ALTSD: Initial Round Of COVID-19 Vaccines Going To New Mexico’s Long-Term Care Facilities Beginning Sunday
ALTSD Cabinet Secretary Katrina Hotrum-Lopez
ALTSD News:
NEW MEXICO – Today Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, the state’s Aging and Long-Term Services Department [ALTSD], and the Department of Health [DOH] announced that New Mexico will be one of the first states in the nation to begin vaccinating long-term care [LTC] staff and residents.
Starting Sunday, Dec. 27, CVS, Walgreens, and local pharmacy, Vida, will begin administering 15,000 Moderna vaccines at LTCs across the state. Staff and residents will need two doses of the vaccine, and both shots must be from the same manufacturer. Pharmacy Read More
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Lauds Inclusion Of Ventilation System Improvements For Elementary, Secondary Schools
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich::
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich introduced similar legislation, the Keeping Schools Safe Act, to improve indoor school air quality
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is lauding the inclusion of funding directed to improve air ventilation systems in elementary and secondary schools in the emergency COVID-19 relief package.
Sen. Heinrich has been championing the effort to provide funding for elementary and secondary schools to improve indoor air quality using proven technologies and reduce the transmission Read More
Chart 286: COVID-19 In New Mexico Dec. 25, 2020
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-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,465 New Cases, Total Now 136,622 With 36 New Deaths And 59,178 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,465 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 6 more case today … the total is now 261 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 36 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 428 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 108 new cases in Chaves County
- 19 new cases in Cibola County
- 34 new cases in Colfax County
- 35 new cases in Curry County
- 145 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 31 new cases in Eddy County
- 13 new
County: COVID-19 Testing Available At Fuller Lodge Tuesday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Emergency Management Office is coordinating with the State Department of Health to hold a COVID-19 testing event on Tuesday, Dec. 29th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fuller Lodge.
Those wishing to be tested will need to register in advance at this site: https://curative.com/
Get tested for COVID-19 today | Curative
Schedule a painless, self-collected COVID-19 test at one of our 8,000+ testing sites across the country. Get results in as little as 24 hours. https://cvresults.nmhealth.org/.
Upon entering Fuller Lodge, the individual will sign in with their Read More
Two Informational Videos About Veteran Suicide Awareness, Prevention And Resources Now On DVS Website
‘In New Mexico: One suicide every 16 hours.’ –DVS
DVS News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Veterans Services (DVS) has posted two videos on its website with information about veteran suicide awareness and prevention.
One of the videos is the recorded Facebook “live” discussion Dec. 18 between DVS Healthcare Division Director Jemia Warner and New Mexico VA Health Care System Suicide Prevention Case Manager Christina Camacho.
The second shorter video has information covered in the videotaped discussion, and more about immediate and long-term resources available for veterans at Read More
PED: 26 New Mexico Public Schools On COVID-19 Watchlist
PED News:
SANTA FE – Twenty-six New Mexico public school buildings appeared on the COVID-19 Watchlist in the holiday-shortened week ending Thursday, Dec. 24, signifying they had at least two Rapid Responses within a 14-day period.
Schools On Watchlist:
ALBUQUERQUE
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La Cueva High
ARTESIA
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Artesia High
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Roselawn Elementary
BELEN
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Belen Consolidated Schools-Administration
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Gil Sanchez Elementary
CARLSBAD
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Carlsbad Intermediate
CLAYTON
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Clayton High
ESPANOLA
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Española Valley High
FRUITLAND
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Ojo Amarillo Elementary
GALLUP
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Gallup Central Alternative
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Hozho Academy
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Indian Hills Elementary
Environment Department COVID-19 Watchlist: Dec. 24
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 175 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 Watchlist and other rapid response data will not be updated tomorrow, Christmas Day.
The state initiates a rapid response when it learns of a positive COVID-19 case in a workplace. Read More
Chart 285: COVID-19 In New Mexico Dec. 24, 2020
The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in Santa Fe County versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. On a per capita basis, the daily average number of cases in Santa Fe County is roughly 50 percent larger than that of Los Alamos County. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,927 New Cases, Total Now 135,166 With 29 New Deaths And 58,917 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,927 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 6 more case today … the total is now 255 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 29 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 487 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 293 new cases in Chaves County
- 78 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 28 new cases in Curry County
- 259 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 92 new cases in Eddy County
- 13 new
Elizabeth Bailey Remains Hospitalized After Tragic Accident
Elizabeth Bailey, with daughter Ruby, 6, and fiancé Cody Muchmore before tragic accident. Courtesy photo
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
A tragic accident occurred at approximately 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in which Los Alamos resident Elizabeth Bailey was severely injured and her fiancé Cody Muchmore lost his life.
The couple were finishing up moving in together and meeting with a realtor. While traveling southbound on US 550 at mile marker 22, just south of San Ysidro, a red Kia heading north crossed the yellow line and impacted Cody’s and Elizabeth’s vehicle Read More
First Born Program Hosts Holiday Baby Gift Event
First Born Program Manager Ellen Ben-Naim, left, with Home Visitor Susan Williams. Photo by Melanie Dawald
First Born Program News:
The First Born Program of Los Alamos distributed baby gifts Saturday, Dec. 19 to member families.
Each of the 70 families received a beautiful handcrafted wooden toy and a previously loved book. The babies were delighted to choose which book and toy to take home. The gift bag also included cookies baked by Borrow a Baker.
Though the morning was quite cold for a drive up outdoor event, the joyful smiles brought warmth and good cheer. One parent exclaimed, “Wow, this Read More
Chart 284: COVID-19 In New Mexico Dec. 23, 2020
Chart shows the total number of diagnoses in Los Alamos County by zip code. To date, 75 percent of the 243 people who were diagnosed with COVID-19 reside in Los Alamos, while the remaining 25 percent reside in White Rock. Yet, since Dec. 6, 67 percent of the 70 people diagnosed with COVID-19 reside in Los Alamos, while the remaining 33 percent reside in White Rock. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,174New Cases, Total Now 133,242 With 40 New Deaths And 57,980 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,174 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 3 more case today … the total is now 249 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 40 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 337 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 36 new cases in Chaves County
- 8 new cases in Cibola County
- 5 new cases in Colfax County
- 16 new cases in Curry County
- 133 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 44 new cases in Eddy County
- 14 new cases
State Of New Mexico Launches Vaccine Sign Up Website
UPDATE: New Mexico launches Free At Home COVID Tests
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today New Mexicans may now order free, at-home, self-administered COVID-19 saliva tests, with accurate laboratory-confirmed results returned Read More
Chart 283: COVID-19 In New Mexico Dec. 22, 2020
The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in Rio Arriba County versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimState Of New Mexico Issues Public Health Guidance And Warnings For Christmas Holiday
Health Secretary-designate Tracie C. Collins, M.D.
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Health officials at the state of New Mexico on Tuesday issued public health guidance to New Mexicans to ensure residents are able to safely navigate the holiday season amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that has claimed the lives of over 2,000 New Mexicans.
“This holiday season will not be what we’re used to,” Health Secretary-designate Tracie C. Collins, M.D. said. “We all wish it could be. We’re all tired of the pandemic. We’d all love nothing more than to celebrate the holidays just as we always do, but the reality is that Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,272 New Cases, Total Now 132,075 With 23 New Deaths And 56,844 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,272 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 2 more case today … the total is now 246 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 23 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 302 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 54 new cases in Chaves County
- 54 new cases in Cibola County
- 19 new cases in Curry County
- 1 new case in De Baca County
- 140 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 69 new cases in Eddy County
- 6 new cases
FBI And Other Agencies Warn New Mexicans Of Emerging Fraud Schemes Related To COVID-19 Vaccines
FBI News:
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG), and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) are warning the public about several emerging fraud schemes related to COVID-19 vaccines.
The FBI, HHS-OIG, and CMS have received complaints of scammers using the public’s interest in COVID-19 vaccines to obtain personally identifiable information (PII) and money through various schemes. We continue to work diligently with law enforcement partners and the private sector to identify cyber threats Read More
