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Chart 59: COVID-19 In New Mexico May 12
Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses, recoveries, and deaths in New Mexico. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Number of diagnoses by city in Northern New Mexico, defined here as the aggregate of Colfax, Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Santa Fe and Taos counties. Towns with zero diagnoses are not shown. Note: Entries in the NMDOH database may have inconsistencies. For example, there are 7 cases listed for zip code 87544 but only 6 for Los Alamos county. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Per capita diagnoses by city in Northern New Mexico. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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County Council Hears Update On Local COVID-19 Efforts
County Manager Harry Burgess
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County is following the governor’s phased approach to reopening the economy, County Manager Harry Burgess reported to County Council May 5.
He told Council during its regular meeting held virtually, that while the County golf course reopened and local businesses are working to reopen, other County programs and services are still on hold or expected to be drastically changed.
Regarding the golf course, which opened Friday, Burgess said while it is back in business, the pro shop remains Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 5,212 With 11 New Deaths And 1,434 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 143 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 11 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 25 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Curry County
- 14 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 2 new cases in Guadalupe County
- 43 new cases in McKinley County
- 1 new case in Quay
LAPS: May Is Mental Health Month
LAPS News:
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), one in five Americans live with a mental illness.
In an effort to raise awareness about mental illness and educate the public on ways to help, NAMI has launched a “You are Not Alone” campaign during the month of May as part of Mental Health month.
Los Alamos Public Schools is supporting this campaign by providing resources and awareness.
“Mental illness often carries a stigma that deters people from admitting they are suffering and need assistance,” LAPS Healthy Schools Director Kristine Coblentz said. “The Read More
ECECD, IAD Distribute Infant Items To Pueblos, Tribes, Nation
Infant packages distributed by ECECD and IAD to Native communities across New Mexico. Courtesy/ECECD
STATE News:
- Packages Customized to Individual Communities’ Needs
SANTA FE – The Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) has partnered with the Indian Affairs Department (IAD) to distribute infant packages to Native communities across New Mexico.
Deliveries have been made to the Pueblos of Cochiti, Santo Domingo, San Felipe, Santa Ana, Zia, Jemez, Sandia, Isleta, Acoma, Laguna, Tesuque, Pojoaque, Nambe, Santa Clara, Ohkay, Picuris, and Taos, as well as the Mescalero and Read More
NMB&T Extends Consumer And Employee Relief Programs
NMB&T News:
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Bank & Trust, a subsidiary of Heartland Financial USA, Inc., (NASDAQ: HTLF) has announced the extension of relief and support programs for employees and consumers facing challenges due to the economic impacts of COVID-19.
“We stand with our employees and customers during this challenging time and are pleased to continue providing them with relief,” NMB&T President/CEO Greg Leyendecker said. “We understand that our customers may need access to funds to take care of unexpected expenses caused by the current situation. And they don’t need Read More
New Mexico GOP Chairman Steve Pearce On State Police Issuing Cease And Desist Order On Sierra County Church
Chairman Steve Pearce
GOP News:
New Mexico State Police served the pastor of New Hope Revival Church in Sierra County Mother’s Day with a Cease & Desist order for his House of Worship.
The following is a statement from State Republican Party Chairman Steve Pearce about this “continued attack” on New Mexicans’ rights:
“The State Police C&D order against the church Sunday was just the latest example of how peoples’ rights are being trampled on. This goes beyond a small business being fined unfairly to save lives and livelihoods. The state’s position is now to ignore the notion that our Read More
Chart 58: COVID-19 In New Mexico May 11
Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses, recoveries and deaths in New Mexico. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
The number of reported new diagnoses versus day. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
The number of recorded deaths versus day. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 5,069 With 8 More Deaths And 1,300 Have Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 207 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 8 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 14 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Curry County
- 24 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 1 new case in Luna County
- 63 new cases in McKinley County
- 4 new cases in Otero County
- 1 new case in Rio Arriba County
- 9 new cases in Sandoval
Deadline Extended For COVID-19 Poster Contest
COMMUNITY News:
The COVID-19 Poster Contest sponsored by the Los Alamos Museum of Art and the Historical Society has extended it submission deadline until May 23.
Digital submissions should be scalable or high resolution, a photograph of traditional and non-traditional artwork may be submitted.
Get Creative! Send submissions to LAMOA.submissions@gmail.com. Read More
Udall, Smith, Introduce Bill To Expand Health Care Resources For Urban Indian Health Organizations Amid Pandemic
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen Tom Udall (D-N.M.) joined Senators Tina Smith (D-Minn.), James Lankford (R-Okla.) and Martha McSally (R-Ariz.) to introduce bipartisan legislation to boost health resources for urban Indian health organizations (UIOs) as they respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The senators’ legislation comes as UIOs across the country face major funding and staff shortfalls, in addition to shortages in medical equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). These hardships have forced three UIOs across the country to close their doors while pushing Read More
Los Alamos Chiropractic; Acupuncture Center Re-Opening!
COMMUNITY News:
Los Alamos Chiropractic Center and Acupuncture Center of Los Alamos are excited to announce they will re-open and resume patient care starting May 18 at 2610 Trinity Dr., next to the Reel Deal movie theater.
In accordance with State, CDC and respective Board (Chiropractic and Acupuncture) guidelines, every effort will be made to maintain a safe, sanitary environment to protect our doctors, staff, and patients during this still uncertain time.
To schedule acupuncture appointments with Dr. Henry Ahlefelder and Dr. Aimee Price, call 505.663.1339.
To schedule chiropractic Read More
LANL: El Niño–Linked Decreases In Soil Moisture Could Trigger Massive Tropical-Plant Die Offs
LANL News:
- New insights could help farmers, water managers
LAFC: May Is Mental Health Month
LAFC News:
May is Mental Health month and the Los Alamos Family Council (LAFC) wants you to know, they are here for you.
Since 1949, May has been established as, Mental Health Month, to increase awareness of mental health needs. During this time of social distancing and other efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19, mental health needs may be increasing as well.
To help with that, they have increased their counseling staff, and extended their hours of availability to include Fridays, Saturdays, and some evenings.
While social distancing and the change of routines for so many people have been Read More
Balderas Files Lawsuit Against JUUL Labs For Illegal Marketing; Selling Of E-Cigarettes To New Mexican Youth
Attorney General Hector Balderas
AG News:
SANTA FE — Attorney General Hector Balderas announced Friday that his office has sued JUUL Labs Inc. for creating a youth vaping epidemic by intentionally marketing and selling its e-cigarettes to young people.
The lawsuit, filed in the First Judicial District Court in Santa Fe, alleges that the company illegally advertised and sold nicotine products to underage youth and created an epidemic of nicotine addiction among young people.
The lawsuit demands that JUUL pay for the costs associated with combating this public health crisis affecting young Read More
Los Alamos Sportsman’s Club Reopening Planned For Tuesday, May 12 Under Restricted Conditions Mandated By Governor’s Emergency Order
Pistol range ‘Alpha’ set up with six foot shooting intervals. Courtesy/LASC
A volunteer setting up the ‘socially distant’ markings on Alpha pistol range. Courtesy/LASC
By KHAL SPENCER
Public Relations Director
Los Alamos Sportsmen’s Club
With the ever so cautious relaxation of essential business rules under Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s April 30 emergency order in force, the Los Alamos Sportsmen’s Club will be re-opening the ranges in Rendija Canyon under strict conditions consistent with the Governor’s new order effective Tuesday, May 12.
While the range could always be thought of Read More
Chart 57: COVID-19 In New Mexico May 10
Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses, recoveries and deaths in New Mexico. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Fraction of people diagnosed with COVID-19 to date who are hospitalized, deceased or recovered. The complementary fraction is labeled as infected. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 4,863; With 9 More Deaths And 1,285 Have Recovered
PLEASE NOTE: Due to a recurring technical delay that affects Sunday reporting totals, reporting results from some labs to the state Department of Health are delayed Sunday, May 10. As a result, the following data reflects only a partial total. The delayed results will be included in the state’s reporting Monday, May 11, 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 this afternoon 87 additional positive tests for COVID-19. Read More
All Together NM Fund Awarding $750K In Grants
ATNMF News:
SANTA FE — The All Together NM Fund will be awarding $750,000 for grants to help New Mexico’s smallest businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic.
The funding will be divided among four New Mexico nonprofit organizations that will award and administer grants of up to $5,000 for businesses with five employees or fewer.
“Business relief from the federal government has been scattered, and far too much of what was first available went to large businesses. Many micro businesses in New Mexico and elsewhere didn’t get a fair shake,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said. “So thank you to the All Read More
