New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 6,192 With 6 More Deaths And 1,882 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 104 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:
- 9 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 5 new cases in Cibola County
- 2 new cases in Curry County
- 11 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 35 new cases in McKinley County
- 3 new cases in Sandoval County
- 34 new cases in San Juan County
- 2 new cases in Santa Fe County
State Releases COVID-Safe Practices Compiled With Industry Input And Oversight Of Governor’s Economic Recovery Council For Individuals, Businesses
STATE News:
The most recent New Mexico Emergency Public Health Order mandates compliance with COVID-safe practices, a series of requirements and best practices for individuals, businesses and other services that will assure the safety of employees and customers when businesses reopen.
The COVID-safe practices were compiled with industry input and the oversight of the governor’s Economic Recovery Council.
The documents include COVID-safe practices for:
- Retail
- Restaurants
- Office & Call Centers
- Grocery Stores & Farmers’ Markets
- Youth Programs
- Manufacturing, Warehouse
Letter To The Editor: Thank You For Keeping Aspen Ridge Assisted Living COVID-19 Free
By LI WONG
Los Alamos
I would like to thank Joann Temple for her diligence in keeping Aspen Ridge Assisted Living COVID-19 free.
She has handled the concerns of my family with aplomb, and has constantly gone above and beyond what her job calls for.
Scenes From LAHS End Of School Check Out Day
Los Alamos High School seniors line up in their cars Monday afternoon in the Duane Smith Auditorium parking lot to begin the end-of-year check-out with strict COVID-19 safety precautions in place. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The check-out process is choreographed for success and this photo shows the route students take in their cars through the campus to maintain social distancing at all times through the various stations to complete the check-out process. Monday is Senior Day, Tuesday is students A-C, Wednesday is students H-O, and Thursday is students P-Z for the check-out process. Read More
ECECD Hosts Dr. Janis Gonzales For Public Talk On Child Health, Pediatric Inflammatory Multisystem Syndrome
Dr. Janis Gonzales
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Monday, the Early Childhood Education and Care Department announced that it will host its fourth public webinar for parents, families, and educators.
This event is 2-3 p.m., Wednesday, May 20 and will feature Janis Gonzales, MD, MPH, FAAP.
Dr. Gonzales is a mother, author, pediatrician, and public health physician and works as the Maternal Child Health Director/Title V Director in the New Mexico Department of Health.
She also is the president of the New Mexico Pediatric Society and the AAP Early Childhood Chapter Champion for New Mexico, as well as Read More
Op-Ed: Pandemic Reveals We Need Health Security
By DAVENA NORRIS
Pharm.D., PhC, BCPS
Memorial Medical Center
Las Cruces
As a hospital pharmacist, I am seeing what the COVID-19 pandemic reveals: the unacceptable weaknesses in our health care system.
To address them, a good place to start is by evaluating the mindset and structural issues that have led us here.
Let’s start with mindset. Rugged individualism is an aspect of American culture that has been ingrained in our society. Having grown up on a ranch in Cliff, N.M. I learned the value of self-reliance, independent critical thinking, and perseverance at a young age.
However, is an individualist Read More
Udall, Heinrich Introduce Legislation To Ensure All Students Have Access To Internet During Coronavirus Pandemic
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich, along with 44 of their Democratic Senate colleagues, have introduced the Emergency Educational Connections Act, legislation aimed at ensuring all K-12 students have adequate home internet connectivity and devices during the coronavirus pandemic.
The bill is the Senate companion to legislation recently introduced by U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-N.Y.), but makes one important change: increasing the appropriation from $2 billion to $4 billion. Education groups had originally identified the $2 billion figure Read More
Los Alamos Makers Launches Soft Re-opening
A glimpse of Los Alamos makers’ wood shop. Los Alamos Makers is helping make woodworking safer and more accessible with its newly remodeled shop. The fully renovated shop will be revealed during an upcoming open house. Courtesy/LAM
Los Alamos Makers News:
Sunday, May 17 concluded this year’s National Week of Making. The coronavirus crisis has made it very clear that makers do matter and do make a difference, with makers of all kinds, and everywhere, participating in the global effort to provide personal
Chart 65: COVID-19 In New Mexico May 18
Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses, recoveries and deaths in New Mexico. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Fraction of those who recovered and the complementary fraction of those who have died. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 6,096 With 5 More Deaths And 1,796 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 165 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:
- 10 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 15 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 1 new case in Hidalgo County
- 2 new cases in Lea County
- 67 new cases in McKinley County
- 2 new cases in Rio Arriba
BabyNet Committee’s Open Letter To Dr. Brenda Pereda…
Dear Dr. Pereda,
The BabyNet subcommittee of the Los Alamos County Health Council is writing this open letter to express our joy and excitement about the news that you have been offered the position of Obstetrician / Gynecologist at Los Alamos Medical Center.
When you met with our group in March, we were all impressed with your breadth and depth of knowledge, your leadership skills and experience, and your commitment to robust, community centered health care for women. We also appreciated your dedication to learning about and honoring patients’ priorities and choices regarding types of care Read More
Los Alamos Retirement Community Shares Update
Letter To The Community:
The following is our latest effort at keeping you updated on our current status here at Los Alamos Retirement Community. The subject of this letter is testing.
As most of you know, the testing of symptomatic residents has been the norm for several weeks now. Fortunately, we have had very few cases of patients showing symptoms, and all tests have come back negative.
In recent days, though, the New Mexico Department of Health has now begun requiring routine testing of asymptomatic residents and staff.
Thankfully, to this point, we have completed more than 50 tests, and Read More
Special Festivities Brighten Isabella Casias 10th Birthday
Isabella Casias turned 10 years old Sunday and celebrated her birthday with family, a drive by parade of her friends and special entertainment from Jeff Favorite in front of Float Los Alamos, which her family owns. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Local entertainer Jeff Favorite put on quite a show Sunday to the delight of birthday girl Isabella Casias by juggling pins and fire sticks and as a grand finally, spit out a huge ball of fire. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Isabella Casias waves to her friends as they drive by Sunday to wish her happy birthday. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
EDD: Applications Open For Outdoor Equity Fund
SANTA FE – Applications for the Outdoor Equity Fund to support New Mexico’s outdoor recreation economy opened and available online, Director of the Outdoor Recreation Division Axie Navas announced today.
The deadline to apply is Aug. 1, 2020.
The first-of-its-kind Outdoor Equity Fund was created to allow all youth equitable access to the outdoors.
The grant will support transformative outdoor experiences that foster stewardship and respect for New Mexico’s land, water, and cultural heritage.
Spending time outside is now more important than ever for mental and physical well-being, and Read More
Letter To The Editor: Preeminent Science Lab Ignores Basic Health Science
By RICHARD BONNER
Concerned Citizen
We are visiting Los Alamos while full-time living in our motorhome and responsibly “social distancing” as we travel.
While camped at the White Rock Visitor Center last evening, we drove to see the town of Los Alamos and around the Highway 501 to State Road 4 loop through Bandelier Monument and back to White Rock.
Doing so required us to drive through a security check point on the west side of Los Alamos. How ironic and disturbing that one of our country’s preeminent science laboratories requires users of a public road to come face to face with a young security guard Read More
Santa Fe Animal Shelter: Digital Puppy Training Classes
The Santa Fe Animal Shelter offers puppy training classes virtually beginning May 31. Courtesy/SFAS
The Santa Fe Animal Shelter offers puppy training classes virtually beginning May 31. Courtesy/SFAS
The Santa Fe Animal Shelter offers puppy training classes virtually beginning May 31. Courtesy/SFAS
Santa Fe Animal Shelter News:
One positive side of the stay at home order is that more people are adopting or fostering pets.
But with training facilities closed, how do you get your pup the training it might need?
The Santa Fe Animal Shelter will begin training classes virtually starting May Read More
LAMC Lobby Shop Reopens With Limitations Today
LAMC News:
The Los Alamos Medical Center Lobby Shop is now partially reopening.
Staff and individuals already at the hospital for appointments, tests, and other reasons are being allowed to shop with a maximum of five customers at a time.
Due to the continued “No Visitors” policy, people will not be allowed to come into the hospital just to shop in the Lobby Shop.
“We are still thrilled to be able to return to serving the wonderful hospital employees and staff. We will still be utilizing our website, and have been approved for curb-side pick-up. One step at a time!” –Hospital Auxiliary President Read More
Chart 64: COVID-19 In New Mexico May 17
Chart showing the number of reported new diagnoses versus day. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
EPA Proposes Relief For Small Businesses By Restoring Wood Heater Sales Lost To COVID-19 Pandemic
EPA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Due to the nation-wide spread of the COVID-19 virus, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to allow more time for retailers to sell Step 1-certified residential wood heating devices.
This proposed action would give manufacturers and retailers additional time to sell wood heaters that meet the 2015 Clean Air Act emission standards after the current May 15, 2020 deadline.
If finalized as proposed, it would allow sales of Step 1 devices until Nov. 30, 2020. EPA’s proposed amendment to the 2015 New Source Performance Standards for New Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 5,938 With 6 More Deaths And 1,755 Patients Recovered
PLEASE NOTE: Due to a recurring technical delay, reporting results from some private labs to the state Department of Health are delayed Sunday, May 17. As a result, the following data reflects only a partial total. The delayed results will be included in the state’s reporting Monday, May 18, 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:
New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 97 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases Read More
