Chart 377 COVID-19 In New Mexico March 26, 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-Naim Read More
Council Proclamation Marks One Year Since COVID-19 Pandemic Began And Honors Those Helping Community
County Councilor Sara Scott
Councilor Sara Scott presented a proclamation on behalf of the Los Alamos County Council observing the one year milestone since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The proclamation also declared Wednesday, March 24, 2021 as “Lights On, Los Alamos…and Howl!” in appreciation for all those who have helped the community.
Police Chief Dino Sgambellone accepted the proclamation at the meeting on behalf of Los Alamos County Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson.
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS: It has been one year since the outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus, and Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 238 New Cases, Total 190,716 With 7 Deaths And 173,068 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 238 new COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports 1 new case today bringing the total to 496 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 7 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 73 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 7 new cases in Chaves County
- 2 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Colfax
Los Alamos JJAB Starting Two Parent Groups In April
New Mexico Supreme Court Rules Dangerous Mentally Incompetent Defendants May Be Committed Longer
NMSC News:
SANTA FE — Defendants found to be mentally incompetent to stand trial and dangerous may be committed for treatment for additional time because of aggravating circumstances, the New Mexico Supreme Court (NMSC) ruled Wednesday.
In a unanimous ruling, the Court affirmed a district judge’s order in 2017 to extend the criminal commitment of Ricky Quintana by five years, bringing it to a maximum for 20 years for killing a man in Las Vegas in 2003. Quintana has been held in the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute since his arrest for fatally stabbing Michael Grube at a house Read More
Heinrich, Former Education Secretary And Advocates Discuss How American Rescue Plan Delivers For Children
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined former U.S. Secretary of Education John King and child welfare advocates Thursday to discuss how the American Rescue Plan will slash child poverty and create long-term economic opportunities for children across the country.
VIDEO: Heinrich Discusses How the American Rescue Plan Delivers for Kids
Also joining the virtual press conference hosted by Invest in America, were James Jimenez, the Executive Director of New Mexico Voices for Children, and Emma Mehrabi, the Director of Poverty Read More
LANL: Fighting The Next Outbreak Before It Starts
By J. PATRICK FITCH and
KIRSTEN TAYLOR-MCCABE
Los Alamos National Laboratory
COVID-19 is not the first global pandemic and it certainly won’t be the last. As the light at the end of the tunnel of this pandemic is in sight, now is the time to take stock in what we’ve learned over the last 12 months—and prepare for the future.
Specifically, the last year has taught us that an effective response against a disease outbreak depends on timely integration of expertise and data across academia, industry, and government. As we move forward, we must continue to foster this integration and our capabilities Read More
Chart 376 COVID-19 In New Mexico March 25, 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 COVID-19 Update: 235 New Cases, Total 190,491 With 7 Deaths And 173,020 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 235 new COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports no new case today so the total remains at 495 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 7 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 94 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 5 new cases in Chaves County
- 7 new cases in Curry County
- 28 new cases in
Members Of New Mexico Delegation, Mayor Webber Highlight Relief Benefits In American Rescue Plan
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) and Santa Fe Mayor Alan Webber issued the following statements after a virtual press conference on how the American Rescue Plan will help Santa Fe curb the COVID-19 pandemic and bolster vaccine distribution, support students and schools, and provide assistance for struggling restaurants and renters.
A full breakdown of the American Rescue Plan is available HERE.
“The American Rescue Plan will help New Mexico finally Read More
By The Numbers: New Mexico Schools Expand Reopening
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — Thirteen New Mexico school districts and charter schools serving about 9,000 students expanded in-person learning the week with 12 moving to full-reentry.
Schools Moved To Full Reentry:
- Floyd
- Fort Sumner
- Melrose
- Moriarty
- Portales
- Socorro
- Springer
- Texico
- Wagon Mound
- Cottonwood Valley Charter (Socorro)
- Hozho Academy (Gallup)
- SABE (Rio Rancho)
MOVED FROM REMOTE TO HYBRID:
- McCurdy Charter School (Española)
Altogether, 9 percent more students are learning in-person this week than last based on data reported to the Public Education Department, with Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 218 New Cases, Total 190,275 With 6 Deaths And 172,954 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 218 new COVID-19 cases. Los Alamos County reports no new case today so the total remains at 495 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 in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 52 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 3 new cases in Chaves County
- 7 new cases in Curry County
- 59 new cases in
Chart 375 COVID-19 In New Mexico March 24, 2021
The bars in this chart display the 7-day average number of cases per 100,000 people, and the line shows the gating criterion under New Mexico’s ‘red to green’ framework. Los Alamos (3.0 average daily cases per 100,000) and its three surrounding counties are highlighted. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Health Department Reports Los Alamos Remains At Turquoise Level Which Now Includes 13 Counties!
New Mexico Department of Health county map update as of today, March 24. Courtesy/DOH- Now 13 New Mexico counties are at the Turquoise Level …10 are at Green
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 174 New Cases, Total 190,064 With 11 Deaths And 172,924 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 174 new COVID-19 cases. Los Alamos County reports 1 new case today bringing the total to 495 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 11 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 75 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Curry
Chart 374 COVID-19 In New Mexico March 23, 2021
The line in this chart shows the cumulative number of COVID-19 related deaths in Los Alamos County versus date. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico Launches COVID-19 Exposure Alert Phone App
DOH News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health DOH announced today the launch of an Exposure Notification System. When activated on a Smart Phone, the app alerts individuals when they have been exposed to someone who has verified that they are infected with COVID-19.
“This is a powerful tool in the fight to stop the spread of COVID-19. We strongly encourage the public to activate the NM Notify app on your iPhone or Android phone,” DOH Secretary Dr. Tracie Collins said. “In combination with vaccination, testing, and continued COVID-safe practices, this app will help us contain COVID-19 Read More
New Mexico Announces 9-Month Increase In Food Benefits … SNAP Program Recipients Receive 15 Percent Boost
Human Services Department News:
New Mexico DOH Appoints Purvi Mody As Special Director
DOH Special Director Purvi Mody
DOH News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) Monday announced the selection of Purvi Mody as special director.
Mody will lead and execute key projects for the DOH including, promoting and communicating change initiatives for the Division of Health Improvement and its bureaus.
She brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience. Previously known as the UNM Health System Chief Compliance and Internal Audit Officer, Mody led key initiatives and oversaw broad areas of regulation and policy within the UNM Medical Group, UNM Hospital, and Read More
Emotional Retreat: Finding Hope In Times Of Darkness
By DR. TED WIARD
Golden Willow Retreat
Hope is a topic that has been arising within many conversations lately in the therapeutic world as well as in the collective consciousness within society.
Hope is often thought of as a feeling of expectation, and desire for a specific thing to happen, or as a verb, wanting something to happen or be the situation. It seems the pandemic has corroded the foundation of trust that everything will be okay, and that people can make it through this difficult time. With the weakening of the foundation, hope appears to have dwindled, causing higher levels of depression, Read More
