Triad National Security Donates Truck For Contest To Thank LANL Employees For Getting Fully Vaccinated By Sept. 3
LANL employees and eligible contractors vaccinated by Sept. 3 can sign up to win this Triad-funded Ford F-150. Courtesy/LANL
TRIAD News:
Employees and eligible contractors who are fully vaccinated by Sept. 3, 2021, will have an opportunity to enter a drawing for a 2021 Ford F-150 pickup truck sponsored and funded privately by Los Alamos National Laboratory’s operator, Triad National Security. No taxpayer dollars were used to purchase the truck.
Triad purchased the truck for the contest as a thank you to employees who are helping protect their families and fellow workers by getting the COVID-19 Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 116 New Cases, Totaling 206,666 With 1 New Death And 195,751 Recovered
STATE News:SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announce 116 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases so the total remains at 545 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 1 new death in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today the most recent cases:
- 35 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 5 new cases in Curry County
- 18 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 6 new cases
Council Chair Randall Ryti Thanks LAMC Frontline Workers
Los Alamos County Council Chair Randall Ryti, right, joins Los Alamos Medical Center CEO John Whiteside, center, this afternoon in the Emergency Department to thank the doctors and nurses on duty including Dianne Vandiver and the rest of the very busy staff for their selfless and compassionate work caring for the community. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Council Chair Randall Ryti, right, joins LAMC CEO John Whiteside this afternoon to visit the Medical Surgery Department and thank the staff on duty including Nurse Christina Martinez for their extraordinary efforts to keep the Read More
New Mexico July 10-12 COVID-19 Update: 301 New Cases, Totaling 206,551 With 4 New Deaths And 195,689 Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced 301new COVID-19 cases between July 10 and July 12.
Los Alamos County reports 2 new case bringing the total to 545 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 4 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today the most recent cases:
- 98 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 7 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
HSD Eliminates Burdensome Requirement For Low-Income Seniors To Get Help Paying For Medicare
HSD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) announced it has eliminated a burdensome requirement that made it difficult for low-income seniors to get help paying for Medicare.
The previous requirement meant low-income individuals could not have assets or resources, such as a home or savings account, with a value exceeding $9,360 for an individual or $14,800 for a couple. HSD eliminated the resource requirement to make it easier for low-income New Mexicans to afford the health care they need through Medicare by helping with their premiums, copays and other Medicare Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 132 New Cases, Totaling 206,128 With 6 New Deaths And 195,263 Recovered
STATE News:SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced 132 new COVID-19 cases Thursday.
Los Alamos County reports 1 new case bringing the total to 542 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 6 new death in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today the most recent cases:
- 46 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Curry County
- 9 new cases in Doña
Emergency SNAP Benefit Extension Continues Through July
HSD News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits will continue to receive the maximum amount for their household size for the month of July, the New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) announced.
“We understand how critical these emergency benefits are to New Mexican families,” HSD Deputy Secretary Angela Medrano said. “These benefits assist in feeding many families throughout the state.”
The emergency assistance will increase a household’s monthly benefit up to the maximum food benefit amount for their household Read More
Chart 477 COVID-19 Update: New Mexico July 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. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimVax 2 The Max $1 Million Drawing: Four Winners July 2
DOH News:
SANTA FE — The state of New Mexico’s Vax 2 the Max Sweepstakes, a $10 million total cash sweepstakes funded by federal stimulus and intended to incentivize COVID-19 vaccinations, produced its next four prize winners last Friday afternoon.
With $1 million at stake, four vaccinated New Mexicans – one from each public health region of the state – are each prospective winners of $250,000, as drawn at random by the New Mexico Lottery.
The four prospective winners are residents of Santa Fe, Tijeras, Ruidoso and Las Cruces. DOH is still working to validate the identity and vaccination status Read More
DOH Changes COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard Reporting
DOH News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) announced today changes to its COVID-19 vaccine dashboard.
Beginning today, the state will report vaccinations based on the 18+ population. County-based totals will also be based on the 18+ population.
Vaccinations among the 12-17 population will appear on the dashboard as well.
The state had previously used a 16+ age grouping to report vaccinations, as well as a separate category for 12-15.
“At the time we announced our goal of 60 percent vaccinated, only New Mexicans 16+ were eligible,” DOH Cabinet Secretary Dr. Tracie Collins Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 83 New Cases, Totaling 205,996 With 1 New Death And 195,187 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced 83 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday.
Los Alamos County reports 1 new case bringing the total to 541 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 1 new death in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today the most recent cases:
- 27 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Chaves County
- 2 new cases in Curry County
- 5 new cases in Doña
Free Zumba & Yoga At Ashley Pond Pavilion Friday Morning
Fitness News:
Fitness advocates Natalie Smith and Emily Schmidt are offering a combined Zumba and Yoga event at 9 a.m. Friday, July 9 at the Ashley Pond Pavilion.
This event is free to the community!
Smith and Schmidt share a love of fitness and wellness through movement, and an even greater love of sharing their wellness passion with others.
“We are so excited to combine our expressions of movement in a shared event,” Schmidt said. “Natalie will kick off our morning by leading us though a 45-minute Zumba session. We will open our heart and awaken our souls through dance.
“Emily will follow up with
You Don’t Have To Sit Cross Legged To Do Yoga … In-Person Pranakriya Yoga Comes To Los Alamos
By Jacci Gruninger, MS, C-IAYT, ERYT500
Do you think you can’t do yoga because you can’t sit cross legged? We have all seen the ancient yogis sitting cross legged and if you browse Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat or other social media platforms you see “star” yoga, but that’s not what yoga is really about.
Last week we discussed why we do yoga and the week before what yoga is. Remember, yoga is really about getting to know yourself and creating your healthiest self.
Being healthy doesn’t require that you can sit cross-legged.
So, what other options do you have? First, you might be able to sit cross-legged Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update July 3-6: 203 New Cases, Totaling 205,915 With 2 New Deaths And 195,126 Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials have announced 203 new COVID-19 cases From July 3 through today.
Los Alamos County reports 2 new cases during the last four days bringing the total to 540 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 2 new death in New Mexico July 3-6 related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today the most recent cases:
- 60 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Chaves
Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández Announces White House Grant To Help Prevent Youth Substance Use In New Mexico
U.S. Rep. Leger Fernandez
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Friday, U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez announced that Hands Across Cultures in Española received $50,000 to help prevent substance use among youth in the community.
The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) provided the grant as part of the FY 2021 Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) Local Drug Crisis Program.
“New Mexico is all too familiar with the harsh realities of substance use in our communities. We have one of the highest rates of youth drug use in the country and investing in drug prevention is vital to Read More
Vax 2 The Max $1 Million Drawing Produces 4 More Winners
STATE News:Chart 476 COVID-19 Update: New Mexico July 3
This chart shows the distribution of vaccine types among the 157 million fully-vaccinated people in the United States. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico Health Department Hosts July 4th Vax Events
DOH News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) will be hosting several vaccine events Sunday, July 4, for those wishing to receive their COVID-19 vaccine.
These are “walk-up” events, which do not require New Mexicans to schedule ahead of time.
In Bernalillo County:
- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Pfizer)
- Rail Yards Market
- 777 1st St SW
- Albuquerque
In Bernalillo County:
- 6-9:15 p.m. (Pfizer)
- Balloon Festival Park
- 9401 Balloon Festival Parkway NE
- Albuquerque
In Doña Ana County:
- 5-7 p.m. (Johnson & Johnson)
- Pat and Lou Sisbarro Park at NMSU
- 205 Arrowhead Drive
- Las Cruces
In Lea County:
- 9 a.m.
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 86 New Cases, Totaling 205,715 With 1 New Death And 194,687 Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials have announced 86 new COVID-19 cases today.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases today so the total remains at 538 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 1 new death in New Mexico today related to COVID-19.
- The New Mexico Department of Health reports today the most recent cases:
- 22 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 9 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 2 new cases in Eddy County
Chart 475 COVID-19 Update: New Mexico July 2
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
