Chart 56: COVID-19 In New Mexico May 9
Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses, recoveries and deaths in New Mexico. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Daily diagnoses in Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Taos counties.Created by Eli Ben-Naim
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 4,778 With 10 More Deaths And 1,268 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 105 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 10 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 20 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Curry County
- 6 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 48 new cases in McKinley County
- 1 new case in Sandoval County
- 26 new cases in San Juan County
- 1 new case in San Miguel
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 4,673 With 9 More Deaths And 1,189 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 181 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.
Per the New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 19 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Curry County
- 8 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 1 new case in Eddy County
- 58 new cases in McKinley County
- 6 new cases in Otero County
Chart 55: COVID-19 In New Mexico May 8
Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses, recoveries and deaths in New Mexico. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
The number of covid-19 diagnoses by county. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
The number of covid-19 related deaths by county. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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Non-Essential Dental Services May Resume Business
NMDOH News:
…State health officials say Phase 1 reopening guidelines will be in effect
SANTA FE – State health officials said today that New Mexico dentists in all but three counties may resume providing non-essential dental care provided they agree to comply with guidelines developed to protect the supply of personal protective equipment.
The Phase I Reopening Guidelines for dentists were developed by the New Mexico Medical Advisory Team in collaboration with the New Mexico Dental Association. They include a personal protective equipment burn rate calculator dental providers Read More
Emotional Healing: Depression In All Types Of Grief
By Dr. Ted Wiard
Golden Willow Retreat
Editors Note: This is part of a series by grief specialist Dr. Ted Wiard, dedicated to helping educate the community about emotional healing.
As COVID-19 has become the focus, for most people around the world, this column is attempting to give emotional support for individuals, families, and communities during this time of radical change.
The last couple of months have been challenging as each person, family, organization and community have had to find ways to navigate the radical changes in which COVID-19 has blindsided the daily routines and ways of Read More
Heinrich Introduces Coronavirus Community Relief Act To Provide Federal Assistance For Localities Under 500,000
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) on Wednesday introduced the Coronavirus Community Relief Act.
This legislation would provide $250 billion in stabilization funds geared towards localities with populations under 500,000 that are struggling in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Communities across the United States, such as smaller counties, cities, and towns, are currently dealing with COVID-19-related costs that include deploying emergency operations, public service announcements, and telework services.
Each Read More
Chart 54: COVID-19 In New Mexico May 7
Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses, recoveries and deaths in New Mexico. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 4,493 With 3 More Deaths; 1,125 Recoveries
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 204 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 3 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the New Mexico Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 32 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Curry County
- 17 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 65 new cases in McKinley County
- 2 new cases in Rio Arriba County
- 7 new cases in Sandoval County
- 77 new cases in San Juan County
Cerro Grande Fire Of 2000 And COVID-19 Pandemic In 2020 … Commonalities And Differences In Disaster
Cerro Grande Fire viewed from downtown Los Alamos Sunday, May 7, 2000. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By TERALENE FOXX
Los Alamos
The week of May 4th is an anniversary week. Twenty years ago, the Cerro Grande Fire changed the physical and emotional landscape of the community. I had just breathed a sigh of relief that the interviews and writing of a book about the resilience after the Cerro Grande Fire was completed when a new event occurred. I had previously written stories about the Cerro Grande Fire in 2000 and 2010. My first thought was, “Not Again!” That is my usual response to a new event Read More
Governor Extends Modified Gallup Emergency Order
Gallup Mayor Louis Bonaguidi
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today will extend a modified emergency declaration requested by the mayor of Gallup through noon on Sunday, May 10, as that city continues to work to contain the COVID-19 virus.
The extended order means businesses will continue to be closed 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.; only two people may travel together in a car; and Gallup residents should remain at home except for emergency outings through noon Sunday, May 10.
Roads into Gallup will remain closed for non-residents until 8 p.m. Friday, May 8.
Per the mayor’s request, the order
Food Box Drive Thru Pick Up Available At Betty Ehart Senior Center For Specific Vulnerable Populations Friday
Betty Ehart Senior Center at 1101 Bathtub Row. File photo
COUNTY News:
- Qualifying Residents Urged To Observe Social Distancing When Retrieving Food Boxes Due To NMDOH Public Health Emergency Order Regarding Mass Gatherings
Los Alamos County Social Services Manager Donna Casados announced today that food boxes will be available for pick up for a special segment of the County’s population noon to 4 p.m. or until supplies last Friday, May 8 at the Betty Ehart Senior Center’s upper parking lot.
The food boxes are for low-income seniors, adults with disabilities and grandparents raising grandchildren. Read More
State Agencies Work With Long-Term Care Facilities To Contain COVID-19 Spread; Protect Vulnerable New Mexicans
STATE News:
The continued spread of COVID-19 throughout New Mexico has brought unprecedented challenges to all agencies and providers who care, assist and advocate for seniors.
Under Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s direction, all state agencies are working together, forging new collaborations, and programs, to support and assist New Mexico’s most vulnerable.
Much of the proactive and responsive measures taken to aggressively stop the spread of COVID-19 in nursing homes, have been led by the State’s Department of Health [DOH] in partnership with the State Aging and Long-Term Services Read More
Los Alamos County Council Chair Sara Scott Issues Update On COVID-19; Seeks Input On Reopening Community
By Chair Sara Scott
Los Alamos County Council
Thursday April 30, the Governor announced her phased plan for reopening the economy; I’ve posted the slides regarding what each of these phases will include and the criteria that will be used to evaluate readiness for progression along this path forward (see losalamosnm.us, COVID-19 button).
Phase 1 is currently anticipated to begin mid-May, but all proposed timelines are contingent on continued social distancing. The planned reopening will occur in the context of the continuing pandemic. It has not gone away, the virus can and will continue Read More
Today Is National Nurses Day!
American Nurses Association News:
Today is National Nurses Day and marks the beginning of National Nurses Week, which ends May 12 on Florence Nightingale’s birthday.
The nursing profession has been supported and promoted by the American Nurses Association (ANA) since 1896. Each of ANA’s state and territorial nurses associations promotes the nursing profession at the state and regional levels. Each conducts celebrations on these dates to recognize the contributions that nurses and nursing make to the community.
The ANA supports and encourages National Nurses Week recognition
Chart 53: COVID-19 In New Mexico May 6
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
Breakdown of diagnoses by ethnicity. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 4,291; 7 More Deaths; 1,073 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 153 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 in New Mexico related to COVID-19
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 18 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 8 new cases in Cibola County
- 3 new cases in Curry County
- 7 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 2 new cases in Lea County
- 63 new cases in McKinley County
- 1 new case in Otero County
- 1 new case in Roosevelt
Counties Welcome Bipartisan Proposal For Coronavirus Relief Package With Essential Aid For Local Governments
NACo News:
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Antonio Delgado (D-N.Y.) and Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) and Senator Kristin Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) today introduced the Direct Support for Communities Act, a bipartisan coronavirus relief package for local governments.
The bill provides much-needed aid for counties and cities to address both lost revenue and increased expenditures as the result of the pandemic.
Additionally, U.S. House Appropriations Committee Chair Nita M. Lowey announced, in coordination with Speaker Pelosi, that House Democrats will soon release a proposal for the next Read More
Los Alamos National Laboratory: Battling COVID-19 With Expertise, Technology And Materials
National Security Sciences Building at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- A multidisciplinary effort
Los Alamos National Laboratory, like many of the Department of Energy national laboratories, is drawing on its rich history in the biological sciences to actively engage in the national effort to study, understand, and answer important questions about the COVID-19 outbreak.
Areas covered include disease detection and diagnostics, epidemic modeling, disease prediction and forecasting, decision support, data collection and integration, and medical Read More
State Of New Mexico Feeding Thousands Of Children, Seniors, Tribal Members During COVID-19 Pandemic
STATE News:
SANTA FE – State government agencies have delivered more than 5.4 million meals to children and youth, more than 293,000 meals to seniors and, separately, more than 400,000 pounds of food items to those communities most in need throughout New Mexico since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and the initial issuance of “stay at home” directives.
The state has also increased the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) enrollments and benefits to families and has implemented innovative, collaborative efforts to deliver meals to tribal communities across the state. Read More
