New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 269 New Cases, Total Now At 32,983 With 4 New Deaths And 18,680 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 269 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 37 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 4 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 100 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 27 new cases in Chaves County
- 6 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 12 new cases in Curry County
- 40 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 1 new case in Eddy County
- 3 new cases in Grant County
- 2 new cases in Hidalgo
Chart 211: COVID-19 In New Mexico Oct. 11
This chart shows the cumulative number of diagnoses in New Mexico public schools, for both staff and students, versus date. New Mexico public schools are required to report COVID-19 diagnoses to the New Mexico Department of Public education within 72 hours. Source: New Mexico Public Education Department, Los Alamos Daily Post. Created by Eli Ben-NaimSuperintendent Steinhaus Briefs Rotary On Hybrid Model
Dr. Kurt Steinhaus
By LINDA HULL
Vice President
Rotary Club Speaker
Dr. Kurt Steinhaus, Superintendent of Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS), briefed the Rotary Club of Los Alamos during its Oct. 6 meeting on the current accommodations being made by the school district to adapt to recent changes in pandemic protocols.
Remarking that a “really tough” situation has been addressed by teachers, staff, parents, and students “working hard to pull together”, Steinhaus emphasized that “safety and well-being are always pre-eminent considerations.”
Beginning Monday, Oct. 19, LAPS elementary schools Read More
Scenes From Los Alamos Heart Council And LAMC Flu Clinic
Cars line up at the free flu shot clinic that began at 8 a.m. Saturday at Sullivan Field parking lot. Organizers said they had 700 doses of the vaccine to administer, and by 9:45 a.m. had already administered 500 doses. The Los Alamos Heart Council and Los Alamos Medical Center held the clinic for the community since the annual Health Fair was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
LAMC nurse Rani Weiss administers a flu shot at Saturday’s event. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Heart Council President Phil Gursky directs traffic Saturday Read More
Chart 210: COVID-19 In New Mexico Oct. 10
This chart shows the cumulative number of diagnoses in Los Alamos County versus date. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 486 New Cases, Total Now At 32,722 With 5 New Deaths And 18,621 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 486 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County has 1 new case today bringing the total to 37 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 5 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 167 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 38 new cases in Chaves County
- 5 new cases in Cibola County
- 42 new cases in Curry County
- 73 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 16 new cases in Eddy County
- 3 new cases in Grant County
- 11 new cases
NMPED COVID-19 Update: 8 Staff Members And 10 Students Test Positive In New Mexico Public Schools In Last 24 Hours
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — The Public Education Department announced Friday 18 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:
- Two cases in Chaves County. The infected individuals are staff members who were last on school property Oct. 2 and Oct. 6. All staff members and the parents and guardians of all students in the affected school have been notified of the positive cases.
- Three cases in Curry County. Two of the infected individuals
Los Alamos County Offers New Drive Thru, Drop Off Ballot Service In Municipal Building Parking Lot Beginning Monday
COUNTY News:
The above graphic depicts the traffic flow that will be in place Oct. 12 to Nov. 3 providing an option to voters wishing to drive-up and drop-off their Absentee Ballot for the General Election.
Motorists are encouraged to use Iris Street for easy access to turn into the Municipal Building Parking Lot, where Election Poll Workers will accept their ballot through the vehicle’s driver-side window and deposit it into a secured ballot box, monitored by the Los Alamos County Clerk and her staff.
This option is presented in light of the current COVID-19 pandemic and does not pre-empt voters Read More
National Fire Prevention Week: Test Smoke Alarms
ARC News:
SANTA FE — National Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 4-10, and the New Mexico Chapter of the American Red Cross urges residents to test their smoke alarms and practice their escape plan as home fires continue during COVID-19.
Since February, the American Red Cross New Mexico Chapter has responded to more than 187 home fires in the State of New Mexico to assist more than 502 people with urgent needs like emergency lodging, financial assistance, and recovery planning. The nation’s most frequent disaster, home fires are most often caused by cooking, according to the National Fire Protection Read More
Chart 209: COVID-19 In New Mexico Oct. 9
The bars in this chart show the number of diagnoses versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. The number of COVID-19 diagnoses reported today, 488, is the largest number to date. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 488 New Cases, Total Now At 32,241 With 3 New Deaths And 18,335 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 488 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 36 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:
- 135 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 41 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 10 new cases in Curry County
- 81 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 28 new cases in Eddy County
- 4 new cases in Grant County
- 2 new cases in Hidalgo County
- 36 new cases
LAMC: Dr. Brenda Pereda Opens OB/GYN Office Oct. 15
NMPED Provides $332K In School Nutrition Grants
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Public Education Department has awarded 53 grants to school districts across the state to expand programs that purchase food directly from local farmers, food hubs or cooperatives and distributors.
The grants, which total $332,000, align with the department’s and the Student Success and Wellness Bureau’s goal of ensuring that New Mexico children have access to high-quality, healthful school meals. The announcement coincides with National Farm to School Month, which celebrates the importance of fresh, local foods in school-based feeding programs. Read More
Free Drive-Thru Adult Flu Shot Clinic Sullivan Field Saturday
COMMUNITY News:
The Los Alamos Heart Council and Los Alamos Medical Center are pleased to sponsor a Free Flu Shot Clinic 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 at the Sullivan Field parking lot.
We will be administering the standard adult flu vaccine in a drive-through configuration that will not require you to get out of your car. Sorry, we cannot inoculate children. While this is a first come, first serve clinic, we have many hundreds of doses and ask attendees not to begin arriving before 7:30 a.m. as that will interfere with set up and conduct of the clinic.
We will be asking attendees to adhere to the following Read More
NMAA Postpones Fall Sports Per Governor’s Orders
Interview today with New Mexico Activities Association Executive Director Sally Marquez. Courtesy/NMAA
NMAA News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Due to the announcement this afternoon from Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham that interscholastic athletics cannot take place during the Fall Semester because of COVID-19 related public health concerns, the New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) has been forced to postpone its Volleyball, Cross Country and Fall Golf seasons.
“This is an extremely sad day for students across New Mexico,” NMAA Executive Director Sally Marquez said. “We were planning and hoping Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 387 New Cases, Total Now At 31,756 With 3 New Deaths And 18,045 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 387 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 36 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:
- 101 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 25 new cases in Chaves County
- 6 new cases in Cibola County
- 65 new cases in Curry County
- 57 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 14 new cases in Eddy County
- 2 new cases in Grant County
- 2 new cases in Guadalupe County
- 1 new case
Natalie Aulwes Earns Girl Scouts National Gold Award
Girl Scout national gold award winner Natalie Aulwes. Courtesy photo
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Natalie Aulwes, a 2020 Los Alamos High School graduate, has a lot of ties in the local Girl Scout program and recently made her mark on the national level in earning the Girl Scouts National Gold Award.
Aulwes received the award as a result of her service projects, which included constructing a new helicopter pad at Pajarito Mountain to transport injured patients out of the ski area and hosting a workshop to introduce young girls to STEM (science, technology, Read More
United Way Of Northern New Mexico Sharing And Receiving Community Support
Facilitator Camilla Bustamante, PhD. MPH., left, speaks to the UWNNM Board gathered in January for their annual retreat at the McCurdy Ministries Community Center in Española. Seated from far right, Chair Liddie Martinez, Executive Director Cindy Padilla, Treasurer John Sarrao, Christopher Madrid, Secretary Michelle Harkey-Wilde, Steven Renfro and James Mountain. Board members not pictured, Cindy Rooney, Carol A. Clark (taking photo), Stephen Boerigter, Christopher Madrid, John Whiteside, Mike Lippiatt and Barb Ricci. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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NMDOH Urges All New Mexicans To Get Annual Flu Shot
NMDOH News:Fifty Flu Shots Available At Betty Ehart Friday
LARSO News:
The Betty Ehart Senior Center still has 50 flu shots available for a free drive thru clinic (with proof of insurance) Friday.
Community members 50 and older are welcome 12:30-1 p.m., while supplies last.
Call 505.662.8920 for information and bring proof of insurance.
Those who receive a flu shot will be given a $10 coupon from Albertsons. Read More
