On The Job In White Rock: Egis Care Manager Mario Angel
On the job Friday in White Rock is Care Manager Mario Angel, MSW from Egis (Elders Getting Information and Services) Complete Care, Inc. Egis grew out of a grassroots effort in 1998 to meet the challenges of getting older. Jeff Pine, William and Virginia Cowles and Larry and Barbara Munson founded the organization and Kevin Koval is the new owner/president. Realizing the need for responsive senior care and support for aging adults to stay as independent as possible in their own home environments, the mission of Egis is to help preserve independence, improve health, optimize safety and enrich Read More
NMED Launches Webform Reporting Tool For Employers
NMED News:
In an effort to continue to ensure New Mexico workplaces are safe, to help businesses safely stay open during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to make it easier, more efficient and more accurate to report positive COVID-19 cases among employees, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) launched a new webform for employers.
Through the online portal, employers are able to not only report positive employee cases within 4 hours as required by regulation, but also to simultaneously complete the rapid response process.
Benefits of the new tool include:
- 24/7 availability, providing
NWS: Slides From Special Weather Briefing Today
Chart 337: COVID-19 In New Mexico Feb. 14, 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. The number of diagnoses reported today, 285, is the lowest since Oct. 11, 2020. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 285 New Cases, Total Now 180,571 With 13 New Deaths And 120,051 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 285 more positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 2 new case today bringing the total to 466 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 13 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 64 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 3 new cases in Catron County
- 8 new cases in Chaves
Scene From COVID-19 Testing At Overlook Park
Scene from COVID-19 testing Thursday at Overlook Park in White Rock. This is the easy-to-do ‘saliva swab‘ test that is free and offered by Curative. The hosted bi-weekly event is held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Residents can just register online for a test slot here and then drive over to the park. The next test is Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 700 Overlook Park. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.comDVS Hosts Virtual Veterans Outreach On Presidents Day
NMDVS News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Veterans Services (DVS) will host a special Zoom Outreach 9 a.m. to noon on Presidents Day Monday.
Veterans can connect via the video application “Zoom” with the following DVS veterans service officers below, for “virtual” face-to-face assistance with filing VA claims or state veterans benefits, providing guidance with regard to registration for COVID-19 vaccination, or for help with any other issues a veteran or their family may be facing.
Northern New Mexico
Arturo Marlow
https://nmdvs-org.zoom.us/j/8327658957?pwd=a1JBY3AxaUs2OE1FT1Q3ZUdnOEY3UT09 Read More
PED: 32 New Mexico Schools On COVID Watchlist
PED News:
SANTA FE — Thirty-two New Mexico public school buildings appeared on the COVID-19 Watchlist in the week ending Friday, Feb. 12, signifying they had at least two Rapid Responses within a 14-day period.
School Buildings on COVID-19 Watchlist:
ALAMOGORDO
- Alamogordo High
ALBUQUERQUE:
- Cleveland Middle
- Eldorado High
- Manzano High
- Mission Achievement and Success 2.0
- Student Transportation
- Susie Rayos Marmon Elementary
- Sy Jackson Elementary
- Volcano Vista High
ANTHONY
- Gadsden High
ARTESIA
- Artesia Public Schools Warehouse
- Grand Heights Early Childhood
AZTEC
- Aztec High
BELEN
- Central
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 571 New Cases, Total Now 180,289 With 14 New Deaths And 118,926 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 571 more positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 1 new case today bringing the total to 464 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 14 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 245 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 3 new cases in Catron County
- 25 new cases in Chaves
NMDOH Lifts Lodging Restrictions During Extreme Weather
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE – The current COVID-19 restrictions on lodging capacity are suspended during times of extreme weather conditions and road closures.
While all other restrictions remain in place, occupancy limits will be determined by what the local Fire Marshall (or equivalent for the area) has previously determined.
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) realizes that road conditions may be dangerous and encourages people to stay home or in their present shelter if possible.
Lodging management should use their best judgment on when it is appropriate to open to travelers who are Read More
Chart 336: COVID-19 In New Mexico Feb. 13, 2021
The two lines in this chart show the percentage of New Mexicans receiving one or two vaccine doses versus date. Whereas the number of people receiving two doses is bound to increase with time, the complementary number of people receiving one dose may increase or decrease, depending on the rates by which initial shots and booster shots are administered. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Created by Eli Ben-NaimLAHS And LAMS Pass COVID-19 Safe Inspections … Moving Step Closer To Returning Older Students Back To Campus
LAPS Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Public Schools has moved a step closer to bringing middle and high school students back to campus two days a week beginning March 1.
“We passed our COVID-safe inspection from the Fire Marshall held yesterday at the middle school and high school,” Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus announced Friday.
The Los Alamos School Board voted to adopt the Remote Plus hybrid education model put forward by the District’s staff at its Feb. 9 board meeting. The vote was 4-1, with Board Secretary Dawn Read More
LAMS Student Council Hosts Mental Health Fair
LAPS News:
Earlier this month the Los Alamos Middle School Student Council hosted a Mental Health Fair for students, families and community members.
While attendance was small, Student Council recorded all sessions, which are available for viewing here.
Mental Health is the community service theme for the NMASC (New Mexico Association of Student Councils), Read More
Student Artwork On Display At Los Alamos Medical Center
Chamisa Elementary School Art Teacher Renee Mitsunaga worked with Los Alamos Medical Center to bring back ‘Art From the Schools’ to display throughout the first floor at LAMC. Mitsunaga provided art created by students at Chamisa, Mountain and Barranca elementary schools. The art is on display to bring happiness to patients and employees and allow the students’ creativity to be appreciated. Courtesy/LAMC
Art created by students at Chamisa, Mountain and Barranca elementary schools on display to bring happiness to patients and employees at LAMC. Courtesy/LAMC
Art created by students at Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 407 New Cases, Total Now 179,724 With 23 New Deaths And 117,635 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 407 more positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 4 new cases today bringing the total to 463 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 23 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 127 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 12 new cases in Chaves County
- 5 new cases in Cibola
Nambe Drugs Hosts COVID-19 Moderna Vaccine Clinic
Photographer John McHale of the Los Alamos Daily Post receives his first dose of the COVID-19 Moderna vaccination this afternoon from Nurse Antoinette Montoya at Nambe Drugs in Central Park Square. Photo by Dr. Frances Lovett, PHC/Co-owner of Nambe Drugs in Los Alamos and Santa Fe Read More
Governor On COVID-19 Relief Meeting At White House
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
From the Office of the Governor:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement today following a bipartisan meeting of governors and mayors with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in the Oval Office, where they discussed the president’s COVID-19 relief package, the American Rescue Plan, which includes $350 billion in direct aid to states, localities and tribes:
“I was humbled to represent New Mexicans in the Oval Office this afternoon and to advocate for the direct aid our businesses, front-line workers, local Read More
Chart 335: COVID-19 In New Mexico Feb. 12, 2021
The bars in this chart show the total number of vaccine doses received by residents of each county in New Mexico, as a percent of that county population. Los Alamos County and its three surrounding counties are highlighted. The statewide figure is highlighted as well. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 541 New Cases, Total Now 179,323 With 18 New Deaths And 116,518 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 512 more positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports no new cases today so the total remains at 459 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:
- 111 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 101 new cases in Chaves County
- 6 new cases
Details For COVID Vaccination Clinic In Los Alamos Sunday
COUNTY News:
Nambe Drugs, New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) and Los Alamos County officials would like to provide additional information to Los Alamos residents who have an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccination clinic this Sunday, Feb. 14 in Griffith Gymnasium at Los Alamos High School, 1300 Diamond Dr.
This event was originally scheduled to be held at Nambe Drugs, but due to inclement weather was moved to Griffith Gymnasium.
- Check the appointment date and time to ensure that it is for Sunday, Feb. 14 at Griffith Gym. (Independent of the County, Nambe Drugs through NMDOH is sending
