Chart 334: COVID-19 In New Mexico Feb. 11, 2021
The bars in this chart display the seven-day average number of cases per 100,000 people, and the line shows New Mexico’s ‘red to green’ gating criterion. Los Alamos (12.9 average daily cases per 100,000) and its three surrounding counties are highlighted. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
NMDOH: Cat Diagnosed With Plague In Los Alamos County
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports a cat has been diagnosed with plague in Los Alamos County, making it the first plague case in New Mexico this year.
“NMDOH staff will conduct an environmental investigation to ensure the safety of the immediate family and neighbors,” Secretary-Designate Dr. Tracie Collins said. “We also offer a friendly reminder: even in the midst of a global pandemic, other diseases still occur in New Mexico, and there are steps people can take to keep themselves and their pets safe.”
The cat, which became ill in early January, has now Read More
‘Flattening The Curve’ Has Been Voted Most Detested Pandemic-Related Phrase Among New Mexicans
PR PIONEER News:
A new poll by PR Pioneer reveals that “Flattening the curve” is voted the most detested pandemic-related phrase among New Mexicans.
While almost every American can’t wait to get the vaccine and resign the coronavirus to the pages of future history books, it’s likely that many of us also are eager to part with certain pandemic-related words and phrases – hopefully never to be uttered again.
Whereas this time last year, many of these terms were rarely used in everyday conversation across America, it now feels as though every aspect of our lives is flooded with them.
From work chats, Read More
House Committee OKs Health Insurance Premium Tax Hike
Rep. Deborah Armstrong
By ROBERT NOTT
SFNM
The state House of Representatives is set to consider legislation that would create a fund to help offset the costs of health insurance premiums for lower-income people who purchase individual policies through New Mexico’s Obama-era insurance exchange.
Proponents of House Bill 122 — which passed the House Taxation and Revenue Committee on a 7-2 vote Wednesday — say it will widen access to coverage for self-employed workers and others who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but struggle to pay premiums on their own.
Opponents argue, however, Read More
Scenes From COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Today
The line of people waiting to receive a COVID-19 vaccination today at Griffith Gymnasium winds around the Los Alamos High School campus and up to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Canyon Road. The event is hosted by Los Alamos County and DOH. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from the vaccination clinic today at Griffith Gymnasium. Photo by Ken Hanson
A person getting his second COVID vaccination this afternoon said he was ‘flabbergasted to find an unbelievably long queue waiting to get into the high school gymnasium. One person in line told me he had been standing in line for Read More
New Mexico Phases Out Travel Quarantine Requirements
STATE News:
SANTA FE – The state of New Mexico announced today a change in its mandatory self-quarantine requirements for visitors into the state, owing to a cautiously brighter pandemic outlook after several months of unsustainable strain on the state’s health care system.
The New Mexico Department of Health announced today that 15 counties had reached the Yellow Level under the state’s color-coding risk system, with four additional counties at the Green Level.
All but four of the state’s counties saw a positivity rate below 10 percent in the most recent two-week period, signaling that with Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 512 New Cases, Total Now 178,790 With 31 New Deaths And 114,976 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 512 more positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 1 new cases today bringing the total to 460 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 31 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 122 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 14 new cases in Chaves County
- 14 new cases in
Chart 333: COVID-19 In New Mexico Feb. 10, 2021
The state of New Mexico updated the COVID-19 county map with risk designations applicable for the two-week period Feb 10 – Feb 23. 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 three risk designations: (a) RED, none of the gating criteria are met, (b) YELLOW, one gating criteria met, (c) GREEN, both gating criteria are met. Los Alamos County, with average daily cases of 12.9 per 100,000 people and test positivity of 2.2 percent remains in YELLOW. The numberAlzheimer’s Advocacy Event 2021 Goes Virtual For New Mexico State Legislature
Alzheimer’s Association News:
Albuquerque — Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, which has severely limited in-person gatherings, the Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter announces the details of its ‘Alzheimer’s Advocacy Event 2021’ that will now take place “virtually” during the current state 60-day legislative session – which also is being held virtually.
During previous sessions, this special event has traditionally taken place annually in the Roundhouse and attended by state legislators, top-ranking officials of state government, and the NM Chapter’s volunteer advocates. Read More
Los Alamos Vaccine Clinic By Appointment Only Sunday
COUNTY News:
Some Los Alamos citizens eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine and are registered with the New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) will receive an email or a text message this week.
DOH notifications will provide information on how to schedule an appointment for the vaccine clinic Sunday, Feb. 14 at Griffith Gymnasium at Los Alamos High School, 1300 Diamond Dr. The event is hosted by Nambe Drugs, Los Alamos County and DOH.
Due to a limited supply of vaccine, DOH is prioritizing notification to those healthcare workers and adults 75 years and older most in need and still waiting for Read More
Sombrillo And Aspen Ridge Residents And Staff Have All Received Second Dose Of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
Residents celebrate recent vaccinations at Aspen Ridge and Sombrillo in Los Alamos. Courtesy/LARC
LARC News:
Residents and employees of Aspen Ridge Lodge Assisted Living received their second dose on Jan. 31 of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
Residents and employees of Sombrillo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center received their second dose Feb. 7 of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
“The vaccines have been joyfully received and very welcomed,” a LARC spokesperson said. “Los Alamos Retirement Community (LARC) would like to take this opportunity to thank the doctors, scientists and staff of Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 413 New Cases, Total Now 178,280 With 19 New Deaths And 113,448 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 413 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 19 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 157 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 7 new cases in Chaves County
- 2 new cases in
Chart 332: COVID-19 In New Mexico Feb. 9, 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. The current daily average is the lowest since Nov. 10. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimLos Alamos Medal Winners Recognized For Revolutionary Contributions
Los Alamos Medal recipients Fred Mortensen and Bette Korber. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- Fred Mortensen and Bette Korber were selected for their profound scientific achievements in weapons design and vaccine design
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) announced today that two scientists have been awarded the Los Alamos Medal, the Laboratory’s highest honor, for revolutionary scientific contributions to national security and science. Fred Mortensen and Bette Korber are recognized for their distinguished achievements that have enhanced the success of the Laboratory.
“Throughout Read More
Whiteside: LAMC Never ‘Declines To Participate’
By JOHN WHITESIDE, MHA, MBA
Chief Executive Officer
Los Alamos Medical Center
To date Los Alamos Medical Center has given out over 500 vaccinations and helped train those who will run the local vaccination clinics.
We have worked tirelessly to keep our community healthy and provide outstanding local health care.
Over the last year, during the pandemic, our health care workers at LAMC have taken care of not only COVID-19 patients, but your family, friends, and neighbors with other life threatening illnesses, we have never been able to “decline to participate”.
Our nurses, physicians, respiratory Read More
COVID-19 Testing By Curative Continues At Overlook Park
COUNTY News:
Residents who would like to be tested for COVID-19 have easy access to testing right here in Los Alamos County.
They can visit the Curative-staffed testing site at Overlook Park in White Rock by simply registering online for a test slot and then driving to the park.
The page to register for the hosted bi-weekly event is below and the event is held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday.
This is the easy-to-do “saliva swab” test that is free and offered by Curative.
After today, the next test will occur Thursday, Feb. 11. Visit: https://curative.com/search#9/35.8585/-106.3172 Read More
LAPS Hosting COVID Vaccine Presentation For Staff Feb. 10
LAPS News:
All LAPS staff are invited to a presentation on “COVID Vaccines and How They Work” starting at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 10.
Dr. Sandy Farmer of Pfizer Pharmaceutical will be the featured speaker.
Staff will be sent the Zoom link prior to the presentation.
Farmer’s presentation will focus on:
- how immunity works
- background on and evolution of vaccines
- technology foundation for the top COVID vaccines
- why now for such innovation in vaccines
- how mRNA vaccines work and why is this such a powerful platform
- brief background on Phase 3 vaccine clinical trials and how COVID-19 Phase 3 trials compare
Senate Bill 171 To Give New Mexico School Boards Authority To Decide When To Reopen Classrooms Stalls In Committee
Sen. Gay Kernan
By DANIEL J. CHACÓN
SFNM
A bill that would give local school boards in New Mexico the authority to decide when students could return to the classroom amid a state-issued public health emergency order stalled Monday in the Senate Education Committee after a 4-4 vote.
But the proposed legislation, which garnered the support of one Democrat on the committee, hasn’t been expelled.
“Let’s just leave it there for a while and see if [committee members] go back and read some of the information that’s been sent,” one of the primary sponsors, Sen. Gay Kernan, R-Hobbs, Read More
Residents Receive Second Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine
Residents line up today for their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine being administered at Griffith Gymnasium. The lines were long at times throughout the day but moved quickly. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 315 New Cases, Total Now 177,867 With 13 New Deaths And 112,051 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 315 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 13 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
- 2 new cases in
