New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 2,897 New Cases, Total Now 70,451 With 26 New Deaths, 26,835 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 2,112 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 5 new cases today … the total is now 98 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 26 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 993 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 5 new cases in Catron County
- 191 new cases in Chaves County
- 45 new cases in Cibola County
- 10 new cases in Colfax County
- 89 new cases in Curry County
- 2 new cases in De Baca County
- 438
Non-Essential Retail Businesses Are Allowed To Be ‘Open’
By RYN HERRMANN
Director
Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce
Now more than ever our small businesses need our support. Tuesday some non-essential businesses in Los Alamos were visited by the New Mexico State Police who said they were following up on reports by concerned citizens that these businesses were open illegally.
Under the Governor’s Public Health Order amended last Friday, non-essential retail businesses are allowed to be open for curbside pickup and delivery. Do not be concerned if you see lights on and people working inside non-essential retail businesses. Just like the restaurants, Read More
LA Sportsman’s Club Closes Per Public Health Order
By Board of Directors
Los Alamos Sportsman’s Club
Due to the recent and rapid statewide increase in the COVID-19 infection rate, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced a more aggressive list of restrictions for the next two-week period starting Monday, Nov. 16.
These impact the Club and therefore we must temporarily shut the ranges down.
The paragraph in the order under the heading “OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES MAY NOT OPERATE” is most applicable to our club. “Outdoor recreational facilities – such as outdoor golf courses, public swimming pools, outdoor tennis courts, ski basins, youth Read More
Los Alamos Firefighters Train And Hone Jaws Of Life Skills
Los Alamos Firefighters busy this afternoon at the training facility on DP Road honing their skills on the jaws of life, which is used to extract trapped passengers in wrecked vehicles by cutting away the metal body work. This group of five firefighters are from Fire Station 3 in White Rock. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Firefighters practice extracting trapped passengers from wrecked vehicles by utilizing the jaws of life to cut away the metal body work today at the training facility on DP Road. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Firefighters practice extracting trapped passengers Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 2,112 New Cases, Total Now 67,559 With 28 New Deaths, 26,338 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 2,112 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 6 new cases today … the total is now 93 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:
- 615 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Catron County
- 109 new cases in Chaves County
- 58 new cases in Cibola County
- 9 new cases in Colfax County
- 70 new cases in Curry County
- 1 new case in De Baca County
- 338 new
Chart 248: COVID-19 In New Mexico Nov. 17, 2020
This chart shows the overall COVID-19 risk in New Mexico by county. The nonprofit organization Covid Act Now monitors daily diagnoses, infection rates, testing positivity, ICU headroom and contacts traced. The overall COVID-19 risk is based on these five metrics. Map: mapchart.net. Source: covidactnow.org/us/nm/. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
NMED COVID-19 Business Watchlist For Nov. 16
…List includes New Mexico businesses with two or more rapid responses within the last 14 days
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 217 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.
The state initiates a rapid response when it learns of a positive COVID-19 Read More
Udall On Closure Of Critical Health Services At ACL Hospital
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Tom Udall:
As COVID-19 cases surge in New Mexico, Pueblo residents will now need to travel hours to access emergency medical services
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.), vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, made the following statement in response to the Indian Health Service (IHS) decision to shut down emergency room and in-patient services at the Acoma, Laguna, Canoncito (ACL) hospital, located on Acoma Tribal lands:
“This pandemic has strained Native health systems, disrupted Tribal economies, and taken a disproportionate Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,259 New Cases, Total Now 65,454 With 21 New Deaths, 25,411 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 1,259 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases today … the total remains at 87 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:
- 374 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 88 new cases in Chaves County
- 16 new cases in Cibola County
- 5 new cases in Colfax County
- 40 new cases in Curry County
- 1 new case in De Baca
Chart 247: COVID-19 In New Mexico Nov. 16, 2020
The bars in this chart display the percentage of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds that are currently being utilized in each state. New Mexico and its five surrounding states are highlighted. Source: https://covidactnow.org/. Created by Eli Ben-NaimLos Alamos County: Changes To Facility Hours; Closures
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County announced this morning the following changes in facility hours or closures.
These changes and closures are due to the Governor’s latest Amended Public Health Order and restrictions that are now in place effective today and continuing for the next two weeks.
Changes in facility hours or closures:
- Fuller Lodge is closed;
- Lemon Lot is closed for business; no new permits issued;
- Mesa and White Rock libraries, which had re-opened with some limited services inside, are closed, and returning to curbside service only; and
- RV Parks in Los Alamos and White Rock are
Los Alamos County Recreation Facilities Now Closed Per Governor’s Amended Public Health Order Until further Notice
COUNTY News:
All Los Alamos County Recreation Facilities and Parks are closed effective today, as part of the Governor’s amended Public Health Order issued Friday, Nov. 13.
While this order is in place, the Los Alamos County Golf Course, Aquatic Center, Tennis Courts, Athletic Fields, Pavilions, Basketball Courts, Special Use Parks (RC, Skate Parks) and Covered Arena on North Mesa are now closed.
Watch for updates in the Los Alamos Daily Post and on the Los Alamos County Community Services Facebook page and Parks & Recreation website. Read More
Los Alamos County Curtails Access To Services Within Municipal Building Per Amended Public Health Order
COUNTY News:
Because of the Governor’s amended public health order, which takes effect today, access to services within the Municipal Building will be curtailed for the next two weeks.
Although the building’s doors will remain unlocked for individuals to enter the building, the doors to interior suites will be locked.
Citizens who need services from the various offices within the building should call and make an appointment and are asked to limit interactions with staff to only urgent, essential County business.
Customer Care Center windows will be closed; call Customer Care Read More
NMED COVID-19 Business Watchlist For Nov. 15
NMED News:
…List includes New Mexico businesses with two or more rapid responses within the last 14 days
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 216 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.
A rapid response is initiated when the state learns of a positive COVID-19 Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,033 New Cases, Total Now 64,201 With 7 New Deaths, 25,089 Patients Recovered
NOTE: Due to a disruption in the state reporting system, the following data does not reflect a complete total for today’s case update. The delayed results will be included in the state’s reporting as they are received and confirmed. NMDOH continues to immediately notify individuals with positive test results and actively investigate all cases that are reported to the state throughout the day.
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 1,033 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 2 more case today bringing the total to
Senior Centers Serve 100 Meals Each Via Drive Thru Friday
The White Rock and Betty Ehart senior centers each served 100 meals through their drive thru service Friday, as they celebrated their Thanksgiving meal. The senior centers are considered essential services, even during the stay at home order. Membership and many services are free for those 60 years of age and older. Services include; grocery shopping, prescription pick up, library book delivery, home delivered meals, drive through lunches and transportation. While donations are suggested for lunch or transportation, they are never required for services. Those wishing to join must complete Read More
NCRTD Blue Bus Routes Districtwide Temporarily Suspended Due To Employees Testing Positive For Coronavirus
NCRTD News:
North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) Blue Bus routes, districtwide, will be temporarily suspended effective immediately.
Three employees based in the RTD Taos facility have tested positive for coronavirus. Some of these positive employees had interacted with employees from the Española facility.
To guarantee proper safety measures, while taking extra precautions to ensure the safety of all employees and passengers, all services will be placed on hold.
Employees based in Taos, as well as Santa Fe and Española will be tested and quarantined until results are confirmed. Read More
Chart 246: COVID-19 In New Mexico Nov. 15, 2020
The bars in this chart display the current percentage of COVID-19 tests that are positive for each state. New Mexico and its five surrounding states are highlighted. Source: Johns Hopkins University (https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/testing/tracker/map/percent-positive). Created by Eli Ben-NaimChart 245: COVID-19 In New Mexico Nov. 14, 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-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,180 New Cases, Total Now 63,171 With 10 New Deaths, 24,788 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 1,180 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 1 more case today bringing the total to 85 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 10 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 335 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 61 new cases in Chaves County
- 31 new cases in Cibola County
- 3 new cases in Colfax County
- 46 new cases in Curry County
- 1 new case in De Baca County
- 162 new cases in Doña Ana County
