WisePies Pizza Hosts First 5K Pizza Run Benefiting Make-A-Wish Foundation Of New Mexico
WISECHOICE FOODS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — WiseChoice Foods LLC announced the 2021 WiseInitiative Supporting Community Fundraiser with the inaugural 5K Pizza Fun Run/Walk as a virtual event to allow everyone anywhere to participate with their close family or friends in a COVID-safe way based on their own schedules.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Mexico was selected as the beneficiary for this fundraiser with 100 percent of net proceeds going back to the organization. Registration is open now.
As a virtual run, WiseChoice Foods encourages activities to take place April 24 to May 2 on a 5K route Read More
Chart 399 COVID-19 In New Mexico April 17, 2021
The line in this chart shows the cumulative number of vaccine doses administered in New Mexico, as percentage of the state’s population, versus date. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico Reaches 4,001 COVID-19-Related Deaths
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) officials announced Thursday that 4,001 New Mexicans have died due to COVID-19.
“Today’s sad milestone reminds us of what we have been through as a state and as a country. This is not just another number – they are our neighbors, our fellow New Mexicans. We grieve for them and their families,” NMDOH Secretary Dr. Tracie Collins said. “It also underscores the need for us to remain cautious in the weeks and months ahead. While New Mexico is leading the nation in vaccinations and staying vigilant with COVID-safe practices, we are not out Read More
COVID-19 Second Dose Booster Vaccine And Food Distribution At Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Today
IAD News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Indian Affairs Department (IAD), in partnership with the New Mexico Department of Health (DOH), Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women (CSVANW), First Nations Community Healthsource, Thornburg Foundation, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC), All Pueblo Council of Governors (APCG), MoGro, and New Mexico Foundation will host a COVID-19 second dose booster vaccine and food distribution drive-thru event.
This free event will take place 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, April 17 at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.
Individuals who received their first Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 264 New Cases, Total 194,868 With 4 Deaths And 176,357 Patients Recovered
STATE News:SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced today 264 new COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reported zero new cases so the total remains 508 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 4 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:
- 97 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 9 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 4 new cases in Curry County
Chart 398 COVID-19 In New Mexico April 16, 2021
This chart shows the percentage of residents who registered for a vaccine with the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) by county. The counties of Los Alamos (84.8%), Taos (69.6%) and Santa Fe (68.4%) lead the state in registrations. Source: NMDOH. Map: mapchart.net. Created by Eli Ben-NaimChart 397 COVID-19 In New Mexico April 15, 2021
This map displays the percentage of residents receiving at least one vaccine dose by county. The counties of Los Alamos (71.4%), Santa Fe (57%), Guadalupe (56.9%), Taos (56.6%) and Rio Arriba (56%) lead the state. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Map: mapchart.net. Created by Eli Ben-NaimChart 396 COVID-19 In New Mexico April 14, 2021
This map displays the average daily number of COVID-19 diagnoses per 100,000 people by county. Source: covidactnow.org. Map: mapchart.net. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico Pauses Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccine
NMDOH Secretary Dr. Tracie Collins
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) announced Tuesday that Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine distribution will be paused following federal Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommendations.
These announcements follow reports of six “rare and severe” blood clots – out of 6.8 million doses given – among women between the ages of 18 and 48 in the United States. Symptoms occurred 6 to 13 days after vaccination.
“New Mexico – like the federal government – is acting out of an abundance Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 187 New Cases, Total 194,164 With 9 Deaths And 175,460 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced Tuesday 187 new COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reported zero new cases so the total remains 506 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.)
Tuesdays update includes 9 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:
- 97 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Curry County
- 13 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 3 new cases in Eddy County
Chart 395 COVID-19 In New Mexico April 13, 2021
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-NaimChart 394 COVID-19 In New Mexico April 12, 2021
This map displays the average number of daily cases per 100,000 people by state. Source: covidactnow.org. Map: mapchart.net. Created by Eli Ben-NaimLos Alamos County Emergency Manager Releases Event Code To General Public For Mass Vaccination Clinic April 25
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s emergency manager has released the event code to “unlock” registration for anyone wishing to attend the April 25 large-scale vaccination clinic set to occur in partnership with Nambe Drugs.
The code is AFGKMXW and the clinic will be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Griffith Gymnasium on the Los Alamos High School campus.
On April 25, 1,200 vaccines will be administered. Until all appointments are booked, every individual can register and book an appointment on April 25 by visiting the New Mexico Department of Health website: https://cvvaccine.nmhealth.org/
Individuals Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 3-Day Total: 647 New Cases, Total 193,987 With 3 Deaths And 175,380 Patients Recovered
STATE News: - 227 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases
Chart 393 COVID-19 In New Mexico April 11, 2021
This map displays the total COVID-19 related deaths per 1,000 people by county. Los Alamos County has had 6 COVID related deaths (0.3 per 1,000). Source: New York Times. Map: mapchart.net. Created by Eli Ben-NaimChart 392 COVID-19 In New Mexico April 10, 2021
This map displays the total number of COVID-19 diagnoses per 100 people by county. Source: New York Times. Map: mapchart.net. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Governor Establishes New Mexico Health Care Affordability Fund, Eliminates Copays For Behavioral Health Services
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Thursday signed into law Senate Bill 317, establishing the Health Care Affordability Fund, which is dedicated to reducing the cost of health insurance and medical expenses for working families.
The bill also prohibits copays and other cost sharing for people with insurance who seek behavioral health services.
“The pandemic has highlighted the devastating economic impact of out-of-pocket medical bills that can lead to medical debt, bankruptcy and poor credit for the uninsured. This legislation is an important first step in helping 23,000 Read More
Weekend COVID Case Counts Now Released On Mondays
STATE News:
…Saturday and Sunday COVID case counts released each Monday
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) announced Friday that it will no longer release a daily COVID-19 case count report on Saturdays and Sundays.
Instead, the state will provide a consolidated weekend report each Monday. Day-by-day breakdowns of case counts for Saturday and Sunday will no longer be available.
Note: NMDOH also has shifted the time frame covered by its daily Epidemiology and Response Division reports – which include the daily case count press release. Instead of reporting Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 126 New Cases, Total 193,368 With 2 Deaths And 174,849 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 126 new COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases today so the total remains at 505 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 today’s most recent cases:
- 61 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 1 new case in
NMDOH: 1/3 Of New Mexico Adults Now Fully Vaccinated
NMDOH Secretary Dr. Tracie Collins
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) announced today that one-third of New Mexicans 16 years and older are now fully vaccinated. This follows Thursday’s announcement that more than 50 percent of New Mexicans 16 years and older have received at least a first shot.
“These milestones matter,” NMDOH Secretary Dr. Tracie Collins said. “They show very clearly that our vaccination efforts are working, and that we’re moving faster than any state in the country toward herd immunity.”
NMDOH encourages New Mexicans to register at vaccineNM.org Read More
