State Senate Rules Committee Confirms Dr. Tracie Collins As NMDOH Cabinet Secretary
NMDOH Cabinet Secretary-Designate Tracie C. Collins, MD tours alternate care site today, providing information on its operations and functions. ScreenShot/LADP
STATE SENATE News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico State Senate Rules Committee voted 38-1 today to confirm Dr. Tracie Collins as Cabinet Secretary for the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH).
“I’m incredibly grateful for the work Dr. Collins has done in leading the department during this turbulent and critical time, particularly with regard to her efforts in organizing and launching the largest mass vaccination project in New Read More
Vaccination Clinic By Appointment At Griffith Gym Monday
Courtesy image
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County and the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) will hold a vaccination clinic Monday, Feb. 22 in Griffith Gymnasium at Los Alamos High School, 1300 Diamond Dr.
Eligible Los Alamos residents who are registered on the NMDOH should have already received an email or a text message with information on how to schedule an appointment.
Appointments are required to receive a vaccine. No walk-ins will be accepted.
Due to a limited supply of vaccine, the NMDOH is prioritizing notifications to those in category 1B, primarily individuals who are 75 years and Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 318 New Cases, Total Now 182,050 With 19 New Deaths And 128,299 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 318 additional COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports 1 new case today, bringing the total to 469 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 19 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 90 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 13 new cases in Chaves County
- 2 new
Chart 342 COVID-19 In New Mexico Feb. 19, 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. Eli Ben-NaimSen. Heinrich Visits Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, right, visits the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center in Albuquerque Thursday to discuss the needs of New Mexico’s military veterans and their families. Courtesy photo
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and newly appointed to serve as chairman of the Military Construction (MILCON), Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, visited the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center in Albuquerque Thursday to discuss the needs of New Mexico’s military Read More
Chart 341 COVID-19 In New Mexico Feb. 18, 2021
This chart shows the percentage of vaccinated residents in each county in New Mexico. Los Alamos County and its three neighbors are highlighted. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 411 New Cases, Total Now 181,739 With 18 New Deaths And 126,446 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 411 additional COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports no new case today so the total remains at 468 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 18 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 125 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 5 new cases in Chaves County
- 15 new cases in Cibola County
- 2
Heinrich Visits Albuquerque Health Care For Homeless
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, center, visits with members of the integrated medical outreach team at a mobile outreach site for Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless Wednesday in Albuquerque. Courtesy photo
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) visited a mobile outreach site for Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless (AHCH), Wednesday and met with members of their integrated medical outreach team.
Heinrich saw firsthand how AHCH directs medical outreach and harm reduction care in Albuquerque, and how they have been able to continue Read More
State Issues Vaccine Registration Step-By-Step Checklist
ALTSD News:
The New Mexico Aging & Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) reminds citizens to keep in mind the supply of vaccine is extremely limited.
The goal is for everyone to be able to easily get a COVID-19 vaccine when sufficient quantities are available.
Until that time, the New Mexico Department of Health is rolling the vaccine out in a phased approach. Groups 1A and 1B are eligible at this time. That includes people 75 or older and people 16 or older who have high-risk medical conditions.
However, everyone who wishes to get a vaccine is encouraged to register now. For updates on COVID Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 281 New Cases, Total Now 181,332 With 12 New Deaths And 125,064 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 281 additional COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports no new case today so the total remains at 468 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 12 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 120 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 3 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new
Los Alamos School Board Meeting Highlights Feb. 9
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board met for a regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 9. President Melanie Colgan opened the meeting by recognizing Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Librarian Shannon Seitz and her student assistant, Kira Lorenc, for contributions to Black History Month.
Lorenc created a WebQuest with more than 35 reliable websites exploring topics such as the foundations of Black History Month, significant Black figures and noteworthy historical events.
“We would like to applaud the student who has just gone the extra mile this month to help out the rest of the school,” Colgan said. Read More
Chart 340 COVID-19 In New Mexico Feb. 17, 2021
The bars in this chart show the percentage of New Mexicans receiving at least one vaccine dose by ethnicity. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 308 New Cases, Total Now 181,060 With 12 New Deaths And 123,507 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 308 additional COVID-19 cases. Daily case counts and test numbers are raw data based on information the state receives today – meaning data that has not yet been scrutinized to identify potential duplicates or late-arriving positives or negatives. By contrast, the Red Yellow Green county-level analysis provides a highly accurate picture for a two-week period of time.
Los Alamos County reports 1 new case today bringing the total to 468 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to Read More
Chart 339: COVID-19 In New Mexico Feb. 16, 2021
The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in the United States versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-NaimBeWellnm Insurance Exchange Special Enrollment Underway
BeWellnm Communication Maureen Manring
BEWELLNM News:
Albuquerque — BeWellnm, the New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange, has announced the beginning of the special enrollment period for the New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange, which ends May 15, 2021.
The special three-month reopening of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance marketplace provides uninsured New Mexicans with a new opportunity to find affordable coverage.
“BeWellnm encourages all uninsured New Mexicans to begin the enrollment process as soon as possible because of the limited amount of time to find comprehensive, Read More
LANL Suspends Onsite Operations Due To Weather Today
LANL News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory has suspended onsite operations today due to inclement weather.
Employees able to work remotely should do so. Read More
Canceled: Curative Testing For COVID-19 At Overlook Park
COUNTY News:
Due to inclement weather Curative has canceled the “swab” testing for COVID-19 at Overlook Park scheduled to occur 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today.
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New Mexico Senate To Hear Bill To Curb Congenital Syphilis
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) Thursday shared an update about key legislation intended to combat congenital syphilis in New Mexico.
Syphilis during pregnancy can lead to serious birth defects and infant death – and is entirely preventable with timely testing and treatment of pregnant mothers. In New Mexico, cases of congenital syphilis – meaning syphilis among newborns – have increased sharply in recent years, from just six cases in 2017 to an alarming 26 cases in 2019.
This follows national trends, with far more syphilis cases among Read More
Chart 338: COVID-19 In New Mexico Feb. 15, 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. Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 200 New Cases, Total Now 180,761 With 9 New Deaths And 121,606 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 200 more positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 1 new case today bringing the total to 467 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 9 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 65 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Catron County
- 6 new cases in Chaves
