NMDOH Reports Decrease In New Mexico Suicides In 2019
Chart showing the number of suicides by mechanism during 2018 and 2019. Courtesy/NMDOH
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) this week made its annual report on suicides in the state, with 515 New Mexico residents dying by suicide in 2019, down from 535 in 2018.
There was a slight decrease in suicide deaths by women and among non-Hispanic whites from 2018 to 2019.
The number of suicide deaths by poisoning also went down but suicide deaths by firearms, hanging and falls remained consistent to the findings in 2018.
More than 48,000 men, women and children died by suicide Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 2,107 New Cases, Total Now 86,247 With 28 New Deaths, 29,568 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 2,107 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 7 new cases today … the total is now 120 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 28 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 541 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 108 new cases in Chaves County
- 64 new cases in Cibola County
- 14 new cases in Colfax County
- 41 new cases in Curry County
- 6 new cases in De Baca County
- 202 new cases in Doña Ana County
Chart 255: COVID-19 In New Mexico Nov. 24, 2020
The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in Rio Arriba County versus date. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Snow Falls Overnight On Pajarito Mountain
Snow falls overnight on Pajarito Mountain as viewed this morning from Los Alamos. Courtesy photo
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More Testing, Less Closures: State Launches Testing, Contact Tracing Agreement For Essential Businesses
NMED Cabinet Secretary James Kenney
NMED / NMDOH News:
…Businesses conducting 100 percent employee testing will not be considered for closure
In an effort to increase proactive COVID-19 testing of New Mexico’s workforce and avoid additional temporary restrictions on essential businesses, the New Mexico Departments of Health and Environment have implemented a voluntary surveillance testing and contact tracing agreement to enable businesses to prevent mandatory 14-day closures triggered by state rapid responses to COVID-19 cases.
The agreement requires essential businesses Read More
NMPED: 19 New Mexico Schools On COVID-19 Watchlist
NMPED News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Education Department reports today that 19 New Mexico public school buildings were placed on the COVID-19 Watchlist in the week ending Friday, Nov. 20, signifying they had at least two Rapid Responses within a 14-day period.
Those schools are:
- ALBUQUERQUE
- Bel-Air Elementary
- La Cueva High
- Sunset Mesa School
ANTHONY
- Gadsden Independent Schools Physical Plant
BELEN
- Belen Middle
CLOVIS
- La Casita Elementary in Clovis
DEMING
- Deming Intermediate
ESPAÑOLA
- Española Valley High
- Eutimio Salazar Elementary
- Española Public School District administrative
NMED COVID-19 Business Watchlist For Nov. 23, 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 272 establishments on the Watchlist as of Monday.
The current Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist and closure list, which includes all establishments that 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 Read More
Vitalant Encourages New Mexicans To Continue Live-Saving Blood Donations Amidst COVID Surge; Stay-At-Home Order
VITALANT News:
ALBUQUERQUE — As COVID-19 cases are on the rise and New Mexicans are sheltering in place through Nov. 30, Vitalant reminds individuals that blood donation is an essential activity and they are permitted to leave the house to donate at a Vitalant location or blood drive.
Healthy individuals are encouraged to donate live-saving blood, platelets or plasma. Donors can rest assured that Vitalant is taking every necessary safety precaution to keep New Mexicans healthy as they donate.
Additionally, Vitalant is asking anyone who has recovered from COVID-19 to help other patients Read More
New Mexico Health Dept. Now Sending Negative & Positive COVID Test Results By Text … Expediting Results To Public
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE – The dangerous spike in COVID-19 cases statewide has led to more testing, which can lead to delays in receiving results.
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is taking action to close the gap in turn-around times. Both negative and positive test results will now be sent by email and text, expediting results to the public.
Everyone will be opted into this form of communication when they register for a test on the cv.nmhealth.org website. Therefore, it is imperative people provide a valid email and cell phone number when they register.
In the past, only those who tested Read More
Chart 254: COVID-19 In New Mexico Nov. 23, 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-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 2,259 New Cases, Total Now 84,148 With 17 New Deaths, 29,183 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 2,259 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 3 new cases today … the total is now 114 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 reported today the most recent cases:
- 748 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 63 new cases in Chaves County
- 73 new cases in Cibola County
- 11 new cases in Colfax County
- 100 new cases in Curry County
- 202 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 37 new cases in Eddy County
Governor Calls For Special Session To Take Up State Relief Package For New Mexico Businesses, Unemployed, More
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – announced today she will call the New Mexico Legislature into special session Tuesday, Nov. 24, to take up a relief package for New Mexicans who have been affected by the economic devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The governor’s priorities for the session – sometimes referred to as the governor’s “call” – include direct unemployment assistance, supplementing the payments to New Mexicans whose employment has been impacted by the economic fallout of the pandemic; grants to New Mexico businesses, making meaningful Read More
Stay ‘Home For The Holidays’ This Year … County Manager Issues Holiday Message, Update On Annual Tree Lighting
From the Office of the County Manager:
In light of the current surge in positive case counts and ongoing pandemic emergency, coupled with the ongoing public health order mandates prohibiting large gatherings, Los Alamos County officials announced this week that there will not be a holiday tree in the lobby of the Municipal Building next week.
In past years, the County has supplied the tree as part of the annual tree lighting ceremonies that take place during Winterfest, set to occur Dec. 4-6 this year.
“While we appreciate the tradition of lighting up the tree for the citizens of Los Alamos, we Read More
NMDOH To Introduce COVID-19 Saliva Tests Starting Today
Acting Department of Health Secretary Billy Jimenez
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health, evolving with the demands of COVID-19, will begin administering an FDA-approved COVID test that involves swabbing the mouth to collect a saliva sample.
The department will begin offering the test today at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque.
NMDOH is collaborating with Curative, a research company in California that has created the first oral fluid test in the United States. The saliva samples have been demonstrated to be at least as accurate as the more traditional nasopharyngeal Read More
NMED COVID-19 Business Watchlist For Nov. 22, 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 272 establishments on the Watchlist as of today.
The current Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist and closure list, which includes all establishments that 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 Read More
Chart 253: COVID-19 In New Mexico Nov. 22, 2020
The bars in this chart display the number of COVID-19 related deaths versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. The state of New Mexico set another grim record today with 33 deaths in one day. New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 2,468 New Cases, Total Now 81,896 With 33 New Deaths, 28,574 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 2,353 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 1 new case today … the total is now 111 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 33 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 710 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 82 new cases in Chaves County
- 58 new cases in Cibola County
- 4 new cases in Colfax County
- 45 new cases in Curry County
- 220 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 79
On The Job In Los Alamos: Local Chaplain Aiding Homeless
On the job in Los Alamos Monday is Chaplain Joe Dudziak delivering five Sleeping Bag Packages for the homeless to Self Help, Inc., in Los Alamos. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
COMMUNITY News:
Chaplain Joe Dudziak, a member of the Los Alamos County Chaplain Corps, International Fellowship of Chaplains (IFOC) and long-time advocate for the homeless, volunteers regularly helping the guests at Pete’s Place on Cerrillos Road in Santa Fe.
This winter, due to COVID-19, shelters have limited space for overnight sleeping. For example, last year Pete’s Place served dinner to more than 100 Read More
Emotional Healing: Rebuilding After Loss…
By Dr. TED WIARD
Golden Willow Retreat
Any type of loss can be shattering emotionally, physically, intellectually, and/or spiritually. Loss causes a need to redefine the perception of a person’s self-identity and redefine that perception into the present situation and identification.
This redefining process is the natural and normal healing process from loss. It would be convenient if this redefining process called grief was instantaneous and effortless but that is not how it works.
It seems that due to past losses, grief should be easy and quick as there have been past losses that one has Read More
Chart 252: COVID-19 In New Mexico Nov. 21, 2020
The bars in this chart show the number of active COVID-19 related hospitalizations versus date. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
