New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 355 New Cases, Total Now At 33,713 With 3 New Deaths And 18,960 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 355 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 37 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 3 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 121 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 10 new cases in Chaves County
- 5 new cases in Cibola County
- 24 new cases in Curry County
- 50 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 6 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Grant County
- 19 new cases in Lea County
- 2 new cases in Lincoln
Walkup Aquatic Center Swim Lessons Resume Oct. 19
COUNTY News:
The Aquatic Center will begin offering modified semi-private swimming lessons, for levels 2 & 3, limited to two students per class and where the parent is in the water with their child and the instructor teaches from the deck.
Twenty-five minute lessons will be offered Monday/Wednesday & Tuesday/Thursday for $70 (non-refundable).
- Level 2 Seahorse: Little to no water experience is required. This class introduces children to the water with fun water activities with parent. Class emphasizes safety, floats, glides, rolls, submersion and motor skills.
- Monday/Wednesdays
LAPS, Council Holding Virtual Joint Session To Set Next Steps For North Mesa Housing Thursday Oct. 29
COUNTY News:
The North Mesa Housing Study will move to the next step at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, when Los Alamos County Councilors meet on Zoom with the Los Alamos Public School Board in a joint session.
The County’s consultant, Dekker Perrich Sabatini (DPS), will join the CDD project team to present the North Mesa Housing Study, a document first drafted pre-COVID pandemic and after several public workshops or open house meetings to discuss draft concepts for building homes on land just east of Los Alamos Middle School on North Mesa.
The purpose of the joint session is to gather feedback on the updated Read More
Chart 213: COVID-19 In New Mexico Oct. 13
This chart shows the overall COVID-19 risk in New Mexico by county. The nonprofit organization Covid Act Now monitors daily diagnoses, infection rates, testing positivity, ICU headroom and contacts traced. The overall COVID-19 risk is based on these five metrics. Map: mapchart.net. Source: covidactnow.org/us/nm/. created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 389 New Cases, Total Now At 33,362 With 4 New Deaths And 18,791 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 389 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 37 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 4 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 130 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 19 new cases in Chaves County
- 13 new cases in Curry County
- 83 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 21 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Guadalupe County
- 13 new cases in Lea County
- 16 new cases in Luna County
- 11 new cases in
Aquatic Center Therapy Pool Re-Opens Monday Oct. 19
COUNTY News:
The Aquatic Center has announced that the Therapy Pool will re-open at 7 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19 for warm water exercise lane reservations.
All individual swimmers are welcome, and same household family members may workout together in a lane, however it is limited to three individuals.
To reserve a lane, call 505.662.8170, one day ahead between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., and call the Friday before for Monday reservations.
To view the complete schedule for the therapy pool, visit the Los Alamos County Aquatic Center website here.
Los Alamos County Aquatic Center asks patrons to stay home not Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 269 New Cases, Total Now At 32,983 With 4 New Deaths And 18,680 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 269 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 37 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 4 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 100 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 27 new cases in Chaves County
- 6 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 12 new cases in Curry County
- 40 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 1 new case in Eddy County
- 3 new cases in Grant County
- 2 new cases in Hidalgo
Cone Zone: Week Of Oct. 12, 2020
COUNTY News:
The Public Works/Traffic Division provides the latest updates on the following projects:
Public Works Dept.:
Barranca Mesa 3 Subdivision Improvements Project
Crews continue paving Camino Encantado this week.
Pedestrian, Sidewalks and ADA Accessibility Along Trinity Drive from Oppenheimer to 39th Street
GM Emulsion continues construction along Trinity Drive removing curb and gutter and dilapidated asphalt in the buffer zone between curb and sidewalk. Construction crews continue placing new curb and gutter and colored concrete in the vicinity of 36th and 37 Read More
Rickman: An Opportunity To Change The Tone
By JAMES E. RICKMAN
Libertarian Candidate
Los Alamos County Council
I have long believed that local government exists to serve the citizens of our community. Our citizens should be the County’s most important customers, but these days, some are starting to question whether this is the case.
The UnQuarked debacle and the Family Strengths Network contract fiasco were but a couple of the more obvious boils blemishing the idea that Los Alamos County always works in the best interests of the community.
In the former case—regardless of which party you might personally think was in the right or in the Read More
County: Frost And Golf Course Grass Don’t Mix
Scene of Los Alamos County Golf Course recently frosted over. Courtesy/LAC
The after effects of walking on grass that is covered in frost at the Golf Course. Courtesy.LAC
The after effects of driving a cart on grass that is covered in frost at the Golf Course. Courtesy.LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Golf Course staff is informing the community of the importance of staying off frosted grass at the golf course.
Frost is nothing more than frozen dew that crystallizes on the grass. Being composed of 90 percent water, a grass blade freezes very easily, thereby making the normally pliable grass rigid Read More
Scenes From Ridin’ For Biden Car Rally In NNM
Scene from the Ridin’ For Biden Democratic event today that traveled through Santa Fe, Los Alamos County, Española and other Northern New Mexico communities. Candidates participating in the Ridin’ For Biden car rally include Dist. 43 Rep. Christine Chandler and Los Alamos County Council candidate Denise Derkacs along with an enthusiastic crowd of Democrats. Courtesy photo
43 Rep. Christine Chandler and her husband Los Alamos attorney George Chandler participate in today’s Ridin’ For Biden car rally that traveled through Santa Fe, Los Alamos County, Española and other Northern New Mexico Read More
Chart 210: COVID-19 In New Mexico Oct. 10
This chart shows the cumulative number of diagnoses in Los Alamos County versus date. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimSupporters Rally For Trump And Reagor On Trinity Drive
Supporters gather this afternoon on Trinity Drive near Ashley Pond Park to campaign for the re-election of President Donald Trump and election of Republican candidate David Reagor to a seat on the Los Alamos County Council, waving and calling out to passing cars. Photo by Jim O’Donnell Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 486 New Cases, Total Now At 32,722 With 5 New Deaths And 18,621 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 486 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County has 1 new case today bringing the total to 37 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 5 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 167 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 38 new cases in Chaves County
- 5 new cases in Cibola County
- 42 new cases in Curry County
- 73 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 16 new cases in Eddy County
- 3 new cases in Grant County
- 11 new cases
Los Alamos County Offers New Drive Thru, Drop Off Ballot Service In Municipal Building Parking Lot Beginning Monday
COUNTY News:
The above graphic depicts the traffic flow that will be in place Oct. 12 to Nov. 3 providing an option to voters wishing to drive-up and drop-off their Absentee Ballot for the General Election.
Motorists are encouraged to use Iris Street for easy access to turn into the Municipal Building Parking Lot, where Election Poll Workers will accept their ballot through the vehicle’s driver-side window and deposit it into a secured ballot box, monitored by the Los Alamos County Clerk and her staff.
This option is presented in light of the current COVID-19 pandemic and does not pre-empt voters Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 488 New Cases, Total Now At 32,241 With 3 New Deaths And 18,335 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 488 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 36 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 3 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 135 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 41 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 10 new cases in Curry County
- 81 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 28 new cases in Eddy County
- 4 new cases in Grant County
- 2 new cases in Hidalgo County
- 36 new cases
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 387 New Cases, Total Now At 31,756 With 3 New Deaths And 18,045 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 387 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 36 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 3 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 101 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 25 new cases in Chaves County
- 6 new cases in Cibola County
- 65 new cases in Curry County
- 57 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 14 new cases in Eddy County
- 2 new cases in Grant County
- 2 new cases in Guadalupe County
- 1 new case
Q&A With Los Alamos County Council Candidates
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The race is on to fill three open seats on the Los Alamos County Council.
The six candidates vying for one of those seats are Denise Derkacs, Dem; David Reagor, Rep; James Rickman, Lib; Rodney Roberson, Dem; Aaron Walker, Ind; and Sean Williams, Dem.
The Los Alamos Daily Post asked each of the candidates the same set of questions.
Q&A With Council Candidates:
How long have you lived in Los Alamos?
Derkacs: Los Alamos County has been my home for 38 years. I was born and raised in New Jersey and I have lived in 10 states, but together Read More
Meet New County CSD Director Cory Styron
CSD Director Cory Styron
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
When it comes to parks and recreational services, Cory Styron offers a wealth of experience and expertise and he’s bringing these assets to Los Alamos County as its new Community Services Department (CSD) director.
Assistant to the County Manager Linda Matterson has been serving as the interim head of the CSD until Styron took over on Monday. Assistant to the County Manager Linda Matterson has been serving as the interim head of the CSD until Styron took over on Monday. Matterson covered the position Read More
Chart 208: COVID-19 In New Mexico Oct. 8
This chart shows the change in number of diagnoses during a two week period by county. The percentages indicate change in number of diagnoses for the two week period ending Oct. 8 compared with the two week period ending Sept. 23. The statewide figure is highlighted, while counties with less than 20 diagnoses are not shown. The number of new COVID-19 cases statewide nearly doubled, in what was the worst two week period since June. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Photo by El Ben-Naim