Chart 257: COVID-19 In New Mexico Nov. 26, 2020
The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in Los Alamos County versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,469 New Cases, Total Now 89,796 With 18 New Deaths And 30,777 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 1,469 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 2 more cases today … the total is now 124 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 18 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 671 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 66 new cases in Chaves County
- 10 new cases in Cibola County
- 3 new cases in Colfax County
- 26 new cases in Curry County
- 3 new cases in De Baca County
- 182 new cases in Doña Ana County
PAC 8 Community Media Center Schedule: Nov. 27-Dec. 3
PAC 8 News:
During the COVID-19 global pandemic, PAC 8 Community Media Center is available by appointment for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing and pick-up and drop-off of videos and other items.
For information, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for Nov. 27 through Dec. 3:
Friday, Nov. 27, 2020
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Tom Hartman Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Meeting Replay 11-17-20
- 2:55 p.m. — Meet the Farmers
- 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 4 p.m. — Rising Up with Somali
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES
Los Alamos WinterFest ‘Home For The Holidays’ Dec. 4-6
Los Alamos MainStreet News:
Los Alamos WinterFest 2020, with the theme “Home For the Holidays,” will be different this year and run Friday, Dec. 4 to Sunday Dec. 6.
Due to COVID-19 and the current Public Health Orders, the popular Holiday Lights Parade will be replaced with a Holiday Lights Display 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. This is a drive-through event where cars can safely view some festive floats and decorated cars parked in the Central Park Square North Parking lot, for a “reverse parade” concept.
No pedestrians will be allowed. Float and decorated auto registration is available through Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Decorating Central Avenue
On the job in Los Alamos are County workers stringing Christmas garland topped off with wreaths on the light poles Wednesday afternoon along Central Avenue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,873 New Cases, Total Now 88,102 With 23 New Deaths And 30,170 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 1,873 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 2 new cases today … the total is now 122 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 23 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 576 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 124 new cases in Chaves County
- 21 new cases in Cibola County
- 11 new cases in Colfax County
- 36 new cases in Curry County
- 223 new cases in Doña Ana County
Local Officials Share Thanksgiving Wishes For Community
A Thanksgiving centerpiece by floral designer Gillian Sutton of Flowers by Gillian at 3801 Arkansas Ave. Flower bouquets are available for $50 each until 7 p.m. today or sold out. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
LOS ALAMOS DAILY POST
kirsten@ladailypost.com
To say this has been a difficult year is an understatement. Even now with Thanksgiving approaching, it may be hard to feel thankful and see blessings during such a turbulent time.
But despite the pandemic, there are still things to celebrate and embrace. Officials across all areas of Los Alamos provided the Los Read More
Don’t Throw Away Thanksgiving Food Scraps … Compost!
Madeline Bolding, organizer of Los Alamos Food Scrap Swap, holds up food scraps and the finished product after composting. Courtesy photo
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Thanksgiving is a time to pause and take stock of the blessings in life. It also is time to enjoy an abundance of good food and this can be problematic.
A large holiday dinner can lead to food waste, which is a major contributor to global warming. Tossed in the landfill, food releases methane gas and unfortunately there is a lot of food waste in landfills.
According to data compiled by the Los Alamos Read More
County Council Proclaims Nov. 28 Small Business Saturday
Los Alamos County Places Two Parcels Up For Sale
Community Development Director Paul Andrus
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
They may only total less than half an acre, but two Los Alamos County-owned parcels off Trinity Drive offer a lot of potential to the community.
These two parcels at 3691 and 3689 Trinity Dr., off 35th St. and Trinity Drive near the future site of Hill Apartments, are up for sale.
Community Development Department Director Paul Andrus said the County started advertising the sale of the parcels Oct. 15 and proposals for their solicitation were due Nov. 6. A walk-through of the site also was Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 2,107 New Cases, Total Now 86,247 With 28 New Deaths, 29,568 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 2,107 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 7 new cases today … the total is now 120 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 28 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 541 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 108 new cases in Chaves County
- 64 new cases in Cibola County
- 14 new cases in Colfax County
- 41 new cases in Curry County
- 6 new cases in De Baca County
- 202 new cases in Doña Ana County
Power Outage In White Rock And Ski Hill
COUNTY News:
Lightning struck a utility pole near the Del Norte Credit Union on Rover in White Rock at 6 p.m. and downed an electric line. Approximately 600 customers between Sherwood, Rover and Grand Canyon are without power. Linemen are dispatched and are working on repairs.
At approximately 8 p.m. electric linemen will need to deenergize the rest of the circuit to complete repairs, causing all customers in White Rock with the exception of Pajarito Acres, La Senda and Mirador to lose power. Estimated time of repairs to all customers in White Rock is expected by 9:30 p.m.
In addition, Read More
Chart 254: COVID-19 In New Mexico Nov. 23, 2020
The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in Los Alamos county versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 2,259 New Cases, Total Now 84,148 With 17 New Deaths, 29,183 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 2,259 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 3 new cases today … the total is now 114 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 17 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 748 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 63 new cases in Chaves County
- 73 new cases in Cibola County
- 11 new cases in Colfax County
- 100 new cases in Curry County
- 202 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 37 new cases in Eddy County
Atomic City Transit Closing For Thanksgiving Holiday
Atomic City Transit will be closed Thursday through Sunday for the Thanksgiving holiday. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Atomic City Transit will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26 through Sunday, Nov. 29, in observance to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Limited Dial-A-Ride service will resume 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30.
Reservations for Dial-A-Ride service are accepted the day prior of service from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., call the Atomic City Transit Administrative office at (505) 661-RIDE (7433) to schedule reservations, same day requests are accepted on a space available basis.
For additional Read More
Zero Waste Team: How Much Turkey Is Just Right?
Stay ‘Home For The Holidays’ This Year … County Manager Issues Holiday Message, Update On Annual Tree Lighting
From the Office of the County Manager:
In light of the current surge in positive case counts and ongoing pandemic emergency, coupled with the ongoing public health order mandates prohibiting large gatherings, Los Alamos County officials announced this week that there will not be a holiday tree in the lobby of the Municipal Building next week.
In past years, the County has supplied the tree as part of the annual tree lighting ceremonies that take place during Winterfest, set to occur Dec. 4-6 this year.
“While we appreciate the tradition of lighting up the tree for the citizens of Los Alamos, we Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 2,468 New Cases, Total Now 81,896 With 33 New Deaths, 28,574 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 2,353 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 1 new case today … the total is now 111 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 33 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 710 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 82 new cases in Chaves County
- 58 new cases in Cibola County
- 4 new cases in Colfax County
- 45 new cases in Curry County
- 220 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 79
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 2,353 New Cases, Total Now 79,440 With 25 New Deaths, 28,574 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 2,353 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 4 new cases today … the total is now 110 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 25 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 647 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 3 new cases in Catron County
- 118 new cases in Chaves County
- 57 new cases in Cibola County
- 3 new cases in Colfax County
- 85 new cases in Curry County
- 2 new cases in De Baca County
- 291
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Oct. 13 To Nov. 17, 2020
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.
GUSTAVO SALAIZ
Oct. 13 at 3:22 p.m. / Police arrested Gustavo Salaiz, 22, of Los Alamos at 2500 Trinity Dr., on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant and an outstanding Municipal Court warrant.
MATTHEW LEVI TRUJILLO
Oct. 30 at 12:42 a.m. / Police arrested Matthew Levi Trujillo, 21, of Los Alamos at 2500 Trinity Dr., and charged him with driving with an open container
