COUNTY: COVID-19 Vaccine Clarification For Seniors
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County announced this morning that notifications for senior COVID-19 vaccinations have been sent to individuals to schedule their appointments.
Los Alamos County Social Services Department would like to share some clarifying instructions to avoid confusion and frustration when scheduling your appointment.
Clarifying Instructions:
- Do not check the box stating “Yes, I have an event code”; and
- Do not enter your unique code in the “Event Code” field.
Individuals only need to select the time of appointment that is available. If an event code is entered, the website Read More
Chart 319: COVID-19 In New Mexico Jan. 27, 2021
The state of New Mexico updated its COVID-19 county map with risk designations applicable for the two-week period Jan. 27-Feb. 9. 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 28 per 100,000 people and test positivity of 4.7 percent moved from RED to YELLOW. Six additionalNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 755 New Cases, Total Now 171,047 With 27 New Deaths And 98,042 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 755 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 8 new cases today bringing the total to 433 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 27 new 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
- 47 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 6 new cases in Colfax County
- 8 new cases in Curry County
- 123 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 50 new cases in Eddy County
- 5 new cases
New Mexico Department Of Health County Map Update: Los Alamos Reaches Yellow Level; Almost Every County Improving In Health Metrics And Suppressing Virus Jan. 27
DOH News:
- Los Alamos among 7 counties to reach Yellow Level
- One county at Green Level
- More than two-thirds on cusp of Yellow;
- Almost every county improving in health metrics, suppressing virus
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health announced today the updated statewide COVID-19 map for the two-week period beginning Jan. 27, with seven New Mexico counties at the Yellow Level and one at the Green Level, reflecting an improving overall COVID-19 outlook for the state.
Twenty-eight of 33 counties saw improvements in their average daily per-capita rate of new cases in the last two weeks, and Read More
BeWellnm Awards Contract To Albq. Hispano Chamber
BEWELLNM News:
Albuquerque — BeWellnm, the New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange (NMHIX), announced Tuesday it has awarded its outreach and education contract to the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce (Hispano).
The Hispano is a non-profit member-based organization focused on improving economic development, education and job training in New Mexico. The partnership between BeWellnm and the Hispano will increase awareness among New Mexicans about individual, family and small business health care coverage options.
“We are thrilled to partner with the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber Read More
LAPS Addresses Expansion Of In-Person Learning
LAPS News:
Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus and the Los Alamos Public Schools Leadership Team issued the following message this evening:
Dear LAPS Staff, Students and Families,
New Mexico news outlets are excitedly sharing Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s announcement from today’s State of the State address that, “Every school district in the state will be able to welcome all students safely back into the classroom on Feb. 8”.
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) is pleased to hear about this opportunity, if not a bit surprised by the date. The district has been planning for our students to return Read More
Chart 318: COVID-19 In New Mexico Jan. 26, 2021
The line 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-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 602 New Cases, Total Now 170,296 With 14 New Deaths And 96,659 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 602 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports no new cases today so the total remains at 425 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 14 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 155 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 29 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 2 new cases in Colfax County
- 11 new cases in Curry County
- 2 new cases in De Baca County
- 82 new cases
Preparing For COVID Vaccine: What You Need To Know
COUNTY News:
The following information was released by Los Alamos County’s Public Information Office today, working in conjunction with the Office of Emergency Management for the County, in an effort to better inform and educate residents about registering for future COVID-19 vaccine clinics. Many questions are coming up about the vaccine and there are still many aspects about future vaccine clinics that remain to be worked out. Given the pandemic emergency and frequent updates or changes from the New Mexico Department of Health (DOH), this information shown below may continue to change Read More
Scenes At COVID Drive-Through Testing Clinic At Overlook
Scene of the first Curative COVID-19 testing clinic today at Overlook Park in White Rock. This is now the permanent drive-through testing site for the community. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene of the drive-through testing clinic today at Overlook Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene of the drive-through testing clinic today at Overlook Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene of the drive-through testing clinic today at Overlook Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
First Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine Now Completed For All 309 Long-Term Care Facilities Throughout New Mexico
ALTSD News:
…Clinics will vaccinate those who may have missed their first dose and deliver second doses
NEW MEXICO – The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) announced that all of New Mexico’s nursing homes and assisted living facilities, including staff and residents, have had a vaccine clinic where the first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine was provided.
“In less than a month, New Mexico has reached every long-term care facility in the state,” said Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. “That’s something to celebrate. We know New Mexicans all want a faster process, Read More
Lawmakers Approve New Rules For Mostly Virtual Session
Rep. Daymon Ely, D-Albuquerque
By ROBERT NOTT
SFNM
Republicans on Monday tried to battle against changes to the way this year’s legislative session will run in the House of Representatives but were stymied by a Democratic majority.
Democrats hold a 45-25 advantage in the 70-member House of Representatives and voted to table or defeat several amendments proposed by Republicans during a three-hour-plus debate on the issue.
Democrats also led the charge Monday in a 48-22 vote to approve House Rules 1, legislation ensuring a mostly virtual session in the House against the backdrop of COVID-19 Read More
SB 10 Bill To Repeal Abortion Criminalization In New Mexico Clears First Committee Hearing Monday In Santa Fe
A man protests Monday outside the Roundhouse against a proposal to repeal a 1969 law that criminalizes abortion in New Mexico. Photo by Luis Sánchez Saturno/SFNM
By DANIEL J. CHACÓN
SFNM
A bill to repeal a half-century-old law that criminalizes abortion in New Mexico cleared its first committee hearing Monday after emotional and sometimes rousing testimony from people on opposite sides of the contentious issue.
On a 5-3 party-line vote, the state Senate’s Health and Public Affairs Committee endorsed the legislation following a three-hour virtual hearing that started about two hours Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 494 New Cases, Total Now 169,696 With 12 New Deaths And 95,848 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 494 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 1 new cases today bringing the total to 425 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 12 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 143 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 14 new cases in Chaves County
- 8 new cases in Cibola County
- 14 new cases in Curry County
- 68 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 11 new cases in Eddy County
- 5 new cases in Grant County
- 3 new cases
Chart 317: COVID-19 In New Mexico Jan. 25, 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-NaimChange In International Travel Takes Effect Tuesday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County residents should be aware of a recent change in international travel that takes effect Tuesday, Jan. 26.
A COVID-19 test will be required no more than three days ahead of a departing international flight back into the United States, in order to show negative test results to the airline prior to boarding.
Anyone with coming up international travel should review the information on the CDC website here. Read More
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham And Rep. Deborah Armstrong Introduce Bill Establishing Health Care Affordability Fund
Rep. Deborah Armstrong
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Rep. Deborah Armstrong announced this morning the introduction of legislation that establishes a new fund to reduce the cost of health insurance and medical expenses for tens of thousands of working New Mexico families.
“Even before the pandemic, access to high-quality and affordable health care for every New Mexican was a non-negotiable priority of my administration,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “House Bill 122 will expand coverage for up to 23,000 uninsured New Mexicans in its first year and drive down premiums for tens of thousands Read More
State Mental Health Monday Message: A Path to Wellness
STATE News:
During these times we need to positively impact the health and well-being of the community.
Click here to watch supportive videos and learn more about the diverse health promotion and prevention education programs, and specialized public health services, available through the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board, Inc. Read More
Curative COVID-19 Testing Moving From Fuller Lodge To Overlook Park As Drive-Through Site In White Rock Tuesday
COUNTY News:
Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 26, the Curative COVID-19 testing clinic will move from Fuller Lodge to Overlook Park in White Rock as its permanent drive-through testing site.
Citizens who already scheduled appointments at Fuller Lodge for this coming Tuesday, need only to arrive at their scheduled time at Overlook Park instead.
Signage will direct individuals once they turn east onto Overlook Road.
Curative staff will instruct citizens how to self-administer the test from their car, will collect the sample and send it to the lab for testing. Results will be emailed or sent via text Read More
Chart 316: COVID-19 In New Mexico Jan. 24, 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-Naim
