Chart 259: COVID-19 In New Mexico Nov. 28, 2020
Average daily cases by county. The bars in this chart display the seven-day average number of cases per 100,000 people for each county in New Mexico. All 33 counties in the state fail to meet the gating criterion, set to 8 cases per 100,000 people. Los Alamos County, with 13.6 daily cases per 100,000 people, is closest to meeting the gating criterion. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Test positivity rate by county. The bars in this chart display the average number of positive COVID-19 tests for each county in New Mexico. The gating criterion is set to 5 percent, and Read More
State Unveils Tiered ‘Red To Green’ System For New Mexico Counties To Reopen Further When Meeting Health Metrics
STATE News:
- Framework enables counties to reopen further when meeting key health metrics
SANTA FE – In an effort designed to provide local communities the flexibility to operate more day-to-day activities, the state of New Mexico will transition to a tiered county-by-county COVID-19 risk system on Dec. 2, enabling local communities to shed burdensome restrictions as soon as public health data show the virus is retreating within their borders.
The shift in the state’s “reopening” framework will come after a two-week “reset” period, in which state health officials enacted the most heightened Read More
Eddy County Income Support Division Office Temporarily Closed Due To Employee Testing Positive For COVID-19
Human Services Department News:
SANTA FE – The Income Support Division office at 3604 San Jose Blvd., in Carlsbad is temporarily closed after an employee tested positive for COVID-19, and will reopen Monday, Dec. 7, the Human Services Department announced today.
Customers should use the Income Support Division online portal at www.yes.state.nm.us to apply for benefits, submit documents for eligibility, check the status of their case, and obtain other important benefit information.
The online portal includes self-help videos for on-line or cell phone usage. If a customer does not have Read More
NMED COVID-19 Business Watchlist For Nov. 27, 2020
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 237 establishments on the Watchlist.
The current Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist and closure list, which includes all establishments that are currently required to be closed, are posted here.
Procedure:
- The state initiates a rapid response
- Environment Department releases updated COVID-19 Watchlist
- List includes establishments with two or more rapid responses
Chart 258: COVID-19 In New Mexico Nov. 27, 2020
The state of New Mexico announced today a tiered ‘Red to Green’ system for counties in the next phase of COVID-19 response (link). The system adopts the same gating criteria previously used to determine county eligibility for in-person instruction in public schools: (1) Average daily cases below 8 per 100,000 residents, and (2) test positivity rate below 5 percent. The ‘Red to Green’ framework consists of three risk designations: (a) RED, high daily cases and high test positivity, (b) YELLOW, high daily cases and low test positivity, (c) GREEN, low daily cases and low test positivity. Los AlamosNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 2,076 New Cases, Total Now 91,852 With 35 New Deaths And 31,102 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 2,076 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 5 more cases today … the total is now 129 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 reported today the most recent cases:
- 746 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 86 new cases in Chaves County
- 57 new cases in Cibola County
- 21 new cases in Colfax County
- 46 new cases in Curry County
- 1 new case in De Baca County
- 98 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 55 new
PED: 59 New Mexico Public Schools On COVID-19 Watchlist
PED News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) announced today that 59 New Mexico public school buildings appeared on the COVID-19 Watchlist in the week ending today, Nov. 27.
A public school building being placed on the Watchlist signifies that it had at least two Rapid Responses within a 14-day period:
ALBUQUERQUE
- Bel-Air Elementary
- Chaparral Elementary
- Cibola High
- La Cueva High
- Mission Avenue Elementary
- Rio Grande High
- Robert F. Kennedy Charter
- Zia Elementary
- Sunset Mesa School
ANTHONY
- Gadsden Middle School
- Gadsden Independent School District Physical Plant
American Federation Of Teachers New Mexico Reacts To ‘Failure Of Leadership’ In Gallup McKinley County Schools
AFT News:
American Federation of Teachers (AFT) New Mexico President Stephanie Ly released the following statement:
As COVID-19 rages through McKinley County and the citizens struggle to find a way through this long, dark winter, one man is squandering our community’s scarce resources on a personal political vendetta — apparently oblivious to its cost in lives.
Gallup McKinley County Schools Superintendent Mike Hyatt has assembled an army of lawyers, at no small taxpayer cost, to wage a war that will make its schools more perilous, simply because he doesn’t like to be told what to do.
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Los Alamos County Health Council Basic Needs Sub-Committee Shares Important Resources For Residents
Albertsons Pledges To Regularly Test Every Employee At All 34 New Mexico Locations Under New State Agreement
NMDOH News:
The New Mexico Departments of Health and Environment announced a new initiative Tuesday that offers greater public health protections to employees and customers of essential businesses while avoiding closure requirements.
The agreement requires proactive COVID-19 regular testing and contact tracing of essential workers.
Albertsons is now adopting this program to increase protections for its employees at all 34 New Mexico locations. All New Mexico Albertsons locations are now open for business.
“We are pleased to reach this agreement with the state that allows us to welcome Read More
Pandemic Era Thanksgiving Dinner Takes Unusual Turn
With the COVID-19 pandemic on the rampage around the world, Thanksgiving dinner takes an unusual turn this year for the family of Los Alamos resident Terry Foxx. From left, her daughter Kerri, son-in-law Jason and granddaughter Sydney Frazier sent Foxx this photo today of the trio preparing to take on the giant germ spotted in the center of their dining room table at their home in Maine. Courtesy photo
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NMED COVID-19 Business Watchlist For Nov. 25, 2020
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 299 establishments on the Watchlist as of Wednesday.
The current Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist and closure list, which includes all establishments that are currently required to be closed, are posted here.
Note: that the Watchlist and other rapid response data maintained on NMED’s site will not be updated Thanksgiving Day.
The state initiates a rapid response Read More
Chart 257: COVID-19 In New Mexico Nov. 26, 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. Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,469 New Cases, Total Now 89,796 With 18 New Deaths And 30,777 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 1,469 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 2 more cases today … the total is now 124 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 18 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 671 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 66 new cases in Chaves County
- 10 new cases in Cibola County
- 3 new cases in Colfax County
- 26 new cases in Curry County
- 3 new cases in De Baca County
- 182 new cases in Doña Ana County
Con Alma Health Foundation Recognizes And Honors 2020 ‘Hero of Health’ Leroy Silva Of Notah Begay III Foundation
2020 Hero of Health Leroy Silva
CON ALMA News:
SANTA FE — Con Alma Health Foundation announced Wednesday that this year’s Hero of Health is Leroy “Buster” Silva, community coordinator for Notah Begay III Foundation.
The NB3 Foundation is a national, Native-led nonprofit in Santa Ana Pueblo that supports and funds Native-driven, culturally centered programs and provides opportunities for Native youth to live healthy, active lives.
“We are honored to recognize Leroy for making a significant difference in the lives of Native youth,” Con Alma Executive Director Dolores E. Roybal said.
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Local Elks Club Members Helping Los Alamos Seniors
Desiree Byrd and Kirk Hollis deliver goodie bags to the Betty Ehart Senior Center at 1101 Bathtub Row. The bags provide goodies for seniors and boost morale for others. Photo by Elizabeth Coons
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
LARSO
Sometimes, when times are tough, you never know who the helpers are or have the opportunity to thank them.
This year, some of those people are the local Elk’s Club and the Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) wishes to thank them for their service, in many ways.
The Elk’s mission is to invest in their communities by offering programs for youth, Read More
Governor Signs $330M Relief Package For New Mexicans
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signing House Bill 1 today at the state Capitol upon its arrival to her office. It takes immediate effect. Courtesy/Governor’s Office
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed into law today a significant relief package for New Mexicans that will deliver grants to small New Mexico businesses, supplemental payments to the unemployed and other emergency food and housing relief.
“I know this stimulus will mean so much to so many New Mexicans as we enter the holiday season,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “But our work isn’t done. The pandemic Read More
Chart 256: COVID-19 In New Mexico Nov. 25, 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. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,873 New Cases, Total Now 88,102 With 23 New Deaths And 30,170 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 1,873 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 2 new cases today … the total is now 122 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:
- 576 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 124 new cases in Chaves County
- 21 new cases in Cibola County
- 11 new cases in Colfax County
- 36 new cases in Curry County
- 223 new cases in Doña Ana County
State Auditor Brian Colón Addresses Actions Of Roswell City Councilor Jacob Roebuck Against Public Health Order
Roswell City Councilor Jacob Roebuck
From the Office of the State Auditor:
ALBUQUERQUE – State Auditor Brian S. Colón addressed the recent actions of Roswell City Councilor Jacob Roebuck.
Roebuck was caught Nov. 20 on cell phone video removing a temporary fence from a basketball court at Cahoon Park in Roswell. He said he did it for the wellbeing of local children.
The City of Roswell installed the fencing to block entrance to the court in compliance with the current public health order under which all outdoor recreation facilities must remain closed, to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
“As a Read More
