Chart 21: COVID-19 Daily Cases By County In New Mexico
Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses and deaths in New Mexico. Also shown is the number of active hospitalizations. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Statewide diagnoses. Shown is the number of new cases versus the total number of cases to date, using a double logarithmic plot (for an explanation, see https://youtu.be/54XLXg4fYsc). Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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Skolnik: Leadership In The Age Of COVID-19
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
Los Alamos
To deal effectively with the COVID-19 health crisis, the US needs exceptional leadership at all levels of government and society.
In the absence of such leadership, many more people will die then would otherwise be the case.
So, what kind of leadership do we so urgently need?
General Stanley McChrystal suggested in a webinar Friday (https://vimeo.com/403896265) that we must have leaders who:
- Are honest and inspire
- Understand the directions in which they have to move the country and the world
- Surround themselves with experts to whom they listen
- Drive action in
New Mexico Congressional Delegation: More Than $133 Million In Grants For State Transportation Networks From Emergency Coronavirus Response Package
Congressional Delegation News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), along with U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) and Xochitl Torres Small (D-N.M.) announced Friday that state and local governments in New Mexico will receive over $133 million in emergency transit grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The funds are part of a first wave of grants from the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that the entire New Mexico delegation voted to pass Congress last week. Read More
New Mexico Congressional Delegation Urges Eligible Local Governments To Apply For Emergency Supplemental Aid
CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich, and U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Luján, Deb Haaland, and Xochitl Torres Small are urging eligible municipalities, counties, and tribes to seek federal assistance for coronavirus (COVID-19) response equipment, supplies, and practices through the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) Program.
This funding was secured in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, emergency legislation the New Mexico delegation recently voted for. Read More
Website Connects Medical Needs To Local Suppliers … Manufacturers, Innovators May Upload Capabilities
By Holly Bradshaw-Eakes
Santa Fe
ALBUQUERQUE — A website dedicated to recruiting New Mexico suppliers, distributors, manufacturers, makers and testing-centers in the fight against COVID-19 has been launched by several of the state’s universities, research institutions and manufacturing support organizations.
The website at https://nmcovid19.org went live Friday and aims to quickly source, produce and test needed medical and other supplies that will bolster on-the-ground efforts to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.
New Mexico Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NM Read More
Udall, Wyden, Merkley Urge Interior Department To Suspend Policy Actions Unrelated To COVID-19 Response
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.), ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies, along with Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), wrote a letter to U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt urging the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) to immediately suspend any policy proposals or actions unrelated to the COVID-19 emergency that require a public comment period until the threats of COVID-19 have subsided.
The senators sent the letter as New Mexicans and Americans Read More
Udall, Heinrich To EPA: Be Transparent About Agency Actions During COVID-19 Pandemic
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich, along with nine Democratic colleagues have sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler, asking detailed oversight questions about how the agency is adjusting its operations in light of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) while continuing its critical mission to protect human health and the environment.
While EPA has announced it will reduce enforcement of environmental laws during the pandemic emergency and is moving ahead with controversial rules that threaten Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 495, 3 More Deaths
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced today 92 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
The update includes three additional deaths related to COVID-19.
Per the New Mexico Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 39 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 3 new case in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Doña Ana County
- 8 new cases in McKinley County
- 26 new cases in Sandoval County
- 9 new cases in San Juan County
- 4 new case in Socorro County
- 2 new cases counties not yet identified
The Department of Health on Friday also reported three additional deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19. Read More
New Mexico Governor, Officials Hold COVID-19 Update
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham this afternoon presenting the latest update on the COVID-19 pandemic and the state’s response. She demonstrates various types of PPE including masks, respirators and gowns. The governor said she thinks the public wearing cloth masks could help slow the spread of the virus – not medical grad masks but simple cotton masks. She made it clear she is not requiring New Mexicans to wear do-it-yourself cotton masks. She went on to stress that citizens need to do more in terms of social distancing, staying at home and keeping nonessential businesses closed. Read More
New Mexico State Land Office Initiates Emergency Rulemaking To Allow Temporary Shut In Of Oil Wells
State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard initiates emergency rulemaking processes to allow oil lessees to temporarily stop producing without penalty. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Today the New Mexico State Land Office announced that it would initiate emergency rulemaking processes to allow oil lessees to temporarily stop producing without penalty for at least 30 days, with a possible extension up to 120 days when Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard initiates a longer-term rule change process.
“The COVID-19 pandemic brought home, almost Read More
NMDOT And Archdiocese Of Santa Fe Discourage Good Friday Pilgrimages: ‘This Holy Week, Home Is The Holy Place’
Scene of pilgrims gathering on Good Friday in 2013 at the El Santuario de Chimayó … due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NMDOH and the Archdiocese of Santa Fe are asking the faithful to stay home this year during Holy Week. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation and the Archdiocese of Santa Fe are asking the faithful to stay home during Holy Week.
While annual pilgrimages to El Santuario de Chimayo and Tome Hill are cherished, New Mexico traditions, the events have been cancelled due to the imposed health order to prohibit gatherings Read More
League Primary Election Voter Guide Scheduled April 30
LWVLA News:
This election season was already remarkable with so many candidates running for elective office in northern New Mexico.
Now, with public meetings such as candidate forums banned in the effort to reduce the impact of the coronavirus, information about the choices that voters will make at the polls is especially critical.
The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos is collecting information for a Voter Guide for the primary election. Election Day is June 2; early voting begins May 5.
The Voter Guide will be available online and a hard copy will be delivered probably April 30 in the Los Alamos Read More
Heinrich Update On COVID-19 Response In New Mexico
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) today held a teleconference with New Mexico-based reporters to answer questions and discuss the latest on efforts to assist New Mexicans impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
A recording of Sen. Heinrich’s remarks can be found HERE.
Sen. Heinrich’s remarks as prepared for delivery:
Good morning.
Thank you all for joining me again for an update on our ongoing efforts to save lives during this pandemic and help New Mexico workers and families weather the economic fallout. Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 403, Another Death
STATE News:
Update includes one additional death related to COVID-19
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced today 40 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Per the New Mexico Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 15 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 3 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Curry County
- 1 new case in Doña Ana County
- 4 new cases in McKinley County
- 1 new case in Rio Arriba County
- 8 new cases in Sandoval County
- 4 new cases in San Juan County
- 1 new case in Socorro County
- 1 new case in Taos County
The Department of Health also reported today Read More
CD3 Candidate Marco Serna Releases COVID-19 Policy Paper Saying, ‘It’s A Matter Of National Defense’
Democratic Congressional Candidate Marco Serna
From the Marco Serna for CD3 Campaign:
SANTA FE — Marco Serna is the only candidate for the 3rd Congressional District who has issued detailed policy papers on the important issues facing Northern New Mexico residents.
There is no issue more important to our community, and Americans as a whole, than the COVID-19 outbreak.
In his policy paper, Marco has proposed a wide range of necessary steps to see America through this crisis, from bailing out the United States Postal Service to a reaffirmation of the importance of treating health care as a human Read More
Los Alamos County Prepares For COVID-19
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Los Alamos County Emergency Operations Center is set up at the Los Alamos Police Department and currently operating virtually. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County and Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) have prepared for when the COVID-19 coronavirus makes its way into the community.
One case has been announced. N3B, a Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) contractor that handles legacy waste cleanup, informed employees late Monday that one of its workers tested positive for COVID-19. Read More
NM Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $16.7 Million In Housing Grants To New Mexico Communities From Emergency Coronavirus Funding
NM Congressional Delegation News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), along with U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) and Xochitl Torres Small (D-N.M.), announced that New Mexico communities across the state will receive over $16.7 million in emergency housing assistance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to bolster the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The funds are part of a first wave of grants from the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Read More
New Mexico Secretary Of State Supports Collaborative Effort Between County Clerks And Her Office To Conduct All-Mail 2020 Primary Election
Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver is providing clarification to New Mexicans about how election administrators are preparing for an all-mail primary election in June, following news reports about the state’s County Clerks petitioning the state Supreme Court to allow for an all-mail election.
“I want to make sure New Mexicans know that the entire reason for asking the state Supreme Court to allow the state’s election administrators to conduct an all-mail 2020 Primary Election is to protect the health and safety of every Read More
NMHU: Christopher Ulibarri Appointed Student Regent
NMHU 
News:
LAS VEGAS, NM — Christopher Ulibarri, a student government leader at New Mexico Highlands University, is the university’s newest student regent.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham made Ulibarri’s appointment official March 13. Ulibarri’s term extends to the adjournment of the next regular session of the New Mexico State Legislature in 2021.
Ulibarri, a 19-year-old from Buena Vista, north of Las Vegas, has earned a 3.93 GPA to date as a triple major in political science, environmental geology and history. His expected graduation date is December 2022.
“Christopher is a courageous Read More
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Orders Expedited Permits For Trucks Delivering Relief Supplies To New Mexicans
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued an executive order Tuesday to facilitate the speedy transit of emergency relief goods across New Mexico.
Executive Order 2020-017 requires the New Mexico Department of Transportation to issue special permits to allow heavier-than-normal vehicles to traverse the state when their loads consist primarily of relief supplies.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted supply chains around the world, making it harder in some cases for New Mexicans to obtain the food, medicine and clothing they need,” Gov. Lujan Read More
