New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,791 New Cases, Total Now 114,731 With 23 New Deaths And 41,177 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,791 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 5 more cases today … the total is now 194 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:
- 621 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 50 new cases in Chaves County
- 13 new cases in Cibola County
- 5 new cases in Colfax County
- 24 new cases in Curry County
- 109 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 75 new cases in Eddy County
- 9 new
New Mexico Health Department Issues Two Orders Temporarily Limiting Non-Essential Surgeries; Recognizing Activation Of Crisis Care
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) today announced two new public health emergency orders in response to the ongoing public health crisis in New Mexico and resulting unsustainable strain on health care providers and hospitals:
- Temporarily limiting non-essential surgeries; and
- Recognizing the activation of “crisis care” standards by outlining credentialing processes for COVID-19 health care providers.
The public health orders are attached here and here.
The temporary limitation on non-essential surgeries is effective Dec. 11 through Jan. 4, 2021. Read More
Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter Shares Tips To help Ensure Safe; Enjoyable Holidays During COVID-19
Alzheimer’s Association News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Like most New Mexicans, the Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter recognizes that the holidays should be filled with sharing, laughter and memories.
But in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic adds a layer of stress, disappointment, sadness, and a heightened risk for spreading the virus, especially for older adults who tend to have underlying health conditions.
For the families of the 43,000 New Mexicans living with Alzheimer’s disease, it’s important to realize that a person living with Alzheimer’s may feel a special sense of loss during the Read More
Chart 270: COVID-19 In New Mexico Dec. 9, 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: 1,759 New Cases, Total Now 112,950 With 34 New Deaths And 40,058 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,759 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 1 more cases today … the total is now 189 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 34 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 601 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 49 new cases in Chaves County
- 20 new cases in Cibola County
- 10 new cases in Colfax County
- 29 new cases in Curry County
- 1 new case in De Baca County
- 119 new
EGIS Complete Care Offers Assistance And Care To Seniors
EGIS staff from left: Care Mgr. Patrick Christopher, Owner and Care Mgr. Kevin Koval, Business Development Mgr. Jennifer Riek, Office Mgr. Lori Stevens, Care Mgr. Mario Angel. Not pictured Care Mgr. Mary Peck. Courtesy/EGIS
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
A common wish among senior citizens is that they be allowed to live in their homes. EGIS Complete Care (Elders Getting Information and Services), a Santa Fe-based business that provides caregiving services, can grant this wish.
“As people age … that is one of the criteria to keep them happy … and to feel independent Read More
New Mexico COVID Update: Network Outage Delays Report
STATE News:
…Positive cases continue to be identified and investigated
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced that the Department of Health’s electronic laboratory reporting system was disrupted by an outage in the state government internet network, resulting in a delay of the daily COVID-19 case update.
While the New Mexico Department of Information Technology has since resolved the outage, which also briefly affected other state agency websites and email systems, it resulted in a disruption to various laboratory reports that are collected and subsequently Read More
Chart 269: COVID-19 In New Mexico Dec. 8, 2020
This area chart shows the number of COVID-19 cases in Rio Arriba County by zip code (zip codes with less than 10 cases are not displayed). About 1 in 25 people in Rio Arriba were diagnosed with COVID-19, whereas statewide, about 1 in 19 people were diagnosed. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimMartinez: Update On Enterprise Bank & Trust Operations
By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
President, Los Alamos Region
Enterprise Bank & Trust, Member FDIC
To help keep our community safe, Enterprise Bank & Trust’s Los Alamos branches have made adjustments in how we serve our clients. Due to the recent state-wide shutdown, we have closed our lobbies and will be handling the majority of transactions through our drive-up.
Although our lobbies are closed, clients may schedule visits to access their safe deposit boxes, make wire transfers or receive assistance with complex notary needs. Scheduling appointments in advance is greatly appreciated, as we Read More
Betty Ehart Senior Center Closed Due To Positive COVID Test
COMMUNITY News:
Effective today, Dec. 8, the Betty Ehart Senior Center at 1101 Bathtub Row in Los Alamos is closed due to an employee testing positive for COVID-19.
Contact tracing has been initiated and is being conducted by director at the Betty Ehart Senior Center.
Home delivery meals scheduled for today, Dec. 8 in Los Alamos are canceled, but will resume Wednesday, Dec. 9 from the White Rock Senior Center.
Also, the drive thru meal program at the Betty Ehart Senior Center is canceled until further notice.
The Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) is committed to providing meals Read More
State Insurance Office Releases COVID-19 Related Directives
Insurance Superintendent Russell Toal
OSI News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Superintendent of Insurance Russell Toal has issued a series of directives aimed at addressing emerging concerns during the recent spike in COVID-19 cases.
The Bulletin and Notices relate to fair reimbursement of health care providers, medical malpractice insurance, and a moratorium on filing new COVID-19 related commercial insurance products.
These actions were taken in response to Executive Order 2020-083 issued by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Friday, Dec. 4, 2020.
“The Office of Superintendent of Insurance Read More
LAPS Foundation: A School Day In This COVID Life
Eli and Emma Farley in online school. Courtesy/LAPS Foundation
Eli and Emma Farley with little sister Elena. Courtesy/LAPS Foundation
By Jenny McCumber
Executive Director
Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation
Do you ever wonder what a school day is actually like in Los Alamos this year? The following is the first of three articles describing the school experience from different perspectives, brought to you by Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation.
Meet the Farley family, part of our White Rock community. Cory and Stephanie have three children, Eli (4th grade), Emma (kindergarten) and Elena, Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,872 New Cases, Total Now 109,947 With 7 New Deaths And 38,1318 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,872 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 6 more cases today … the total is now 184 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 7 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 639 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 88 new cases in Chaves County
- 16 new cases in Cibola County
- 41 new cases in Colfax County
- 22 new cases in Curry County
- 1 new case in De Baca County
- 191 new cases
Chart 268: COVID-19 In New Mexico Dec. 7, 2020
The bars in this chart display the number of COVID-19 related deaths 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 Update: Dec. 7
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 148 establishments on the Watchlist.
The Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist and closure list, which includes all establishments that have been or are currently required to be closed, 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 Read More
Luján Statement On Nomination Of Xavier Becerra For Secretary Of Health And Human Services
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), the U.S. House Assistant Speaker, issued the following statement on the nomination of California Attorney General Xavier Becerra as Secretary of Health and Human Services.
“The United States is in the middle of a public health crisis that continues to wreak havoc on our most vulnerable communities. Xavier is a compassionate and focused leader.
“He understands how to bring people together to ensure that HHS is working to get Americans the help they need. I look forward to working with him to cure our Read More
Lunch With A Leader: Mary Feldblum, Ph.D., And Rick Madden, MD, Discuss Health Security Act Dec. 15
LWV News:
The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos is hosting its monthly community Zoom Lunch with a Leader at noon Tuesday, Dec. 15.
You will find the link to get the zoom address at the bottom. Their speakers, who will be discussing the Health Security Act, are Mary Feldblum, Ph.D., and Rick Madden, MD.
Feldblum has more than two decades of experience working on a variety of health-related issues of concern to New Mexicans including patient protection, hospital and health plan sales and conversions and different approaches to providing health care insurance coverage.
For 10 years she headed Read More
LAPS: Update On Small Group Instruction
Los Alamos Public Schools bus. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
With a focus on safety and student well-being, the Los Alamos School Board paused Hybrid Learning in elementary schools until Jan. 18, 2021.
Students will be learning remotely during December and the first few weeks in January. This will allow parents to follow the changing health orders from the Governor and give LAPS the opportunity to recruit more substitute teachers.
Since LAPS has already implemented a Hybrid Learning model approved by the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED), Los Alamos does not have to be “green” on Read More
Letter Urges State To Not Forget Native Elderly, Rural And Vulnerable In Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution
By Rep. Derrick Lente
D-Sandia Pueblo
SANDIA PUEBLO – Today, with the distribution of a life-saving coronavirus vaccination on the horizon, a letter to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on behalf of the state’s native elderly seniors implores her office not to overlook some of the state’s most vulnerable populations.
The letter, sent by Rep. Derrick Lente (D-Sandia Pueblo), asks the Governor’s office to take seriously the challenges facing New Mexico’s Tribal citizens, minority multigenerational family households, and rural New Mexico seniors that use elder daycare and senior care facilities. Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,250 New Cases, Total Now 108,088 With 11 New Deaths And 37,041 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,250 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 2 more cases today … the total is now 178 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 11 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 391 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Catron County
- 68 new cases in Chaves County
- 23 new cases in Cibola County
- 12 new cases in Colfax County
- 26 new cases in Curry County
- 11 new cases in De Baca County
- 95 new
