New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 7,493 With 9 More Deaths And 2,728 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 133 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 9 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
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Curry County
- 7 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 1 new case in Eddy County
- 2 new cases in Lea County
- 1 new case in Luna County
- 58 new cases in McKinley County
- 4 new cases
Bandelier Begins Increasing Access To Frijoles Canyon
The Narrows of Frijoles Canyon at Bandelier National Monument. Photo by Sally King/NPS
BANDELIER News:
Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Bandelier National Monument is increasing recreational access to Frijoles Canyon.
The National Park Service (NPS) is working service wide with federal, state and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis.
Beginning Monday, June 8, Bandelier will Read More
Overuse; Abuse May Force Closure Of Rio En Medio Trail
Rio en Medio parking violations issued through May 27. Courtesy/SFNF
The scene of Rio en Medio Trail Head vehicle congestion. Courtesy/SFNF
Trail visitors disregarding trail parking prohibitions. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – Like many other areas on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF), the 6.7-mile Rio en Medio Trail #163 about 14 miles north of downtown Santa Fe has surged in popularity as people seek relief from quarantine by taking to the woods.
The problem is that access to the trailhead is a single-lane county road that crosses private property, and parking is very limited.
And Read More
Jury Trials In Criminal; Civil Cases To Resume In New Mexico
NMSC News:
SANTA FE — Jury trials can resume starting next month subject to approval by the New Mexico Supreme Court of plans by courts for protecting the public health and safety as courthouse operations expand.
An order issued today by the Supreme Court lifts the suspension on jury trials in criminal and civil cases that has been in place since March. Courts may resume jury trials between June 15 and July 15.
“As our state gradually reopens, courts can safely resume jury trials as local conditions permit,” Chief Justice Judith K. Nakamura said. “Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, New Mexico Read More
Acorn The Bunny Practices Social Distancing
This is Acorn demonstrating proper social distancing from a baby wild bunny who came calling Thursday in the yard of a residence in Los Alamos. Photo by Kathy Nebel Read More
New Mexico Governor Announces Limited Reopening For Dine-In Restaurants, Indoor Malls, Gyms, Salons And More
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham speaking during a press conference this afternoon that New Mexico’s emergency public health order will be extended and amended to permit indoor dining, hair salons, gyms and indoor shopping malls to reopen next week on a limited basis. Screenshot/LADP
From the Office of the Governor:
- Amended emergency public health order effective June 1
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced during a press conference this afternoon that New Mexico’s emergency public health order will be extended and amended to permit indoor dining, hair salons, gyms and indoor shopping Read More
Chart 75: COVID-19 In New Mexico May 28
The number of diagnoses reported in Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Taos counties versus date. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 7,364 With 6 More Deaths And 2,684 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 108 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:
- 51 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Curry County
- 3 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 2 new cases in Eddy County
- 18 new cases in McKinley County
- 1 new case in Otero County
- 3 new case in Rio Arriba County
New Mexico ‘Mask Madness’ Competition Voting Opens
STATE News:
SANTA FE – The Office of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced this morning that the first round of voting has opened for New Mexico Mask Madness, a statewide competition intended to highlight the creativity and artistic ability of New Mexicans amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Mexicans can cast a vote for their favorite masks once a day online here.
Seeding-round voting will be open through the end of Wednesday, June 3. The top vote-getters will be seeded into brackets and New Mexicans will be able to vote for their favorite mask in each match up until a champion is crowned – and a prize
Temporary Restricted Use Of LA Mesa Trail To Benefit Aspen Ridge Residents During COVID-19 Pandemic
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Community Services announced this morning that beginning Friday, May 29, a portion of the LA Mesa Trail near the eastern edge of Los Alamos will be reserved for use only by Aspen Ridge residents.
This restriction on the trail use will allow Aspen Ridge residents the opportunity to walk on this trail while still isolating from others. The reservation of the trail will occur 8-11 a.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
The reserved use of the trail for these residents during the COVID-19 pandemic came about as a result of a suggestion from a resident, and with the cooperation
Sheehey: Physical Distancing, Social Cohesion
By PETE SHEEHEY
Los Alamos County Councilor
Rather than “social distancing” to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus, we mostly need physical distancing and social cohesion.
Physical distancing: if everyone covers their mouth and nose, and keeps six feet or more apart in public spaces, that minimizes breathing each other’s exhaled particles, the main path of contagion for the virus.
Social cohesion: only by all of us observing safe practices, as we help each other and do our business locally, can we buy time for medical research to develop effective treatments and vaccines, allowing a safe Read More
Peterson: I’ve Turned To Get Toast And My Back Went Out!
By KREIG PETERSON
Medical Massage Therapist
We have all heard this story in one form or another, or if we have experienced this phenomenon, we know that this condition can literally take you out of commission for a week or more.
What really happened and what can we do about it? Enter the world of myofascial trigger points and how they can be treated.
Myofascial trigger points are the discovery of two brilliant MD’s named Dr. Janet Travell and Dr. David Simmons. Their seminal discoveries in chronic and acute pain took decades of research. Currently, it is the most comprehensive collection of data Read More
Chart 74: COVID-19 In New Mexico May 27
Percentages of people diagnosed with COVID-19 who are hospitalized or deceased or recovered versus day. The complementary percentage is labeled as infected. As of today, 36 percent of those diagnosed with COVID-19 have been designated as recovered, according to the New Mexico Department of Health. The corresponding figure was 24 percent exactly one month ago, and 12 percent exactly two months ago. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 7,252 With 4 More Deaths And 2,638 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 127 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 4 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 24 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 4 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Curry County
- 13 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 33 new cases in McKinley County
- 1 new case in Rio Arriba County
- 1 new case in Roosevelt County
- 5 new cases in Sandoval
Udall, Heinrich Release Plan To Expand Access To Health Insurance And Affordability Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Tom Udall:
- Proposal would make Affordable Care Act marketplace plans and COBRA coverage more affordable for recently unemployed and cover costs for COVID treatment
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined 33 Senate Democrats to release a plan to dramatically expand access to health insurance for all Americans and cover all COVID-19 treatment costs amid the current pandemic.
The senators outlined a commonsense policy proposal that would reduce costs for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance marketplace plans Read More
UNM-Los Alamos Resumes Limited Operations June 1
The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos campus at 4000 University Dr. Courtesy/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) campus will begin Phase I of returning to operations on June 1.
Essential personnel and faculty who need access to campus to prepare for summer instruction may return to campus on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Campus will remain closed to the public.
In accordance with the current New Mexico health order recommendations, individuals on campus should wear appropriate face coverings in all public areas.
Summer classes will begin Read More
Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation Purchases PPE To Distribute To Local Small Business Community
LACDC News:
Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation (LACDC) has purchased limited amounts of personal protective equipment (PPE) to donate to small businesses located in Los Alamos County.
With the New Mexico health order now requiring individuals to wear facial coverings in public, and the added precautions businesses are taking as their stores prepare to reopen, many are in need of masks and other PPE. In order to help with this added burden, the LACDC, Chamber and MainStreet started sourcing PPE.
LACDC was able to source limited amounts of gloves, disposable paper masks and Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 7,130 With 5 More Deaths And 2,564 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 107 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 5 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 15 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 3 new cases in Curry County
- 4 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 22 new cases in McKinley County
- 3 new cases in Otero County
- 2 new cases in Sandoval County
State Of New Mexico Announces Soft Reopening For Outdoor Or Patio Services At Dine-In Restaurants
STATE News:Chart 73: COVID-19 In New Mexico May 26
Covid-19 diagnoses in New Mexico. The bars show the number of new diagnoses versus day, and the line shows the seven-day average. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
