Strauss: Can We Predict The Expected Deaths From Covid-19 Three Weeks Ahead Of Time?
By CHARLIE STRAUSS
Los Alamos
Editor’s note: This article was received Thursday, July 23.
Because deaths from Covid-19 do not begin to appear until about three weeks after the disease’s symptoms appear, the numbers of deaths lag behind the numbers of cases. For this reason, one can expect to see more deaths than have been reported so far.
Forecasting is a risky business, and a wrong forecast can cause problems either by being too scary or downplaying things too much. Not to mention the soothsayer risks embarrassing ridicule. Instead, this article is about how to think about constructing a forecast. Read More
Scenes From Roundhouse Rally Against Business Closures
Maria Martinez and Stephen Garrett of the group Torrance County Citizens for Change speak to law enforcement officers Sunday outside the State Capitol Building in Santa Fe. Martinez and Garrett gathered with others members of Torrance County Citizens for Change said they don’t agree with the governor’s public health mandate and in particular are speaking out against the closure of businesses during the pandemic. The group is calling on businesses to join them in ‘refusing to shut down, refusing to social distance, refusing to force customers to wear masks, refusing to except fines and refusing Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 19,042 With 7 New Deaths And 7,349 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 266 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 16 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 7 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 91 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 7 new cases in Chaves County
- 2 new cases in Cibola County
- 22 new cases in Curry County
- 26 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 4 new cases in Eddy County
- 2 new cases in Guadalupe County
- 18 new cases in Lea County
Chart 134: COVID-19 In New Mexico July 26
The bars show the number of diagnoses per 100 residents by state. New Mexico and its five surrounding states are highlighted. Source: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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Chart 133: COVID-19 In New Mexico July 25
The bars show the number of active hospitalizations versus date. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimWhite Rock Presbyterian Church Assists In Covid19 Relief Efforts On Navajo Nation
Unloading shamrock donations at House of Fellowship. Courtesy/WRPC
Produce distribution at House of Fellowship near Bread Springs, NM. Courtesy/WRPC
New Mexico National Guard arrives at Chichiltah. Courtesy/WRPC
WRPC News:
Though White Rock Presbyterian Church has only been able to meet collectively via Zoom since March, the mission partnerships of the church has not stopped.
One of those partnerships has been supporting Covid-19 relief efforts on the Navajo Nation.
Due to the high infection rate of the coronavirus in McKinley County and the Navajo Nation, many Navajo families Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 18,788 With 6 New Deaths And 7,268 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 324 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 16 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 6 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 93 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 9 new cases in Chaves County
- 5 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 12 new cases in Curry County
- 64 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 4 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Grant County
Gessing: My Family Will Home School This Fall, Other Families Should Have Options As Well
By PAUL J. GESSING
Rio Grande Foundation
As the head of New Mexico’s free market think tank and a frequent critic of New Mexico’s K-12 system, many are surprised to hear that my two school-age children have been in traditional public schools throughout their educational careers.
That will change this fall due to COVID-19 and the policies being imposed by the State. According to numerous reports, parents across our nation are doing the same.
This crisis and our response to it is an opportunity for policymakers to reconsider how education works in the State of New Mexico. As a reminder, New Mexico Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 18,475 With 5 New Deaths And 7,156 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 317 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 16 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 5 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 96 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 18 new cases in Chaves County
- 4 new cases in Cibola County
- 10 new cases in Curry County
- 42 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 7 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Grant County
- 1 new case in Hidalgo County
New Mexico Environment Dept. Leads Majority Of State Rapid Responses To Businesses With Positive COVID-19 Cases
NMED News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Environment Department Cabinet Secretary James Kenney joined Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham during Thursday’s press conference to share data and resources related to rapid responses.
The Environment Department is conducting more than 80 percent of the state’s rapid responses.
“Our Occupational Health and Safety Bureau has always ensured safe work conditions for employees,” Secretary Kenney said. “The Bureau’s role in rapid responses today is no different, and we continue to work harder than ever to protect New Mexicans in the workplace.”
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Khalsa Acupuncture Open In Gateway Medical Care
Chart 132: COVID-19 In New Mexico July 24
The bars show the number of diagnoses versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Calling All LAHS Alumni! ‘Kick COVID’ For All Toppers!
LAPS Foundation News:
Calling all LAHS Alumni! Remember the Topper Fight song? Fight, fight to win. May our victory begin!
We need all former Toppers to help our current and future Toppers in Los Alamos.
Normally going back to school doesn’t require a victory, but this year is going to be different. Students in Los Alamos will begin the year with remote learning and hopefully return to the classroom as conditions with the pandemic become safer.
There are many unknowns with the return to school, but one thing is certain. The changes in teaching and learning this year will require new resources. Read More
Community Invited To Bring Joy To Vulnerable Populations
Care package created with cheerful joke written on card by someone named Julio. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
Mood boost bag created to lift elder person’s spirits in these days of isolation. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
LARSO News:
Starting Friday, the local senior centers will kick off, what they call, their next “GREAT” idea.
It was requested that “GREAT” appear in quotation marks, or air quotes if speaking about the project, due to the fact that the greatness lies in the eye of the listener or reader.
The plan is for LARSO, which runs the Betty Ehart and White Rock senior centers to make care Read More
Gov. Lujan Grisham Presents School Re-entry Update
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham explains during a virtual press conference Thursday afternoon that the hybrid model planned for public school students throughout the state is placed on pause until after Labor Day, Sept. 7, due to the rise in COVID-19 cases. Gov. Lujan Grisham said additional time is needed to assure that a safe return to the schools can be achieved for students, faculty and educators. She added that schools have local discretion on when to open and use of online learning. Screenshot/LADP
Chart shown Thursday during the governor’s press conference on school re-entry Read More
Luján, House Democrats Introduce Stop COVID Scams Act
CONGRESSIONAL News:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), the U.S. House Assistant Speaker, introduced legislation today to address the growing threat of COVID-19 related scams.
The Stopping COVID Scams Act of 2020 would hold bad actors accountable for defrauding consumers during the current public health emergency.
U.S. Representatives G.K. Butterfield (D-NC), Joe Kennedy III (D-MA), Dave Loebsack (D-IA), Jerry McNerney (D-CA), Tony Cárdenas (D-CA), Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ), Ed Case (D-HI), Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Peter Welch (D-VT), Read More
New Mexico Updates School Reopening Guidance, Hits Pause On ‘Hybrid Model’ For Start Of 2020 School Year
STATE News:
- Eligibility date for in-person learning postponed through Labor Day; professional development for educators and additional preparation for ‘hybrid model’ encouraged through August
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Education Department announced today updates to the state’s plan for the safe and methodical reentry into school for students and educators this fall amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Reflecting the change in the state’s overall COVID-19 trajectory and continued steady rise in the spread of the virus around the state, the state has delayed the eligibility date Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 18,163 With 5 New Deaths And 7,056 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 343 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 16 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 5 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 126 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 6 new cases in Chaves County
- 5 new cases in Cibola County
- 7 new cases in Curry County
- 31 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 6 new cases in Eddy County
- 4 new cases in Grant County
- 1 new case in Guadalupe County
Chart 131: COVID-19 In New Mexico July 23
Change in number of diagnoses during a two week period by county. The percentages indicate change in number of diagnoses for the two week period ending July 22 compared with the two week period ending July 8. Counties with less than 40 diagnoses are not shown. The statewide change is highlighted. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimLocal Grief Support Groups Now Meeting Virtually
