New Mexico Department Of Health Calls For Healthcare Providers To Register And Administer Vaccines
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is calling on all New Mexico healthcare providers caring for immunosuppressed patients to register with the agency as an approved COVID-19 vaccine provider in anticipation of federal approval and recommendation for booster shots for portions of New Mexico’s population.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is imminently expected to authorize a booster dose of COVID vaccines for patients with weakened immune systems.
“We’re asking healthcare practitioners statewide to register with the Department of Health as Read More
NEA-NM Supports Vaccines And Testing For All Educators
NEA-NM President Mary Parr-Sanchez
NEA-NM News:
…In national poll, 90 percent of NEA members report being vaccinated
SANTA FE – National Education Association-New Mexico (NEA-NM) President Mary Parr-Sanchez announced this morning her support for requirements that all educators receive a COVID-19 vaccination or submit to regular COVID-19 testing:
“Educators across the State have expressed their excitement of being back in the classroom with their students and they also have been very clear about not jeopardizing the safety of their communities amid the resurgence of the COVID Delta Read More
Chamber Member Spotlight: Kokopilates Pilates Studio
Kokopilates Studio owner Theresa Wilson with instructors Kathy Gursky and Heather Quinn. Courtesy/CofC
CHAMBER News:
Kokopilates Pilates Studio has offered private sessions and small classes for five years at 967 Central Ave., a few doors away from the Motor Vehicle Department.
Theresa Wilson owns Kokopilates. The studio space is nicely appointed and fully equipped with the full suite of Pilates equipment and TRX suspension training.
During the pandemic, Wilson was able to spend time on the business side of Pilates in lieu of working on class planning. Her 1,400 square foot. studio has Read More
Chart 487 COVID-19 Update: New Mexico Aug. 12
This chart displays the percentage of New Mexicans who received a vaccine by age group. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimChart 486 COVID-19 Update: New Mexico Aug. 11
This semi-logarithmic scatter plot shows the seven-day average number of diagnoses per 100,000 people versus the percentage of the eligible population that is fully vaccinated by county. Los Alamos and the statewide average are highlighted in red. The line represents an exponential fit to the data. Source: New York Times and New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 713 New Cases, Totaling 216,494 With 7 New Deaths And Recovered 197,868
SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced 688 additional COVID-19 cases today.
Los Alamos County reports 5 new cases bringing the total to 577 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 7 new deaths today in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 175 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 3 new cases in Catron County
- 53 new cases in Chaves County
- 2 new cases in Cibola
William Romero Of Los Alamos Wins $5M In Vax 2 The Max
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, left, announces this evening that William Romero of Los Alamos is the winner of the $5 million Vax 2 the Max grand prize. Courtesy photo
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health has announced that William Romero of Los Alamos is the winner of the $5 million Vax 2 the Max grand prize.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the winner this evening on the Albuquerque television station KOAT.
The Vax 2 the Max sweepstakes awarded a total of $10 million in cash prizes – as well as a series of other prizes – to vaccinated Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 688 New Cases, Totaling 215,781 With 5 New Deaths And Recovered 197,786
STATE News:SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced 688 additional COVID-19 cases today.
Los Alamos County reports 0 new cases so the total remains at 570 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 5 new deaths today in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 202 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 15 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola
New Mexico COVID-19 Update Aug. 7-9 : 1,309 New Cases, Totaling 215,098 With 0 New Deaths And 197,693 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials Monday announced 1,309 additional COVID-19 cases from Saturday through Monday.
Los Alamos County reports 4 new cases bringing the total to 570 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 0 new deaths in New Mexico Aug. 7-9 related to COVID-19.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 339 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 87 new cases
Chart 484 COVID-19 Update: New Mexico Aug. 9
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. With today’s report, diagnoses reached a six-month high. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico Elected Officials Send Open Letter Encouraging Private Sector Vaccination Policies
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Senior and local New Mexico elected officials sent an open letter to state business leaders and commercial associations Friday encouraging vaccination policies for employees and patrons that can help stem the rising tide of increased COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations.
New Mexicans can schedule their vaccination at VaccineNM.org.
The letter – signed by more than two dozen federal, state, city and county officials including Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, U.S. Rep. Melanie Read More
UPDATE To New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 671 New Cases, Totaling 213,247 With ‘6’ New Deaths, 197,222 Recovered
Update: New Mexico state health officials sent a revised report Sunday indicating there were 6 not 3 new deaths in the state Friday due to COVID-19 and 5 not 2 new cases in Los Alamos bringing the county total to 566.
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials Friday announced 671 additional COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports 2 new cases bringing the total to 561 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 3 new deaths
On The Job In Los Alamos: At Vitalant Battle Of The Badges Blood Drive Which Continues Through 4 P.M. Today!
On the job in Los Alamos Thursday is Vitalant Donor Care Technician Sierra Sisneros assisting Los Alamos Fire Department Division Chief Wendy Servey as she donates her blood during Vitalant’s Battle of the Badges Blood Drive. The blood drive took place at First Baptist Church. Vitalant’s Battle of the Badges Blood Drive continues 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, 2200 Diamond Dr. This is a great opportunity to donate much needed blood, platelets and vote for either the local police or fire department. The winning first responder team receives a trophy. Blood donation appointments Read More
Chart 483 COVID-19 Update: New Mexico Aug. 6
This scatter plot shows the seven-day average number of daily deaths per one million people versus the percentage of the population receiving at least one vaccine dose. Shown are all 50 states, with New Mexico and the national average highlighted in red. The line represents a linear fit to the data. Source: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico Department Of Health: 50 Percent Of 12-17 Year Olds Have Received At Least First Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine
NMDOH Deputy Secretary Dr. Laura Parajon
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) announced today that more than 50 percent of 12-17 year olds in the state have received at least a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, and nearly 40 percent have completed their vaccination series.
The announcement comes amid a wave of new infections connected to the Delta variant, which is 2-4 times more contagious than previous strains. In the last two weeks, cases across the country are up 131 percent, and deaths are up 65 percent.
“There is no question: vaccination is the best tool we have to Read More
Chiropractor Gary Storkan Explains His Methods In Book
Dr. Gary Storkan in his office at 2610 Trinity Dr., Ste. 22. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
Why did local chiropractor Dr. Gary Storkan write a book? Because his patients asked him to! Published in 2019 and currently under revision “Understand Your Body: Multidimensional Healing Method to Regain Your Health” is the product of more than 30 years in clinical practice.
Storkan has been in Los Alamos for 33 out of the 36 years he’s been practicing. He spent three years working in Santa Fe. He did both practices for awhile before Read More
County Councilor Sara Scott Shares Community Update
By Councilor Sara Scott
Los Alamos County Council
I hope this note finds you, your family, and friends well and enjoying the mild summer and rain! Today I’ll provide an update regarding COVID-19 response efforts, back-to-school considerations, and other projects and initiatives around the County.
As a community, we are continuing a strong response to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the County Emergency Manager, as of Wednesday Aug. 4. 90 percent of eligible county residents have received one vaccine and 85 percent are fully vaccinated. Additionally, the Governor has issued an Executive Read More
Heinrich Locks In Significant Investments For New Mexico In Military Construction, Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, secured several major investments for New Mexico in the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2022.
The bill was reported out of the Senate Appropriations Committee Wednesday on a bipartisan vote of 25 to 5.
In total, the bill provides $124.4 billion in discretionary funding for Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Read More
Cease And Desist Notice Sent To LANL Director Calling For Halt To All Face Mask, COVID-19 Testing & Vaccine Mandates
LANL News:
New Mexico Stands Up!, a public interest legal service in Santa Fe, has delivered a cease and desist notice to Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Director Thom Mason calling for a halt to mandatory masks, COVID-19 testing and vaccine mandate.
Floyd School Board Suspended For Refusing To Follow Health Orders; Superintendent Is Reinstated
NMPED News:
SANTA FE – The five-member Floyd School Board (near Portales) was suspended today after twice voting to disregard the New Mexico Public Education Department’s (NMPED) COVID-19 Safe Practices for school reentry and then placing on administrative leave the superintendent who refused to carry out the board’s wishes.
Following the order suspending board members Leon Nall, Jeff Essary, Vicki Banister, Charlsea Lee and Ryan Bollema, Public Education Secretary Ryan Stewart reinstated Superintendent Damon Terry.
For now, Terry will report directly to Stewart, whose resignation, Read More
