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Leadership New Mexico Extends Application Deadline For 2020-2021 Core And Connect Programs To May 31

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LNM News:

Leadership New Mexico is still accepting applications for the 2020-2021 Core Program and Connect New Mexico, The Next Generation of Leadership Program.

Applications are available on the Leadership New Mexico website www.leadershipnm.org or by calling 505.398.1500. Deadline for submission has been extended until May 31.

Leadership New Mexico’s Core Program is a class of 40 to 45 leaders who represent a cross-section of the various geographic regions of the state from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. It is ten months in duration and is designed to address issues facing Read More

Food Box Drive Thru Pick Up Available At Betty Ehart Senior Center For Specific Vulnerable Populations Friday

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Betty Ehart Senior Center at 1101 Bathtub Row. File photo

COUNTY News:

  • Qualifying Residents Urged To Observe Social Distancing When Retrieving Food Boxes Due To NMDOH Public Health Emergency Order Regarding Mass Gatherings

Los Alamos County Social Services Manager Donna Casados announced today that food boxes will be available for pick up for a special segment of the County’s population noon to 4 p.m. or until supplies last Friday, May 8 at the Betty Ehart Senior Center’s upper parking lot.

The food boxes are for low-income seniors, adults with disabilities and grandparents raising grandchildren. Read More

Herrera: I Am Endorsing Leo Jaramillo For State Senate

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By Rep. Susan Herrera
New Mexico House District 41

As a first term legislator, I have decided to endorse Rio Arriba County Commissioner Leo Jaramillo over incumbent Senator Richard Martinez for Senate Seat 5 in the upcoming Democratic primary.

This is not a decision I have made lightly. I have consulted with my precinct chairs in 20 out of 25 precincts in my district and with major supporters in my first campaign.

I ran because I thought we needed new leadership in the New Mexico House of Representatives, and I challenged a 25-year incumbent because I thought that change was needed. As I approach Read More

Drying Trend, Human Carelessness Raise Wildfire Potential Across Santa Fe National Forest

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This is fire season and the drying trend across the SFNF raises wildfire potential. Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

SANTA FE – An ongoing drying trend across the 1.6 million acres of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) combined with continued negligence by a small number of forest visitors have fire managers concerned about an early start to the 2020 fire season.

Despite the campfire ban that went into effect on April 15, fire patrols on the first weekend in May reported 11 abandoned campfires, and law enforcement officers ticketed multiple illegal campfires. Fortunately, none of the prohibited campfires Read More

State Agencies Work With Long-Term Care Facilities To Contain COVID-19 Spread; Protect Vulnerable New Mexicans

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STATE News:

The continued spread of COVID-19 throughout New Mexico has brought unprecedented challenges to all agencies and providers who care, assist and advocate for seniors.

Under Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s direction, all state agencies are working together, forging new collaborations, and programs, to support and assist New Mexico’s most vulnerable.

Much of the proactive and responsive measures taken to aggressively stop the spread of COVID-19 in nursing homes, have been led by the State’s Department of Health [DOH] in partnership with the State Aging and Long-Term Services Read More

Candidates Express Views At LWV Virtual Forum

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By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com

The online Candidate Forum for various offices was hosted by the Los Alamos League of Women Voters Monday evening.

Barbara Calef chaired the forum, with assistance from Lynn Jones. This forum included the remaining offices where the candidates face primary opposition. All of the candidates are Democrats because candidates in the other parties do not face opposition.

Los Alamos is divided between two state senate districts. Two Democrats are running for the District 5 seat. Incumbent Richard C. Martinez is challenged by Read More

Los Alamos County Council Chair Sara Scott Issues Update On COVID-19; Seeks Input On Reopening Community

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By Chair Sara Scott
Los Alamos County Council

Thursday April 30, the Governor announced her phased plan for reopening the economy; I’ve posted the slides regarding what each of these phases will include and the criteria that will be used to evaluate readiness for progression along this path forward (see losalamosnm.us, COVID-19 button).

Phase 1 is currently anticipated to begin mid-May, but all proposed timelines are contingent on continued social distancing. The planned reopening will occur in the context of the continuing pandemic. It has not gone away, the virus can and will continue Read More

NWS: Today’s High Near 78; Tonight’s Low Around 46

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The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 78 with sunny skies and breezy conditions, winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon and tonight’s low around 46. Courtesy/NWS

The National Weather Service forecasts today’s strong west to northwest winds with very low relative humidity, hot temperatures, and an unstable air mass will elevate the risk for dangerous fire weather conditions. Courtesy/NWS
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Chart 53: COVID-19 In New Mexico May 6

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Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses, recoveries and deaths in New Mexico. Created by Eli Ben-Naim

Fraction of people diagnosed with COVID-19 to date who are hospitalized, deceased or recovered. The complementary fraction is labeled as infected. Created by Eli Ben-Naim

Breakdown of diagnoses by ethnicity. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 4,291; 7 More Deaths; 1,073 Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 153 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update includes 7 additional deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19

Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:

  • 18 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 1 new case in Catron County
  • 8 new cases in Cibola County
  • 3 new cases in Curry County
  • 7 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 2 new cases in Lea County
  • 63 new cases in McKinley County
  • 1 new case in Otero County
  • 1 new case in Roosevelt
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