County Enacts Strict Precautions For Voters Amid Pandemic
While submitting an absentee ballot is encouraged, residents are able to vote in person for the June 2, Primary Election. Voting is underway at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Social Distancing is in place as voters cast ballots Tuesday at the Municipal Building. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The effects of the coronavirus can be felt and seen everywhere. Locally, one of the more recent areas impacted by the effects of the pandemic is voting.
Numerous restrictions and Read More
County Council Chair Sara Scott Issues COVID-19 Update
By Chair Sara Scott
Los Alamos County Council
As we enter a new phase of our response to the COVID-19 pandemic, I hope this note finds you, your families and friends well.
The County Council and Manager have very much appreciated all of the ideas coming from community members regarding how to take care of our most vulnerable citizens, how to support businesses adjusting to new operational requirements, and how we should consider potential future openings of facilities and programs in our community.
As we reflect on the anniversary of the Cerro Grande Fire while the risk from the virus remains high, Read More
New Mexico Emergency Public Health Order Modified May 16
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced late this afternoon that New Mexico’s emergency public health order, set to expire May 15, will be extended through May 31 and modified to allow most retailers to operate at 25 percent of their maximum occupancy as determined by fire code. Screenshot/LADP
STATE News:
- Retailers will soon be permitted to operate at limited capacity;
- State continuing to move forward safely as virus risk remains high.
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state health officials late this after announced New Mexico’s emergency public health order, set to expire May 15, Read More
Chart 60: COVID-19 In New Mexico May 13
Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses, recoveries, and deaths in New Mexico. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Change in the number of new diagnoses over a two week period by county. The percentages indicate change in number of diagnoses during April 29-May 12 as compared with April 15-April 28. Counties with less than 10 diagnoses are not shown. Statewide, the number of diagnoses increased by 68 percent to 2,389 over the past two weeks from 1,407 over the preceding two weeks. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 5,364 With 12 New Deaths And 1,515 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 155 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 12 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 16 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new case in Chaves County
- 4 new cases in Cibola County
- 2 new case in Curry County
- 4 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 53 new cases in McKinley County
- 1 new case in Roosevelt County
- 3 new cases in Sandoval
2020 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Update
Scene from a 2019 Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/Sancre Productions
Summer Concert News:
The 2020 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series will not be hosting any live shows in May or June at Ashley Pond Park due to the New Mexico state guidelines concerning social distancing during the COVID 19 pandemic.
The series, originally scheduled May 22 – Aug. 28, will instead offer virtual concerts with many of the same artists originally booked for the 2020 live concerts.
More details and lineup will be announced soon.
“The global pandemic set our season preparations into a tailspin but we’re Read More
LAPD Charges 3 Youth In Graffiti, Church Desecration Crimes
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department investigated five cases of graffiti and one case of the Desecration of a Church in the Canyon Road/Downtown area late last week.
Some of the graffiti depicted racial slurs.
LAPD patrol officers discovered that three male juveniles had committed criminal damage to property of the following locations:
- 1001 Oppenheimer (twice);
- The Old Smith’s building;
- The Old Hilltop House Hotel and pool house;
- Nectar Street Park; and
- The United Church at 2525 Canyon Road.
The juveniles were contacted by officers last Thursday and charges will be forwarded to the Read More
Technological Advances Assist Los Alamos County Finance Department In Working Remotely During COVID-19
County CFO Helen Perraglio
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Finance Division’s recent changes in the way that they conduct business have paid off during the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing staff to work remotely from home while still keeping finance operations running smoothly.
“Like many other employees, we began working at home in mid-March,” said CFO Helen Perraglio, “however, thanks to Enterprise Bank & Trust and the efforts of our accounts payable and procurement team, we were able to quickly implement electronic payments to vendors, eliminating the need for paper checks to be mailed. Read More
Chart 59: COVID-19 In New Mexico May 12
Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses, recoveries, and deaths in New Mexico. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Number of diagnoses by city in Northern New Mexico, defined here as the aggregate of Colfax, Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Santa Fe and Taos counties. Towns with zero diagnoses are not shown. Note: Entries in the NMDOH database may have inconsistencies. For example, there are 7 cases listed for zip code 87544 but only 6 for Los Alamos county. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Per capita diagnoses by city in Northern New Mexico. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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County Council Hears Update On Local COVID-19 Efforts
County Manager Harry Burgess
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County is following the governor’s phased approach to reopening the economy, County Manager Harry Burgess reported to County Council May 5.
He told Council during its regular meeting held virtually, that while the County golf course reopened and local businesses are working to reopen, other County programs and services are still on hold or expected to be drastically changed.
Regarding the golf course, which opened Friday, Burgess said while it is back in business, the pro shop remains Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 5,212 With 11 New Deaths And 1,434 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 143 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.
Per the New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 25 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Curry County
- 14 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 2 new cases in Guadalupe County
- 43 new cases in McKinley County
- 1 new case in Quay
Scenes From Drive Thru Food Distribution At BESC Monday
In the parking lot of the Betty Ehart Senior Center Monday, Los Alamos County, Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization staff and their family members, along with community volunteers from All Together Los Alamos, and the Los Alamos Community Foundation, braved the rain Monday during a drive thru operation to distribute to local residents free food boxes from the Aging and Long Term Services Department and Disability Resource Center. Those seniors 60 and over, as well as seniors raising their grandchildren and those with disabilities can contact 505.662.8920 for a free food box. Courtesy/LARSO Read More
Regional Coalition Of LANL Communities Meets Online Friday
RCLC News:
The Regional Coalition of LANL Communities (RCLC) Board will meet online at 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 15.
The agenda for this meeting can be viewed HERE.
Due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, and upon consultation with legal counsel, RCLC Chairman Henry Roybal has directed that the May 15, 2020 RCLC board meeting be conducted via the electronic media application Zoom.
In accordance with Open Meetings Act guidelines published by the New Mexico Attorney General, RCLC members of the public wishing to attend may view the meeting via Zoom, by linking to the following URL address, or listen Read More
New Mexico Counties Awards $236K In Wildfire Grant Funds
NMC News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Counties has awarded more than $236,000 to 12 grant recipients for community wildfire protection plan updates, fuel reduction treatments, and education efforts through the 2020-2021 Wildfire Risk Reduction Grant Program.
Grant recipients include Ciudad Soil & Water Conservation District, Curry County, Grant County, San Cristobal Neighborhood Association, San Juan County, Socorro County, South Central Mountain RC&D Council, Taos County and Wildfire Network.
New Mexico Counties Executive Director Steve Kopelman stated that “wildfire awareness Read More
EDD Announces Quarterly Reports To Help Track COVID-19 Related Economic Data By County In New Mexico
Partial screenshot of most recent Quarterly Report for Bernalillo County. Courtesy/EDD
Partial screenshot of most recent Quarterly Report for Luna County. Courtesy/EDD
EDD News:
SANTA FE – In an effort to better understand the impacts of the COVID-19 health emergency and analyze economic changes around the state, the Economic Development Department is now publishing quarterly data reports for all 33 New Mexico counties, Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes announced today.
The reports on each of the state’s 33 counties offer a unique perspective on sectors that are rising and falling. The Read More
Chart 58: COVID-19 In New Mexico May 11
Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses, recoveries and deaths in New Mexico. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
The number of reported new diagnoses versus day. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
The number of recorded deaths versus day. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 5,069 With 8 More Deaths And 1,300 Have 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 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 8 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 14 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Curry County
- 24 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 1 new case in Luna County
- 63 new cases in McKinley County
- 4 new cases in Otero County
- 1 new case in Rio Arriba County
- 9 new cases in Sandoval
Chart 57: COVID-19 In New Mexico May 10
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 Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 4,863; With 9 More Deaths And 1,285 Have Recovered
PLEASE NOTE: Due to a recurring technical delay that affects Sunday reporting totals, reporting results from some labs to the state Department of Health are delayed Sunday, May 10. As a result, the following data reflects only a partial total. The delayed results will be included in the state’s reporting Monday, May 11, or as soon as they are received and lab-confirmed. We are continuing to actively investigate cases that are reported to the state throughout the day.
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 87 additional positive tests for COVID-19. Read More
Canceled: Environmental Sustainability Board Meeting
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Environmental Sustainability Board meeting scheduled for May 21 is canceled.
The next meeting will be announced at a later date. Read More
