finish. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The 200-yard Medley Relay team win 1st place. From left, Konstantin Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 543 New Cases, Total 201,186 With 3 New Deaths And 186,553 Recovered May 15-17
STATE News:SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced 543 new COVID-19 cases between Saturday and Today.
Los Alamos County reports 1 new case so the total is now 527 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 3 new deaths over the 3-day period in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:
- 146 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 10 new cases in Chaves County
- 4 new cases