New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 214 New Cases, Total 198,781 With 2 New Deaths And 183,949 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced today 214 new COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases today so the total remains at 519 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.)
Today’s update includes 2 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:
- 65 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 1 new case
Walmart And Sam’s Club Now Administering Walk-Up COVID-19 Vaccines At All 53 Pharmacies Across New Mexico
WALMART News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Walmart and Sam’s Club have announced a new COVID-19 vaccine milestone: Immunizations to customers and associates in all of the more than 5,100 pharmacy locations nationwide, across 49 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.
This includes the 53 Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies in New Mexico.
Vaccines are being administered via both walk-up and scheduled appointments through the New Mexico Department of Health, providing convenient options for customers and members to get protected against COVID-19 where they already shop for groceries and health care Read More
NM State Health Plan Pays $353 Million To Providers
GSD Secretary Ken Ortiz
STATE News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico General Services Department, through its health care plan for state and local government workers and their dependents, paid nearly $353 million to medical providers in fiscal year 2020, GSD Secretary Ken Ortiz announced Tuesday.
GSD’s group health plan, managed by the department’s Risk Management Division, is the largest employer-based medical benefits pool in the state, covering nearly 58,000 New Mexicans in dozens of communities.
“GSD’s plan is a critical part of the state’s health care infrastructure,” Ortiz said. “The plan Read More
Chart 416 COVID-19 In New Mexico May 4, 2021
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: 219 New Cases, Total 198,576 With 10 New Deaths And 183,813 Recovered
STATE News:SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced today 219 new COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases today so the total remains at 519 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.)
Today’s update includes 10 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:
- 93 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Chaves County
- 15 new cases in Curry County
- 13 new cases
Chart 415 COVID-19 In New Mexico May 3, 2021
This map displays the average number of daily diagnoses per 100,000 people by state. Source: covidactnow.org. Map: mapchart.net. Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico Seeks Nominations For Primary Care Council
NMHSD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Human Services Department (NMHSD) is accepting nominations for the Primary Care Council until Friday, May 14, 2021.
In House Bill 67, enacted during the 2021 legislative session, the Council is designed to:
- “Increase access to primary care, improve the quality of primary care services, lower the cost of primary care delivery, address the shortage of primary care providers and reduce overall health care costs” statewide.
“Given that more than 48 percent of New Mexicans receive one or more services from the Human Services Department, and now over 930,000 Read More
Chart 414 COVID-19 In New Mexico May 2, 2021
This chart displays vaccination status of Los Alamos residents who registered with the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH). The corresponding percentages are broken down according to priority groups. Source: NMDOH. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Department Of Veterans Services Wraps Up Two-Week Curbside Property Tax Certificate Event In Albuquerque
DVS Secretary Sonya L. Smith was there on the first day to greet veterans and unmarried widows of veterans arriving—and thanking them for their service. Courtesy/DVS
DVS Women Veterans Program Manager Robin Wilson assisting a veteran. Courtesy/DVS
DVS News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Veterans Services (DVS) wrapped up a two-week daily drive-up property tax certificate service Friday at its Albuquerque northeast heights office.
DVS staff assisted 520 veterans and unmarried widows of veterans who took advantage of this unique “carhop-style” curbside event with filing for Read More
Chart 413 COVID-19 In New Mexico May 1, 2021
This chart displays the percentage of residents receiving at least one vaccine dose by metropolitan area. Shown are the 14 metro areas where more than 55 percent of the population are vaccinated. The Santa Fe metro area leads the nation with a vaccination rate of 67 percent. Cities in New Mexico are highlighted. Source: covidactnow.org. Created by Eli Ben-NaimDEA Launches New Initiative To Stop Fentanyl Flood
DEA News:
WASHINGTON — The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has announced a new initiative, Project Wave Breaker, to disrupt the flow of deadly fentanyl into the United States.
Project Wave Breaker will direct interdiction, enforcement, and outreach efforts to high-impact areas to disrupt the flow of fentanyl in and around the United States.
The initiative will also employ analytical intelligence assets to target the activities of Mexican transnational criminal organizations, which are the primary suppliers and distributors of illicit fentanyl and fentanyl substances throughout Read More
Dr. David Church: Thank You Los Alamos!
By DAVID R. CHURCH, MD
Thank you Los Alamos and those of you who have come from further north. It is with much sadness that I have chosen to retire from the practice of medicine.
I have been in practice for 43 years now. As a patient suggested to me recently when told of my years of service to patients, I should retire and join a museum. That must be due to my extraordinary artistic ability to draw a complete health plan on the back of a prescription pad!
Thank you for allowing me the privilege of participating in your health care.
Your medical records will be at the Medical Associates of Northern New Mexico, Read More
Chart 412 COVID-19 In New Mexico April 30, 2021
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-NaimLAPS: May Is Mental Health Month
May is mental health month. Anyone experiencing a mental health crisis (1 in 5 adults annually according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness), it is important to seek help now, resources below. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
This past year presented so many different challenges and obstacles that tested our strength and resiliency.
The global pandemic forced us to cope with situations we never even imagined and a lot of us struggled with our mental health as a result. The good news is that there are tools and resources available that can support the well-being of individuals and communities. Read More
Statewide COVID-19 Map Update With New Criteria Levels
Updated statewide COVID-19 map for April 30, 2021. Courtesy/NMDOH
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) announced today the updated statewide COVID-19 map, with updated key health metrics used to assign risk levels to counties under the Red-Yellow-Green COVID-19 framework now in effect.
The updates to the criteria, announced by the governor and state officials Wednesday, are made as the state’s nation-leading vaccine distribution effort is over time likely to reduce the number of asymptomatic people seeking out and receiving tests for COVID-19.
As of today, Read More
Los Alamos County Health Council Meets Virtually May 6
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Health Council meets noon Thursday, May 6.
Due to COVID concerns, the meeting will be conducted remotely.
This meeting is open to the public.
The public may join and make public comment via Zoom by pasting into their browser the following: https://zoom.us/w/92168055754, once the session has started.
Or by telephone 1 669 900 9128 Webinar ID: 9216-8055-754.
Agenda:
I. CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
III. BUSINESS
- Approval of Minutes from the April 1, 2021 Meeting
- Presenter: Philip Gursky
- Review of Virtual Platforms for Resource Directory
- Presenters: Donna Casados
Chart 411 COVID-19 In New Mexico April 29, 2021
This map displays the percentage of residents receiving at least one vaccine dose by county. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Map: mapchart.net. Created by Eli Ben-NaimThe Powerhouse Behind The County COVID Response
Los Alamos County Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson at Sunday’s Mass Vaccination Clinic in Los Alamos High School’s Griffith Gymnasium. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos is on day 414 of the COVID-19 pandemic, but since day one the County has had Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson helping it navigate and overcome this immense obstacle.
“I’m not sure what the County would have done without Beverley during this past year,” County Manager Harry Burgess said. “She has been an amazing asset to our entire Read More
Heinrich Chairs First Subcommittee Hearing On Military Construction, Veterans Affairs And Related Agencies
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) opened his first hearing Wednesday as Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies.
The hearing titled, “VA Telehealth Program: Leveraging Recent Investments to Build Future Capacity”, focused on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) long-term vision for integrating telehealth into the way the VA provides healthcare to veterans, and how the VA will leverage investments from Congress Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 248 New Cases, Total 197,218 With 12 New Deaths And 178,003 Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced today 248 new COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports 2 new cases today bringing the total to 518 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.)
Today’s update includes 12 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:
- 93 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 7 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 1 new case in
