New Mexico Extends Indoor Masks To At Least Oct. 15
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – The statewide requirement that face masks be worn in all indoor public spaces, with only limited exceptions and regardless of vaccination status, will be extended, the Office of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Wednesday.
Gov. Lujan Grisham authorized the reimplementation of the mask requirement last month in an effort to stem the state’s rising tide of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations.
The reimplemented facemask requirement has contributed to reducing viral transmission in the state over the last month; the state’s 7-day average Read More
Chart 507: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Sept. 15
This scatter plot shows the average daily number of COVID-19 related hospitalizations per 100,000 people versus the percentage of the eligible population who completed their vaccination series by county. Los Alamos and the statewide average are highlighted in red. Los Alamos is the only county in the state with a hospitalization rate equal to zero. Sources: New York Times and New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Sept. 14 Update: 749 New Cases, Totaling 242,399 With 12 New Deaths And 210,738 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced 749 additional COVID-19 cases today in New Mexico.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases today so the total remains at 635 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 12 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 215 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 13 new cases in Chaves County
- 9 new cases in Cibola County
Los Alamos COVID-19 Impact For Week Ending Sept. 13
- Tests 531;
- Diagnoses 6; and
- Deaths 1.
NMDOH: $63M Grant To Help Schools Fund COVID Testing
NMDOH Acting Secretary David R. Scrase, M.D.
NMDOH News:
…Districts may use money for any testing-related activities
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has begun distributing a federal grant to provide funds and direct assistance to help New Mexico schools pay for and execute mandated COVID-testing programs.
The award from the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity Funding program is for use in this fiscal year to help schools meet surveillance testing requirements and keep students and staff in schools. Read More
Mobile Vaccination Events For Week Ending Sept. 18
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — Two Mobile Vaccination School Events are scheduled for the week ending Sept. 18.
Anyone can get a COVID-19 vaccine at these events, although the focus is on eligible students. Those under age 18 need to provide a signed consent form, but parents do not have to be present for student vaccination.
Schools may request an on-site vaccination event through this Department of Health webform. Schools should have at least 25 eligible people, who can include family and community members.
Monday Sept. 13
| Time | Location | Address | City | Vaccine |
| 3-5 p.m. | NM School for |
NMDOH: Reports Of Severe Illness In New Mexico Associated With Use Of Products Containing Ivermectin To Prevent Or Treat COVID-19
NMDOH News:New Mexico COVID-19 Sept. 10 Update: 885 New Cases, Totaling 239,886 With 20 New Deaths And 207,608 Recovered
STATE News:SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced 885 additional COVID-19 cases today in New Mexico.
Los Alamos County reports 2 new cases today bringing the total to 632 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 20 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 160 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 70 new cases in Chaves County
- 7 new cases in Cibola County
- 23 new
Chart 505: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Sept. 10
The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in New Mexico versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico Governor And State Agencies Recognize National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Today, on World Suicide Prevention Day, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham encourages New Mexicans to monitor their mental well-being and be on the lookout for signs of mental distress in loved ones.
“I want every New Mexican who is facing a crisis to know you are not alone, and that needing help is nothing to be ashamed of,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “You are loved, you are light, you are worth the effort. It is essential that we all recognize and appreciate the hurt and pain being carried by those around us. And it’s essential that we tend to our own emotional well-being and build support Read More
Las Cumbres Community Services Celebrates 50 Years!
LCCS News:
Las Cumbres Community Services (LCCA) is celebrating its 50th anniversary! Services first began in 1970 White Rock, with a sheltered workshop for adults with developmental disabilities to provide vocational, social and living skills training.
The agency received its 501c3 status in 1971 and has continued to grow since that time to meet expanding community needs resulting in the addition of community infant and early childhood and youth and caregiver services.
There are close to 20 programs in place today across Child and Family as well as Adult Services.
The agency is home to 200 Read More
Chart 504: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Sept. 9
This chart displays the cumulative number of COVID-19 related deaths in Los Alamos versus date. The ninth person to die of COVID-19 in Los Alamos was a female in her 40s. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimLos Alamos COVID-19 Impact For Week Ending Sept. 7
Los Alamos COVID Impact:- Tests 771;
- Diagnoses 14; and
- Deaths 1.
New Mexico COVID-19 Sept. 4-7 Update: 2,510 New Cases, Totaling 237,889 With 10 New Deaths And 205,886 Recovered
STATE News:SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced 2,510 additional COVID-19 cases between Sept. 4 and Sept. 7 in New Mexico.
Los Alamos County reports 7 new cases during the last four days bringing the total to 630 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 10 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 709 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 168 new cases in Chaves
Chart 503: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Sept. 7
The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in Los Alamos versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in Los Alamos by age group for the eight-day period ending Sept. 7. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimScenes From LANL Workers Protesting Vaccine Mandate
The New Mexico Freedoms Alliance organized a protest today in response to Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) mandating the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees. A couple of hundred LANL workers gathered today in a Freedom Assembly at Ashley Pond Park. The ‘Call Out’ was a demonstration of how many LANL workers could potentially leave the organization if the rule-makers do not rescind the vaccine mandate, and thereby force many workers off the job permanently. Photo by John McHale/ladailpost.com
Scene of protesters today on Trinity Drive near Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailpost.com Read More
New Mexico Public Education Department Receives $9 Million Mental Health Grant
Public Education Secretary Designate Kurt Steinhaus
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) has been awarded a five-year grant worth nearly $9 million to help three New Mexico school districts expand their mental health services to promote healthy development of school-aged youth and prevent youth violence.
Farmington Municipal Schools, Santa Fe Public Schools and Socorro Consolidated Schools will participate in project AWARE with funding provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. AWARE stands for Advancing Wellness Read More
LANL Workers To Protest Vaccine Mandate Tuesday
From The New Mexico Freedoms Alliance:
In response to Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) mandating the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees, hundreds of workers will be Calling Out and gathering 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7 in a Freedom Assembly at Ashley Pond Park.
The Call Out is a demonstration of how many LANL workers could potentially leave the organization if the rule-makers do not rescind the vaccine mandate, and thereby force many workers off the job permanently.
In an open letter to LANL management, employees wrote:
“We believe in our inalienable Constitutional rights as Americans Read More
Nine Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Events Sept. 7–11
NMPED News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) announces that COVID-19 vaccines are available at nine Mobile Vaccination School Events during the week ending Sept. 11.
Anyone can get a COVID-19 vaccine at these events, although the focus is on eligible students. Those under age 18 need to provide a signed consent form, but parents do not have to be present for student vaccination.
Schools may request an on-site vaccination event through this Department of Health webform. Schools should have at least 25 eligible people, who can include family and community members. Read More
Chart 502: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Sept. 4
This chart displays the cumulative number of COVID-19 related deaths in Los Alamos versus date. The eighth person to die of COVID-19 in Los Alamos was a male in his 90s. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
