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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 11,619 With 2 More Deaths And 5,251 Patients Recovered

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 209 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

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

Today’s update announces 2 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 37 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 1 new case in Cibola County
  • 4 new cases in Curry County
  • 24 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 4 new cases in Eddy County
  • 7 new cases in Hidalgo County
  • 6 new cases in Lea County
  • 2 new cases in Luna County
  • 23 new
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Traffic Alert: Main Hill Road Closed Due To Accident

COUNTY News:
Main Hill Road (N.M. 502) is closed at Mile Marker 5 near Anderson Overlook due to a vehicle accident.
Motorists should use the Truck Route.
Emergency crews are on scene and responding.
A vehicle fire that occurred due to the crash has been extinguished.
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Six Council Candidates Qualify For General Election Ballot

Staff Report

Thursday was filing day for minor party and independent candidates for the Nov. 3, 2020 General Election.

The Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office reports that just one candidate filed Thursday, Aaron Walker, who is running as an Independent for County Council.

This brings the field to six candidates running for three vacant seats on council including three Democrats, one Republican, one Libertarian and one Independent, who qualify for placement on the General Election ballot:

Denise Derkacs
Democrat

 

 

 

 

 

Sean Jameson Williams
Democrat

 

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Los Alamos County Fire Marshal Wendy Servey Issues Reminder On Use Of Fireworks As 4th Of July Approaches

Fire Marshal Wendy Servey

COUNTY News:

With the upcoming Independence Day holiday just a week away, Los Alamos County Fire Marshal Wendy Servey reminds the community about the urgent need to observe basic rules and safety guidelines when using fireworks in Los Alamos County.

“We have enjoyed some afternoon rain showers this week,” Servey said, “but our fire danger threat is still fluctuating between Moderate to High, and the surrounding forested areas are very dry. We’re urging the public to make this July 4th a safe and happy holiday. Don’t let your Independence Day activities turn tragic Read More

Chart 103: COVID-19 In New Mexico June 25

Age distribution. Shown is the number of diagnoses and the number of deaths by age group, as reported by the New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More

State Police Sobriety Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols In Counties Across New Mexico Begin July 1

NMSP News:

State Police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints; saturation patrols; and registration, insurance and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during the month of July 2020.

We are bringing awareness to these events in an effort to reduce alcohol related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.

These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about drinking and driving. 

Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make the right decision not to drink and drive. Read More

DOE/NNSA Informs Los Alamos County Of Contaminated Material Uncovered While Digging On DP Road

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County officials have been notified by DOE/NNSA that additional radiological, Manhattan Project era materials were uncovered Wednesday on the edge of DP Road while digging for the lift station sewer infrastructure being installed to serve Canyon Walk Apartments. 

The site has been secured with no access while an investigation is underway. The County is cooperating with DOE/NNSA officials and has been informed there is no threat to public health. 

After an initial, similar incident in February, the County worked with DOE/NNSA to resume trenching for the lift station Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 11,192 With 5 More Deaths And 5,047 Patients Recovered

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 207 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

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

Today’s update announces 5 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 60 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 2 new cases in Chaves County
  • 3 new cases in Cibola County
  • 2 new cases in Curry County
  • 46 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 2 new cases in Eddy County
  • 1 new case in Hidalgo County
  • 3 new cases in Lea County
  • 1 new
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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

Chart 102: COVID-19 In New Mexico June 24

Per capita diagnoses in the United States. Shown are the number of diagnoses per 100,000 residents in each state. Nationwide, there are 726 diagnoses per 100,000 people. New Mexico and its five surrounding states are highlighted. Source: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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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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When Venturing Out Remember To Practice Trail Etiquette

Hikers spotted recently on a local trail. Photo by Jim Gourdoux

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

With the public health order slowly rolling back, people are venturing outside their homes and into the great outdoors.

“We’ve definitely seen an increased use of the trails,” said Los Alamos County Open Space Specialist Eric Peterson.

While the County trails and open spaces are there for all to use; the public is reminded to be courteous so everyone can enjoy their time in nature.

Peterson said hikers, bikers and equestrians need to give each other space and follow Read More

Scenes Of Accident At Bottom Of Main Hill Road Today

Scene of a one-vehicle accident this afternoon at the bottom of the Main Hill Road. Witnesses rushed to the vehicle, opened the door and said that the driver was able to climb out on his own. A witness told the Los Alamos Daily Post that the driver was tailgating him all the way down the hill, at times swerving a bit. Just before the turn-off to White Rock the driver gunned it to 50-60 mph driving around the witness, lost control, veered down the slope of the overpass and across the roadway where he smashed into a Jersey Barrier nearly head on. Courtesy photo

Firefighters douse the vehicle with foam. The Read More

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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Traffic Alert: Accident Bottom Of Main Hill Road

Traffic Alert:

A single car accident occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. today at the bottom of the Main Hill Road near the turn off to White Rock.

Police encourage motorists to avoid to area if possible to give first responders time to clear the scene. Read More

Los Alamos County Manager Updates RCLC On Radioactive Waste Discovered On DP Road

A map shows the areas on DP Road impacted by the radioactive material as well as the location of the new apartment complexes. Screenshot/LADP

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Work on the Los Alamos County sewer infrastructure in preparation for the two affordable housing apartment complexes on DP Road revealed unwelcome surprises.

Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess reported during the Regional Coalition of LANL Communities (RCLC) meeting Friday afternoon that in February and again in May, County contractors discovered radioactive material while Read More

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