MANNM To Host COVID Vaccine Clinic Saturday
MANNM News:Chart 404 COVID-19 In New Mexico April 22, 2021
This map shows the percentage of registered residents in Los Alamos County who received at least one vaccine dose by priority group. Overall, 85 percent of eligible Los Alamos residents have registered for a COVID-19 vaccine. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico Secretary Of Health Participates In White House Webinar On COVID-19 Vaccine Communication
NMDOH News:
Santa Fe — New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) Secretary Dr. Tracie Collins spoke Thursday afternoon at a White House webinar on collaboration between New Mexico state agencies and community- and faith-based organizations for effective COVID-19 vaccine communication.
The event, titled “All In: Partnering with Community and Faith Organizations in COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts” – included commentary from the following participants:
- Dr. Tracie Collins – Secretary, New Mexico Department of Health
- Dr. Nirav Shah – Director, Maine Center for Disease Control and
Senators Heinrich And Luján Welcome $3.5 Million In CARES Act Recovery Assistance Grants For New Mexico
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thursday, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $3.5 million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance grants to help the state of New Mexico prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus.
EDA investments announced Thursday:
- Gila Regional Medical Center (GRMC), Silver City, will receive a $2.5 million EDA CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to make roof renovations and HVAC improvements. The project, to be matched with $250,000 in local funds, is expected
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 228 New Cases, 195,990 Total, With 3 New Deaths And 177,428 Recovered
- 83 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 12 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola
Nambe Drugs Los Alamos Hometown Heroes Of Pandemic
Nambe heroes include Elizabeth Maestas CPht, Ashley Zubia Clerk, Julie Ortiz Pharm D, Thomas Lovett RPh, Daniela Perez CPhT, Stacy Kuriakose Pharmacy Intern and Melissa Roybal Pharm D. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
Vaccine Clinic volunteers gathered Monday at the LAHS Gym including Nambe Co-owner Frances Lovett, County Councilor Sara Scott and County Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
Since opening in Los Alamos in 2015, Nambe Drugs has found a number of ways to help Read More
Scott: COVID And American Rescue Plan Funds Updates
By SARA SCOTT
Councilor
Los Alamos County Council
This note provides an update regarding local COVID-19 related initiatives including vaccination, testing, and the path forward for obtaining and dispersing federal American Rescue Plan funds. I hope it finds you, your friends and families well and enjoying a few more opportunities to share the refreshing days and outdoor activities that we are so lucky to have access to here in our amazing community.
We are making important progress towards getting vaccinated. Of the 15,240 residents 16 and older, 85.1% have registered for vaccination and Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 187 New Cases, 195,783 In Total, With 10 New Deaths And 177,084 Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced today 187 new COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases today so the total remains 511 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:
- 69 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 3 new cases in Chaves County
- 2 new cases in Cibola County
- 2 new cases
New Mexico Department Of Health Statewide County Map Update April 21: Majority Of Counties Static, Some Regress
NMDOH updated COVID-19 map for the two-week period beginning today, April 21. Courtesy/NMDOH
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) announced today the updated statewide COVID-19 map for the two-week period beginning April 21.
Los Alamos remains one of 14 New Mexico counties at the Turquoise Level and three counties are at the Green Level, at which there are fewer restrictions on commercial and day-to-day activities amid decreased virus risk.
The majority of the state’s counties reached or remain at the least restrictive levels.
Fifteen counties are at the Yellow
Los Alamos Mass Vaccination Clinic For Individuals 16 Years Or Older Set For Sunday April 25 At LAHS Gymnasium
COUNTY News:
- Minors must have parental consent
Nambe Drugs and Los Alamos County remind the community that a mass COVID-19 vaccine clinic is set for 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 25 at the Los Alamos High School Gym at 1300 Diamond Dr.
Individuals 16 years or older are eligible to schedule an appointment, while there are still openings, using the special event code: AFGKMXW once logged into their profile on the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) COVID Vaccine Registration site
Approximately 1,200 Pfizer vaccines have been secured for this event. Minors do need parental consent to receive Read More
Chart 403 COVID-19 In New Mexico April 21, 2021
This map shows the percentage of residents receiving at least one vaccine dose by state. Source: covidactnow.org. Map: mapchart.net. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 161 New Cases, 195,615 In Total, With 3 New Deaths And 176,905 Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced today 161 new COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reported zero new cases so the total remains 511 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 3 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:
- 60 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 3 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Curry County
- 18 new cases in Doña
Los Alamos Police Hold DEA Drug Take Back Day Saturday
LAPD News:
Saturday, April 24, the Los Alamos Police Department will be conducting its biannual DEA Drug Take Back Day.
This will be held in the South parking lot (Trinity Drive Justice Center Lot) of the Los Alamos Police Department.
This event will begin at 10 a.m., and run until 2 p.m. Due to COVID-19, additional precautions have been put in place to ensure the safety of all individuals who partake. The Los Alamos Police Department asks the public to follow the guidelines to ensure a safe process for everyone.
The DEA Drug Takeback event will have one entry way into the parking lot. There will Read More
Former Los Alamos County Assessor JoAnn Johnson Receives Second Vaccine Shot At LAHS Monday
Former two-term Los Alamos County Assessor JoAnn Johnson receives her second COVID-19 vaccine shot Monday morning from Registered Nurse Teri Kerstiens in the auxiliary gymnasium at Los Alamos High School. ‘They are extremely efficient here and very caring,’ Johnson told the Los Alamos Daily Post, adding this morning that she is feeling fine, and in fact so well that she went to the grocery store. Los Alamos County Councilor Sara Scott, center, volunteers her assistance at the local vaccine clinics. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Chart 402 COVID-19 In New Mexico April 20, 2021
This map displays the average number of daily diagnoses per 100,000 people by county. Source covidactnow.org. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
DEA To Hold 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
DEA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — With opioid overdose deaths increasing during the pandemic, the Drug Enforcement Administration is holding its 20th Take Back Day Saturday, April 24.
DEA’s October 2020 Take Back Day brought in a record-high amount of expired, unused prescription medications, with the public turning in close to 500 tons of unwanted drugs. Over the 10-year span of Take Back Day, DEA has brought in more than 6,800 tons of prescription drugs. With studies indicating a majority of abused prescription drugs come from family and friends, including from home medicine cabinets, clearing Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 638 New Cases April 17-19, Total 195,478 With 6 New Deaths And 176,762 Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced today 638 new COVID-19 cases for the period of April 17-19.
Los Alamos County reported 3 new cases bringing the total to 511 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 6 new deaths over the 3-day period in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:
- 199 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
Chart 401 COVID-19 In New Mexico April 19, 2021
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
State Department Of Health Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Self-Scheduling For New Mexicans 40 Years And Older
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) Monday announced that vaccineNM.org registrants who are 40 years and older can now schedule their own COVID-19 vaccine appointments.
To do so, users simply log in to vaccineNM.org using their confirmation code and date of birth, choose their location, and then select from available appointments in their area. Event codes for New Mexicans 40+ are no longer required, though they are required for younger populations.
“This has always been the goal – to provide New Mexicans as much flexibility as possible in scheduling Read More
Chart 400 COVID-19 In New Mexico April 18, 2021
The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in the United States versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
