New Mexico School Reopening Guidelines Echoed By CDC
Color-coded map showing counties in red, yellow or green with green (safest) to red (unsafe). Courtesy/NMDOH
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — The detailed, color-coded guidelines for safe school reopening that New Mexico adopted weeks ago are echoed now in long-awaited federal guidelines from the national Centers for Disease Control.
The CDC’s Indicators for Dynamic School Decision-Making, issued Sept. 15, are organized into a table that runs from green (safest) to red (unsafe). The colors are linked to community health factors including test positivity rate, new cases per capita and the ability Read More
As COVID-19 Deaths Reach 200,000, Heinrich Pushes For A Task Force To Investigate Trump Administration’s Political Interference In Pandemic Response
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined 33 Senate Democrats to introduce the Science and Transparency Over Politics Act.
This legislation would create a task force of the Pandemic Response and Accountability Committee charged with conducting a thorough investigation into any political interference with decisions made by scientific agencies of the Department of Health and Human Services in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic response.
The Science and Transparency Over Politics Act Act also would release these Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 110 New Cases, Total Now At 27,790 With 3 New Deaths And 15,586 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 110 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 31 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update also announces 3 new deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 21 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 4 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Curry County
- 18 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 14 new cases in Eddy County
- 2 new cases in Grant County
- 8 new cases in Lea County
- 1 new case
County Celebrates ‘Bike To Wherever Days 2020’
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is celebrating “Bike to Wherever Days 2020” Sept. 23-27.
With so many people out bicycling and the need to keep everyone healthy and safe, Bike to Work Day 2020 is now Bike to Wherever Days.
While all the typical Bike to Work pit stops will be missed, bicyclists have the opportunity to share photos and stories about how they Bike to Wherever.
The community is encouraged to share photos of solo or family rides on social media using #LosAlamosBikeToWherever and share the joy biking brings them to win a raffle prize.
Show the county, show the world, show neighbors the Read More
Chart 192: COVID-19 In New Mexico Sept. 22
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. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
CARES Funds Update: Los Alamos County Concerned That Few Have Applied For Individual Emergency Grants And Small Business Continuity Grants
COUNTY News:
…County officials urge community, businesses to apply by deadline coming up Friday, Sept. 25
County project managers reported today that very few individuals and businesses have submitted applications for CARES funding, causing concern that the community may not be aware that funds are available.
“At this time we have only received a handful of applications for small business assistance or individual emergency grants,” Chief Financial Officer Helen Perraglio said. “We want to do everything possible to get these funds out into the community, and so we’re stepping Read More
NMPED COVID-19 Update: 3 Staff Members Test Positive In New Mexico Public Schools In Last 24 Hours
NMPED News:
SANTA FE – The Public Education Department announced this afternoon three 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 at two public schools in Dona Ana County. The infected individuals are staff members. The infected individuals were last in the school buildings Sept. 18. All staff members and the parents and guardians of all students in the affected school have been notified of the positive
Los Alamos Ranks #1 Healthiest Community In U.S. News & World Report
COUNTY News:
…Report released today shows County garnered top marks in several categories
Los Alamos County has been recognized as the No. 1 Healthiest Community in the country by U.S. News and World Report, in collaboration with the Aetna Foundation.
Healthiest Communities is an interactive platform developed by the two entities that evaluates nearly 3,000 communities nationwide across ten categories and 84 metrics – from education and public health to infrastructure and economy – to assess which communities offer their citizens the greatest opportunity to live a productive, Read More
NMPED COVID-19 Update: 1 Students, 5 Staff Test Positive In New Mexico Public Schools In Last 24 Hours
NMPED News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Education Department announced this afternoon six new positive cases of COVID-19 in the last 24-hours.
Following rapid response and verifying all pertinent information with the schools and school districts, the following new cases were reported:
- Two cases at two public schools in Chaves County. The infected individuals are staff members. The infected individuals were last in the school buildings Sept.17. All staff members and the parents and guardians of all students in the affected school have been notified of the positive cases.
- Two cases at
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 106 New Cases, Total Now At 27,683 With 2 New Deaths And 15,518 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 106 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 31 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update also announces 2 new deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 27 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 9 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 3 new cases in Curry County
- 18 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 5 new cases in Eddy County
- 7 new cases in Lea County
- 7 new cases in Luna County
- 1 new case
Chart 191: COVID-19 In New Mexico Sept. 21
This chart shows the overall COVID-19 risk by state. The nonprofit organization Covid Act Now monitors daily diagnoses, infection rates, testing positivity, ICU headroom and contacts traced in each state. The overall risk is based on these five metrics. Map credit: mapchart.net. Source: covidactnow.org. Created by Eli Ben-NaimLuján On Passage Of Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
U.S. House Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Luján
CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. House Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after the House passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act by a 329-73 vote.
This bipartisan legislation establishes pregnant workers’ right to reasonable workplace accommodations, including excusing workers from lifting heavy objects or standing for long periods of time, allowing more frequent meal or bathroom breaks, and modifying work schedules.
“Women are the primary or sole breadwinners in 4 out 10 American households. Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 67 New Cases, Total Now At 27,579 With 2 New Deaths And 15,412 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 67 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 31 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update also announces 2 new deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 11 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 14 new cases in Chaves County
- 12 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 8 new cases in Eddy County
- 7 new cases in Lea County
- 3 new cases in Lincoln County
- 1 new case in McKinley County
- 2 new cases in Quay County
- 1 new
Chart 190: COVID-19 In New Mexico Sept. 20
Chart shows COVID-19 diagnoses in colleges and universities by state. The state of New Mexico as well as its five surrounding states are highlighted. In total, there have been more than 88,000 diagnoses across the United States. Source: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-NaimDr. Brenda Pereda To Provide OB/GYN Care At LAMC
Dr. Brenda Pereda was the special guest at a virtual meet and greet held for her Tuesday by BabyNet, a subcommittee of the Los Alamos County Health Council. Dr. Pareda opens her new practice in mid October offering a full scope of OB/GYN services at Los Alamos Medical Center. Dr. Pareda specializes in women’s health and wellness needs using patient-centered and trauma informed care approaches. She told the group she will provide care for women of all ages. Dr. Pareda graduated from Medical School at Michigan State University, completed her residency at Wayne State University and her fellowship2020 Walk To End Alzheimer’s Oct. 3
Alzheimer’s News:
This year, Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is everywhere — on every sidewalk, track and trail.
This year’s Oct. 3 event won’t be a large in-person gathering — instead, we invite you to walk in small teams of friends and family while others in your community do the same.
Because we are all still walking and fundraising for the same thing: a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.
We need your help! It is free to sign up for the walk as a team or as an individual. This year if you sign up you will receive flags for the walk. Please join us!
Sign up at https:////act.alz.org/WALKSF2020 Read More
La Vista Church: Time To Think About Halloween Already?
A pile of pumpkins. Courtesy/La Vista Church
La Vista Church News:
La Vista Church of Nazarene in White Rock is looking forward to serving the community with a fun Special Needs/Food Allergy Friendly event this Halloween, but is asking for deciding how to best do that to make sure everyone stays safe.
Anyone with a family member of any age who would benefit from a low sensory or Teal Pumpkin Halloween event, please help by filling out this 2 question survey about your preferences for a Halloween event.
Thank you! Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 164 New Cases, Total Now At 27,512 With 6 New Deaths And 15,342 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 164 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 31 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update also announces 6 new deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 31 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 10 new cases in Chaves County
- 2 new cases in Cibola County
- 3 new cases in Curry County
- 31 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 15 new cases in Eddy County
- 5 new cases in Lea County
- 6 new cases in Lincoln County
- 6
Chart 189: COVID-19 In New Mexico Sept. 19
New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) has set two health requirements for public schools to be allowed to transition to hybrid instruction. The respective county must meet two gating criteria: (1) seven-day average for daily diagnoses below 8 per 100,000 people, and (2) testing positivity rate below 5 percent. As of Sept. 18, all but seven counties in New Mexico meet these gating criteria. Thus far, about 65 elementary schools with approximately 12,500 students have transitioned to hybrid instruction. Source: NMPED. Map credit: mapchart.net. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
PMI Earns National DOE Award As Essential Business Providing Critical Function During COVID-19 Pandemic
Members of the Performance Maintenance Inc. (PMI) team. Courtesy/Española SBDC
BUSINESS News:
The Department of Energy has awarded Performance Maintenance, Inc. (PMI) the HUB Zone Small Business of the Year Award.
PMI cleaning and disinfection services at 835 N. Paseo de Onate in Española has become an essential business performing a critical function as the coronavirus has pushed commercial cleaning and janitorial services into the public eye.
“This pandemic has put cleaning and disinfecting in the forefront and it seems as if PMI has been preparing for this demand for years,” said Small Read More
