New Mexico COVID-19 Update Jan. 7, 2022: 4,246 New Cases, Totaling 369,113 & 14 Deaths & 315,606 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced 3,231 new COVID-19 cases today.
Los Alamos County reported 70 new cases today, bringing the total to 1,236 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)
This update includes 14 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19 and a 7-Day positivity rate of 23.2 percent.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Friday announced Read More
Chart: 561: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Jan. 7, 2022 (State And County Break Single-Day Records For Diagnoses)
This chart shows the seven-day average number of COVID-19 diagnoses versus date in New Mexico. Today, New Mexico (4,246 diagnoses) and Los Alamos (70 diagnoses) broke their single-day record for COVID-19 diagnoses. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimBeWellnm Health Insurance Enrollment Deadline Jan. 15
Superintendent of Insurance Russell Toal
OSI News:
The end of the open enrollment period for comprehensive health insurance is fast approaching.
New Mexicans only have until Jan. 15 to sign up for low-cost or no-cost health insurance on beWellnm.com, the state’s health insurance marketplace. People who enroll by Jan. 15 will get a comprehensive health insurance plan that is effective back to Jan. 1, 2022.
“There are more reasons than ever for New Mexicans to enroll in a health insurance plan,” Superintendent of Insurance Russell Toal said. “Health insurance available on beWellnm.com Read More
Los Alamos Family Council CountUP! Week 9
LAFC News:
Each year Los Alamos Family Council (LAFC) serves hundreds of individuals at its Counseling Center.
Prior to 2021, Los Alamos Family Council averaged nine new clients each month. During 2021, LAFC was able to increase services by adding additional therapists – expanding its monthly average to 17 new clients served.
“With the relocation of our offices to Museum Parke, we are excited about 2022,” LAFC Executive Director Jordan Redmond said. “The larger office will allow us to further expand our services, for which we have seen a steadily increasing demand for during these last few Read More
Los Alamos Medical Center Welcomes First Baby Of 2022!
Los Alamos Medical Center welcomed the first baby of the year Issiah Garcia at 7:29 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3 to Ashlynn and Joseph Garcia. This sweet baby boy weighed 6 pounds and 3.6 ounces and measured 20 inches. Courtesy/LAMC
LAMC News:
Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) is ringing in 2022 with the year’s first bundle of joy. Weighing 6 pounds and 3.6 ounces and measuring 20 inches, Issiah was born to Ashlynn and Joseph Garcia at 7:29 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2022.
“We are so excited for our newest addition to the family!” Ashlynn said. “Our birth experience at LAMC was really good! We enjoyed each staff member Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: First Baptist Church Blood Drive
On the job in Los Alamos is Donor Care Specialist II Zoe Meyers at the Vitalant Blood Drive Thursday at First Baptist Church, 2200 Diamond Dr. There is a critical need for blood donation and walk-ins are welcome. The blood drive continues until 4 p.m. today. #worklosalamos, #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
On the job in Los Alamos is Donor Care Specialist Aspyn Vigil at the Vitalant Blood Drive Thursday at First Baptist Church, 2200 Diamond Dr. There is a critical need for blood donation and walk-ins are welcome. The blood drive continues until 4 p.m. today. #worklosalamos, Read More
‘Build With Robots’ Adds Disinfection Protection At UNM Pit
Breezy One™ provides robotic disinfection services before every home game at UNM’s Pit. Courtesy/Build With Robots
PIT News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Build With Robots, an Albuquerque-based robotics company, is providing robotic disinfection services before every home game at UNM’s Pit, adding another layer of protection for UNM students, players and fans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Breezy One™, the Build With Robots disinfecting robot, eliminates 99.99 percent of all pathogens.
“Watching basketball at the Pit is an iconic experience,” said Build With Robots Chief Strategy Officer Matthew Read More
Opening Day Postponed At Pajarito Mountain Ski Area
Recent scene on Pajarito Mountain. Courtesy photo
By TOM LONG
General Manager
Pajarito Mountain
Dear Pajarito Family:
As you witnessed the New Year’s storm at Pajarito, no doubt many of you are scratching your heads asking “why isn’t Pajarito open?” While it looks snowy and beautiful up here, we are encountering several challenges to opening. We love winter and know you do, too, and no doubt you’re as eager as we are to hit our slopes.
First, we are experiencing some staffing issues. Omicron has hit Pajarito. Most of our employees have been sick or in quarantine due to COVID. In addition, we are Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update Jan. 6, 2022: 3,231 New Cases, Totaling 364,861 & 36 Deaths & 314,196 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced 3,231 new COVID-19 cases today.
Los Alamos County reported 29 new cases today, bringing the total to 1,167 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)
This update includes 36 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19 and a 7-Day positivity rate of 21.7 percent.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 1078 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 59 new cases in Chaves County
New Mexico COVID-19 Update Jan. 5, 2022: 2,514 New Cases, Totaling 361,629 & 36 Deaths & 313,274 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced 2,514 new COVID-19 cases today.
Los Alamos County reported 3 new cases today, bringing the total to 1,138 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)
This update includes 36 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19 and a 7-Day positivity rate of 20.6 percent.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
● 923 new cases in Bernalillo County
● 1 new case in Catron County
● 36 Read More
Chart: 560: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Jan. 5, 2022
This chart displays the cumulative number of COVID-19 related deaths in Los Alamos County versus date. The 11th death involved a male in his 90s with underlying conditions. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimRyti: Update On Recent COVID Cases
By RANDALL RYTI
Chair
Los Alamos County Council
I wanted to provide a brief update on what Los Alamos County is doing to continue to track the COVID-19 pandemic with regard to local and regional cases numbers and to provide advice on mitigation efforts and logistical support for testing and vaccinations.
The County Council received an update from Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson via a printed report last night at the January 4 Regular Session. We also got some additional information from Deputy County Manager Linda Matteson, who is the single point of contact for the County COVID response Read More
LAPS Issues Back To School COVID-19 Update
Interim Superintendent Jennifer Guy
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Interim Superintendent Jennifer Guy has issued the following COVID-19 update:
Los Alamos Public Schools welcomed back students and staff at all school sites this week for the start of the second semester of the school year.
In light of the current situation with COVID, LAPS continues to monitor case counts and absences closely and follow enhanced safety measures including limiting non-essential visitors, providing adequate spacing at lunch, limiting large gatherings and ensuring that students and staff Read More
Frostad: School Reopening And NMPED Guidance
From GREGORY FROSTAD
Safe and Healthy Schools Director
New Mexico Public Education Department
Editor’s note: This is a response to a column by Richard Skolnik of Los Alamos published Jan. 4, 2022 in the Los Alamos Daily Post (link).
Mr. Skolnik,
Thank you for your continued engagement with, and concern for, the health of New Mexico students and staff.
As has happened throughout the pandemic, the Public Education Department (PED) will update statewide guidance based on new information from the CDC; however, the PED is not waiting on the CDC to update guidance in preparation for the Omicron variant. Read More
Alzheimer’s Assoc. Hosts Caregiver Seminar Online Jan. 29
AANM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter (AANM) is announcing a special one-day virtual “Caregiver Seminar” for families in New Mexico experiencing Alzheimer’s and dementia.
This free inclusive seminar is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29. The seminar covers content from all three Alzheimer’s Association “Living with Alzheimer’s for Caregivers” programs: “Early Stage”, “Middle Stage” and “Late Stage.”
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or Dementia can lead to many questions. As the disease progresses, the need for information and support will grow. Combining Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update Jan. 4, 2022: 1,654 New Cases, Totaling 359,116 & 31 Deaths & 312,321 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced 1,654 new COVID-19 cases today.
Los Alamos County reported 9 new cases today, bringing the total to 1,135 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)
This update includes 31 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19 and a 7-Day positivity rate of 19.8 percent.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 511 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 46 new
Skolnik: COVID Briefing Note #9 – Omicron Is Here
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
Los Alamos
Editor’s Note: This is the ninth in a series of COVID-19 Updates by Richard Skolnik that appear bi-weekly in the Los Alamos Daily Post. These are meant to keep the community informed on the status of the pandemic, critical new findings on the pandemic, and what this information suggests for our community’s response to COVID-19. These updates complement the data that Eli Ben-Naim prepares for the Post. Unless otherwise noted, data is from the New York Times and the New Mexico Department of Health.
Pandemic Data and Trends – For the Week Ending January 3, 2022 Read More
Chart: 559: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Jan. 4, 2022
This chart displays the number of COVID-19 related hospitalizations in New Mexico versus date. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimLos Alamos Public Schools Nurses Assist Premier Medical Group Today With COVID-19 Testing For Staff And Students
Los Alamos Public Schools nurses from left, Amy Yost, Mountain Elementary; Michele Wright, Chamisa Elementary; Minsung Chae, Los Alamos Middle School; Celia Holmes, district nurse and Sheila McClees, Barranca Elementary, teamed up with Premier Medical Group today to help provide COVID-19 testing for 250 staff members and students. COVID testing will be available to any LAPS student or staff member 8:30-11:30 a.m. each Monday through Friday at 2075 Trinity Dr. To register, visit https://pmg.app.perseus.id/div/laps. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS nurses assisting today with Premier Medical Read More
Los Alamos COVID-19 Impact For Week Ending Jan. 3, 2022
Los Alamos COVID Impact:
COVID-19 statistics for the week ending Jan. 3, 2022 impacting Los Alamos County:
- 738 tests
- 114 diagnoses (72 in Los Alamos, 42 in White Rock)
- 1 deaths
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim.
