Chart 275: COVID-19 In New Mexico Dec. 14, 2020
The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 related deaths 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: 1,507 New Cases, Total Now 121,299 With 21 New Deaths And 44,130 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,507 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 5 more cases today … the total is now 215 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 21 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 459 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 69 new cases in Chaves County
- 26 new cases in Cibola County
- 9 new cases in Colfax County
- 16 new cases in Curry County
- 3 new cases in De Baca County
- 140 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 80 new
Attorney General Hector Balderas Warns New Mexicans To Beware Of Increase In COVID-19 Related Vaccine Scams
Attorney General Hector Balderas
From the Office of the Attorney General:
SANTA FE – Attorney General Hector Balderas today issued a consumer safety advisory to New Mexican consumers about the increased proliferation of COVID-19 vaccine related scams, as vaccine rollout begins.
Pharmaceutical companies and law enforcement entities across the globe are warning of organized criminal elements that are taking advantage of the vaccine rollout.
These scammers are defrauding and enticing people into purchasing fake COVID-19 vaccines. In response to these scams, Balderas warns New Mexican Read More
Northern New Mexico College Suspends All Sports For 2020-2021 Season Due To Risk; Uncertainty Of COVID-19
NNMC Athletic Director Ryan Cordova
SPORTS News:
ESPAÑOLA — Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) Athletic Director Ryan Cordova announced today that all sports, which include Men and Women’s Basketball, Men and Women’s Cross Country, Men and Women’s Golf and Cheer/Dance will be suspended for the 2020-2021 season.
“The health and safety of our students, faculty, staff and community are our priority at Northern,” Coach Cordova said. “The risk and uncertainty of COVID-19 has led to this decision.”
This announcement falls on the heels of the announcement from New Mexico Highlands University Read More
New Mexico Delegation Pushes Trump Administration To Act On Navajo Nation Request For Major Disaster Declaration Amid Devastating Impacts Of COVID-19 Pandemic
New Mexico Delegation News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich, and U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Luján, Deb Haaland and Xochitl Torres Small are urging the Trump administration to take immediate action on Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez’s recent request for a major disaster declaration.
Tribal communities have been especially hard-hit as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and a major disaster declaration is necessary for the Navajo Nation to address the ongoing public health and economic effects.
Since March, the Navajo Nation has invested over $4 million Read More
Chart 274: COVID-19 In New Mexico Dec. 13, 2020
The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses per 20 people by county. Los Alamos and its three surrounding counties are highlighted. Not shown is Hidalgo County where the number of diagnoses per 20 people is about 8. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimEnvironment Department COVID Watchlist Update: Dec. 13
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has updated its daily Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist, which includes New Mexico places of employment that had two or more rapid responses in the last 14 days.
There are 139 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. NMED or the state agency initiating the rapid response will offer direction to establishments Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,459 New Cases, Total Now 119,800 With 44 New Deaths And 44,130 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,459 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 4 more cases today … the total is now 210 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 44 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 459 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 83 new cases in Chaves County
- 14 new cases in Cibola County
- 17 new cases in Colfax County
- 29 new cases in Curry County
- 86 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 43 new cases in Eddy County
- 9 new
New Mexico Legislature Allocates $5 Million To Food Banks
NMHSD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Human Services Department (NMHSD) was appropriated $5 million from House Bill 1, during the second special session of the New Mexico Legislature held in November to support and supplement emergency feeding operations at food banks across the state.
The funds are being distributed equitably this week to the five major food banks that support all 33 counties and tribal communities through an existing hunger relief network:
- Road Runner Food Bank in Albuquerque
- The Food Depot in Santa Fe
- The Community Pantry in Gallup
- Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico in Clovis
Environment Department COVID Watchlist Update: Dec. 12
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 147 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. NMED or the state agency initiating the rapid response will offer direction to establishments Read More
Life After 50: COVID Positive…
After a staff member tested positive for COVID Tuesday at Betty Ehart Senior Center, staff at White Rock Senior Center assumed responsibility under direction of Chef Michael Mason for feeding all home delivered meal recipients. Remaining employees from Betty Ehart today tested negative. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
LARSO
To give you a visual of this COVID virus, it is a ripple on the pond after the stone is tossed, which starts a process.
I have always been vocal with my administration staff that if we have a positive test, we will be fully transparent. Read More
Chart 273: COVID-19 In New Mexico Dec. 12, 2020
The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in Los Alamos County verses date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,803 New Cases, Total Now 118,358 With 24 New Deaths And 43,091 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,803 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 10 more cases today … the total is now 206 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 24 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 573 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 54 new cases in Chaves County
- 18 new cases in Cibola County
- 21 new cases in Colfax County
- 27 new cases in Curry County
- 98 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 30 new cases in Eddy County
- 7 new
Biosciences Company NTx Led By Former LANL Scientist Alex Koglin Set To Launch Major Expansion In New Mexico
NTx Co-founder/President Alex Koglin went to work at LANL in 2009 as the J. Robert Oppenheimer Fellow specializing in antibacterial drug resistance as part of the biosecurity and defense program. Courtesy/NTx
State Economic Development Department News:
- STEM employer will add 116 jobs with LEDA assistance
RIO RANCHO – A home-grown biosciences company that can make New Mexico a leader in the development and manufacturing of life-saving medicines will receive state economic assistance as it expands into a new research and production center, Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Alicia Read More
PED: 42 New Mexico Schools On COVID-19 Watchlist
PED News:
SANTA FE – Forty-two New Mexico public school buildings appeared on the COVID-19 Watchlist in the week ending Friday, Dec. 11, signifying they had at least two Rapid Responses within a 14-day period.
Schools On Watchlist:
ALBUQUERQUE
- Cibola High
- Cleveland Middle
- James Monroe Middle
- Helen Cordero Primary
- La Cueva High
- Media Arts Collaborative Charter
- Washington Middle
- Zia Elementary
ANTHONY
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Gadsden High
ARTESIA
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Artesia Park Junior High
BELEN
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Rio Grande Elementary
CARLSBAD
- Carlsbad Intermediate
- Monterrey Elementary
CLAYTON
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Alvis Elementary
CLOVIS
- Clovis High School Freshman
New Mexico DOH And PED Announce Two-Week Delay In Return To In-Person School Learning After Winter Break
NMDOH/PED News:
- Measure Combats COVID Case Surge, Accelerates Return to Safe, Sustainable In-Person Learning
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) and the Public Education Department (PED) today announced a two-week delay in the return to in-person learning after the winter break, in an effort to help mitigate what may be a post-holiday surge in COVID-19 cases in New Mexico and to minimize the risk of exposure in in-person learning environments during that time.
Details include:
- No in-person learning will be permitted during the weeks of Jan. 4 and Jan. 11, 2021.
- Schools
Chart 272: COVID-19 In New Mexico Dec. 11, 2020
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: 1,849 New Cases, Total Now 116,565 With 43 New Deaths And 42,415 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,849 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 2 more cases today … the total is now 196 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 43 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 560 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 90 new cases in Chaves County
- 19 new cases in Cibola County
- 3 new cases in Colfax County
- 53 new cases in Curry County
- 1 new case in De Baca County
- 101 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 74 new
Environment Department COVID Watchlist Update: Dec. 10
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 125 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. NMED or the state agency initiating the rapid response will offer direction to establishments Read More
Chart 271: COVID-19 In New Mexico Dec. 10, 2020
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-Naim
