Chart 368 COVID-19 In New Mexico March 17, 2021
The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in Los Alamos County versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 255 New Cases, Total 188,907 With 12 New Death And 168,976 Patients Recovered
Today’s update includes 12 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 58 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 10 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 5 new
Bobcat Spotted Around Calvary Chapel Church Saturday
A bobcat is spotted meandering around the grounds of Calvary Chapel Church Saturday near the Posse Lodge on North Mesa before sauntering off to parts unknown. Photo by Pat KestellNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 186 New Cases, Total 188,664 With 7 New Death And 168,191 Patients Recovered
Today’s update includes 7 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 72 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 2 new cases
COVID Vaccine Booster Clinic Smith Auditorium Wednesday
COUNTY News:
The New Mexico Department of Health is holding a COVID-19 vaccine clinic noon to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday for second “booster” Pfizer shots.
Only booster shots will be administered. The clinic will be at Duane Smith Auditorium and participants should have already been notified of their appointment time by DOH email or text message.
No walk-ins will be accepted; participants must have an appointment.
Note: Participants may have received a text message or email stating the clinic is at Griffith Gym. That information is INCORRECT; the clinic is at Smith Auditorium on the Los Alamos High Read More
County Offering COVID Vaccines To Homebound Residents
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Emergency Management Office, in coordination with the Social Services Office, have begun offering COVID vaccines to those who meet the current criteria for the vaccine as defined by the State of New Mexico, but who may be homebound for medical reasons and therefore unable to attend a vaccine clinic at a local facility.
Homebound residents are asked to call the Social Services Office at 505.662.8068 to arrange for their vaccination home visit. When calling, the individual will need to provide Social Services’ staff with their name, date of birth, confirmation Read More
Skolnik: COVID-19 – The Quintessential Global Health Issue
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
Los Alamos
(This article is adapted from a talk given to the Global Health Interest Group of the Research Institute of Children’s National Hospital)
COVID-19 is the quintessential global health issue. We can see this clearly when we look at COVID-19 through a set of global health lenses: the globalization of disease; ethics; the economic and social impacts of health issues; the relationship between human well-being and global security and freedom; and, the need for cooperation.
When it comes to the interdependent boundaryless world in which we live, I like to say that “the Read More
Chart 367 COVID-19 In New Mexico March 16, 2021
The bars in this chart display the number of COVID-19 related deaths versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico Transportation Dept. And State Police Support Archdiocese Of SF Cancellation Of Holy Week Pilgrimages
NMDOT News:
- “Please take care and celebrate safely at home. The department is grateful for everyone’s understanding and cooperation.” –Transportation Secretary Mike Sandoval
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), New Mexico State Police (NMSP) and the Archdiocese of Santa Fe are asking the faithful to please stay home during Holy Week.
While annual pilgrimages to El Santuario de Chimayo and Tome Hill are cherished New Mexico traditions, the events have been cancelled.
The Archdiocese made the difficult decision to cancel all pilgrimages and special processions Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 185 New Cases, Total 188,488 With 1 New Death And 167,659 Patients Recovered
Today’s update includes 1 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 68 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Chaves County
- 2 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case
End-Of-Life Options Act Passes New Mexico Senate
The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Post file photo
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Today, the Senate passed legislation enabling terminally ill, mentally competent adults in New Mexico, who are given six or less months to live, the option to obtain medication allowing them to pass away peacefully.
The measure passed with a 24-17 vote and will now come back to the House to concur with Senate amendments, before heading to the Governor’s desk.
Sponsored by Rep. Debbie Armstrong (D-Albuquerque), Sen. Elizabeth “Liz” Stefanics (D-Cerrillos), Sen. Bill O’Neill (D-Albuquerque), Rep. Dayan Hochman-Vigil (D-Albuquerque), Read More
Chart 366 COVID-19 In New Mexico March 15, 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-NaimNew Mexico Supreme Court Upholds Damages Cap In State’s Medical Malpractice Law
New Mexico Supreme Court ruled today to upholds the damages cap in the medical malpractice law. Post file photo
SUPREME COURT News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico’s cap on certain types of damages for injuries from medical malpractice does not violate the constitutional right to a jury trial, the state Supreme Court ruled today.
The Medical Malpractice Act (MMA) limits damages at $600,000, excluding punitive damages and compensation for medical and rehabilitative care. The cap applies to damages for such things as pain and suffering and a loss of future earnings.
In a unanimous decision, the state’s Read More
NMPED: 16 New Mexico Schools On COVID-19 Watchlist
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — Sixteen New Mexico school buildings appeared on the COVID-19 Watchlist in the week ending Friday, March 12, signifying they had at least two Rapid Responses within a 14-day period:
ALAMOGORDO
- Mountain View Middle
ALBUQUERQUE:
- Albuquerque Academy
- Public Academy for Performing Arts
- Sandia Preparatory
- St. Charles Borromeo School
- Ventana Ranch Elementary
ARTESIA
- Artesia Park Junior High
- Yucca Elementary
CARLSBAD
- Carlsbad High
- Carlsbad Intermediate
CLOUDCROFT
- Cloudcroft Elementary
FARMINGTON
- Farmington High
MORIARTY
- Moriarty Edgewood School Transportation
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 160 New Cases, Total 188,311 With 2 New Deaths And 166,437 Patients Recovered
Today’s update includes 2 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 45 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 8 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 2 new
Chart 365 COVID-19 In New Mexico March 14, 2021
This chart shows the percentage of residents receiving at least one vaccine dose by county. Los Alamos County and its three neighboring counties are highlighted. Source: NMDOH. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Local Vaccine Clinic Monday March 15 – Appointments Only
COUNTY News:
Nambe Drugs, Los Alamos County, and the New Mexico Department of Public Health (NMDOH) are holding a vaccine clinic Monday, March 15 at the Auxiliary Gym at Los Alamos High School, 1300 Diamond Dr.
Appointments are required to receive a vaccine. No walk-ins will be accepted.
Note: This clinic includes booster appointments for individual who received the first dose of the Moderna vaccine Feb. 14.
County officials remind individuals that upon appointment check-in they will need to provide the NMDOH confirmation code as well as insurance and Medicare cards as applicable.
Los Read More
NIST: Masks Under The Microscope…
Close up look at a mask. Courtesy/N. Hanacek/NIST (based on images by E.P. Vicenzi)
NIST News:
To understand how something works, it helps to see it up close. A team of researchers took this approach when studying the fabric masks that people wear to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Those masks work by blocking some of the virus-filled droplets and smaller particles, called aerosols, that an infected person exhales, and they also offer some protection to the wearer by filtering incoming air.
The researchers wanted to know how well different fabrics filter out those particles and what makes some fabrics Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 198 New Cases, Total 188,167 With 3 New Deaths And 164,614 Patients Recovered
Today’s update includes 3 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 74 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 5 new cases in Chaves County
- 4 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case
Environment Protections Bill Passes New Mexico Senate
Senate Majority Leader Peter Wirth
By DANIEL J. CHACÓN
SFNM
A bill that would allow the state of New Mexico to adopt air quality and hazardous waste rules more stringent than federal regulations survived a challenge Friday from Senate Republicans, who had previously stalled the measure with a procedural maneuver that kept it in limbo for days.
Sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Peter Wirth, the bill would amend the Air Quality Control Act and the Hazardous Waste Act to allow rules more rigid than federal standards.
“In each case … there must be substantial evidence that the proposed state rules Read More
