New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 126 New Cases, Total 187,040 With 3 New Deaths, 157,504 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:
- 60 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 7 new cases in Curry County
- 23 new cases
Chart 359 COVID-19 In New Mexico March 8, 2021
This chart shows the current minimum age requirement for vaccination of older Americans by state. Aged-based eligibility does vary county-to-county in Arizona, Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania and Wyoming. Additionally, people over the age of 16 may qualify for a vaccine based on occupation or on medical risk factors. Source: New York Times. Map: mapchart.net. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility For K-12 Educators, Early Childhood Professionals And Staff
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) announced today that all K-12 educators, early childhood (EC) professionals, and staff will be eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine beginning today, March 8.
In keeping with a White House directive, the state will offer first shots to these groups over an approximately three-week period, as follows:
- Week 1 (beginning today): Educators and EC professionals outside the Albuquerque metro area;
- Week 2 (beginning March 15): Educators and EC professionals within the Albuquerque metro area, likely at a mass vaccination site;
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Secures Critical Funding For Veterans In American Rescue Plan Act
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Military Construction (MILCON), Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, secured provisions in the American Rescue Plan Act that would provide essential resources to help New Mexico veterans get the health care, employment, and housing support they need during this unprecedented time.
“Veterans in New Mexico are facing unprecedented economic hardships and health concerns as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s why I fought to make sure that critical provisions Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 183 New Cases, Total 186,922 With 12 New Deaths, 156,554 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:
- 54 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 5 new cases in Chaves County
- 2 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new
Chart 358 COVID-19 In New Mexico March 7, 2021
The bars in this chart display the share of the population receiving at least one vaccine dose by state. New Mexico and its neighboring states are highlighted. Source: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Second Member Of New Mexico State Police And National Guard State Capitol Security Detail Tests Positive For COVID
By DANIEL J. CHACÓN
dchacon@sfnewmexican.com
A second member of the New Mexico State Police and National Guard security detail at the state Capitol has tested positive for COVID-19.
“The individual who tested positive was not working inside the Capitol,” Raúl E. Burciaga, director of the New Mexico Legislative Council Service, wrote in an email Saturday.
Burciaga said contact tracing and appropriate isolation and quarantine measures have been taken.
The positive test result emerged among 93 people tested Friday by the state Department of Health. Another case is pending results.
The positive Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 288 New Cases, Total 186,742 With 10 New Deaths, 155,000 Patients Recovered
Today’s update includes 10 more 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
- 4 new cases in Chaves County
- 5 new cases in Cibola County
- 2 new cases
Chart 357 COVID-19 In New Mexico March 6, 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 Indian Affairs Dept. Partners With Honoring Native Life To Host A Suicide Prevention Training Series
NMIAD News: For Behavioral Health Providers In Tribal Communities
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Indian Affairs Department (IAD) has partnered with Honoring Native Life (HNL) to host a suicide prevention training series for behavioral health providers in Tribal communities from March 2021 to May 2021.
Created in 2011, HNL serves as a clearinghouse for Native American suicide prevention that provides culturally appropriate suicide prevention assistance to the state’s Native American individuals, families, and Tribal nations.
HNL is housed at the University of New Mexico Department of Psychiatry Read More
Skolnik: Vaccinating Los Alamos – Keep The Communications Coming
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
Los Alamos
It is heartening to see the progress that Los Alamos is making in its COVID-19 vaccination program. I also appreciate the increasing amount of information that county officials and other stakeholders have provided on the vaccine program over the last few months.
The county recently published, for example, a statistical update on the vaccine program. Such information is very helpful. However, it must be a starting point and not an end point. The county also needs to highlight for the community the extent to which the program is meeting its aims, what constraints Read More
Chart 356 COVID-19 In New Mexico March 5, 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-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 306 New Cases, Total 186,460 With 18 New Deaths, 153,376 Patients Recovered
Today’s update includes 18 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 102 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 8 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 5 new
NMDOH On Vaccination Update, J&J Fetal Tissue Issue
NMDOH News:
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) announced this morning that at this stage, nearly 25 percent of New Mexicans (16+) have received one or more shots, with nearly 14 percent fully vaccinated.
J&J and Vaccine Invitations
Thus far, New Mexico media have not focused heavily on purported distinctions between the vaccines, nor have members of the public.
Beginning in the next several days, New Mexicans will receive appointment invitations that specify the type of vaccine they are scheduled to receive.
- If they choose not to confirm their invitation for any reason, they
Sen. Luján Meets With New Mexico Chamber Executives Association, Discusses COVID Relief For Local Economies
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:
Washington, D.C. — Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) met with the New Mexico Chamber Executives Association to discuss COVID-19 relief for local economies, support for workers and small businesses, and much-needed investments to bridge the digital divide.
More than 25 Chambers of Commerce were represented in the virtual meeting.
“It was a pleasure meeting with Chambers of Commerce from across New Mexico – including those representing our smallest communities,” Luján said. “There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has devastated Read More
PED: Spectators Now Allowed At School Sporting Events
PED News:
- Capacity allowance varies with color of county
SANTA FE – New Mexico Public Education Secretary Ryan Stewart announced today that effective immediately, spectators will be permitted at all school-related sports to the extent allowed by the current Public Health Order under the limits applicable to large entertainment venues.
This means that schools may allow spectators as follows:
Turquoise Counties:
- Up to 75% capacity of an outdoor spectator area
- Up to 33% capacity of an indoor spectator area
Green Counties:
- Up to 50% capacity of an outdoor spectator area
- Up to 25% capacity
Chart 355 COVID-19 In New Mexico March 4, 2021
The two lines in this chart show the percentage of New Mexicans receiving one or two vaccine doses versus date. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 259 New Cases, Total 186,156 With 16 New Deaths, 151,708 Patients Recovered
Today’s update includes 16 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 80 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 7 new cases in Chaves County
- 2 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case
The Hard Work Paid Off! Los Alamos Achieves Green Level
Shoppers embrace COVID safety practices last summer on Central. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By Kirsten Laskey
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The hard work and diligence of Los Alamos County government, businesses and residents is paying off!
On Feb. 24, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) elevated Los Alamos to green on its statewide COVID map.
According to a NMDOH press release, the new rating was determined by the state’s county-by-county system that uses key health metrics – the per-capita daily incidence of new COVID-19 cases and average COVID-19 Read More
Los Alamos County Library System Expands Services
Georgianna Farris processing library returns at Mesa Public Library. Courtesy/LAC
LIBRARY News:
Los Alamos County Library System will re-open with a combination of curbside and walk-in service starting Monday, March 8 at Mesa Public Library and White Rock Branch Library.
- Walk-in service hours are 2-6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
- Curbside service hours are 2-6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
- Computer sessions are available by reservation only during service hours Monday through Saturday, call 505.662.8250 or email libweb@lacnm.us to schedule a reservation.
