New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 22,816 With 2 New Deaths And 9,744 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 180 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County has another new case bringing today’s total to 24 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 2 additional death 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
- 5 new cases in Curry County
- 37 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 18 new cases in Eddy County
- 35 new cases in Lea County
- 1 new case in Los Alamos
Chart 151: COVID-19 In New Mexico Aug. 12
The total number of diagnoses in Los Alamos versus date. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico Department Of Health And Major Health Systems Outline Options For COVID-19 Testing Around State
NMDOH News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) and its testing partners want to collaboratively assure the public that COVID-19 testing remains widely available to those who need it in the state of New Mexico, and that people who need to get tested are still able to do so.
Individuals who are unsure about whether they should be tested are encouraged to call the New Mexico Department of Health Coronavirus Hotline at 1.855.600.3453.
To date, more than 600,000 COVID-19 tests have been performed statewide thanks to consistent cooperation and proactive planning work between Read More
Udall, Heinrich Urge Reversal Of Federal Cuts To New Mexico National Guard COVID-19 Health Emergency Response
U.S. SENATE News:
- Letter follows Trump administration order withdrawing full disaster relief reimbursement for National Guard COVID-19 response from all states, while Florida and Texas got exemptions
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined 33 senators in a letter to President Donald J. Trump, urging his administration to restore full funding to states like New Mexico in order to maintain critical National Guard unit services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Last week, the president reduced Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reimbursement Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 22,643 With 3 New Deaths And 9,612 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 202 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 23 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 3 additional death reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 36 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 13 new cases in Chaves County
- 2 new cases in Cibola County
- 6 new cases in Curry County
- 50 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 14 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Guadalupe County
- 33 new cases in Lea County
Superintendent of Insurance Russell Toal Issues Statement Regarding New Mexico Health Connections
Superintendent of Insurance Russell Toal
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Superintendent of Insurance Russell Toal issued the following statement regarding announcement that New Mexico Health Connections is closing its doors.
“Today, New Mexico Health Connections announced that it plans to close its doors Jan. 1, 2021.
“Individuals and families enrolled in a Health Connections plan will be able to maintain their coverage through the end of 2020 and have their service claims paid. We thank Health Connections for its years of participation in the health insurance marketplace.
Even with Read More
Chart 150: COVID-19 In New Mexico Aug. 11
Daily diagnoses, on a per capita basis, by state. Map/mapchart.net. Source: covidactnow.org. Created by Eli Ben-NaimDrive Thru Registration Underway At Los Alamos Schools
Los Alamos High School students arrived Monday at prescribed times to check registration, turn in summer work, check with the nurse, visit the registrar, turn in books, pick up new books and exchange chrome books. Luke Gonzales exchanges and gives chrome books to returning students. Los Alamos Public Schools is preparing students for school year, even though initial instruction will be provided online. The schools are registering students online and assigning their schedules. Each school is providing students with an up-to-date Chrome Book and the necessary books so the students can work Read More
Analysis: Incomplete 2020 Census Hurts All New Mexicans
CENTER FOR CIVIC POLICY News:
ALBUQUERQUE – The Center for Civic Policy today released an analysis detailing how much New Mexico stands to lose in federal funding if the state has an incomplete 2020 census count.
To view the full analysis on the potential loss of funds for New Mexico due to an incomplete census count visit: civicpolicy.com/incomplete-census-new-mexico.
Examples of social programs funding at stake from undercount:
- $4.3 billion for Medicaid
- $693 million for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- $386 million for highway planning and construction
- $194 million
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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 22,444 With 5 New Deaths And 9,319 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 132 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County has another new case bringing today’s total to 23 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 5 additional death reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 26 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 5 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 6 new cases in Curry County
- 19 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 5 new cases in Eddy County
- 23 new cases in Lea
Chart 149: COVID-19 In New Mexico Aug. 10
The number of employees who tested positive for COVID-19 by industry. Between May 11 and Aug. 2, employers reported 1,124 COVID-19 diagnoses to the New Mexico Environment Department, as part of the state rapid response program. In Los Alamos, the NMED public database includes the following employers: Los Alamos Medical Center (6/9), Automotive professionals (7/9), Sombrillo Nursing and Rehab (7/9), Plateau Property Management (7/11), Los Alamos Co-op (7/31), N3B Los Alamos (8/5), Los Alamos County (8/6), and Los Alamos National Laboratory (8/6). Source: NMED (https://www.env.nm.gov/nmed-resources-for-covid-19/LAPS Board President Ellen Ben-Naim Discusses Plans And Preparations Underway For 2020-2021 School Year
Ellen Ben-Naim
By LINDA HULL
Vice President
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
Ellen Ben-Naim, president of the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board and program manager of First Born, spoke Aug. 4 to the Rotary Club of Los Alamos via Zoom.
Ben-Naim discussed plans and preparations underway for the 2020-2021 school year.
With the unexpected and immediate closure of all New Mexico public schools in mid-March due to the COVID-19 crisis, LAPS has been working diligently to establish best accommodations for student safety and education through the District’s Safe Start Task Force.
Three options have Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 22,315 With 4 New Deaths And 9,319 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 205 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County has another new case bringing today’s total to 22 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 4 additional death reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 49 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 22 new cases in Chaves County
- 4 new cases in Cibola County
- 11 new cases in Curry County
- 30 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 8 new cases in Eddy County
- 26 new cases in Lea
Chart 148: COVID-19 In New Mexico Aug. 9
COVID-19 positive test rates by state. map/mapchart.net. Source: covidactnow.org. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Los Alamos Cooperative Extension Service Offers ‘Healthy You’ Weight Management & Mindful Eating Program
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 22,115 With 6 New Death And 9,262 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 155 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County has another new case bringing today’s total to 21 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 6 additional death reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 34 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 16 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 8 new cases in Curry County
- 21 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 9 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Hidalgo
Chart 147: COVID-19 In New Mexico Aug. 8
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 COVID-19 risk is based on these five metrics. For New Mexico, the declining daily diagnoses and infection rates resulted in the downgrade from high risk to moderate risk. Map/mapchart.net. Source: covidactnow.org. Created by Eli Ben-Naim. Read More
National Association Of Counties To Congress: A Deal Without Aid To State And Local Governments Is A Bad Deal
NACo News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the coronavirus pandemic continues, state and local governments and residents are feeling the devastating health and economic impacts.
With negotiations on the next federal coronavirus relief package nearing an end, counties continue to call for responsible federal relief, ensuring existing and any new federal resources reach county governments on the front lines of the public health pandemic and related economic fallout.
National Association of Counties (NACo) Executive Director Matthew Chase released the following statement:
“As White House officials Read More
