New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 635 New Cases, Total Now 169,205 With 30 New Deaths And 94,141 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 635 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 4 new cases today bringing the total to 424 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 30 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 146 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 21 new cases in Chaves County
- 5 new cases in Cibola County
- 5 new cases in Colfax County
- 12 new cases in Curry County
- 69 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 34 new cases in Eddy County
- 5 new cases
American Federation Of Teachers New Mexico And NEA New Mexico React To Cancellation Of Vaccines For Educators
AFT News:
American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly, National Education Association-New Mexico President Mary Parr-Sanchez, and Rio Rancho School Employees Union President Billie Helean released the following statement:
“Despite scheduling vaccination events in conjunction with Rio Rancho Public Schools, Sandoval County, and the Sandoval Regional Medical Center and educational staff being included in New Mexico’s vaccination Phase 1B, the last minute cancellation of distribution of vaccines to Rio Rancho Public School Employees is a cruel and short-sighted Read More
Committee Passes Rules Protecting Health And Safety Of House Staff And Legislators At 2021 Legislative Session
House Parliamentarian Rep. Daymon Ely
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Proposed House rule changes to help ensure that the 2021 Legislative Session is safe for the public, staff and legislators during “an ongoing and deadly pandemic”, passed the House Rules and Order of Business Committee Friday.
House Resolution 1, sponsored by the House Parliamentarian Rep. Daymon Ely (D-Corrales), would enact rule changes, which govern the way House members participate and vote.
The proposed rule changes include:
- Permitting members to participate and vote remotely
- Allowing the public to call in or provide
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 859 New Cases, Total Now 168,579 With 38 New Deaths And 93,141 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 859 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 2 new cases today bringing the total to 420 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 38 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 184 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 30 new cases in Chaves County
- 15 new cases in Cibola County
- 22 new cases in Curry County
- 74 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 49 new cases in Eddy County
- 13 new cases in Grant County
- 1 new case
Chart 315: COVID-19 In New Mexico Jan. 23, 2021
The bars in this chart show the percentage of the population that have received a COVID-19 vaccination in each state. New Mexico and its five surrounding states are highlighted. So far, 20.5 million doses have been administered nationwide, including 184,698 in New Mexico. Source: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-Naim21 New Mexico Public Schools On COVID-19 Watchlist
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — Twenty-one New Mexico public school buildings appeared on the COVID-19 Watchlist in the week ending Friday, Jan. 22, signifying they had at least two Rapid Responses within a 14-day period.
Those school buildings are:
ALBUQUERQUE:
- Hope Christian Elementary
- Menaul School
BAYARD
- Cobre High
BLOOMFIELD
- Bloomfield High
CARLSBAD
- Hillcrest Preschool
CLOVIS
- Mesa Elementary
DEMING
- Deming Public Schools-Administration Office
FARMINGTON
- Farmington Municipal Schools — Plant Op
HOBBS
- College Lane Elementary
- Houston Middle
JEMEZ PUEBLO
- Jemez Valley Elementary
Second COVID Vaccine Dose For Category 1A Individuals Vaccinated Jan. 2 Is Scheduled For Wednesday Jan. 27
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County, in coordination with the New Mexico Department of Health, is scheduling a clinic for the second COVID vaccine doses for those category 1A individuals (healthcare workers and first responders) vaccinated Jan. 2, 2021 in White Rock.
The new clinic is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 27. According to Los Alamos County Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson, those individuals who qualify should have already received information on how to schedule their appointment for the second dose.
For those category 1A individuals who received the first dose Jan. 2 in White Rock, Read More
NM Health Dept. Reiterates COVID Vaccination Criteria
DOH News:
…State’s approach meant to protect the most exposed and vulnerable
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) reiterated today the state’s phased vaccination criteria for COVID-19.
The following groups are eligible for vaccine now:
- Hospital personnel;
- Residents and staff of long-term care facilities;
- Medical first responders;
- Congregate setting workers;
- Persons providing direct medical care and other in-person services;
- Home-based health care and hospice workers;
- People 75+; and
- People 16+ at risk of COVID complications.
No other groups are eligible at Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 921 New Cases, Total Now 167,731 With 33 New Deaths And 92,109 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 921 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 14 new cases today bringing the total to 418 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 33 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 208 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 22 new cases in Chaves County
- 13 new cases in Cibola County
- 6 new cases in Colfax County
- 16 new cases in Curry County
- 136 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 40 new cases in Eddy County
- 9 new
Chart 314: COVID-19 In New Mexico Jan. 22, 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-NaimLAPS Update On COVID And Safe Learning Environments
By Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus
Los Alamos Public Schools
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus today sent the following message to LAPS parents and families:
Dear LAPS Parents and Families,
This message is part of a series of updates about coronavirus and what LAPS is doing to support healthy learning environments.
Let me begin by stating that student and staff safety is paramount and that we are learning more every day about the virus and the growing number of variants.
Click here to see the LAPS Community Promise for a Healthy School Environment. With this in Read More
County: Los Alamos Residents Encouraged To Verify DOH Vaccine Profile While Awaiting COVID Vaccine Appointments
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos residents who completed their vaccine registration profile on the New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) website should have received a six digit “confirmation code” via text or email to finish setting up their profile.
At the very beginning when DOH launched its registration site, a glitch in the system resulted in some people not receiving the necessary seven-digit code to complete the final step of registration.
Individuals who signed up very early after the website launch who do not recall receiving a six-digit code are urged to verify their profile is completed Read More
Senior Centers Tapped For Vaccine Distribution Jan. 30-31
LARSO News:
The Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) announced this morning that the senior centers in Los Alamos and White Rock have been notified that they will serve as distribution hubs for the Jan. 30-31 COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic.
The New Mexico Aging & Long-Term Services Department has determined that ALL APPOINTMENTS, will be assigned through the Department of Health Registration Site at www.vaccinenm.org, or by calling 1-855-600-3453.
NO appointments will be made through Betty Ehart Senior Center or White Rock Senior Center.
“We’re so happy to serve in this role,” Read More
Los Alamos Emergency Manager; New Mexico Health Department Nurse Set Inspiring Examples Of Excellence
By TANYA HOLLAND
Los Alamos
I just wanted to take a moment to tell you about an encouraging event that happened this week.
I am the operations manager at Oppenheimer Place Condominiums. This is a 55 and older community, but most of the residents are in their 70s and 80s. COVID has been a very stressful time for all of us. We certainly have been on a large learning curve with very fluid information.
I had been communicating with Beverly Simpson, the emergency manager in Los Alamos about setting up a vaccination clinic at our building. I found her to be knowledgeable, accessible, and helpful. It is so nice Read More
Los Alamos Vaccine Clinic For Seniors 75+ Jan. 30-31
COUNTY News:
…Seniors Vaccine Clinic by appointment only
Los Alamos County, working in cooperation with the New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department, will host a special COVID-19 vaccine clinic Jan. 30-31 at the senior centers in Los Alamos and White Rock.
In order to qualify for this clinic, participants must:
- Be 75 years or older;
- Be pre-registered for the vaccine on the DOH website – appointment is REQUIRED – no walk ups without an appointment will be accommodated due to the limited amount of vaccine that will be provided specifically for those who have registered in advance;
JJAB Announces Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainings
State Warns Of Increasing Fraud Surrounding COVID-19
ALTSD News:
NEW MEXICO — As the number of people and communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic grows, so do the scams associated with it.
Scammers use public health emergencies as opportunities for new fraud schemes, and because older adults are at greater risk for serious illness from COVID-19, they may target older populations.
It’s important to remember that although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other public health officials including state contact tracers may contact you if they believe you may have been exposed to the virus, they will not need to ask you Read More
On The Job In White Rock: Sharing Smiles At Smith’s
On the job Monday in the pharmacy at Smith’s Food and Drug in White Rock are Pharmacist Kelsey Hornsby and Certified Pharmacy Technician Stephen Jakob. Even behind COVID safe guards and masks their smiles are always evident. Smith’s Food and Drug at 31 Sherwood Blvd. is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For information, visit www.smithfoodanddrug.com or call 505.672.9457. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
Chart 313: COVID-19 In New Mexico Jan. 21, 2021
The bars in this chart show the number of active COVID-19 hospitalizations in New Mexico versus date. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 997 New Cases, Total Now 166,823 With 35 New Deaths And 91,096 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 997 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 5 new cases today bringing the total to 406 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 35 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 232 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 59 new cases in Chaves County
- 12 new cases in Cibola County
- 5 new cases in Colfax County
- 28 new cases in Curry County
- 1 new case in De Baca County
- 125 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 50 new
