Governor, State Officials Update COVID-19 Response
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham updates the public during a press conference at noon today streamed live Facebook and the state website on New Mexico’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Screenshot/LADP
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, left, and Dr. Chad Smelser of the Department of Health together with other state official presenting an update today on New Mexico’s response to COVID-19 pandemic. Screenshot/LADP
From the Office of the Governor:
What follows is a rough transcript of the governor and state officials update today on the COVID-19 response:
GOVERNOR MICHELLE LUJAN
New Mexico Land Office Seeks Advisory Committee Members
Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard announces an open application process to serve on advisory committees or working groups. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
NMSLO News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico State Land Office and Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard announced Tuesday an open application process for New Mexicans interested in serving on advisory committees or working groups aimed to steward access to state trust land while helping the State Land Office fulfill their mission to raise revenue for public schools, hospitals, and universities.
Applicants with expertise Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 28
STATE News:- A woman in Bernalillo County in her 80s
- A woman in Bernalillo County in her 40s; the state Department of Health is investigating community spread in this case as this individual had no known exposure
- A woman in Santa Fe County in her 30s
- A woman in Sandoval County in her teens
- A woman in Sandoval County in her 50s
County COVID-19 Update: ACT Responds To Questions On Dial A Ride In Light Of Suspended Fixed Route Services
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit would like to provide some answers to the public about frequently asked questions regarding the Dial-a-Ride service currently in operation, while fixed-route services are suspended:
Can anyone use the Dial-a-Ride service?
- Yes. This service is currently available to the public.
Do you provide service to White Rock?
- Yes. We are currently providing Dial-a-Ride service to the entire County of Los Alamos.
Do I have to have a medical reason to use the service?
- No. Service is available for anyone needing transportation within Los Alamos.
To utilize Read More
Public Health Advisory: Testing & Travel Guidelines For NM
NMDOH News:- It is essential that New Mexico maintains sufficient amounts of medical supplies, including personal protective equipment for health care staff and COVID-19 test kit materials.
- It is critical that all New Mexicans know that those without symptoms of COVID-19 infection – those symptoms being fever, cough, or shortness of breath and/or muscle cramping – do not need testing for COVID-19. We are currently
State Officials To Give Public Status Update On COVID-19
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and other state officials will provide a public status update on New Mexico’s response to COVID-19 at noon today, March 18, in the House chamber of the state Capitol.
The address will be broadcast live on Facebook at facebook.com/GovMLG. The Legislative Council Service will livestream the update on its website, nmlegis.gov, under the “Webcast” tab.
Due to the need for social isolation and the imperative to avoid gatherings and face-to-face contact to the greatest extent possible, state officials this week strongly encouraged state media Read More
New Mexico Congressional Delegation Calls On Banks In New Mexico To Temporarily Suspend Foreclosures And Evictions
New Mexico Congressional Delegation News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the wake of unprecedented economic impacts in New Mexico stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, the New Mexico Congressional Delegation issued the following statement commending utilities and co-ops throughout New Mexico for temporarily halting nonpayment disconnects and late fees and calling on all banks in the state to temporarily suspend the enforcement of foreclosures and evictions:
“During this unprecedented public health crisis, it is critical for each of us to do the right thing for our neighbors and our fellow New Read More
New Mexico Film Office Update On COVID-19 Response
NMFO News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) has announced support for workers who have lost their jobs, or suffered a reduction in salary, due to the COVID-19 virus.
This support covers eligible entertainment industry workers in New Mexico.
Last week Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared New Mexico a public health emergency in order to help reduce and better track the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Studios and production companies nationwide, including Netflix and NBCUniversal (NBCU), our New Mexico Film Partners, have paused the production of Read More
New Mexico Congressional Delegation Calls For Federal Government To Provide Medical Protective Equipment To State From Strategic National Stockpile
New Mexico Delegation News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) and Xochitl Torres Small (D-N.M.) requested the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) leadership release the state of New Mexico’s full allotment of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as protective gloves and masks, for health care providers responding to the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency.
Currently, the state of New Mexico has received 25 percent of its full Read More
Recuerda César Chávez Day March & Fiesta Postponed
César Chávez was an American labor leader, community organizer and Latino American civil rights activist. Along with Dolores Huerta, he co-founded the National Farm Workers Association, which later merged to become the United Farm Workers union. Courtesy photo
NHCC News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The Recuerda a César Chávez Committee has officially postponed the following events, the César Chávez Marcha and Fiesta, the Dedication of the Dolores Huerta Street Name Change and the Dolores Huerta Day of Service.
This decision came with great difficulty, but the health and safety of our community and Read More
Zia Credit Union Closes Branch Lobbies, Remains Fully Functional To Facilitate All Transactions For Its Members
Zia Credit Union employees remain ready to assist members through other channels, despite lobbies being closed. Courtesy/ZCU
ZIA CREDIT UNION News:
Following state regulations, effective today, March 17, Zia Credit Union has closed the lobbies at both its Los Alamos and Espanola branches.
The credit union is still fully functional and can facilitate all transactions for its members during this time.
“Yesterday we learned that Gov. Michelle Lujan-Grisham changed the ‘gathering’ rule by further reducing the limit from 50 people down to 10,“ Zia Credit Union President/CEO Dwayne Herrera Read More
RCLC Moves To Electronic Meeting Due To COVID-19
RCLC News:
Due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, and upon consultation with legal counsel, Regional Coalition of LANL Communities (RCLC) Chairman Henry Roybal has directed that the March 20 board meeting be relocated to the conference room in the RCLC office at 112 W. San Francisco St., Suite 312, in Santa Fe.
In addition, this meeting will be conducted electronically via the electronic media application Zoom, and also may be attended through a conference call number.
The agenda for the March 20 meeting has been limited to time sensitive issues and action items, and most public presentations Read More
State Officials: How To Help During COVID-19 Pandemic
Gov. Michelle Lujan GrishamSANTA FE – Many New Mexicans are asking how they can help during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here are some suggestions from Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state agency leaders involved in minimizing spread of the virus:
Keep your distance. Social distancing is the single most important contribution anyone can make. It prevents sick people from coming in close contact with healthy people to reduce opportunities for disease transmission. It includes large-scale measures like canceling group events or closing public spaces as well as
LANL: New Program Helps New Mexico Small Businesses Bring Technology To Market
National Security Sciences Building at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
New Mexico companies who find themselves up a creek without venture capital to ferry them across the research and development gap from invention to commercialization may receive a life-preserver thanks to a new law recently passed by the New Mexico Legislature and signed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.
Qualifying companies may receive up to $150,000 per year in technical assistance from Los Alamos National Laboratory or Sandia National Laboratories, applicable toward activities such as Read More
Canceled: School Board Work Session March 19
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board work session scheduled Thursday, March 19 at Los Alamos High School is canceled due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Read More
NMGOP: City Of Albuquerque Proposal Could Take Infringing, inappropriate Measures During COVID-19 Pandemic
From the Office of the Republican Party of New Mexico:
Health Emergency Legislation Seeks More Government Control Over Citizens, Takes Another Shot at 2nd Amendment Rights
Albuquerque – Do we live in a Police State now?
Albuquerque’s City Council tonight will take up legislation that would expand Mayor Tim Keller’s “emergency powers” to cover an actual or imminent infectious disease outbreak “that presents an unusual threat to the health or safety of the residents of the City or threatens to unreasonably strain the medical or emergency” resources available.
Under the emergency powers
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Grow To 21
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Officials from the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOW) announced today that two women and two men have positive tests for COVID-19.
Per the NMDOH, the most recent cases include:
- A 20-year-old male in Bernalillo County;
- Two 30-year-old females in Bernalillo County; and
- An 80-year-old male in Bernalillo County
Including the above additional cases, New Mexico has now had a total of 21 positive tests for COVID-19:
- Bernalillo County: 14;
- Sandoval County: 2;
- Santa Fe County: 3; and
- Socorro County: 2.
The New Mexico Department of Health has active investigations into Read More
Pajarito And Sipapu Close Due To COVID-19 Concerns
Pajarito Mountain is closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 ski season. Courtesy/Pajarito
SKI News:
VADITO – Pajarito Mountain and Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort are closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 ski season effective today at the recommendation of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.
“We are skiers at heart and today’s decision was a difficult one for all of us,” said James Coleman, a managing partner of Sipapu and Pajarito. “While many of our employees and customers wanted us to remain open, their health and wellbeing are of the utmost importance to us. We’ve decided to move forward Read More
LACDC Issues Update On Operations In Response To COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
LACDC News:
Like many other public and private businesses helping to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, the Los Alamos Commerce And Development Corporation (LACDC) staff will be utilizing flexible work schedules and locations.
This includes the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce, Los Alamos Main Street and Creative District, projectY co work Los Alamos and Discover Los Alamos.
All events sponsored by LACDC or its programs are canceled through April 5.
There may be times over the next few weeks when our office has reduced staff and /or hours. However, all phone calls and emails will be returned Read More
All Los Alamos County Boards And Commissions Meetings Are Canceled – Except BPU – Through Friday, April 10
COUNTY News:
In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, all County Boards and Commissions meetings, with the exception of the Board of Public Utilities meeting March 18, have been canceled through Friday, April 10.
