Skolnik: Learning From COVID-19
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
Los Alamos
We must learn a number of lessons from COVID-19 to more effectively address the present outbreak and prevent a similar toll from future epidemics. Building on these lessons will also help make the US a fairer and more just society, strengthen our economy, and enhance our national well-being. Below are just a few of the most important things we must learn from
COVID-19 now.
First, we must understand that there is a strong connection between health, our economy, and our overall national well-being. Disease outbreaks have enormous economic consequences, vastly in
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Los Alamos National Laboratory Podcast Mars Technica Explains How Plutonium Powers Perseverance Rover
LANL News:
To have dependable power to explore the the frigid surface of Mars, NASA’s Perseverance rover is equipped with a type of power system called a radioisotope thermoelectric generator (RTG)—which is what the latest episode of Mars Technica will tell listeners all about.
“An RTG is essentially a nuclear battery that uses heat from the natural radioactive decay of plutomium-238 to generate electricity,” said Jackie Lopez-Barlow, the radioisotopes power system program manager
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Luján Joins Call For Postmaster General To Reverse Policies
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján:
NAMBÉ – U.S. House Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) joined Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Committee on Oversight and Reform Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney and 191 other House Democrats in calling for the reversal of policies that have worsened the crisis facing the Postal Service and exacerbated a dramatic increase in delayed and undelivered mail.
In a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, the Members wrote, “[T]he United States Postal Service is a pillar of our American Democracy that is enshrined in the Constitution, which
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Governor Discusses COVID-19 Spread; Mask Effectiveness
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Human-Generated Seismic Noise Quiets During Quarantine
AGU News:
Decrease of seismic noise level, after reduction of traffic due to the COVID‐19 pandemia, has been observed worldwide.
The possibility of using seismic noise as another proxy to estimate social isolation was tested with a station within Rio de Janeiro. Researchers used the isolation index measured from smart‐phone movement to calibrate the seismic noise levels and estimated an Isolation Seismic Index, ISI (% of the population at home), using the seismic noise energy.
Noise levels best correlate with isolation measures in the frequency range 4‐8Hz. Small differences between
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On The Job In Los Alamos: At Cottonwood On The Greens
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McQuiston: As Life Changes, So Should Insurance Policies
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
The Jemez Agency
Los Alamos
One of the most exciting times in life is purchasing a new home, whether it’s your first starter home or your final retirement home. It’s an investment of money, but more importantly, it’s a commitment to family, life and love.
Purchasing the appropriate homeowners policy is the first step to protecting your investment, but continuing to update the policy as you make any substantial life changes is what will give you the peace of mind that your investment is fully protected.
Most of us know that at its core, a homeowners policy covers damage to your property
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Daily Postcard: Lesser Goldfinch Harvesting Seeds
Daily Postcard: Lesser goldfinch harvesting sunflower seeds Thursday on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Ken Hanson
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Traffic Alert: Road Closure At Fairview In Española
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Superintendent Calls First Day Of School Great Success
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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 22,987 With 2 New Deaths And 9,980 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 177 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 24 cases today that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 2 additional death reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 38 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 19 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 6 new cases in Curry County
- 21 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 15 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Grant County
- 14 new cases in Lea County
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Galaxy Nail & Spa Re-opens For Business In Los Alamos With Enhanced Safety Procedures Including New Exhaust System
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Attorney General Hector Balderas Issues Alert Warning New Mexico Businesses About Inspection Fraud Scams
AG News:
SANTA FE – Today, Attorney General Hector Balderas issued a scam alert, warning New Mexico restaurants and other businesses not to become fraud victims.
According to new field reports, individuals impersonating an Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) inspector are visiting New Mexico restaurants and collecting $100 “fines” for alleged violations. Only after paying the “fine” do restaurants discover that the so-called inspector is a fraud.
“No restaurant or other business should ever pay a government inspector without proof that the inspector
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COVID-19 Coloring Book Created For Tribal Communities
Indian Affairs Department partners to create a COVID-19 coloring book for tribal youth. Courtesy/NMIAD
NMIAD News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Indian Affairs Department and New Mexico Human Services Department, Behavioral Health Services Division – Office of Substance Abuse Prevention partnered with Local Collaboratives (LC): LC 15 – Navajo Nation, LC 16 – Pueblos of Cochiti, Jemez, Kewa, Sandia, San Felipe, Santa Ana, Zia and LC 18 – Eight Northern Pueblos of Nambe, Ohkay Owingeh, Picuris, Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, Santa Clara, Taos, Tesuque to create a COVID-19 coloring book for tribal youth.
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Chart 152: COVID-19 In New Mexico Aug. 13
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Governor Presents Keynote At 8th Kids Count Conference
KIDS COUNT News:
ALBUQUERQUE—Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will give the keynote address at this year’s New Mexico KIDS COUNT Conference.
The governor will appear in the first of three virtual events online Aug. 25, Oct. 13 and Dec. 3. The series will address anti-racist policy reforms to improve child well-being and the impacts of COVID-19 and the current recession on children and families in New Mexico.
First Session: titled “Status of Child Well-Being in New Mexico & KIDS COUNT Data Book Release,” is Aug. 25. Gov. Lujan Grisham will present “Improving Child Well-Being in New Mexico,”
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Los Alamos County Libraries Provide Curbside Pickup
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Influential Native American Women To Lead Recovery Conversations At American Indian Tourism Conference
ALBUQUERQUE — The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) has announced the keynote lineup for its annual American Indian Tourism Conference (AITC) Sept. 14-18.
With the theme “One Country, Many Nations,” the conference will be conducted on a fully virtual platform for the first time in its 22-year history. Daily keynote presentations will feature such illustrious speakers as U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland; Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan; President of the National Congress of American Indians Fawn Sharp; Walker River Paiute Tribe Chairwoman Amber Torres and
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Sim Balkey Performs Summer Virtual Concert Series Friday
Sim Balkey performs 6 p.m. Friday on Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Facebook page. Courtesy photo
The Los Alamos Summer Virtual Concert Series Presented by Toyota of Santa Fe is proud to present Sim Balkey performing 6 p.m. Friday on the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Facebook page.
Balkey, New Mexico’s rising star, is a musical genius when it comes to telling stories through melody and lyric. Drawing vocal inspiration from the likes of Justin Moore and Gary Allen, he’s created his own sound, putting a modern twist on traditional country music that he describes as “George
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County Seeks Community Vision For Los Alamos And White Rock Downtown Areas … Virtual Workshops Aug. 19-20
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County wants to hear what the community envisions for the downtown areas in Los Alamos and White Rock.
The public is encouraged to share ideas and suggestions during two virtual visioning workshops:
- 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19 (White Rock); and
- 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 (Los Alamos).
The meetings take place on GoToWebinar, a virtual conference platform, and participants must register in advance at https://losalamosconnect.org/get-involved/virtual-visioning-workshop-white-rock/
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