New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 227 New Cases, Total Now At 29,661 With 5 More Deaths And 16,926 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 227 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 33 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 5 new deaths related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 53 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 40 new cases in Chaves County
- 5 new cases in Cibola County
- 3 new cases in Curry County
- 47 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 14 new cases in Eddy County
- 4 new cases in Grant County
- 16 new cases in Lea County
- 3 new cases in Lincoln County
- 1 new
APCG: We Count, Now And Beyond The Next Decade
By All Pueblo Council of Governors
The impacts of past census counts are evident in almost every Tribal community across the nation. Bustling clinics, lively Head Start schools, and much needed housing developments show that the Census does have a real impact on Native American tribes.
Federal decision-makers use the data collected by the Census to disperse millions of dollars to the state and to our Tribal communities.
A Census count occurs every decade and it is not an exaggeration to say the 2020 Census may be the most important yet, not only for us but for future generations as we work to address Read More
DEA: National Health Care Fraud And Opioid Takedown Results In Charges Against 345 Defendants Responsible For More Than $6 Billion In Alleged Fraud Losses
DEA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Acting Assistant Attorney General Brian C. Rabbitt of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, Assistant Administrator Tim McDermott of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Assistant Director Calvin Shivers of the FBI’s Criminal Investigative Division, and Deputy Inspector General Gary Cantrell of the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General announced Wednesday a historic nationwide enforcement action involving 345 charged defendants across 51 federal districts, including more than 100 doctors, nurses and other licensed Read More
NMPED COVID-19 Update: 3 Staff Members And 4 Students Test Positive In New Mexico Public Schools In Last 24 Hours
NMPED COVID-19 update:
SANTA FE – The Public Education Department announced today seven 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:
- One case in Chaves County. The infected individual is a student who was last on school property Sept. 18. All staff members and the parents and guardians of all students in the affected school have been notified of the positive case.
- One case in Doña Ana County. The infected individual is a staff
LAPS Superintendent Shares Message With Parents
By Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus
Los Alamos Public Schools
Dear LAPS Parents and Families,
With student well-being and learning as our top focus area, I want to pause this afternoon and acknowledge the tremendous challenges we are all facing. Since everyone’s experience is unique, I do not pretend to know your individual family situation; however, I can share my own struggles, emotional swings, and failures.
Since the pandemic started and forced the closure of school, I have felt a wide range of emotions reflected in being overly cheerful and sending encouraging messages to outright tears, Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 281 New Cases, Total Now At 29,435 With 2 More Deaths And 16,671 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 281 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 33 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 2 new deaths related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Wednesday announced 281 additional COVID-19 cases. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 61 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 31 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 33
Chart 200: COVID-19 In New Mexico Sept. 30
This chart shows COVID-19 related deaths per 10,000 residents by country. Shown are the top 20 countries in the world, with the United States and the state of New Mexico highlighted. Countries with populations less than one million are not displayed. Source: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico Delegation Applauds Contract Worth Up To $237 Million Awarded To UNM And Project ECHO To Train Nursing Homes On COVID-19 Infection Control
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), along with U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) and Xochitl Torres Small (D-N.M.), applauded the announcement of a contract worth up to $237 million from the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) created under the CARES Act to the University of New Mexico (UNM) and Project ECHO.
The funding will expand a pilot program in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services’ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to educate nursing homes about COVID-19 Read More
New Mexico Extends Successful Partnership To Get Students Back On Track After Education Interruption
Deputy Secretary Katarina Sandoval
STATE News:
SANTA FE — A statewide program to help New Mexicans navigate the challenges of education during the global health emergency will be extended after spring results demonstrated significant success in supporting K-12 students across the state.
Participants in the ENGAGE New Mexico program are connected to a personal academic coach to help the students develop plans for success in challenging times, answer questions about technology and curriculum, and connect students to community support.
“We knew that for many students and their families, Read More
Local Rotary Club Hosts Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas Speaking On ‘Have A Voting Plan’
Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas. Los Alamos Daily Post/file photo
By LINDA HULL
Vice President
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
“Have a voting plan”, advised Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas when speaking Sept. 22 to the Rotary Club of Los Alamos via Zoom.
Maestas, who has served in the Clerk’s office since 2005, also urged voters to “bring your patience” as the Clerk’s Office strives to provide safe voting options during the Covid-19 crisis.
The ballots are two pages long this year with elected officials, judicial retentions, and constitutional amendments and bonds to consider, another Read More
LARSO Spotlights Neighbors Helping Neighbors Ahead Of Celebrating Make A Difference Day Saturday, Oct. 24
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
LARSO
Starting Thursday, your local senior centers will count down the days for you to help them make a difference.
The Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO), would like to spotlight, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, as we head toward “Make A Difference Day” Saturday, Oct. 24.
The day, originally held in 1992 by USA Weekend, was established to help encourage us to take one day a year to try to make a difference in the world. The goal is for everyone to come together and help the people who need it the most.
This could be anyone from your neighbor Read More
LAHS Students Promote ‘Court For A Cause’ Homecoming
LAHS Stay@Home-Coming Court from top left, Angel Sanchez, Elizabeth Atencio, Ella Hailey, Jenna Harris, Konstantin Nelson, Leeson Weaver, Mason D’Andrea, Maximilian Corliss, Michaela Gonzales, Tia Hartzol, Noah Bridgewater and Samuel Castille. Courtesy/LAHS
LAHS News:
This week Los Alamos High School is hosting Stay@Home-Coming rather than the traditional Homecoming festivities due to the pandemic.
The theme for this year is, appropriately, CRUSH THE COVID! There’s still lots of spirit, though, and plenty of creativity to celebrate in style.
The students on the newly selected Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Giving Flu Shots At Smith’s
On the job in Los Alamos today is Pharmacist Kelsey Hornsby administering a flu shot at the pharmacy at Smith’s Food and Drug, 31 Sherwood Blvd. in White Rock. This pharmacy is now requiring people to make an appointment to receive a flu shot – due to high volume, they are no longer accepting walk-ins. To make an appointment, visit www.smithsfoodanddrug.com/flu or call 1.800.576.4377. The pharmacy at Smith’s Marketplace in Los Alamos, 751 Trinity Dr., said this evening that there is a 60 to 90 minute wait and recommends people also make an appointment at www.smithsfoodanddrug.com/flu or by callingNMPED COVID-19 Update: 10 Staff Members And 6 Students Test Positive In New Mexico Public Schools In Last 24 Hours
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — The Public Education Department announced this afternoon 16 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. Two of the infected individuals are students who were last on campus Sept. 17 and Sept. 24. The other infected individual is a staff member who was last on campus on Aug. 24. All staff members and the parents and guardians of all students in the affected schools have
Atomic City Transit Rte 6, North Mesa Back In Service Oct. 5
Atomic City Transit reopens Route 6 – North Mesa beginning Monday, Oct. 5. Courtesy/ACT
COUNTY News:
Atomic City Transit announces the reopening of Route 6 – North Mesa beginning Monday, Oct. 5.
Route 6 will join the bus service being provided on Routes 1, 2M and 2T that began June 15. Routes will operate with reduced service hours from approximately 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
To maintain passenger safety, Atomic City Transit continues to comply with the public health recommendations in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order:
- Passengers will be required to wear
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 178 New Cases, Total Now At 29,157 With 2 More Deaths And 16,565 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 178 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 33 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 2 new deaths related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 48 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 28 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 17 new cases in Curry County
- 26 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 14 new cases in Eddy County
- 7 new cases in Lea County
- 1 new case in Lincoln County
- 3 new cases in McKinley County
Chart 199: COVID-19 In New Mexico Sept. 29
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 credit: mapchart.net. Source: covidactnow.org/us/nm/. Created by Eli Ben-NaimEmotional Healing: A Tangential Focus
By DR. TED WIARD
Editors Note: This is an ongoing series by grief specialist Dr. Ted Wiard, dedicated to helping educate the community about emotional healing.
Societal losses have continued to inundate people as a community, family, and individuals.
Societal losses such as the COVID pandemic, fires, politics, fears in elections, hurricanes, deaths of leaders, financial losses, and many more stressors due to changes within society have traumatized most people over the last 8 months to new levels.
As grief tries to redefine these situations and help transition people into the actuality Read More
NMPED COVID-19 Update: 8 Staff Members And 4 Students Test Positive In New Mexico Public Schools In Last 24 Hours
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — The Public Education Department announced this afternoon 12 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 Chaves County. Two of the infected individual are staff members who were last on campus Sept. 14 and Sept. 22. Additionally, one student tested positive and was last on campus on Sept. 15. All staff members and the parents and guardians of all students in the affected school have been
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 143 New Cases, Total Now At 28,985 With 3 New Deaths And 16,422 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 143 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 33 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 3 new deaths related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 47 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 5 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 11 new cases in Curry County
- 19 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 4 new cases in Eddy County
- 4 new cases in Grant County
- 2 new cases in Lea County
- 3 new cases in Luna County
- 10 new cases
