New Mexico Health Secretary Tracie Collins Returns To UNM
Dr. Tracie Collins
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Dr. Tracie Collins, who has served as New Mexico health secretary for eight months, will return to academic life at the end of July.
Collins last fall accepted Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s request that she serve the state in an official capacity and lead the Department of Health through a perilous and challenging portion of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the understanding she might elect to return to her previous career as an academic after operationalizing and overseeing the agency’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts.
“I am grateful to my colleagues at the Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 87 New Cases, Total 205,629 With 3 New Deaths And 194,605 Recovered
STATE News:SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials have announced 87 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 3 new deaths in New Mexico today related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today the most recent cases:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Thursday announced 87 additional Read More
Champions Of Youth Ambitions Continues Fundraiser In Support Of Nambe Pharmacy Efforts During Pandemic
Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) continues the goal of raising $1,000 to recognize Nambe Pharmacy for its COVID-19 work. Shown here are Nambe Pharmacy owners Frances and Tom Lovett. The Nambe Pharmacy locations in Los Alamos and Santa Fe provided more than 14,000 vaccines since January. As of Sunday, $231 has been raised for the recognition project. One dollar donations for each person that received a shot, from either location, is being asked to be sent to PO Box 4741 White Rock, NM 87547. Photo by Dr. Catherine Fry Read More
Chart 474 COVID-19 Update: New Mexico July 1
This map displays the percentage of fully-vaccinated residents by county. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimCounty: Face Coverings Required To Board And Ride Atomic City Transit Through Sept. 13
ACT News:
Atomic City Transit (ACT) will continue to require through Sept. 13 “Face Coverings” to board and ride Act buses.
In compliance TSA Emergency Mandate EA 1546-21-01A face coverings for nonvaccinated and those already vaccinated will be required.
Informational flyers have been placed on each bus and at bus stop locations.
In addition, ACT will continue to follow other measures to enhance public health safety in providing transit services:
- Hand sanitizer is available on all vehicles for both customers and staff;
- All transit vehicles are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected prior
New Mexico To Lift COVID Pandemic Restrictions Thursday
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Having met Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s goal of 60 percent of eligible residents completing their COVID-19 vaccination series, the state of New Mexico will enjoy the removal of remaining pandemic occupancy restrictions Thursday on commercial and day-to-day activities, including the color-coded county-by-county system.
Sixty-two percent of eligible New Mexicans have completed their vaccination series as of Tuesday, according to Department of Health data. The agency reports almost 71 percent of eligible New Mexicans have received at least one dose. The state’s
Chart 473 COVID-19 Update: New Mexico June 30
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 52 New Cases, Total 205,484 With 2 New Deaths And 194,474 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials have announced 52 new COVID-19 cases today.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases so the total remains 537 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 deaths in New Mexico today related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today the most recent cases:
- 14 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Chaves County
- 2 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 2
Chart 472 COVID-19 Update: New Mexico June 29
This map displays the average number of daily diagnoses per 100,000 people by county. Source: covidactnow.org
Senior Centers & Adult Day Care On Path To Reopening
The Betty Ehart Senior Center at 1101 Bathtub Row. Courtesy photo
The White Rock Senior Center at 133 Longview Dr. Courtesy photo
ALTSD News:
The State’s Aging and Long-Term Services Department has issued new reopening guidance for Senior Centers and Adult Day Care facilities to aid in their plans to open their doors after 15 months of virtual and limited activities.
Starting July 1, 2021 Senior Centers and Adult Day Care facilities across the state will be able to reopen their facility and once again offer a range of services and classes.
“We are absolutely elated to be able to once again see our Read More
U.S. News And Aetna Foundation Rank Los Alamos No. 1 In 2021 Healthiest Communities Rankings For Second Year!
U.S. News & World Report News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. News & World Report, in collaboration with the Aetna Foundation, an independent, charitable and philanthropic affiliate of CVS Health, today released the fourth annual Healthiest Communities rankings.
This year’s rankings are accompanied by tools highlighting county-level COVID-19 vaccine rates and other pandemic data, as well as editorial explorations of equity and mental health – key components that can shape overall health and well-being.
In the 2021 rankings, the top five Healthiest Communities score above the national Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 148 New Cases, Total 205,438 With 1 New Death And 194,392 Recovered June 26 – June 28
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials have announced 148 new COVID-19 cases between June 26, June 27 and June 28.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases so the total remains 537 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 the most recent cases:
- 42 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 5 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases
Chart 471 COVID-19 Update: New Mexico/Nation June 28
This map displays the average number of daily diagnoses per 100,000 people by state. Source: covidactnow.org. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
University Of Arizona Health Sciences Researchers Focus On Building Resilient Brain To Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
UA News:
TUCSON, Ariz. — A new research study at the University of Arizona (UA) Health Sciences will focus on identifying potential therapeutic targets and opportunities to prevent or delay the course of Alzheimer’s disease, which currently affects more than 6 million people in the United States.
This number is rapidly increasing with the growing population of people age 65 or older, which is expected to outnumber those under 18 by 2035.
Late-onset Alzheimer’s disease, which accounts for more than 95 percent of all cases, can be caused by many factors, including intersecting genetic and environmental Read More
Chart 470 COVID-19 Update In New Mexico June 27
The bars in this chart show the number of active COVID-19 hospitalizations in New Mexico versus date. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimChart 469 COVID-19 Update In New Mexico June 26
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 76 New Cases, Total 205,290 With 1 New Death And 194,015 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials have announced 76 new COVID-19 cases today.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases so the total remains 537 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 the most recent cases:
- 19 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Cibola County
- 2 new cases in Curry County
- 3 new cases
Chart 468 COVID-19 Update In New Mexico June 25
This map displays the percentage of fully-vaccinated residents by state. Source: New York Times. Map: mapchart.net. Eli Ben-NaimLos Alamos County, Nambe Drugs And Emergency Manager Host Volunteer Appreciation Event For Those Who Helped Test And Vaccinate Residents During COVID-19 Pandemic
Los Alamos County, Nambe Drugs And County Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson host an appreciation dinner Wednesday evening at Cottonwood on the Greens to thank the many volunteers who stepped up during the COVID-19 pandemic. Simpson, left, recognizes Nambe Pharmacy co-owner Frances Lovett and Los Alamos Heart Council Chair Phil Gursky for their volunteerism. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson with Nambe Pharmacy co-owner Frances Lovett at the appreciation dinner Wednesday evening at Cottonwood on the Greens. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 82 New Cases, Total 205,215 With 2 New Deaths And 193,878 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials have announced 82 new COVID-19 cases today.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases so the total remains 537 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 deaths in New Mexico today related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:
- 25 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 2 new cases
