New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 239 New Cases, Total Now At 28,224 With 2 New Deaths And 15,825 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 239 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 32 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update also announces 2 new deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 58 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 16 new cases in Chaves County
- 5 new cases in Cibola County
- 11 new cases in Curry County
- 29 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 23 new cases in Eddy County
- 7 new cases in Grant County
- 16 new cases in Lea County
- 3
Chart 194: COVID-19 In New Mexico Sept. 24
County Employee Shirley Huber Retires After 55 Years!
Shirley Huber retired this week after 55 years of service. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Shirley Huber
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County employee Shirley Huber reached a milestone no other County employee has accomplished.
Huber, an Office Specialist in the Information Management Division, has served the County for 55 years.
She bid her career, reluctantly, goodbye this week. Her departure caused a few tears in her colleagues and the County Council presented Huber with a special proclamation during its meeting Tuesday night.
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Los Alamos County Council Strategizes On Bear Proofing
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County has unwanted guests and is now debating how best to get them to leave.
The County Council wrestled with this question during its work session Tuesday night. The guests are bears and the issue is how to discourage them from visiting residences to dine on the all-they-can-eat buffets found in trash cans and encourage them to return to their natural habitat.
After a lengthy discussion, Council recommended staff further investigate changing out the existing roll carts to bear-proof carts that have a gravity unlocking Read More
Rickman: A Healthy Environment Makes For A Healthy Community
By JAMES E. RICKMAN
Libertarian Candidate
Los Alamos County Council Candidate
Los Alamos County has been named the healthiest county in America, based on a study conducted by U.S. News (link: https://www.usnews.com/news/healthiest-communities). It’s not surprising. We have a well-educated, informed community that enjoys a healthy lifestyle in an outstanding environment.
This is great news to read during the midst of a global pandemic. According to the study, our total number of COVID-19 cases is extremely low compared to the rest of the nation. These findings are not necessarily surprising
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 200 New Cases, Total Now At 27,987 With 3 New Deaths And 15,669 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 200 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County has 1 new case today bringing the total to 32 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update also announces 3 new deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 28 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 22 new cases in Chaves County
- 7 new cases in Cibola County
- 2 new cases in Colfax County
- 15 new cases in Curry County
- 33 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 22 new cases in Eddy County
COVID-19 Case Breakdown For Los Alamos County
Affordable Housing Project On DP Road Chugging Along
Milling of DP Road is now completed up to the Los Alamos Fire Department Training Station, but no trenches yet. The framing for the affordable housing apartments is almost complete, with most of the shower/tubs installed (those black things behind the left-hand edge of the chain link fencing. Photo by Ed Birnbaum Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 110 New Cases, Total Now At 27,790 With 3 New Deaths And 15,586 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 110 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 31 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update also announces 3 new deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 21 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 4 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Curry County
- 18 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 14 new cases in Eddy County
- 2 new cases in Grant County
- 8 new cases in Lea County
- 1 new case
County Celebrates ‘Bike To Wherever Days 2020’
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is celebrating “Bike to Wherever Days 2020” Sept. 23-27.
With so many people out bicycling and the need to keep everyone healthy and safe, Bike to Work Day 2020 is now Bike to Wherever Days.
While all the typical Bike to Work pit stops will be missed, bicyclists have the opportunity to share photos and stories about how they Bike to Wherever.
The community is encouraged to share photos of solo or family rides on social media using #LosAlamosBikeToWherever and share the joy biking brings them to win a raffle prize.
Show the county, show the world, show neighbors the Read More
Chart 192: COVID-19 In New Mexico Sept. 22
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 credit: mapchart.net. Source: covidactnow.org. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
CARES Funds Update: Los Alamos County Concerned That Few Have Applied For Individual Emergency Grants And Small Business Continuity Grants
COUNTY News:
…County officials urge community, businesses to apply by deadline coming up Friday, Sept. 25
County project managers reported today that very few individuals and businesses have submitted applications for CARES funding, causing concern that the community may not be aware that funds are available.
“At this time we have only received a handful of applications for small business assistance or individual emergency grants,” Chief Financial Officer Helen Perraglio said. “We want to do everything possible to get these funds out into the community, and so we’re stepping Read More
Pop-up Libraries Scheduled For Sept. 24 & Sept. 26
Los Alamos County Library staff member Shannon Ferrell with a patron at a recent pop-up library event. Patrons may upgrade a temporary library card by showing local ID or another proof of local address, get a library card, or pick up summer reading beads. Four more pop-ups, two at each library, are scheduled for Sept. 24 and Sept. 26. More information is available at losalamoslibrary.org or call 505.662.8250. Courtesy/LAC
Los Alamos Ranks #1 Healthiest Community In U.S. News & World Report
COUNTY News:
…Report released today shows County garnered top marks in several categories
Los Alamos County has been recognized as the No. 1 Healthiest Community in the country by U.S. News and World Report, in collaboration with the Aetna Foundation.
Healthiest Communities is an interactive platform developed by the two entities that evaluates nearly 3,000 communities nationwide across ten categories and 84 metrics – from education and public health to infrastructure and economy – to assess which communities offer their citizens the greatest opportunity to live a productive, Read More
Workers Preserve Los Alamos County Golf Course Sod
Workers use a special machine to lift sod at the golf course Monday and fold it in piles to be put back in place once project work underway on the course is completed. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 106 New Cases, Total Now At 27,683 With 2 New Deaths And 15,518 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 106 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 31 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update also announces 2 new deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 27 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 9 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 3 new cases in Curry County
- 18 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 5 new cases in Eddy County
- 7 new cases in Lea County
- 7 new cases in Luna County
- 1 new case
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 67 New Cases, Total Now At 27,579 With 2 New Deaths And 15,412 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 67 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 31 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update also announces 2 new deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 11 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 14 new cases in Chaves County
- 12 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 8 new cases in Eddy County
- 7 new cases in Lea County
- 3 new cases in Lincoln County
- 1 new case in McKinley County
- 2 new cases in Quay County
- 1 new
Cone Zone: Week Of Sept. 21, 2020
COUNTY News:
The Public Works/Traffic Division provides the latest updates on the following projects:
Barranca Mesa 3 Subdivision Improvements Project
TLC Plumbing and Utility continues construction activities. Crews will continue placing asphalt on Turquoise and Kachina all week. Crews will also begin preparing Camino Encantado for paving, which should start at the end of the week.
Diamond Drive near the Golf Course
Construction activities continue near the golf course that may result in lane closures.
Lane Closure on Sherwood Blvd
Work continues for a water line tie-in and motorists Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 164 New Cases, Total Now At 27,512 With 6 New Deaths And 15,342 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 164 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 31 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update also announces 6 new deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 31 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 10 new cases in Chaves County
- 2 new cases in Cibola County
- 3 new cases in Curry County
- 31 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 15 new cases in Eddy County
- 5 new cases in Lea County
- 6 new cases in Lincoln County
- 6
Chart 189: COVID-19 In New Mexico Sept. 19
New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) has set two health requirements for public schools to be allowed to transition to hybrid instruction. The respective county must meet two gating criteria: (1) seven-day average for daily diagnoses below 8 per 100,000 people, and (2) testing positivity rate below 5 percent. As of Sept. 18, all but seven counties in New Mexico meet these gating criteria. Thus far, about 65 elementary schools with approximately 12,500 students have transitioned to hybrid instruction. Source: NMPED. Map credit: mapchart.net. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
