Chart 327: COVID-19 In New Mexico Feb. 4, 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-NaimLAVNS Now Taking Daffodil Orders Through Feb. 26
Scene from a previous LAVNS ‘Daffodil for Hospice’ sale. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
LAVNS News:
The Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service (LAVNS) Hospice Program is holding its annual “Daffodils for Hospice” sale.
Proceeds from the sale support the LAVNS Hospice Program for terminally ill individuals.
Daffodil pre-orders are being taken through Feb. 26.
Individual bunches (10 stems) may be ordered for $8 each or buy three bunches for $24 and receive a free vase (while supplies last). With a $24 minimum purchase, LAVNS is offering free delivery March 11 and March 12 in Los Alamos County Read More
New Mexico Department Of Health Issues COVID-19 Public Health Guidance Today Ahead Of Super Bowl Sunday
DOH News:
SANTA FE—The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) issued public health guidance today for New Mexicans ahead of Sunday’s Super Bowl.
“Gathering for the Super Bowl this year is an untenable risk to the health and safety of your loved ones and friends,” DOH Secretary-Designate Dr. Tracie Collins said. “The virus is still a very real danger. If you choose to watch the game, please do so only with members of your household.”
“This is not forever,” Dr. Collins said. “We will come together again safely – and soon. If people are worried about hurting anyone’s feelings by telling friends and family Read More
Valentine’s Blood Drive At Y Teen Center Feb. 17
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 670 New Cases, Total Now 175,652 With 29 New Deaths And 107,645 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 670 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 3 new cases today bringing the total to 452 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 29 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 161 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 37 new cases in Chaves County
- 6 new cases in Cibola County
- 7 new cases in Colfax County
- 7 new cases in Curry County
- 95 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 46 new cases in Eddy County
- 8 new cases
LAPS: Installation Of Outdoor Shade Structures Gets Underway At School Sites This Week
Installation of outdoor learning shade structures began this week at school sites in the district. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The installation of outdoor learning shade structures at school sites in the district began this week with holes being drilled for poles at Chamisa Elementary School in White Rock.
Piñon Elementary School in White Rock will be next, followed by Aspen, Barranca and Mountain elementary schools in Los Alamos and Los Alamos Middle School and Los Alamos High School.
“We want to thank Los Alamos County for funding this project,” Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus said. “The Read More
Skolnik: Ensuring Fairness In New Mexico’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
Los Alamos
The good news is that New Mexico has done very well compared to most states in using the vaccine given to it. New Mexico also has a very well-organized approach to registering for and administering vaccines, compared to most states.
The bad news, however, is that there is exceptional variance in the administration of the vaccine by county within New Mexico. (https://cvvaccine.nmhealth.org/public-dashboard.html).
The number of doses administered per 100 people, for example, varies from 40 in Union County to 4 in Mora County. Santa Fe has administered 24 doses Read More
Chart 326: COVID-19 In New Mexico Feb. 3, 2021
The line in this chart shows the cumulative number of vaccine doses administered in New Mexico, as percentage of the state’s population, versus date. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Created by Eli Ben-NaimCurative’s COVID Testing Continues At Overlook Park
NMED Cites O’Reilly Auto Parts In Lovington $242,827 For Allowing COVID-19 Symptomatic Employees At Work
NMED cites O’Reilly Auto Parts store at 525 West Ave. in Lovington for allowing employees with COVID-19 symptoms to continue working. Courtesy/representative photo/wikipedia
NMED News:
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) issued citations to O’Reilly Auto Parts (O’Reilly) for violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act that resulted in an unsafe workplace.
The citations were issued for violations by management to protect employees from exposure to COVID-19. NMED assessed penalties of $242,827.20 for the violations.
NMED cited the O’Reilly Auto Parts store Read More
Chart 325: COVID-19 In New Mexico Feb. 2, 2021
This map shows the number of vaccine doses administered in each state, as a percent of the state’s total population. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Map: mapchart.net. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 434 New Cases, Total Now 174,982 With 15 New Deaths And 105,568 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 434 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports one new case today bringing the total to 449 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
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:
- 116 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 3 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 3 new cases in Curry County
- 2 new cases in De Baca County
- 50 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 12 new cases in Eddy County
- 4 new cases
Women Seek Justice After Being Incarcerated In Rodent Infested Prison In New Mexico
The New Mexico Prison & Jail Project (NMPJP) today filed a civil rights lawsuit on behalf of two women incarcerated in what is described as a rodent infested prison in Grants. Courtesy photo
NMPJP News:
“Disgusting.”
“Dehumanizing.”
“Degrading.”
These are just a few of the words used by Susie Zapata and Monica Garcia to describe the months and years they spent incarcerated at the rodent-infested women’s prison in Grants, about 78 miles west of Albuquerque.
Both women worked in the kitchen during much of their time at the prison. Forced to work at the epicenter of the infestation, they were Read More
State Justices Temporarily Decline To Block Pandemic Rules
New Mexico Supreme Court temporarily denies request to prohibit enforcement of pandemic-related rules for this year’s legislative session. Post file photo
By ROBERT NOTT
SFNM
The state Supreme Court has temporarily denied a request by House Republicans to prohibit the enforcement of pandemic-related rules for this year’s legislative session.
While the court continues to consider a final ruling, the current procedures for the 60-day session remain in place.
After a contentious week that included a COVID-19 outbreak involving one Republican legislator and others who work at the Read More
County Library System: Compassionate Conversations About Public Health In Northern New Mexico Thursday
Gilberto-Romero (left), Jerrold-Salazar. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Library System presents Oral History Collection about Public Health in Northern New Mexico at 7 p.m., Feb. 4 via zoom HERE.
Their Heart Is To Serve; Compassionate Conversations about Public Health in Northern New Mexico, features personal and professional stories from physician’s assistants, nurse practitioners, community elders, doulas, family members coping with substance use disorder and addiction, and community health workers and activists.
This oral history collection is produced by Read More
New Mexico Adopts CDC Guidance On COVID Booster Doses
DOH News:
…DOH also expands vaccine dashboard to include county-level data
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) announced today that it would follow federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance and expand the time window for administering the second dose of approved COVID-19 vaccines.
Under previous guidance, providers aimed to administer the second dose of the Pfizer vaccine after 21 days, and the second dose of the Moderna vaccine after 28 days.
The second dose should be administered as close to the recommended interval as possible, according Read More
Mental Health Monday Message: Path To Wellness
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 487 New Cases, Total Now 174,550 With 12 New Deaths And 104,125 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 487 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports no new cases today so the total remains at 448 people who have tested 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:
- 192 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 6 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 2 new cases in Colfax County
- 4 new cases in Curry County
- 42 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 15 new cases in Eddy County
- 5 new cases
Life After 50: Betty Would Be So Proud
Volunteers administering the COVID-19 vaccine to seniors through their vehicle window Saturday at Betty Ehart Senior Center. Photo by Elizabeth Coons
Smith’s Pharmacist Dr. Catherine Fry prepares for the event Sunday in White Rock. Photo by Elizabeth Coons
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
LARSO
Margaret Mead said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” www.brainyquote.com.
This helps us to remember these wisdom keepers and this weekend I spent time with one of those groups.
One week Read More
Los Alamos County Emergency Manager Updates Council On COVID Vaccination Status
Los Alamos County Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson. File photo
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The COVID-19 situation in Los Alamos is beginning to improve and County Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson reported during the Jan. 26 regular council meeting on efforts underway to administer vaccines to the local community.
Regarding vaccinations already administered, Simpson said Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) provided 407 vaccines to staff to date and expected to provide an additional 100 vaccines last week. Additionally, she reported that Read More
