New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 275 New Cases, Total Now 184,888 With 15 New Deaths And 143,774 Patients Recovered
Today’s update includes 15 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 105 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 12 new cases in Chaves County
- 8 new cases in Cibola County
- 11 new
Community Asset Awards Pride In A Pandemic: LAMC Nurse Constance Carruthers And Dr. Patricia Mahoney Recognized
LAMC Nurse Constance Carruthers recognized with Community Asset Award. Courtesy photo
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
C’YA Executive Director
During a time when the world seemed to be melting down the staff at Los Alamos Medical Center was stepping up and working hard. Their efforts have led to being nominated for a Community Asset Award.
Two individuals stood out and are receiving special recognition:
- Nurse Constance Carruthers; and
- Dr. Patricia Mahoney.
“I love how nursing is part physical, part intellectual, I am learning something new most days,” Carruthers said. “Add the new patients and Read More
Chart 350 COVID-19 In New Mexico Feb. 27, 2021
This chart shows the percentage of residents receiving at least one vaccine dose by county. Los Alamos County and its three neighbors are highlighted. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
PED: 24 New Mexico Schools On COVID-19 Watchlist
PED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) reports 24 New Mexico school buildings appeared on the COVID-19 Watchlist in the week ending Friday, Feb. 26, signifying they had at least two Rapid Responses within a 14-day period.
Those school buildings are:
ALAMOGORDO
- Alamogordo High
- New Mexico School for the Blind
ALBUQUERQUE
- Albuquerque High
- APS Student Transportation
- Hoover Middle
- Hope Christian High School
- Jimmy Carter Middle
- Lavaland Elementary
ARTESIA
- Grand Heights Early Childhood
CARLSBAD
- Carlsbad High
- Carlsbad Intermediate
- Desert Willow Elementary
Governor Signs Bill Repealing New Mexico Abortion Ban
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Friday signed SB 10, an abortion ban repeal, and HB 11, which provides $200 million in grants to small businesses hurt financially by the COVID-19 pandemic. Courtesy/SFNM
By ROBERT NOTT
SFNM
It took decades for the New Mexico Legislature to pass a bill repealing an abortion ban that was nullified just a few years after becoming law.
Shortly after noon Friday, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham took less than two minutes to sign Senate Bill 10, effectively striking the 1969 statute.
“A woman has the right to make decisions about her own body,” Lujan Grisham said in a statement Read More
Chart 349 COVID-19 In New Mexico Feb. 26, 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: 659 New Cases, Total Now 184,736 With 14 New Deaths And 141,833 Patients Recovered
Today’s update includes 14 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 209 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 8 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 10 new
Scenes Of Vaccination Clinics At Senior Centers
Scene at the Betty Ehart Senior Center during administration of the first 300 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna for seniors 75 and up. The second dose takes place this weekend. Courtesy/LARSO
Drs. Tom and Frances Lovett along with Dr. Katie Fry pose for a quick moment to capture history in the making of the first vaccine clinic in January at the White Rock Senior Center. Courtesy/LARSO Read More
State Of New Mexico Unveils COVID Vaccine Equity Plan
NMDOH Secretary Dr. Tracie Collins
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) today announced the details of its vaccine equity plan.
This is a statewide effort to ensure that vaccine goes to the most exposed and vulnerable New Mexicans.
“New Mexico is using its doses more efficiently than any state in the country, and we’re ensuring that while supplies are limited, those doses go to the places where they can save the most lives and stop the spread of this virus most effectively,” NMDOH Secretary Dr. Tracie Collins said.
The plan includes:
I. EQUITABLE ALLOCATION, DISTRIBUTION Read More
Windgate Healing Arts Center Welcomes Nikhil Ramburn
Dr. Nikhil Ramburn with a client, recently joined the staff of Windgate Healing Arts Wellness Center. Courtesy photo
WELLNESS News:
Windgate Healing Arts Wellness Center welcomes Nikhil Ramburn, D.O.M., to its family of wellness professionals.
Dr. Ramburn is an acupuncturist and herbalist who specializes in treating pain and neurological conditions using traditional and electro acupuncture, as well as integrative medicine. He received his medical training from Southwest Acupuncture College in Santa Fe and obtained advanced education in orthopedic and sports acupuncture.
Dr Ramburn Read More
New Mexico Schools: COVID Testing Up, Positivity Down
PED News:
…COVID-19 cases on and off campus continue to decline
SANTA FE — Two weeks after New Mexico schools began expanding in-person learning, the Public Education Department (PED) reports scant evidence of school-based COVID-19 spread.
Both Tuesday and Wednesday this week, only nine school facilities were on the Environment Department’s COVID-19 Watchlist and none appeared on the department’s Closure List.
By comparison, 56 school buildings (the highest number to date) appeared Nov. 25 on the COVID-19 Watchlist.
“This is great news for New Mexico schools. It shows that all Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 299 New Cases, Total Now 184,080 With 13 New Deaths And 139,593 Patients Recovered
Today’s update includes 13 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 84 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 10 new cases in Chaves County
- 2 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new
Chart 348 COVID-19 In New Mexico Feb. 25, 2021
The bars in this chart display the seven-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 County (6.4 average daily cases per 100,000) and its three surrounding counties are highlighted. For the first time since the ‘red to green’ framework was implemented, Los Alamos County meets the gating criterion for average daily cases. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimAttorney General Hector Balderas Files Suit Against Manufacturers Of Antiretroviral HIV/AIDS Treatment Drugs
Attorney General Hector Balderas
From the Office of the Attorney General:
Santa Fe — Attorney General Balderas today filed a lawsuit in the First Judicial District Court of New Mexico against Gilead Sciences, Inc., Bristol-Myers Squibb, Gilead Sciences, LLC, and Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., for violating the New Mexico Antitrust Act and New Mexico Unfair Practices Act.
The lawsuit stems from the development, marketing, and manufacturing of several antiretroviral medications used in the prevention and treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (“HIV”) – a disease which, if left untreated, Read More
Senior Centers Adapt Food Service To COVID Pandemic
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Los Alamos and White Rock senior center meals were served in a plated fashion for congregate dining. This chicken fried steak meal was plated by Chef Michael Mason. Courtesy photo
Due to the pandemic, today’s meals are prepared for pick-up and delivery and required to be served in Oliver trays such as this one to ensure food safety. Courtesy photo
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Chart 347 COVID-19 In New Mexico Feb. 24, 2021
The state of New Mexico updated its COVID-19 county map with risk designations applicable for the two-week period Feb 24–March 9. New Mexico’s ‘Red to Green’ framework includes two gating criteria: (1) Average daily cases below 8 per 100,000 residents, and (2) test positivity rate below 5 percent. There are four risk designations: (a) Red, none of the gating criteria met, (b) Yellow, one gating criteria met, (c) Green, both gating criteria met and the newly announced (d) Turquoise: both gating criteria met for two consecutive two-week periods. Los Alamos County, with average daily New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 448 New Cases, Total Now 183,781 With 14 New Deaths And 137,250 Patients Recovered
Today’s update includes 14 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 105 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 19 new cases in Chaves County
- 10 new cases in Cibola County
- 3 new
Los Alamos County Goes Green On Statewide COVID Map!
New Mexico statewide COVID-19 map. Courtesy/NMDOH
NMDOH News:
- Only four counties at highest-risk Red Level, down from 14 two weeks ago
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) today announced the updated statewide COVID-19 map for the two-week period beginning today, Feb. 24, showing Los Alamos County has moved into the Green Level.
As of today there are 19 New Mexico counties at the Yellow Level and six at the Green Level, at which there are fewer restrictions on commercial and day-to-day activities amid decreased virus risk.
Four counties reached the Turquoise Level, the newly Read More
New Mexico Modifies Red-Yellow-Green System, Permitting More Day-To-Day Activities … New Turquoise Level Includes Minimal Health Restrictions
STATE News:
SANTA FE – The state of New Mexico’s Red-Yellow-Green framework for aligning county-level requirements and guidelines with local virus risk has been modified to permit more day-to-day and commercial activities.
This change reflects the improving COVID-19 outlook across the state as New Mexicans help drive down transmission and vaccine distribution contributes to decreased community spread.
The framework includes a new least restrictive level (Turquoise Level) where all categories of business can operate indoors with minimal occupancy limitations, depending on the
United States Drug Enforcement Administration El Paso Division Launches ‘Operation Engage’ In Albuquerque
Special Agent Kyle W. Williamson
DEA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The United States Drug Enforcement Administration launched a new comprehensive law enforcement and prevention initiative today, aimed at reducing drug use, abuse and overdose deaths.
“Operation Engage” allows participating field divisions to focus on the biggest drug threat and resulting violence in their respective geographic areas.
The initiative builds on and replaces DEA’s 360 Strategy, which aimed its resources specifically at opioids, and allows field divisions to customize plans and direct resources to target the Read More
