Environment Department: COVID-19 Watchlist Oct. 23
NMED News:
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has updated its daily 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 Friday there are 75 establishments on the Watchlist.
A rapid response is initiated when the state learns of a positive COVID-19 case in the workplace. NMED or the state agency initiating the rapid response will offer direction to organizations regarding testing, quarantining and isolating, disinfecting, and COVID-Safe Practices.
This week, the Watchlist only includes organizations Read More
NMPED COVID-19 Update: 21 Staff Members And 9 Students Test Positive In New Mexico Public Schools In Last 24 Hours
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — The Public Education Department today announced 30 new positive cases of COVID-19 – 21 staff members and nine students – in the last 24 hours.
Rapid response has been initiated, and all pertinent information has been verified with the schools and school districts.
The following new cases have been reported:
- Eight cases in Bernalillo County. Seven of the infected individuals are staff members who were last on school property Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 15, 16 and 20. The other infected individual is a student who was last on campus Sept. 28. All staff members and the parents and guardians
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 797 New Cases, Total Now At 40,168 With 7 New Deaths And 20,655 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 797 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 40 cases that 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:
- 197 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 28 new cases in Chaves County
- 6 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 54 new cases in Curry County
- 130 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 37 new cases in Eddy County
- 6 new cases in Grant County
- 1 new case in Guadalupe
Chart 223: COVID-19 In New Mexico Oct. 23, 2020
The bars in this chart show the number of diagnoses versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average.Los Alamos Police Hold DEA Drug Take Back Day Saturday
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) is conducting its biannual DEA Drug Take Back Day 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 in the north parking lot (off Central Avenue) of the police station.
Due to COVID-19, additional precautions have been put in place to ensure the safety of everyone participating in the event.
LAPD asks the community to follow these guidelines:
- Use the entry into the parking lot from Central Avenue;
- Traffic cones will be in place to guide drivers and officers will assist drivers to drive by a drop off box;
- People are encouraged to remain in their vehicles as no one
Environment Department: COVID-19 Watchlist Oct. 22
NMED News:
New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has updated its daily 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 currently 65 establishments on the watchlist.
A rapid response is initiated when the state learns of a positive COVID-19 case in the workplace. NMED or the state agency initiating the rapid response will offer direction to organizations regarding testing, quarantining and isolating, disinfecting, and COVID-Safe Practices.
Thursday’s watchlist contains a smaller number Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 669 New Cases, Total Now At 39,377 With 3 New Deaths And 20,562 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 669 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 40 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 3 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 185 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 31 new cases in Chaves County
- 12 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 30 new cases in Curry County
- 97 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 46 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Grant County
- 1 new case in Guadalupe
Chart 222: COVID-19 In New Mexico Oct. 22, 2020
The bars in this chart show 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 State Run Museums, Historic Sites Close Oct. 23
DCA News:
In accordance with revised public health directives, the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) will close its museums and historic sites to the public Friday, Oct. 23, until further notice.
The safety and well-being of employees and visitors is the DCA’s foremost concern. DCA appreciates the ongoing support and understanding of the public.
Visit www.newmexicoculture.org for virtual visits, programs, and educational opportunities.
“The fight against COVID-19 has become our state’s top priority,” DCA Cabinet Secretary Debra Garcia y Griego said. “We are closing Read More
Dr. Brenda Pereda Opens Los Alamos Women’s Health
Dr. Brenda Pereda
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Dr. Brenda Pereda opened her new practice, Los Alamos Women’s Health, last week offering a full scope of OB/GYN services at Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC).
She specializes in reproductive health and wellness using culturally-appropriate and trauma-informed care for women of all ages.
“I love it here and look forward to learning more about the community,” Dr. Pereda said.
LAMC CEO John Whiteside spoke about how fortunate LAMC is to have Dr. Pereda opening her practice inside the medical center.
“We are excited Read More
NMPED COVID-19 Update: 13 Staff Members And 8 Students Test Positive In New Mexico Public Schools In Last 24 Hours
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — The Public Education Department Oct. 21 announced 21 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours.
Rapid response has been initiated, and all pertinent information has been verified with the schools and school districts.
The following new cases have been reported:
- Three cases in Bernalillo County. All of the infected individuals are students who were last on campus Oct. 14 and Oct. 16. All staff members and the parents and guardians of all students in the affected school have been notified of the positive cases.
- One case in Curry County. The infected individual is
Con Alma Health Foundation Seeks Hero Nominations
CAHF News:
SANTA FE — Con Alma Health Foundation seeks nominations for people who make significant contributions to the health of New Mexico.
The statewide private foundation invites you to nominate a health hero by filling out a nomination form at https:////conalma.org/hero-of-health/.
Heroes can work in any field, including health-care providers, policy makers, advocates, clinicians, administrators and volunteers who improve the health of their communities. Con Alma will accept nominations until 5 p.m., Nov. 10.
“We always look forward to hearing about individuals in our state Read More
Los Alamos National Laboratory Brings Next-Generation HPC In Fight To Stop Spread Of COVID-19
Chicoma high-performance computing platform to support the nation’s response to COVID-19. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory has completed the installation of a next-generation high-performance computing platform, with aim to enhance its ongoing R&D efforts in support of the nation’s response to COVID-19.
Named Chicoma, the new platform is poised to demonstrate Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s new HPE Cray EX supercomputer architecture for solving complex scientific problems.
“As extensive social and economic impacts from COVID-19 continue to grip Read More
Chart 221: COVID-19 In New Mexico Oct. 21, 2020
Effective Oct. 21, the state of New Mexico revised the requirements for travelers incoming from out of state. Travelers from six low-risk states and the District of Columbia are exempt from the mandatory self quarantine requirement. For a state to be classified as a low risk, it must meet two criteria: (i) test positivity rate below 5% and (ii) seven-day average of daily diagnoses below 8 per 100,000 residents. Source: https://www.newmexico.org/covid-19-traveler-information/. Map:mapchart.net. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 827 New Cases, Total Now At 38,715 With 8 New Deaths And 20,332 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 827 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 40 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 8 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 292 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 27 new cases in Chaves County
- 13 new cases in Cibola County
- 28 new cases in Curry County
- 172 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 42 new cases in Eddy County
- 3 new cases in Grant County
- 1 new case in Guadalupe County
- 36 new cases
Centerra-Los Alamos Supports Community Through Annual Donation To United Way Of Northern New Mexico
Centerra-Los Alamos continues its longtime annual support of United Way of Northern New Mexico (UWNNM) with a $10,000 contribution during a check presentation Tuesday in front of the Los Alamos Daily Post Newspaper in downtown Los Alamos. Centerra officials presenting the check to UWNNM Executive Director Cindy Padilla, from left, Environment, Safety, Health and Quality Assurance Director Rick Gandenberger, Business Management Director Graig Newell and General Manager Lennie Upshaw. This generous donation from Centerra helps support UWNNM in its mission to improve the lives of children Read More
New Mexico Updates High Risk States From Which Visitors And Arriving Residents Must Quarantine For 14 Days
STATE News:
SANTA FE – The state of New Mexico, pursuant to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s executive order requiring quarantine for out-of-state visitors arriving from high-risk states, today amended the list of states from which visitors and arriving residents must quarantine.
Per the executive order intended to protect New Mexicans by minimizing the risk of spread from out-of-state travel, Washington has been added to the list of high-risk states as of today, Oct. 21.
A reminder: Pursuant to the most recent executive order, the negative test quarantine exemption is no longer in effect. Read More
New Mexico Public Education Department Supported Workshops Designed To Help Parents
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — The Public Education Department urges New Mexico parents to participate in a new series of virtual workshops designed to help them prioritize self-care and support their children in remote learning.
The workshop series was funded by PED and created by CNM Ingenuity, an outreach program of Central New Mexico Community College. The sessions, described in more detail here, are open to all New Mexicans at no cost and are available in English and Spanish.
The series consists of three workshops:
- “Survival 101 for Parents As Virtual School Partners” provides insights into the
Annual Statewide Prostate Cancer Conference Goes Virtual
PCSANM News:
This year’s Prostate Cancer Support Association of New Mexico (PCSANM) free state-wide conference is going virtual.
Titled “Your Path”, the conference is 9 a.m. to noon, Nov. 7 and Nov. 14. Each day will feature a different agenda, which has been designed to simultaneously attract men and women who want to learn about the options for prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. But also, physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants serving in remote practices throughout this large and very rural state.
Registration is easy. Simply to go www.pcsanm.org and click “Register Read More
New Mexico Governor, Officials Detail COVID Crackdown
Courtesy/NMDOH
Courtesy/NMDOH
From the Office of the Governor:
- Hotspot businesses to be temporarily closed; retail hours limited; safety requirements for food and drink establishments enhanced
