New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,803 New Cases, Total Now 118,358 With 24 New Deaths And 43,091 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,803 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 10 more cases today … the total is now 206 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 24 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 573 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 54 new cases in Chaves County
- 18 new cases in Cibola County
- 21 new cases in Colfax County
- 27 new cases in Curry County
- 98 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 30 new cases in Eddy County
- 7 new
Ice Hockey Open To New Players; Registration Fee Waived!
LAHA News:
Los Alamos Hockey Association (LAHA) is happy to inform the community that the ice rink will be open this season solely for the purpose of hockey.
As an added bonus, LAHA will waive all registration fees this year – that means that hockey will be free for all skaters this season after the USA Hockey registration fee is paid.
This will be a very abbreviated season (beginning Dec. 21) and unfortunately will be without games or deliberate contact and with masks at all times, including while on the ice.
The schedule will include strict 1-hour practice slots after which skaters must quickly Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,849 New Cases, Total Now 116,565 With 43 New Deaths And 42,415 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,849 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 2 more cases today … the total is now 196 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 43 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 560 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 90 new cases in Chaves County
- 19 new cases in Cibola County
- 3 new cases in Colfax County
- 53 new cases in Curry County
- 1 new case in De Baca County
- 101 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 74 new
Los Alamos County Eco Station And Overlook Collection Center Closed Dec. 25 In Observance Of Christmas Day
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Eco Station and Overlook Collection Center in White Rock will be closed
Dec.r 25 in observance of Christmas Day.
Additionally, there will be no residential or commercial trash collection service provided Friday, Dec. 25.
If the observed date falls on your normal trash day, place your materials out Wednesday, Dec. 23. Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center Schedule: Dec. 11-17
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 Dec. 11 through Dec. 17:
Friday, Dec. 11, 2020
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Tom Hartman Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Meeting Replay 12-01-20
- 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 County Council To Consider Property Purchase … CB Fox Building And Reel Deal Movie Theater
By Chair Sara Scott
Vice Chair Randall Ryti
Los Alamos County Council
We’d like to provide an overview of a property purchase agreement that will be discussed at the Dec 15, 2020 County Council meeting.
The Council and County staff held several closed session discussions to inform as well as maximize the County’s negotiating position in development of this agreement. It is being considered because of the potential impact on improving our local business environment, providing more housing options, and increasing the vibrancy and amenities in our downtown.
The Council on Dec 15 will consider Read More
County Council Discusses Racial Equity And Inclusion
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Councilor Katrina Martin provided an update on discussions with community organizations regarding diversity, equity and inclusion along with initial recommendations for some next steps, during the Tuesday night council meeting held via zoom.
Recommendations include:
- Implement implicit bias training for County staff and elected officials—contract a trainer with complementary outside perspective;
- Review the Community Equity and Inclusion Survey (performed in the fall of 2020) to identify potential
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Dec. 3 To Dec. 7, 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.
JEROME M. VALERIO
Dec. 3 at 9:23 p.m. / Police arrested Jerome M. Valerio, 40, of Santa Cruz at the Pojoaque Dollar Store on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.
KRISTINA ESPINOZA
Dec. 4 at 9:11 a.m. / Police arrested Kristina Espinoza, 28, of Santa Fe at 3917 West Road on an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction.
County Zero Waste Tip: BOGO Can Be BOGUS
Zero Waste Tip: BOGO can be BOGUS, if you do not eat all that food you buy! Avoid falling for ‘Buy One, Get One’ offers (unless you *know* you will use it all!) Courtesy LAC Read More
Chart 270: COVID-19 In New Mexico Dec. 9, 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-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,759 New Cases, Total Now 112,950 With 34 New Deaths And 40,058 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,759 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 1 more cases today … the total is now 189 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 34 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 601 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 49 new cases in Chaves County
- 20 new cases in Cibola County
- 10 new cases in Colfax County
- 29 new cases in Curry County
- 1 new case in De Baca County
- 119 new
County Clerk, Council Virtual Swearing-in Ceremony Dec. 18
COUNTY News:
The public is invited to attend the official “swearing in” ceremony for newly elected officials at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18 on Zoom.
Los Alamos County Councilors Denise Derkacs, David Reagor and Sean Williams will be sworn in, along with County Clerk Naomi Maestas. The ceremony is being hosted by the County Council.
The link to attend online is: https://zoom.us/j/93811886169
Or iPhone one-tap:
US: +12532158782,,93811886169# or +13462487799,,93811886169#
Or Telephone:
Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 253 215 8782 Read More
Environmental Services: Recycle More Cardboard Boxes
Remember to flatten cardboard and remove packing peanuts prior to recycling. Courtesy photo
County Environmental Services News:
With our residents staying home this holiday season, many people are shopping online to buy gifts for their family members and friends.
The result of online shopping may cause an abundance of cardboard boxes that may not fit in your recycle roll cart.
Aside from using the mixed recycle roll cart, residents can take excess cardboard to be recycled at the Eco Station, Overlook Collection Center and Lemon Lot for no additional charge.
The Los Alamos County Environmental Read More
Los Alamos DPU To Launch Survey On Environmental Goals
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) customers may receive a phone call or an email between the hours of 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. during the week of Dec. 14.
Triton Polling and Research was hired by the department to survey a statistically significant, random sample of citizens to assess the level of community support for its environmental goals. Specifically, these are six goals adopted by the Board of Public Utilities to increase clean electricity and conserve water and natural gas.
Department officials encourage customers to participate in this five-minute, anonymous Read More
Betty Ehart Senior Center Closed Due To Positive COVID Test
COMMUNITY News:
Effective today, Dec. 8, the Betty Ehart Senior Center at 1101 Bathtub Row in Los Alamos is closed due to an employee testing positive for COVID-19.
Contact tracing has been initiated and is being conducted by director at the Betty Ehart Senior Center.
Home delivery meals scheduled for today, Dec. 8 in Los Alamos are canceled, but will resume Wednesday, Dec. 9 from the White Rock Senior Center.
Also, the drive thru meal program at the Betty Ehart Senior Center is canceled until further notice.
The Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) is committed to providing meals Read More
Fraser: Collecting Electronic Signatures To Call On Los Alamos County Council To Make Broadband 2021 Priority
By ANDREW M. FRASER
Los Alamos
An effort called Better Los Alamos Broadband NOW (blabnow) would like to bring your attention to the open letter at http://www.blabnow.blog/petition/.
We encourage County residents to visit the website where we are collecting electronic signatures. The petition asks the Los Alamos County Council to make broadband a priority for 2021.
Here we review the major points of the letter.
Living with the ongoing pandemic we find both that our broadband connections are inadequate and that Internet Service Providers (ISPs) available in the County offer various combinations Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,872 New Cases, Total Now 109,947 With 7 New Deaths And 38,1318 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,872 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 6 more cases today … the total is now 184 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 7 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 639 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 88 new cases in Chaves County
- 16 new cases in Cibola County
- 41 new cases in Colfax County
- 22 new cases in Curry County
- 1 new case in De Baca County
- 191 new cases
Chart 268: COVID-19 In New Mexico Dec. 7, 2020
The bars in this chart display the number of COVID-19 related deaths versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimEnvironment Department COVID-19 Watchlist Update: Dec. 7
NMED News:
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 148 establishments on the Watchlist.
The Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist and closure list, which includes all establishments that have been or are currently required to be closed, are posted here.
The state initiates a rapid response when it learns of a positive COVID-19 case in a workplace. NMED or the state agency initiating the rapid response will offer direction Read More
Water Line Break On 37th Street In Aspen Neighborhood
UPDATE: Water crews with the DPU have repaired the water line on 37th Street and restored water pressure to all affected customers.
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities water crews responded to a water line break this morning on 37th Street, south of Diamond Drive in the Aspen neighborhood.
Customers on 37th Street between Diamond Drive and Villa Street will experience low water pressure until around 8 p.m. today as crews work to repair the line.
Excavation will occur near 2300 37th St., with minimal impacts to traffic at the construction zone.
Direct questions or concerns Read More
