DVS Field Office Assisting Veterans Exclusively Via Telework
DVS News:
SANTA FE — Effective March 24, all field offices of the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services (DVS) will temporarily postpone in-person office visits by veterans–and will instead provide veterans’ benefits assistance via telephone, video conference, or e-mail.
All previously-scheduled in-office visits will be rescheduled.
The move is to comply with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s statewide directive this afternoon directing state agencies to further help minimize the spread of the COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus.
Veterans or widows of veterans can work with Read More
Early Childhood Education Department Offers Guidance To Child Care Providers Amidst ‘Stay At Home’ Order
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky commented Monday on Gov. Lujan Grisham’s “stay at home” order.
The order, which goes into effect at 8 a.m. today, March 24, requires all non-essential businesses to close and limit activities for New Mexicans outside of their homes. The goal of the order is to limit the spread of COVID-19.
“The Governor understands that child care providers are front-line, essential workers. They are first responders. Without them, our public health workforce couldn’t contain the virus or care for the sick. Read More
Congressional Delegation Urges State Department To Quickly Repatriate New Mexicans Abroad Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
New Mexico Congressional Delegation 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 today sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urging the Department of State to take immediate action to repatriate New Mexicans living, working, and traveling abroad and to provide these same New Mexicans with all necessary medical care while these plans are being executed.
“As the ongoing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) crisis continues to evolve, our offices have been contacted by numerous Read More
Heinrich Update: New Mexico Offices Go Fully Remote
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.) Monday announced that for the health and safety of both staff and visitors and to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19, his New Mexico-based offices will operate on a remote-basis effective today, March 24.
This is in coordination with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s stay-at-home order for the state of New Mexico.
Heinrich will continue to keep New Mexicans informed of any changes to the operations of his offices and encourages residents to contact him for assistance Read More
New Mexico March 24, 2020 Public Health Order: FAQs
From the Office of the Governor:
New Mexico Department of Health Secretary Kathy Kunkel today announced a new public health emergency order effective at 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, closing all businesses and nonprofit entities except for those deemed essential, and further restricting mass gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
All New Mexicans must immediately heed the directive to stay home except to maintain continuity of functions critical to public health and safety.
Read the Executive Order here.
See the full list of what businesses and services are deemed essential here.
Find the
Chart 8: COVID-19 Daily Cases By County In New Mexico
Chart shows between March 11 and March 23 the daily cases of COVID-19 by county in New Mexico. Courtesy/Eli Ben-Naim
Chart shows the cumulative cases of COVID-19 in New Mexico. Courtesy/Eli Ben-Naim
Chart shows number of cases per 100,000 residents. Courtesy/Eli Ben-Naim
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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 83
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced today 18 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Per the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH), the most recent cases are:
Four new cases in Bernalillo County:
- A female in her 30s.
- A male in his 70s.
- A male in his 30s.
- A female in her 50s.
Four new cases in Chaves County:
- A female in her 20s.
- A male in his 50s.
- A male in his 20s.
- A female in her 60s.
Six new cases in Doña Ana County:
- A female in 30s.
- A female in 20s.
- A male in his 50s.
- A female in her 50s.
- A female in her 20s.
- A female in her 20s.
Two new cases in San Juan County:
- A female in her 70s.
- A
LAPS Update On COVID-19 Resources
Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus
This is the next in a series of information Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus is sending to parents and staff about COVID-19 and the schools closure for the next three weeks.
Dear LAPS Parents and Families,
Here is an Update for Monday March 23.
- The health and safety of our staff and families comes first.
- In a press conference earlier today, the Governor stated:
- “It is possible that the school closure will be extended;” the return date for students and teachers is currently listed as Monday April 6, 2020.
- Beginning tomorrow, spas, gyms, and
New Mexico Enacts Further Restrictions To Stop Spread Of COVID-19, Including Stay-At-Home Instruction
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announcing the latest update on the state’s response to the COVID-19 public health emergency and detailing statewide stay-at-home instructions. Screenshot/LADP
From the Office of the Governor:
- Essential Functions To Continue
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced this afternoon additional restrictions to disrupt the spread of the COVID-19 virus in New Mexico and instructed New Mexicans to remain in their homes or places of residence except for outings absolutely necessary for health, safety and welfare.
The order – to be issued by Secretary of Read More
NMVC: New Mexico Partially Prepared For Recession
NMVC Executive Director James Jimenez
NMVC News:
ALBUQUERQUE—New Mexico Voices For Children (NMVC) reports that New Mexico is among seven states that are fairly well prepared for America’s recession, according to a new report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
NMVC is partnering with CBPP to release this report.
New Mexico ranks in the top 10 of all states on two of the four measures of preparedness for the economic slowdown, which is taking hold amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Having adequate budget reserves and accessible Medicaid coverage are the two policy areas where New Mexico Read More
USDA: New Mexico National Forests Begin Orderly Closure Of Developed Recreation Sites; Visitors Still Welcome
View of Sangre de Cristo Mountains in the Carson National Forest, which is one of the five national forests in New Mexico to begin the orderly closure of developed recreation sites. Courtesy photo
USDA News:
SANTA FE – The five national forests in New Mexico, including the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF), will begin the orderly closure of developed recreation sites as early as today, March 23, to protect public health and safety and align with state and local measures already in place to contain the COVID-19 outbreak.
Although campgrounds, day-use sites, restrooms and other developed recreation Read More
Libertarian Party Addresses Congressional Paralysis
By DANIEL FISHMAN
Executive Director
The Libertarian National Committee
The Libertarian Party calls on the Republicans and Democrats to become aware of the tremendous changes Americans are dealing with in their lives, and to make a similar change in the way Congress operates.
Firstly, it is critical that Congress allow remote voting immediately. In the absence of a functioning congress, the Executive branch has too much power. With members of both the House and Senate stricken, the need is urgent and logical. There are no technical issues that could not be overcome.
Secondly, Congress must Read More
New Mexico Delegation Urges Nuclear Regulatory Commission To Extend Holtec Public Comment Period
New Mexico Delegation 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 have sent a letter to U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Chairman Kristine L. Svinicki, to urge the NRC to delay any public meetings and extend the 60-day public comment period regarding the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Holtec’s proposed spent nuclear fuel storage facility in southeast New Mexico.
The recent guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is that public gatherings should Read More
Chart 7: COVID-19 Daily Cases By County In New Mexico
Chart shows between March 11 and March 22 the daily cases of COVID-19 by county in New Mexico. Courtesy/Eli Ben-Naim
Chart shows the cumulative cases of COVID-19 in New Mexico. Courtesy/Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 65
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced today eight additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
Two new cases in Bernalillo County:
- A female in her 60s.
- A male in his 30s.
Two new cases in Doña Ana County:
- A female in her 50s.
- A female in her 20s.
One new case in McKinley County:
- A male 9 years old.
One new case in San Juan County:
- A male in his 50s.
Two new cases in Santa Fe County:
- A male in his 30s.
- A male in his 40s.
Including the above newly reported cases, New Mexico has now had a total of 65 positive tests for COVID-19:
Udall, Senators Again Call On Trump To Immediately And Fully Use All Defense Production Act Authorities
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) joined Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) along with 17 of their colleagues Friday in condemning President Trump’s partial invocation of the Defense Production Act (DPA), which ignored other key titles in the Act that provide essential tools for rapidly scaling up our national response to the spread of the novel coronavirus.
The Senators are calling on President Trump to immediately implement all Defense Production Act powers under Titles I, III, and VII to massively scale up Read More
State Boards & Commissions Division Suspends Requirement For Continuing Education Due To COVID-19
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department’s Boards and Commissions Division is suspending the requirement for proof of continuing education for those who have licensure expiration dates through July 31, 2020.
Once the restrictions have been lifted, licensees will have specified period of time to submit their continuing education credits to their applicable board.
Check the Boards and Commissions Division website for additional information that may apply to your licensure area, and for updates at www.rld.state.nm.us.
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Los Alamos Chiropractic And Acupuncture Center Close Until April 10 In Response To Public Health Emergency
LAC News:
As healthcare providers we are aware of the emerging and ever changing situation with Coronavirus.
It has been a very difficult decision but we have decided to suspend our practice until April 10. While the situation continually changes, this is a tentative and hopeful date for us.
If you need to reach us for any reason, call our office at 505.662.3022 (Los Alamos Chiropractic) or 505.663.1339 (Acupuncture Center of Los Alamos). We will continue to check phone messages daily and if you have any questions for any of our doctors, please feel free to leave a message and one of us will return Read More
EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler Meets With Disinfectant Manufacturers Highlighting Work To Fight Coronavirus
EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler
EPA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler hosted a series of conference calls Friday with large and small disinfectant manufacturers, including members of the Consumer Brands Association (CBA) and the Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA).
On the calls they discussed the agency’s expanded and expedited work in response to the outbreak under the Emerging Viral Pathogens Guidance for Antimicrobial Pesticides.
“Today’s calls were extremely productive and demonstrate the Read More
DEA Shares Response To COVID-19 Pandemic
DEA Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon
WASHINGTON, D.C. — During the unprecedented health emergency caused by the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the health and safety of our communities is DEA’s top priority.
DEA is responding appropriately to ensure Americans continue to have access to necessary medications and controlled substances. DEA’s efforts include supporting prescribing practices that limit exposure, enabling uninterrupted access to practitioners, and safeguarding a consistent and reliable drug supply.
“During this uncertain time, DEA remains flexible Read More
