Chart 331: COVID-19 In New Mexico Feb. 8, 2021
The 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-NaimYounger: Why It’s Taking So Long For Los Alamos Residents To Get Vaccinated
By STEPHEN YOUNGER
Los Alamos
Los Alamos County residents receive only about two-thirds of the vaccine doses allocated to the County. County officials project that there will be zero new vaccination clinics in Los Alamos during the first half of February. (With a few exceptions, the only doses given will be booster shots for previously vaccinated individuals.)
According to the State’s Vaccine Dashboard, Los Alamos ranks third from last in the distribution of Covid-19 vaccine per capita among New Mexico’s thirty-three counties. As of this date, only about 6% of the residents of Los Alamos Read More
New Mexicans 16 Years And Older With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities Now Eligible For COVID Vaccine
ALTSD Cabinet Secretary Katrina Hotrum-Lopez
ALTSD News:
The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) and New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) have announced that individuals 16 years or older with intellectual and developmental disabilities are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine.
This group is at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19, and includes individuals who utilize the DD Waiver, Mi Via Waiver, Medically Fragile Waiver, Supports Waiver, as well as any New Mexican on the waitlist for these services.
“If you are a New Mexican with an intellectual or developmental Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 349 New Cases, Total Now 177,556 With 13 New Deaths And 111,037 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 349 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:
- 98 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 7 new cases in Chaves County
- 5 new cases in Cibola
Chart 330: COVID-19 In New Mexico Feb. 7, 2021
This pie chart shows the number of vaccine doses administered in New Mexico by age group. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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With Bipartisan Support Reforms To New Mexico’s Medical School Licensure Now Headed To House Floor
House Democratic Majority Whip Rep. Doreen Gallegos
New Mexico House Democrats News:
SANTA FE — Legislation bringing needed reforms to New Mexico’s medical school licensure passed the House Education Committee Friday with bipartisan support and will now head to the House floor.
Sponsored by House Democratic Majority Whip, Rep. Doreen Gallegos (D-Las Cruces), House Bill 23 establishes standards for out-of-state medical schools that encourage these institutions to partner with New Mexico schools and hospitals.
It also prevents out-of-state schools from cannibalizing residencies Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 424 New Cases, Total Now 177,214 With 8 New Deaths And 110,240 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 424 more positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports no new cases today so the total remains at 460 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 8 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 124 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 17 new cases in Chaves County
- 17 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 2 new cases in Curry County
- 56 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 15 new cases in Eddy County
- 11 new cases in
First United Methodist Church Provides Bagels To Frontline Healthcare Workers At Los Alamos Medical Center
Mayra Lerna with bagels at Ruby K’s Friday morning prior to delivery to frontline healthcare workers at Los Alamos Medical Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Ruby K’s employees help Camille Wescott of First United Methodist Church take the bagels to a waiting vehicle Friday morning for transport to LAMC. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The bagels arrive Friday morning at Los Alamos Medical Center for distribution to every healthcare worker to thank them for their service. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
First United Methodist Church of Los Alamos News:
During the Read More
Chart 329: COVID-19 In New Mexico Feb. 6, 2021
The bars in this chart show the number of vaccine doses administered in New Mexico by age group, as a percentage of the respective statewide population. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimSenate Bill 71 To Protect New Mexicans From Medical Debt Passes First Committee Following Powerful Testimony
NMTH News:
The Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee on Friday passed The Patients’ Debt Collection Protection Act by a vote of 5-2 after powerful testimony from New Mexico Together for Health Care community leaders who support the measure to address the devastating impact of medical debt on New Mexico families.
“The healthcare industrial complex doesn’t take into account that we’re not dollar bills, we’re human beings,” said Anna Rondon, of McKinley County, who had her credit ruined in 1998 when, as a minimum-wage worker, she was unable to play an $800 copay for emergency treatment Read More
32 New Mexico Public Schools On COVID-19 Watchlist
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — Thirty-two New Mexico public school buildings appeared on the COVID-19 Watchlist in the week ending Friday, Feb. 5, signifying they had at least two Rapid Responses within a 14-day period.
School Buildings on COVID-19 Watchlist:
ALBUQUERQUE:
- Albuquerque High
- Cleveland Middle
- Eldorado High
- Hope Christian Elementary
- Susie Rayos Marmon Elementary
- Volcano Vista High
ANTHONY
- Gadsden High
ARTESIA
- Artesia Public Schools Warehouse
- Grand Heights Early Childhood
BELEN
- Central Elementary
BLOOMFIELD
- Bloomfield Early Childhood Center
- Central Primary
DORA
- Dora Elementary
Ryti: Vaccine Distribution In Los Alamos County
Chair Randall Ryti
Los Alamos County Council
Since Jan. 30 when the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) started providing county-level vaccination data, I have been disappointed in the low per capita vaccination rate reported for the County ranking us at 31 of 33 counties in the per capita vaccination rate.
Council has since received numerous comments on this dashboard.
I have been trying to find out if our reported doses are correctly reflected. Council received an update at the Feb. 2 Council meeting from our Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson. This update suggested that numbers on the Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 589 New Cases, Total Now 176,793 With 23 New Deaths And 109,068 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 589 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 4 new cases today bringing the total to 460 people who have tested 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:
- 174 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Catron County
- 24 new cases in Chaves County
- 7 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 11 new cases in Curry County
- 1 new case in De Baca County
- 82 new cases
Chart 328: COVID-19 In New Mexico Feb. 5, 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. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimU.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich’s Push For FEMA Cost Share Reimbursement Pays Off For New Mexico
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich’s (D-N.M.) request was granted by the Biden administration to retroactively reimburse state, local, Tribal and territorial governments for 100 percent rather than 75 percent of eligible emergency costs related to fighting COVID-19.
President Joe Biden directed the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to increase the federal cost share in a memo signed this week.
This means New Mexico will receive additional federal funding to cover the full cost of previously approved activities undertaken Read More
U.S. Sen. Luján Statement On Senate Passage Of Budget Resolution, Progress Toward COVID-19 Relief Package
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
From The Office Of: U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on the Senate passage of a budget resolution at 5:30 a.m. ET, today after a 15-hour overnight voting session.
The resolution is an important procedural step needed to urgently pass a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package with a simple majority.
“January was the deadliest month on record since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic; and New Mexicans have lost more than 3,300 of our friends, neighbors, and loved ones to this virus. From our largest cities Read More
Several Pieces Of Legislation For Pandemic Relief Expected To Head To Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Desk Soon
House Speaker Brian Egolf speaks during a virtual briefing with reporters Thursday. Screenshot/SFNM
By DANIEL J. CHACÓN
SFNM
They say the wheels of government turn slowly.
New Mexico lawmakers seem intent on proving the old adage wrong.
Several pieces of legislation designed to help New Mexico residents and business owners deal with the economic pain of the COVID-19 pandemic are expected to head to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s desk for approval soon.
“We are focused, as I said at the beginning of the session, on recovery, recovery, recovery,” House Speaker Brian Egolf Read More
Bureau Of Land Management Implements Mask Requirement Across All Facilities And Buildings Effective Immediately
BLM News:
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – To protect the health of those who live, work and visit BLM-managed public lands and facilities, and in support of President Biden’s Executive Order on Protecting the Federal Workforce and Requiring Mask-Wearing, the Bureau of Land Management is immediately implementing a mask requirement for employees, visitors, partners and contractors in all BLM facilities and buildings.
Additionally, masks are required outdoors on public lands where physical distancing is not feasible.
“Ensuring people use masks when physical distancing is not an option and washing Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools Celebrates Its 15 Counselors
Barranca Counselor Alyssa Romero distributes donated school supplies to students in need. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
National School Counseling Week 2021, “School Counselors: All in for All Students,” sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), is being celebrated this week.
National School Counseling Week 2021 focuses public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within United States’ school systems and how students are different as a result of what school counselors do.
National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 565 New Cases, Total Now 176,211 With 17 New Deaths And 108,144 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 565 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 4 new cases today bringing the total to 456 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 17 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 159 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 18 new cases in Chaves County
- 12 new cases in Cibola County
- 2 new cases in Colfax County
- 6 new cases in Curry County
- 1 new case in De Baca County
- 94 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 26 new cases
