Road Closures Near NM502 Roundabout Begin Monday
Roundabout Construction Advisory:
As part of the NM502 roundabout construction project with the New Mexico Department of Transportation, Star Paving announced today that they will be closing certain roads on Monday, Nov. 16, until further notice.
These closures are required to construct the new Canyon Road and Manhattan Loop alignments that are necessary for the project.
Road Closures Include:
- Canyon Road will be closed between Manhattan Loop and the intersection of NM502
- Canyon Road will be closed at the intersection of Manhattan Loop; however, access will be maintained for residents
National Retail Federation Files Public Records Request In Response To New Mexico Retail Restrictions
NRF News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tuesday, the National Retail Federation filed a request under the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act to release information related to new restrictions placed on retailers and eateries, as the state experiences a spike in COVID-19 cases.
“Since the onset of the pandemic early this year, New Mexican retailers have made the safety and security of their customers, employees and local communities their highest priority,” said NRF Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel Stephanie Martz. “Retailers across the state need and deserve a transparent Read More
New Mexico Delegation Announces Over $15.5 Million In DHS Grants To Expand COVID-19 Treatment, Medical Supplies
New Mexico Delegation News:
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) and Xochitl Torres Small (D-N.M.) announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded over $15.5 million in COVID-19 emergency response reimbursements to the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH).
The grants provide over $10.7 million in federal cost-share reimbursements for the NMDOH to purchase and distribute Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) —including N95 Respirators, oxygen Read More
New Mexico House Speaker Brian Egolf Responds To Minority Leader’s Call To Delay Legislative Session
U.S. Rep. Brian Egolf
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Below is a statement from New Mexico Speaker of the House Brian Egolf (D-Santa Fe) in response to the House Minority Leader’s call to delay the state’s Constitutionally-mandated legislative session:
“The people of our state are suffering – from this virus and the economic harm brought by the virus’s spread. The New Mexico Legislature is uniquely positioned and Constitutionally-empowered to provide relief to New Mexicans; failing to meet during the time appointed by the Constitution is not an option.
“New Mexicans need us, and we Read More
HU: Three Brothers Build Successful Technology Careers
From left, NMHU alumni Eric, Jason and Shaun Alarid shine in the tech world. Courtesy/NMHU
NMHU News:
LAS VEGAS, NM — Three brothers and New Mexico Highlands University alumni grew up with a passion for computer science and technology, developing video games together as children.
All three have built successful professional careers based upon this early computer interest and their Highlands education.
Eric Alarid, 45, Jason Alarid, 43, and Shaun Alarid, 42, all found their niche in the computer science and technology world.
The brothers said that growing up in poverty, primarily in Northern Read More
FBI: Shiprock Man Pleads Guilty To Hitting Federal Officer
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Derrick Begay, 33, of Shiprock, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, pleaded guilty Nov. 6 in federal court in Albuquerque to assault on a federal officer involving physical contact.
According to the plea agreement and other court records, Jan. 22, a federal special agent with the a Bureau of Indian Affairs made contact with Begay on the side of a road in Shiprock on the Navajo Nation.
The special agent requested that Begay get out of the vehicle, but Begay did not comply. At one point Begay lunged out of his vehicle and hit the special agent in the face. Begay got back into Read More
Los Alamos Celebrates Fifth Anniversary Of Establishment Of Manhattan Project National Historical Park
Scenes from the signing ceremony of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park five years ago. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
What was the secret to the Manhattan Project National Historical Park’s (MPNHP) successful creation? Participants in the virtual celebration of the national park’s fifth anniversary Tuesday afternoon agreed it was teamwork and partnership.
A group of key players in the founding of MPNHP took part in the virtual presentation, which kicked off week-long festivities in honor of the MPNHP’s birthday.
The common Read More
Today Marks 2020’s Second Friday The 13th
Gioachino Rossini, a 19th century Italian composer. Folklorists say there’s no written evidence that Friday the 13th was considered unlucky before the 19th century. The earliest known documented reference in English appears to be in Henry Sutherland Edwards’ 1869 biography of Rossini.Courtesy/earthsky.org
By BRUCE MCCLURE
www.earthsky.org
Today presents the second of two Friday the 13ths in 2020.
The last time we had only one Friday the 13th in a calendar year was in May 2016 and the next time won’t be until August 2021.
Any calendar year has a minimum of one Friday the 13th, Read More
NMED COVID-19 Business Watchlist For Nov. 12
NMED News:
…List includes New Mexico businesses with two or more rapid responses within the last 14 days
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has updated its daily Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist, which includes New Mexico places of employment that have had two or more rapid responses in the last 14 days.
There are 194 establishments on the Watchlist.
The latest Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist and closure list, which includes all establishments that are required to be closed, are posted here.
The Watchlist only includes organizations for which NMED conducts rapid responses, Read More
Chart 243: COVID-19 In New Mexico Nov. 12, 2020
New Mexico [External Sources]
- New Mexico regulators worry about US plans to ship radioactive waste back from Texas - Roswell Daily Record
- 'Pet Chat' to discuss newborns at New Mexico Wildlife Center - Santa Fe New Mexican
- Migrant apprehensions at New Mexico schools disrupt education, spark safety concerns - cbs4local.com
- Migrant crossings disrupt New Mexico schools, prompt security measures - KFOX El Paso
- Albuquerque climbs into the 70s later this week - KRQE News 13
- Feds indict former state Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton for APS scheme - KOB 4