Chart 70: COVID-19 In New Mexico May 23
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
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Walker: Why I’m Running As An Independent For Council
By AARON WALKER
Independent Candidate
Los Alamos County Council
Hello Los Alamos,
First of all, a huge thank you to all of those that have reached out to me over the past two days. You have all kept me very busy gathering signatures and answering questions. I appreciate the outpouring of support from the community during this unique time dealing with COVID-19 and trying to secure a
A big question I have been asked is “Why are you running?” The answer to that question is not an easy one to answer, as there are many diverse reasons why I am running. I have always felt the urge to serve, even after my time in Read More
Chart 69: COVID-19 In New Mexico May 22
The total number of COVID-19 diagnoses reported by the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) for each county in the state of New Mexico. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
The total number of COVID-19 related deaths reported by NMDOH for each county in the state of New Mexico. Counties with zero deaths are not displayed. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 6,625 With 8 More Deaths And 2,149 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 160 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 8 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 42 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Chaves County
- 9 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Curry County
- 11 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 44 new cases in McKinley County
- 2 new cases in Otero County
- 5 new cases in Roosevelt County
- 1 new
Aaron Walker Intends To Run For Los Alamos County Council As Independent; Seeks Signatures On Nominating Petition
AARON WALKER
Independent Candidate
Los Alamos County Council
Hello Los Alamos,
My name is Aaron Walker and I intend to run for county council as an independent.
Unlike Republicans, Democrats and Libertarians, this requires me to obtain a specific number of signatures (roughly 205) on a nominating petition form in order to qualify for the ballot in November.
This is not an easy task in normal times, and in the age of COVID-19 it has become much harder.
I asked the state government if there were any plans to adjust this number due to COVID-19 and the governors “stay at home” order. The short version Read More
Canceled: DPU Road Repair 15th Street At Myrtle
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities water crews have canceled the road repair on the west side of 15th Street at Myrtle scheduled for today and Saturday, May 22-23.
This work will be rescheduled in the near future. Read More
Water Line Break On Nectar Between 15th And 17th Streets
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities water crews are responding to a water line break on the south side of Nectar, between 15th and 17th streets.
Water services will be shut off to some Central Park Square customers adjacent to the water break until 12 midnight. Those customers include Pet Pangaea, Posada Dental, Time Out Pizza and Rose Chocolatier.
Nectar will remain open to through traffic. Entrances into the parking areas for Central Park Square are unaffected.
Last week, DPU water crews replaced a section of water line on Nectar. The current break is on the old water line
DPU Cautions Residents: Be Wary Of Individuals Impersonating County Utilities Employees After Hours
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities was notified that an individual who does not work for the department, represented himself as an employee to a customer last weekend and requested access to the customer’s meter.
DPU warns customers to be wary of individuals impersonating DPU employees after hours. Routine utilities work, including meter reading, is conducted 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
DPU field crews, including meter technicians, wear uniforms with the county logo and have county identification.
An employee from the DPU may visit a customers’ property Read More
Chart 68: COVID-19 In New Mexico May 21
Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses, recoveries and deaths in New Mexico. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Daily diagnoses in Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Taos counties. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: May 15 To May 18, 2020
LAPD News:
The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.
Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.
KENDALL FRYE
May 15 at 10:28 p.m. / Police arrested Kendall Frye, 52, of White Rock on Kris Court and charged him with aggravated battery against a household member and battery against a household member.
DAMIEN XAVIER SUNDBY
May 16 at 2:48 a.m. / Police arrested Damien Xavier Sundby, 22, of Los Alamos at 2025 East Jemez Road and charged him with battery Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 6,472 With 11 More Deaths And 2,041 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 163 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 11 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 22 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 40 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 3 new cases in Lea County
- 39 new cases in McKinley County
- 3 new cases in Rio Arriba County
- 8 new cases in Sandoval County
On The Job In Los Alamos: Installing Flower Baskets
On the job in Los Alamos is crew member Patrick Fleming of Los Alamos Landscaping & More adjusting the watering tube on one of the flower baskets placed today on Central Avenue. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
A crew member from Los Alamos Landscaping & More inspects his work today after hanging and adjusting the water tubing for the new flower baskets that adorn Central Avenue. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Landscaping & More owner Craig Wehner, third from right, and his crew pause for a group photo this afternoon after hanging 146 flower baskets along Central Read More
County Council Weighs In On Plans For Reopening
County Manager Harry Burgess
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
While plans are in the works to reopen Los Alamos County government, nothing is certain.
As County Manager Harry Burgess emphasized during the County Council work session Tuesday night, everything hinges on meeting gating criteria.
“I certainly cannot predict the future,” Burgess said.
Burgess presented the current thinking about reopening plans to Council to get input and to see if there are areas the County should initially focus on. He reported that the pre-planning phase ended Friday. This Read More
Canceled: Safety Town 2020
COUNTY News:
Safety Town, the program for children entering Kindergarten in Fall 2020, is canceled this summer due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency.
Safety Town is a free program where students entering Kindergarten can learn strategies to keep themselves safe and have opportunities to practice basic safety procedures in new situations.
Los Alamos Public Schools, the Los Alamos Police Department, and the Los Alamos County Recreation Division hope to offer some aspects of this program with Kindergarten classes during the upcoming school year.
Direct questions to the Los Read More
County Installs Banners To Honor LAHS Class Of 2020
County employee Robert Rodriguez with the Traffic & Streets Division installs a banner this morning on Central Avenue to honor the 279 graduating seniors of the Los Alamos High School Class of 2020 as well as home schooled and college graduating seniors. Banners to honor seniors also are going up along N.M. 4 in White Rock. Photo by Alipio Mondragon
Los Alamos County Council Chair Sara Scott Issues Update On COVID-19; Housing And Commercial Projects
Los Alamos County Council
With this note I’m providing an update of development efforts across our community – even during these challenging times – there is a lot going on.
These projects will have an important impact on our business environment, our ability to provide needed housing options, and our quality of life.
Remember that each one of us also can have an impact both on the health and well-being of our community and the safe and expanded operations of our businesses: please continue to avoid unnecessary travel, wash hands frequently, avoid gatherings and wear a multilayer Read More
Chart 67: COVID-19 In New Mexico May 20
Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses, recoveries and deaths in New Mexico. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
The bars show the number of reported new diagnoses versus day, while the line shows the seven-day average. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
The bars show the number of recorded deaths versus day, and the line shows the seven-day average. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 6,316 With 7 More Deaths And 1,985 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 133 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 reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 30 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Curry County
- 4 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 25 new cases in McKinley County
- 1 new case in Roosevelt County
- 22 new cases in Sandoval County
- 25
DPU Tree Trimming Contractor Responding To Hazardous Conditions Observed In Town Site Or White Rock
Report hazardous conditions before a fire sparks. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities officials remind customers to report any observations of trees, tree branches or other vegetation interfering with overhead power lines.
During the COVID-19 public health emergency, the department instructed its contractor, Allied Trees, to focus on clearing trees and branches from utility lines in the canyons and county open spaces.
While such activities in populated areas are currently postponed to limit person-to-person contact, the contractor remains available Read More
Chart 66: COVID-19 In New Mexico May 19
Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses, recoveries and deaths in New Mexico. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Fractions of people diagnosed with COVID-19 who are hospitalized or deceased or recovered versus day. The complementary fraction is labeled as infected. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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