New Mexico Department Of Health Seeks To Notify Passengers Of COVID-19 Exposure On Bus Thursday
NMDOH seeks passengers who traveled Thursday on the El Paso-Los Angeles Limousine Express Bus Route 284 from El Paso, Texas to Denver, Colo., some were picked up in New Mexico. Courtesy photo
NMDOH News:
- Passengers must quarantine and test
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is seeking passengers who traveled Thursday, Nov. 19 on the El Paso-Los Angeles Limousine Express Bus Route 284 from El Paso, Texas to Denver, Colo.
The NMDOH has learned these passengers were likely exposed to COVID-19. There were 32 passengers onboard and some were picked up in New Mexico.
The NMDOH was Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 2,353 New Cases, Total Now 79,440 With 25 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 4 new cases today … the total is now 110 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 25 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 647 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 3 new cases in Catron County
- 118 new cases in Chaves County
- 57 new cases in Cibola County
- 3 new cases in Colfax County
- 85 new cases in Curry County
- 2 new cases in De Baca County
- 291
New Mexico Opens Pandemic-EBT Online Self-Service Portal
HSD News:
SANTA FE — New Mexican families can now access a self-service portal to check their children’s eligibility for Pandemic-EBT benefits and update addresses, the state Human Services Department (HSD) announced Friday.
The new portal can be accessed through the Human Services Department’s online tool Yes NM (https://www.yes.state.nm.us/yesnm/home/index). Additionally, the link has been posted on the Public Education Department website.
Registration is not required to access the portal, but the following information will be required to check a student’s eligibility for P-EBT Read More
State Of New Mexico Issues Public Health Guidance And Warnings For Thanksgiving Amid Worsening Pandemic
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Health officials at the state of New Mexico issued Thanksgiving public health guidance today to New Mexicans to ensure residents are able to safely navigate the holiday amid the worsening pandemic.
“This is not a normal year,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said. “This is not a normal holiday season. I know we all wish it weren’t that way, but it is. Gathering for Thanksgiving this year is an extreme risk to the health and safety of your loved ones and friends. Let me be very clear: A Thanksgiving gathering this year may very well lead to a funeral. The virus is at large. Know the risks Read More
Chart 251: COVID-19 In New Mexico Nov. 20, 2020
The bars in this chart show the number of diagnoses versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. The state of New Mexico is experiencing exponential growth, with the number of daily diagnoses doubling every 12 days since mid September. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 2,993 New Cases, Total Now 77,098 With 23 New Deaths, 28,139 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 2,993 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 3 new cases today … the total is now 106 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:
- 1,005 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 4 new cases in Catron County
- 164 new cases in Chaves County
- 72 new cases in Cibola County
- 8 new cases in Colfax County
- 104 new cases in Curry County
- 2 new cases in De Baca County
Teaching During A Pandemic: A Heroic Feat…
By KAYLI ORTIZ
New Mexico Teacher
In the spring, teachers had a “superhero” moment. When the world as we knew it was flipped on its head, there was unprecedented clarity on how central teachers and public education are to our children’s welfare, our economy, and our very routines.
When Shonda Rhimes, the creator of “Grey’s Anatomy”, tweeted, “Been homeschooling a 6-year old and 8-year old for one hour and 11 minutes. Teachers deserve to make a billion dollars a year. Or a week,” the tweet got over 588K likes and 102K retweets. It seemed many could relate.
That moment was fleeting. For the past few Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Los Alamos Chiropractic Center
On the job in Los Alamos are Dr. Charles Lenz and Office Manager Lynn Conley at the Los Alamos Chiropractic Center Monday at 2610 Trinity Dr. Suite 14. The Los Alamos Chiropractic Center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call 505.662.3022 or visit www.losalamoschiro.com. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
Editor’s note: Local businesses need the support of the Los Alamos community now more than ever! Read More
Food Donations From LDS Church Packed Into Food Boxes
ALTSD News:
Food donated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) will be packed into food boxes containing up to 2 weeks’ worth of meals each.
More than 1,000 of those boxes will be distributed by the State’s Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) to seniors and disabled adults.
Representatives from the LDS church, Aging and Long-Term Services, as well as three shifts of volunteers, the first shift comprised of 25 community volunteers, will be at the Storehouse parking lot, socially distanced, masked, preparing the boxes this morning, at The Bishop’s Storehouse, Read More
PED Begins Weekly Report On COVID-19 Cases In Schools
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — Beginning today, the New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) will issue a weekly summary of New Mexico public schools with two or more Rapid Responses for COVID-19 cases in the previous 14 days, in an effort to help families and communities track outbreaks in their schools.
The report will be a summary of data compiled and reported daily by the state Environment Department, link, which issues a Watchlist of schools and businesses with two or more Rapid Responses within 14 days and a Closure List of those with four or more Rapid Responses in 14 days.
The PED’s weekly report Read More
NMED COVID-19 Business Watchlist For Nov. 20
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.
As of Nov. 19, there are 264 establishments on the Watchlist.
The 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 direction Read More
PED Secretary Statement On Reports Of Non-Compliance With School Reentry And COVID-19 Safety Guidelines
Public Education Secretary Ryan Stewart
PED News:
SANTA FE – issued the following statement today in response to numerous reports of non-compliance with school reentry and COVID-19 safety guidelines:
“We take all of these things very seriously, and we continue to follow up on reports received through the PED’s COVID-19 Safety Complaint Portal.
“Regarding recent inquiries about Gallup McKinley County Schools, we are aware of the concerns about reporting and transparency and have issued a directive to the district to ensure adherence to PED guidance and rapid response protocols.
“We also Read More
Chart 250: COVID-19 In New Mexico Nov. 19, 2020
The bars in this chart display the number of COVID-19 diagnoses versus date in Santa Fe County. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 3,675 New Cases, Total Now 74,116 With 12 New Deaths, 27,659 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 3,675 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 6 new cases today … the total is now 103 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 12 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 1,122 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 3 new cases in Catron County
- 110 new cases in Chaves County
- 84 new cases in Cibola County
- 9 new cases in Colfax County
- 85 new cases in Curry County
- 502 new cases in Doña Ana County
Tracking COVID-19 In Los Alamos Community Wastewater
Prisca Tiasse, PhD in her lab Tuesday at Biodidact on DP Road. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Biodidact, a local R&D and environmental testing laboratory recently took part in an effort, with the collaboration of Los Alamos County wastewater treatment facility staff, to track COVID-19 in local community wastewater.
“We are fortunate to have researchers working toward capabilities for wastewater testing of COVID-19 in collaboration with the County,” Los Alamos County Council Chair Sara Scott said. “Continuing Read More
Deputy Director Kelly Beierschmitt Discusses LANL’s COVID-19 Response; How Lab Is Adapting To Pandemic
LANL Deputy Director for Operations Kelly Beierschmitt
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The effects COVID-19 is having on Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) will not be short lived, Los Alamos County Council learned during its regular meeting Tuesday night.
In fact, COVID-19 is planned to change laboratory operations long into the future.
LANL Deputy Director for Operations Kelly Beierschmitt reported on how LANL is responding to COVID-19 and adapting to the world that the pandemic has created.
He reported a COVID task force was formed in February “to Read More
Scott: Update On COVID-19; Vaccine Distribution News
By Chair Sara Scott
Los Alamos County Council
I hope this beautiful Fall finds you and your family well as we move toward the Thanksgiving holiday.
We’ll be approaching this season differently this year, in the context of the significant increase in COVID-19 infections and the current Public Health Order aimed at reducing the impacts of this surge on our well-being and the ability of our health care systems to care for our families, friends, and communities.
The current Public Health Order will expire Nov. 30 and the reopening of businesses and County facilities will be determined on a county Read More
NMED COVID-19 Business Watchlist For Nov. 19
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.
As of Nov. 18, there are 244 establishments on the Watchlist.
The Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist and closure list, which includes all establishments that have been 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
Chart 249: COVID-19 In New Mexico Nov. 18, 2020
The bars in this chart show the number of diagnoses versus date in Los Alamos County, and the line shows the corresponding seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim State Tightens Public Health Restrictions Amid ‘Reset’ … New Mexicans Instructed To Shelter In Place Through Nov. 30
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state health officials today announced several tightenings intended to clarify the intent of the emergency public health order effective through Monday, Nov. 30, and to further underscore the imperative that New Mexicans must absolutely remain at home except for only those trips that are most essential for health, safety and welfare.
The changes restrict “big box” stores and other large retailers from operating in-person services. Complete definitions are outlined below.
The changes are effective beginning Thursday, Nov. 19, through Read More
