Chart 451COVID-19 In New Mexico June 8
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-NaimCenter For Food Safety Endorses New Bill That Would Close FDA’s Food Safety Loophole
CFS News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last Friday, Center for Food Safety (CFS) endorsed the Toxi
For years, FDA has allowed food manufacturers to designate various chemicals as ‘generally recognized as safe’ (GRAS), without FDA review or public notice. The Toxic Free Food Act would require FDA to close the so-called GRAS loophole and make the industry’s chemical food additives Read More
New Mexico Heart Walk Day Of Celebration Saturday June 12
AHA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The date June 12, 2021, has been designated “American Heart Association Day” with a proclamation issued recently by New Mexico Gov. Michelle Grisham.
On that day, thousands of New Mexicans will come together for the New Mexico Heart Walk, the signature event of the American Heart Association (AHA), the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all.
“We are moved that the governor chose to honor the New Mexico Heart Walk as a statewide day of celebration in the name of the American Heart Association,” said Sherri Wells, executive director Read More
New Mexico AG Files Suit Against Baby-Food Makers And Retailers Selling Products Containing Toxic Heavy Metals
Attorney General Hector Balderas
AG News:
SANTA FE — Attorney General Hector Balderas filed suit Monday against a number of baby-food makers and major retail chains, alleging that they market and sell products in the State that are tainted with dangerous levels of arsenic, lead, mercury, and cadmium.
Filed in First Judicial District Court in Santa Fe, the Attorney General’s complaint asserts that defendants including Beech-Nut, Nurture, Hain Celestial, WalMart, and Kroger have violated consumer protection laws by promoting and selling certain contaminated products as safe and appropriate Read More
New Mexico DOH, Environment Dept. Issue Smoke Alert
DOH News:Chart 450 COVID-19 In New Mexico June 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-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 262 New Cases, Total 203,686 With 6 New Deaths And 191,065 Recovered (June 5, 6, 7)
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced 262 new COVID-19 cases during Saturday June 5, Sunday June 6 and Monday June 7.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases over the 3 day period so the total remains at 532 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 deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:
- 51 new cases in Bernalillo County
Chart 449 COVID-19 In New Mexico June 6
This chart shows the percentage of residents who registered for a vaccine with the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) by county. Los Alamos and its three neighboring counties are highlighted. Source: NMDOH. Created by Eli Ben-NaimCOVID-19 Vaccination Clinic For 2nd Dose Of Pfizer Sunday
COUNTY News:
Nambe Drugs and Los Alamos County remind the community that a COVID-19 vaccination clinic is set for 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, June 6 in Griffith Gymnasium at Los Alamos High School, at 1300 Diamond Dr.
The clinic is to administer the second booster of Pfizer for individuals who received their first dose on May 16 and are primarily between ages of 12 and 15 years.
Parental consent is required for minors under the age of 18 for each vaccine appointment.
Minors who arrive at the clinic without parent or guardian signatures on consent forms (both the Nambe Drugs and NMDOH consent forms) Read More
Chart 448 COVID-19 In New Mexico June 5
This chart displays vaccination status of Los Alamos residents who registered with New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) by priority group. Source: NMDOH. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 161 New Cases, Total 203,472 With 7 New Deaths And 190,279 Recovered
- 43 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 6 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 23 new cases in Doña
Chart 447 COVID-19 In New Mexico June 4
This map displays the percentage of vaccine doses delivered to each state that were actually administered. New Mexico, where 94 percent of the doses delivered to the state were administered, leads the nation in vaccine utilization. Source: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Emotional Healing: PTSD Is Real And Needs Support
By DR. TED WIARD
Golden Willow Retreat
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has become a common word within our society as media sources, education, health experts, and other platforms of information have implemented them into our day-to-day conversations.
This is good as more people are aware of PTSD and realize this is a real dilemma for many people for many generations. I am often asked what PTSD means in “normal words”, not medical or scientific.
I realized that PTSD had become so common that many people do not truly know what it means. When a word, or acronym, is generically used, the actual Read More
Chart 446 COVID-19 In New Mexico June 3
This map displays the percentage of fully-vaccinated residents by county. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNo Masks Required At The Y For Those Vaccinated
Masks are no longer required at the Y for those fully vaccinated. Photo by Diana Martinez
Y News:
When the state announced Friday the lifting of several major State COVID-19 restrictions, masks came off at The Family YMCA to reveal many smiling faces.
Smiles got bigger with the governor’s order this week allowing the usage of public showers including those at the Y.
Y CEO Chris Daniels said the organization has updated its COVID policy to reflect state standards. He said that while hand-sanitizer will remain readily available and high frequency cleaning, the Y is not requiring the wearing of masks Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 126 New Cases, Total 203,330 With 5 New Deaths And 190,087 Recovered
- 39 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 3 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Curry County
- 10 new cases in Doña
Local Childcare Providers Gear Up For Return To ‘Normal’
Children are busy working on projects Tuesday at the Ark. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Children in class Tuesday with teacher Leigha Oliver at the Ark. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
It’s been a rocky year for local childcare providers, but most of them have pulled through and are gearing up for full operation. The Los Alamos Daily Post spoke with several local providers about what services they offer and what makes them special. They also shared advice that they have for parents of children returning to daycare Read More
Atomic City Transit Moves To 50 Percent Capacity Friday
COUNTY News:
Atomic City Transit (ACT) will increase the number of passengers allowed on public transportation vehicles to one-half of the vehicle’s design capacity beginning Friday, June 4.
Passengers shall practice social distancing by maintaining three-foot separations between individuals rather than the six-foot distance previously required.
The use of masks will continue to be required for passengers to board and ride public transportation. Atomic City Transit operators will continue to be required to wear masks.
Los Alamos County has been successful in maintaining its State Read More
Chart 445 COVID-19 In New Mexico June 2
This map displays the percentage of fully-vaccinated residents by state. Source: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 92 New Cases, Total 203,222 With 4 New Deaths And 189,877 Recovered
- 27 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 5 new cases in Colfax County
- 1 new case in Curry County
- 2 new cases in Doña
