DOH Unveils Enhanced Vaccine Registration Website
DOH News:
…State also will launch a vaccine call center in the coming days
…Site allows New Mexicans to complete personal profiles with health conditions, receive notice when vaccine is available
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) announced today that New Mexico’s vaccination website – vaccinenm.org – now enables users to complete comprehensive personal profiles.
These profiles – which include personal medical conditions and employment information, along with other key data – allow the state to notify New Mexicans when Read More
Environment Department COVID-19 Watchlist: Jan. 3
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has updated its daily Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist, which includes New Mexico places of employment that have had two or more rapid responses in the last 14 days.
There are 79 establishments on the Watchlist.
The current Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist and closure list, which includes all establishments that have been required to close, are posted here.
The state initiates a rapid response when it learns of a positive COVID-19 case in a workplace. The state agency initiating the rapid response will offer direction to establishments Read More
New Mexico Mental Health Message: You Are Not Alone
Check out this video to hear from others sharing that you are not alone. Courtesy/DHS
New Mexico Human Services Dept. News:
Many people are experiencing a variety of mental health concerns during these times:
- Depression;
- Anxiety;
- Stress;
- Substance Use;
- Loneliness…
There is a path to wellness. Sometimes it helps to have someone to talk to about these distresses, someone to listen, someone who makes you feel heard.
If you need to talk, professional counselors are here to hear you and offer real help on the New Mexico Crisis and Access Line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
For help, Read More
Chambers: Hope Prevails Despite Quarantine Fatigue
By PEGGY CHAMBERS
Resident
Aspen Ridge Lodge
Dear Family and Friends:
I’m sorry I’m late. My heart has not been in this. It isn’t that I’m not thinking of you, because I am. So many of you have sent cards and pictures. There’s a stack of envelopes to the right of my keyboard and a basket full of your lovely cards next to that. From the first to the last, they have brightened my days, and I thank you.
It’s just that this past year has just been so grim and dismal. I watch the news and wonder what can happen next. I’ve just wanted it over with. Well, now at last it is. Happy New Year!
I started another letter. It was Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,033 New Cases, Total Now 146,394 With 17 New Deaths And 68,876 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,033 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 1 more case today … the total is now 299 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 17 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today the most recent cases:
- 345 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 30 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 2 new cases in Colfax County
- 17 new cases in Curry County
- 1 new case in De Baca County
- 131 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 55 new cases
Shin: Annual New Years Update
By LISA SHIN, O.D.
Los Alamos
Dear Friends:
2020 was the year that an invisible virus wrecked complete havoc on our lives and our country! Amid chaos, sickness, and death, we have seen the strength, kindness, and resilience of our own community. Due to nationwide and local lockdowns, there have been longer wait times than usual and significant delays in orders. I am grateful for your support, patience, and understanding during this unprecedented time. Following COVID-19 guidelines, we were able to take care of many eye care needs this past year.
Being forced to slow down and operate with limited Read More
Chart 295: COVID-19 In New Mexico Jan. 3, 2021
The bars in this chart show the percentages of the population that have received a COVID-19 vaccination in each state. New Mexico and its five surrounding states are highlighted. So far, 4.2 million doses have been administered nationwide, including 42,000 in New Mexico. Source: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-NaimSkolnik: No, Mr. Rich – Low Cost Healthcare Does Not Lead To Lower Life Expectancy
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
Los Alamos
I write in response to the Mick Rich article published Jan. 1, “Rich: New Mexico From Bottom 10 To Top 10 In 10 Years.” (link)
All of us share Mr. Rich’s desire to see New Mexico improve its standing in health, education, and the economy. However, Mr. Rich’s suggestions about healthcare are certainly not a path for moving forward. Mr. Rich’s article noted:
“New Mexicans who enjoy nearly free healthcare have the lowest life expectancy. Yet our leaders want to expand free healthcare, to lower life expectancy for more people.”
Such comments reflect a profound ignorance Read More
Bloser: Why Are Support Groups For Parents Of Gifted Children Necessary?
Mary Beth Bloser is a SENG Model Parent Support Group trained facilitator. She is co-facilitating a virtual SENG Model Parent Support Group 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays starting Jan. 26. Courtesy photo
By Mary Beth Bloser, MSSW, BCC, LLC
Life, Health, & Wellness Coaching
Los Alamos
There are many myths about gifted children. Probably the most prevalent is that gifted children are at an advantage academically, are more likely to succeed in school and in life, and therefore are easier to parent.
Before I became the parent of a gifted child, I too believed this myth. I thought gifted people were motivated Read More
Roadrunner Lifting Spirits Around Los Alamos
Roadrunner spotted sunbathing today on Fairway and lifting spirits around Los Alamos. Photo by Terry Goldman Read More
Chart 294: COVID-19 In New Mexico Jan. 2, 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-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,252 New Cases, Total Now 145,379 With 32 New Deaths And 67,573 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,252 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 12 more cases today … the total is now 298 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 32 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today the most recent cases:
- 268 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 48 new cases in Chaves County
- 18 new cases in Cibola County
- 3 new cases in Colfax County
- 30 new cases in Curry County
- 1 new case in De Baca County
- 117 new cases
Los Alamos County Health Council Meets Virtually Jan. 7
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Health Council is meeting at noon Thursday, Jan. 7.
Due to COVID-19 concerns, the meeting will be conducted remotely via Zoom. The meeting is open to the public.
The link to attend is https://zoom.us/w/93313492832. Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,286 New Cases, Total Now 144,142 With 25 New Deaths And 66,638 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,286 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 3 more cases today … the total is now 286 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 25 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today the most recent cases:
- 316 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 3 new cases in Catron County
- 55 new cases in Chaves County
- 21 new cases in Cibola County
- 10 new cases in Colfax County
- 54 new cases in Curry County
- 160 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 42 new
Chart 293: COVID-19 In New Mexico Jan. 1, 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-NaimEnvironment Department COVID-19 Watchlist: Dec. 31
NMED News:
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has updated its daily Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist, which includes New Mexico places of employment that have had two or more rapid responses in the last 14 days.
There are 67 establishments on the Watchlist.
The Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist and closure list, which includes all establishments that have been required to close, are posted here.
The Watchlist and other rapid response data is not updated online today, Jan. 1, as it is a holiday.
The state initiates a rapid response when it learns of a positive COVID-19 case in a workplace. Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,684 New Cases, Total Now 142,864 With 41 New Deaths And 65,533 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,684 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 11 more cases today … the total is now 284 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 41 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today the most recent cases:
- 434 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 76 new cases in Chaves County
- 34 new cases in Cibola County
- 11 new cases in Colfax County
- 40 new cases in Curry County
- 5 new cases in De Baca County
- 118 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 44
New Mexico PED And Partners Cut List Of Unaccounted-For Students Through Data Matching, Other Efforts
PED NEWS:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) and its partners have accounted for nearly half of the students who were enrolled in public schools last spring but not this fall and were therefore feared to be outside the educational system.
As of Wednesday, 6,270 students remained unaccounted for, down from 12,186 in mid-November. Most of those now accounted-for are enrolled in private or Bureau of Indian Affairs schools, have moved out of state, or are being home-schooled.
“I’m grateful that the Public Education Department and our partners have come so far in such a short Read More
LARSO Shares Latest Update On Vaccine For Local Seniors
LARSO Executive Director Bernadette Lauritzen
LARSO News:
The Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) has received additional information from the New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department regarding the COVID-19 vaccine for local seniors.
“We beg people to please realize that this is a moving target,” LARSO Executive Director Bernadette Lauritzen said. “Please be kind to my employees because they are operating on little information and simply don’t have an answer to many questions yet.”
It appears that the time frame for receiving the vaccine doses is early February Read More
Chart 292: COVID-19 In New Mexico Dec. 31, 2020
Average daily cases by county. 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 County (20.5 average cases per 100,000) and its three surrounding counties are highlighted. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Test positivity rate by county. The bars in this chart display test positivity rates, and the line shows New Mexico’s ‘red to green’ gating criterion. Los Alamos County (5.2 percent test positivity rate) and its three surrounding counties are Read More
