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Los Alamos Chamber Of Commerce Distributing 3,000 Masks

CHAMBER News:

The state of New Mexico is partnering with various business organizations to give 171,000 cloth face coverings to small businesses around the state for free distribution to workers and customers who don’t have their own.

The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce received 3,000 of these masks and will distribute these to local businesses.

The masks, manufactured by the apparel company Hanes, were donated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) with distribution coordinated by the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management in partnership with Read More

Swab Squad Deployed In Los Alamos And Globally

Los Alamos ‘Swab Squad’ technician Andrew Warson takes a sample of a keypad on a gas pump at the Smith Fuel Center Wednesday morning on Trinity Dr., assisted by technician Amanda MacDonald, left, and Dr. Prisca Tiassé. Smith’s Fuel Center Supervisor Adelia Bowers, center, watches the procedure and explained that she and her crew wipe down the contact areas of the pumps every hour that the Center is open to promote a healthy shopping experience. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

A squad of volunteers was deployed Monday Read More

USDA Extends Foreclosure And Eviction Relief On Single Family Housing Direct Loans

USDA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand has announced USDA extended foreclosure and eviction moratorium for all Single Family Housing Direct Home Loans through Aug. 31, 2020.

The moratorium applies to:

  • Initiation of foreclosures or completion of foreclosures in process, excluding vacant and abandoned properties; and
  • Evictions of borrowers from properties bought with a USDA direct home loan.  

For more information on USDA Rural Development’s actions to support customers directly impacted by COVID-19 Read More

Los Alamos County Council Chair Sara Scott Issues Update On Local Projects And Initiatives Around Community

By Chair Sara Scott
Los Alamos County Council

In this note I’m providing an update on the status of current projects and initiatives in our community – as noted in my May update regarding development efforts, even during these challenging times there is a lot going on. These projects will have an important longer-term impact on infrastructure and quality of life.

However, I’d like to start by recognizing that, as many of you know by now, we’ve had another positive COVID-19 test. This is an important reminder that we are, and will continue to be, living with the virus among us. It will spread given Read More

Wildfires, Air Quality, COVID-19: How They Relate And What To Expect In 2020

Firefighters and the U.S. Fire Service preemptively work to maintain forests and help prevent larger spreads of fires during the spring season. Courtesy/AFD

AFD News:

As we approach summer, most of the Western U.S. has faced a pretty dry winter and the country is preparing for yet another volatile fire season.

Even though COVID-19 has improved air quality, many parts of our infrastructure and economy have faced huge disruptions.

Wildfires could quickly change pollution levels and cause air quality to plummet, affecting those with predisposed conditions and creating challenges to our respiratory Read More

Los Alamos Visiting Nurses And Home Instead Host Appreciation Luncheon For Staff

Los Alamos Visiting Nurses and Home Instead show their appreciation to their staff during a luncheon June 16 outside of Los Alamos Visiting Nurses,109 Central Park Square. ‘It was a thank you lunch to both our staff at LAVNS and Home Instead,’ LAVNS Office Manager Jade Lovato said. ‘We wanted to show them we truly appreciate them and all their hard work.’ Courtesy photo Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 10,990 With 4 More Deaths And 4,984 Patients Recovered

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 156 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 7 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update announces 4 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:

  • 34 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 4 new cases in Chaves County
  • 2 new cases in Cibola County
  • 8 new cases in Curry County
  • 21 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 3 new cases in Eddy County
  • 7 new cases in Lea County
  • 1 new case in Lincoln County
  • 24
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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 10,838 With 7 More Deaths And 4,874 Patients Recovered

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 147 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 7 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update announces 7 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:

  • 20 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 1 new case in Cibola County
  • 4 new cases in Curry County
  • 6 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 2 new cases in Eddy County
  • 4 new cases in Lea County
  • 2 new cases in Luna County
  • 50 new cases in McKinley County
  • 3 new
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