Chart 80: COVID-19 In New Mexico June 2
Per capita diagnosis rate in the United States. Shown are the number of diagnoses per 100,000 residents in each state, as reported by the New York Times. Nationwide, there are 558 diagnoses per 100,000 people. New Mexico and its five neighboring states are highlighted. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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Election Night Results Process Changes Due To Pandemic
ELECTION News:
After the Governor announced May 15 that the ban on mass gatherings would remain in place for the foreseeable future (which the Governor again affirmed June 1, 2020), the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office made the decision to forgo election night reporting in the Boards and Commission Room, to help mitigate the spread of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Rather than congregating and waiting for results to be posted, the Clerk’s office will email candidates, local party chairs and media, a PDF document of the results, as they become available from each of the Vote Centers.
The Clerk’s Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 7,800 With 6 More Deaths And 2,888 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 113 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 6 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 12 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 3 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Curry County
- 10 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 2 new cases in Eddy County
- 35 new cases in McKinley County
- 1 new case in Rio Arriba County
- 2 new cases in Roosevelt
Chart 79: COVID-19 In New Mexico June 1
The bars show the number of covid-19 related hospitalizations, reported by the New Mexico Department of Health, versus day. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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Los Alamos County Offering Free Face Masks Wednesday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has a limited supply of free face masks available for those who cannot make their own or are having difficulty obtaining or purchasing masks.
The County is offering one package per request. Each package contains five cloth masks.
Beginning Wednesday, June 3, Los Alamos citizens or businesses can stop by and pick up their package of free masks outside the closed customer service windows at the Customer Care Center, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, located on the first floor of the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
Those unable to pick up a free mask are Read More
New Mexico Delegation Announces More Than $20 Million In CARES Act Funding For Skilled Nursing Facilities
New Mexico Delegation News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), along with U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) and Xochitl Torres Small (D-N.M.), announced that 59 skilled nursing facilities in the State of New Mexico will receive $20,537,500 to help combat the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The funds come from the $175 billion Provider Relief Fund established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Read More
New Mexico Governor Announces Limited Reopening For Dine-In Restaurants, Indoor Malls, Gyms, Salons And More
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s amended emergency public health order effective today. Courtesy photo
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – New Mexico’s emergency public health order has been extended and amended to permit indoor dining, hair salons, gyms and indoor shopping malls to reopen on a limited basis and in accordance with required COVID-Safe Practices, among other changes.
Restaurants may resume indoor seating at 50 percent maximum occupancy effective today, June 1. Bar and counter seating are still prohibited; to be served, customers must be seated at tables positioned
Balderas On New Mexico Supreme Court Granting Petition To Stop Grants Mayor From Interfering In Public Health Orders
Attorney General Hector Balderas
AG News:
SANTA FE — Attorney General Hector Balderas issued the following statement in response to an order issued Thursday from the New Mexico Supreme Court, granting the Office of the Attorney General’s petition, which sought to establish the statewide authority of the State’s public health emergency orders and to prevent the Mayor of Grants from interfering with them:
“I am grateful to the Supreme Court for their affirmation that the Constitution and the laws of our State protect all New Mexicans during a pandemic emergency,” Balderas said.
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Alzheimer’s Association New Mexico Chapter Offers Free Webinar Series With COVID-19 Tips For Family Caregivers
To learn more, visit www.alz.org or call 800.272.3900. Courtesy/Alzheimer’s Association
Alzheimer’s News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Helping Alzheimer’s caregivers prepare for the challenges ahead of them – and cope with the changes brought by the coronavirus pandemic – is the goal of a series of free webinars offered in June by the Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter, along with other chapters in the Rocky Mountain Region.
“During this crisis of Covid-19 and stay-at-home instruction, we are pleased to be offering an array of online resources, accessible from the comfort and safety of people’s Read More
Highlands University Receives COVID-19 Grant To Present Financial Literacy Seminars At No Charge
Program Coordinator Leon Bustos
NMHU News:
LAS VEGAS, NM — New Mexico Highlands University will present free financial literacy seminars that aim to help people cope with COVID-19 impacts thanks to a $10,000 grant from the Regional Development Corporation.
Professors in the Highlands School of Business, Media and Technology will teach the financial literacy seminars along with business professionals in Las Vegas, New Mexico.
The seminars will begin in late June and continue through July.
The dates and times for the seminars will be announced as this information is finalized. To register, Read More
Chart 78: COVID-19 In New Mexico May 31
The cumulative number of diagnoses and deaths in the state of New Mexico versus date. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 7,689 With 5 More Deaths And 2,853 Patients Recovered
PLEASE NOTE: Due to a technical delay affecting Sunday reporting totals, reporting results from some private labs to the New Mexico Department of Health are delayed Sunday, May 31. As a result, the following data reflects only a partial total. This delay does not originate with the Department of Health. The delayed results will be included in the state’s reporting Monday, June 1, or as soon as they are received and lab-confirmed. We are continuing to actively investigate cases that are reported to the state throughout the day.
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced Read More
SFNF: Fuelwood Permit Sales Begin June 1
Pile of fuelwood. Courtesy/fs.usda.gov
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) will begin selling personal use fuelwood permits Monday, June 1.
In alignment with federal guidance on COVID-19 and New Mexico public health orders, the SFNF has adopted a no-contact process to sell permits over the phone and deliver them by postal mail.
Customers can call the Supervisor’s Office at 505.438.5300 or any of the district offices to leave a voicemail, including a name and call-back number, to purchase a fuelwood permit. SFNF customer service representatives are monitoring voicemails Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 7,624 With 7 More Deaths And 2,835 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 134 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 7 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 19 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Chaves County
- 2 new cases in Cibola County
- 11 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 58 new cases in McKinley County
- 1 new case in Rio Arriba County
- 1 new case in Roosevelt County
- 8 new cases in Sandoval
Chart 77: COVID-19 In New Mexico May 30
COVID-19 in Rio Arriba County. Shown are the number of diagnoses by town in Rio Arriba County. Towns with zero diagnoses are not shown. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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New Mexico Economic Development Department Releases Latest Economic Reports
Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes
EDD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development (EDD) has posted the latest round of its county economic reports, including data that includes March, the first month of the COVID-19 health and economic emergency, Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes announced today.
Prepared by EDD economists, the reports on the state and each of the 33 counties offer a unique perspective on industry sectors that are rising and falling.
The Quarterly Economic Summary reports show “Matched Taxable Gross Receipts” tracked over time, displayed as yearly trends, and by Read More
Laura M. Montoya, Operation Bandana NM, Operating Engineers Local 953, National Guard Continue Serving Native Communities Impacted By Covid-19
Scene from Operation Bandana New Mexico product distribution in Cuba. Courtesy photo
Scene from Operation Bandana New Mexico product distribution at Smith Lake Chapter. Courtesy photo
Scene from Operation Bandana New Mexico product distribution at Sandia Pueblo. Courtesy photo
Operation Bandana New Mexico News:
Laura M. Montoya, Operation Bandana New Mexico and International Union of Operating Engineers Local 953, in collaboration with the National Guard traveled to two Pueblos and 20 Navajo Chapters to deliver donated supplies in Sandoval, McKinley and San Juan Counties during Read More
Chart 76: COVID-19 In New Mexico May 29
The bars show the number of COVID-19 related deaths, reported by the New Mexico Department of Health versus day. The line shows the seven-day average. Created by Eli Ben-NaimCanceled: Annual July 4th Extravaganza Due To COVID-19
COUNTY News:
The annual 4th of July Celebration at Overlook Park will not take place this year due to crowd considerations in regard to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The cancellation includes both the daytime festivities and the evening fireworks show.
The annual event is organized and run by the Los Alamos Kiwanis Club under contract with Los Alamos County.
“The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos will miss seeing all of the smiling faces and sharing in the family fun this 4th of July,” said Kiwanis 4th of July Event Chair Stephen Boerigter. “We trust you are all staying safe and that you will still take the time Read More
New Mexico Mayors Urge Residents To Wear Cloth Masks
Mayor Alan Webber of Santa Fe urges people to wear face masks in public. Screenshot/LADP
Mayor Tim Keller of Albuquerque urges people to wear face masks in public. Screenshot/LADP
STATE News:
- Video messages say coverings can help fight COVID-19
SANTA FE – New Mexico mayors, in coordination with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, have recorded video messages urging residents to wear simple cloth face masks in public to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19.
Mayors Dan Barrone of Taos, Sam Cobb of Hobbs, Lynn Crawford of Ruidoso, Tim Keller of Albuquerque, Michael Morris of Clovis and Alan Webber Read More
