New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 16,971 With 2 New Deaths And 6,764 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 241 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 14 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 2 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 99 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Curry County
- 30 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 8 new cases in Eddy County
- 2 new cases in Grant County
- 35 new cases in Lea County
- 2 new
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 16,736 With 4 New Deaths And 6,736 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 280 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 14 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 4 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 99 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 8 new cases in Chaves County
- 11 new cases in Curry County
- 46 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 5 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Hidalgo County
- 10 new cases in Lea County
- 2 new cases in Lincoln County
Chart 126: COVID-19 In New Mexico July 18
The cumulative numbers of diagnoses and deaths statewide versus date. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico Activities Association Unveils Sports Schedule
Hilltopper volleyball practice continues to prepare for an Oct. 5 start. Kenia Macias bumps a ball as Elizabeth Atencio backs her up. Cross country and golf also continue practice for a Sept. 14 start. Contact sports practices have been delayed. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
NMAA Executive Director Sally Marquez
SPORTS News
New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) Executive Director Sally Marquez has been working with members to create a modified calendar that will allow all school sports to be played in the 2020-2021 season, while also limiting the overlap between each season Read More
Chart 125: COVID-19 In New Mexico July 17
The bars show the number of diagnoses versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Photo by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 16,456 With 3 New Deaths And 6,654 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 319 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 14 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 3 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 111 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 9 new cases in Curry County
- 36 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 1 new case in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Grant County
- 1 new case in Hidalgo County
- 11
Attention Customers: Smith’s Implements One-Way Aisles
In an effort to help maintain social distancing, Smith’s has implemented one-way aisles with directional arrows located on the floor throughout the store. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Directional arrows such as this viewed today are located on the floor throughout the store at Smith’s in an effort to help maintain social distancing. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
AGU: Reduction In Commercial Flights Due To COVID-19 Leading To Less Accurate Weather Forecasts
A commercial airplane on a runway. Courtesy/Bilal EL-Daou from Pixabay
AGU News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Weather forecasts have become less accurate during the COVID-19 pandemic due to the reduction in commercial flights, according to new research.
A new study in AGU’s journal Geophysical Research Letters finds the world lost 50-75 percent of its aircraft weather observations between March and May of this year, when many flights were grounded due to the pandemic.
Aircraft typically inform weather forecasts by recording information about air temperature, relative humidity, air pressure Read More
2019-YRRS Results: Student Key Risk Behavior Trends
YRRS Connections is produced by the New Mexico Department of Health, New Mexico Public Education Department and University of New Mexico Prevention Research Center. For more information about the YRRS, including methodology, comprehensive state level reports, county level reports and more, visit www.youthrisk.org or nmhealth.org/go/youth. Courtesy photo Read More
Chart 124: COVID-19 In New Mexico July 16
Change in number of diagnoses during a two week period by county. The percentages indicate change in number of diagnoses between July 2 and July 15 compared with the period starting June 18 and ending July 1. Counties with less than 50 diagnoses are not shown. The statewide change is highlighted. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Photo by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 16,138 With 5 New Deaths And 6,578 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 300 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County has another new case bringing today’s total to 14 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:
- 103 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 4 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 11 new cases in Curry County
- 39 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 13 new cases in
LANL Vs. COVID-19: Battling Virus On Three Fronts
National Security Sciences Building at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Courtesy/LANL
Kelly Beierschmitt
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
It is common knowledge that Los Alamos National Laboratory is using science to fight COVID-19.
Its struggles to maintain a safe working environment for its staff and its efforts to help fellow New Mexicans cope with the impacts of the virus are less well known.
Safe Operations at LANL
LANL Deputy Director of Operations Kelly Beierschmitt spoke to the Los Alamos business community about LANL’s actions to protect its Read More
U.S. Rep. Luján Marks 75th Anniversary Of Trinity Test
Trinity was the code name of the first detonation of a nuclear device. It was conducted by the United States Army at 5:29 a.m. July 16, 1945, as part of the Manhattan Project. The test was conducted in the Jornada del Muerto desert about 35 miles southeast of Socorro, on what was then the USAAF Alamogordo Bombing and Gunnery Range, now part of White Sands Missile Range. Courtesy/wikipedia
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján:
NAMBÉ – U.S. House Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), issued the following statement marking the 75th anniversary of the Trinity Test, the first test of a nuclear Read More
Chart 123: COVID-19 In New Mexico July 15
The bars show the number of active hospitalizations versus day. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 15,841 With 6 New Deaths And 6,496 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 330 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 13 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:
- 162 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 4 new cases in Curry County
- 35 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 4 new cases in Eddy County
- 3 new cases in Grant County
New Mexico Environment Department Suspends Food Service Permits For Restaurants Operating Dine-In Service In Violation Of State Law And Endangering Public Health
NMED suspends food permit Tuesday from the Trinity Hotel in Carlsbad. Courtesy photo
NMED News:
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) suspended food permits Tuesday from four restaurants that opened for dine-in service in violation of the current public health orders, endangering the health of their employees and customers.
All the establishments provided dine-in service to customers, which presents a public health risk to employees and customers as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Last week, 15 percent of all rapid responses were at restaurants due to an employee testing positive Read More
Los Alamos School Board Selects 100% Remote Learning
LAPS News:
The LAPS School Board voted Tuesday night to open schools with 100 percent remote learning for all students.
Any change to the hybrid model will include a 4-week lead time and be based upon meeting criteria developed by LAPS staff and approved by the School Board, subject to PED requirements and Health Orders.
“Even though this was a very challenging decision, the safety and well-being of our students and staff take priority,” Board President Ellen Ben-Naim said. “By implementing a fully remote model for all students, we are ensuring that our students receive quality learning while Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 15,514 With 3 New Deaths And 6,429 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 added another new case today bringing the total to 13 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 3 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 65 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 5 new cases in Chaves County
- 2 new cases in Cibola County
- 5 new cases in Curry County
- 49 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 7 new cases in Eddy County
- 6 new cases in
Chart 122: COVID-19 In New Mexico July 14
The bars show the number of diagnoses in Northern New Mexico versus day, and the line shows the seven-day average. Northern New Mexico is defined here as the aggregate of Colfax, Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe, San Miguel and Taos counties. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimHoffman: Percentage Of Positive Covid-19 Tests May Be Declining After Recent Increase In New Mexico And Colorado
By NELS HOFFMAN
