Gallup Emergency Order Extended To Halt COVID-19 Spread
STATE News:
SANTA FE – An emergency declaration requested by the mayor of Gallup and authorized by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will be extended through noon Thursday, May 7, per the mayor’s request.
The action is intended to continue the aggressive physical distancing in the community and thus mitigate transmission of COVID-19.
In response to an emergency request from Gallup Mayor Louis Bonaguidi, the governor at noon on Friday, May 1, invoked the state’s Riot Control Act, authorizing her to enact further temporary restrictions to mitigate the uninhibited spread of COVID-19 in that city. Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 3,850; 12 More Deaths
NOTE: Due to a technical lapse, reporting results from some labs to the state Department of Health are delayed Sunday, May 3. As a result, the following data reflects only a partial total. The delayed results will be included in the state’s reporting Monday, May 4, 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 announced this afternoon 118 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive
On The Job In Los Alamos: At McDonald’s
On the job today are workers serving food to hungry customers at McDonald’s in Smith’s Marketplace. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Live Streaming Of New Mexico Supreme Court Hearing In Case Regarding Possible Release Of Prison Inmates During COVID-19
NM Supreme Court News:
SANTA FE – Live streaming will be available Monday of a Supreme Court hearing in a case concerning the possible release of state prison inmates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oral arguments in the case will begin at 1:30 p.m., and New Mexico PBS, KNME-TV, will stream the hearing on its YouTube channel.
Attorneys in the case will appear by video using the Judiciary’s audio-video system. Justice Barbara Vigil also will participate by video. Chief Justice Judith Nakamura and Justices Michael Vigil, C. Shannon Bacon and David Thomson will be present in the courtroom of the Read More
Boosting Senior Citizen’s Spirits Through Care Packages
A pile of colorful rocks. Courtesy/LARSO
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
LARSO
As this period of isolation continues, we find some of our elders in need of a morale boost.
My motto through this time has been the old adage, light work for many hands, so the senior center’s next phase of effort will have us preparing care packages. These are for our senior citizens who could use a bright spot in their day.
If you are able, we’d love to have store bought individually wrapped treats or candies, sugar free ones welcome, too. Could you provide mini sodas, water bottles, or bottled juices or teas? Read More
Magistrate Court In Gallup To Remain Closed For One Week After Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19
COURT News:
GALLUP – The McKinley County Magistrate Court will be closed during the week of May 4 because a court employee has tested positive for COVID-19 and as a precautionary measure because of the severity of the coronavirus outbreak in the county.
Although the court building will be closed to the public, the Magistrate Court will remotely conduct some hearings during the week by telephone or videoconferencing.
The parties in cases will be notified of any scheduling changes.
Members of the public with questions can contact the Eleventh Judicial District Court in Gallup at 505.863.6816. Read More
Chart 49: COVID-19 In New Mexico May 2
Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses and deaths in New Mexico. Created by El Ben-Naim
Fraction of those who recovered to date and the complementary fraction of those who have died. Created by El Ben-Naim
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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 3,732; 8 More Deaths
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 220 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes eight additional deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the New Mexico Department of Health, the most recent cases reported today include:
- 53 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Curry County
- 6 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 1 new case in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Grant County
- 2 new cases in Lea County
- 1 new case in Luna County
- 53 new cases in McKinley County
- 1 new case
Royal Manticoran Navy Delivers Masks To Smith’s
Captain William Knight of The Royal Manticoran Navy presents 12 face masks hand made by Dame Doreen Gunkel to Brandon Kennard of the Smith’s Supermarket Dairy Department recently in White Rock to distribute to his coworkers and customers. Courtesy photo
Brandon Kennard, right, of the Smith’s Supermarket Dairy Department in White Rock salutes Captain William Knight of The Royal Manticoran Navy who recently presented him with 12 face masks to distribute to his coworkers and customers. Courtesy photo
Earlier this week Brandon Kennard of the Smith’s Supermarket Dairy Department wore his Sub Read More
State PPE Decontamination Machine Nears Readiness
NMDOH News:
…Frontline workers asked to start saving N95 masks now
SANTA FE – A machine capable of decontaminating scarce personal protective equipment for reuse in the fight against COVID-19 will be ready to provide free service to New Mexico’s frontline workers starting today, May 2.
Workers in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and other frontline medical occupations should begin saving unsoiled N95 masks for decontamination right away.
Those are the disposable masks that have been in short supply during the crisis and therefore reserved for frontline workers because of their Read More
HSD: $46.2 Million In Medicaid Payments To Nursing Facilities
HSD News:
SANTA FE — Nursing facilities across New Mexico will share $46.2 million in new Medicaid payments to help them mitigate and control the spread of COVID-19 among employees and highly vulnerable residents, the Human Services Department (HSD) announced today.
This funding provides immediate financial help to nursing facilities across the state that are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, fighting a surge of positive tests and deaths among both workers and patients — who are especially at risk of complications, hospitalization and death from the virus.
The new Medicaid Read More
Chart 48: COVID-19 In New Mexico May 1
Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses and deaths in New Mexico. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
New diagnoses statewide. Shown is the number of new diagnoses in New Mexico, reported daily. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
New diagnoses in Northern New Mexico. Shown is the number of new diagnoses in Northern New Mexico, reported daily. Northern New Mexico is defined here as the aggregate of Colfax, Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Santa Fe, and Taos counties. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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SFCIR Presents New Online Series Of Talks
SFCIR News:
Lynn Sanchez of The Life Link will lead a discussion on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking as part of the Great Decisions 2020 series 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 5 online Zoom presentation with Q&A; $10 advance registration required: sfcir.org or call (505).982.4931. Presented by Santa Fe Council on International Relations.
UNM Professors, Dr. Manuel Montoya and Dr. Reilly White, will discuss Cryptocurrency and Sovereignty, its impact on commerce, state control, and much more 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 6 online Zoom presentation with Q&A; $10 advance registration Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 3,513; 8 More Deaths
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials has 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 8 additional deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the New Mexico Department of Health, the most recent cases announced today include:
- 21 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Chaves County
- 11 new cases in Cibola County
- 3 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 37 new cases in McKinley County
- 4 new cases in Rio Arriba County
- 7 new cases in Sandoval County
- 16 new cases
New Mexico Department Of Transportation Supports Governor’s Order To Shutdown Access To Gallup By Providing Detailed Traffic Control Plan
STATE News:
- State Police and the Army National Guard will be manning checkpoints.
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation has mobilized roadblocks to restrict traffic coming into Gallup in order to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the area.
Gallup is in McKinley County, which now leads New Mexico in COVID-19 cases.
McKinley County includes a corner of the main part of the Navajo Nation, which has been hit hard by the pandemic.
Gallup is a regional shopping destination, including for many reservation residents. The roadblocks are in place to restrict the influx of people coming into Read More
New Mexico Governor Authorizes Gallup Lockdown To Mitigate Uninhibited Spread Of COVID-19 Virus
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
From the Office of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham:
SANTA FE – In response to an emergency request from the mayor of Gallup, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will invoke the state’s Riot Control Act at noon today, authorizing her to enact further temporary restrictions to mitigate the uninhibited spread of COVID-19 in that city.
Effective at 12 p.m., May 1, all roads into Gallup are closed. Businesses in the city of Gallup will close from 5 p.m. through 8 a.m. Vehicles may only have a maximum of two individuals. Residents of the city should remain at home except for emergency outings Read More
Peterson: Oh My Aching Back!
By KREIG PETERSON
Medical Massage Therapist
I’ll be the first to admit it. Back pain is awful! I myself suffer from chronic back pain due to a severe injury I sustained over 10 years ago.
Having said that, I learned to use a wide array of tools to manage my own pain. It has also given me a great deal of compassion for clients who suffer from this debilitating condition.
Our bodies live for motion. Today more than ever people are inclined to sit for hours in isometrically contracted postures without physical activity. When muscles contract as in sitting, fuel burns and waste products accumulate.
Toxic Read More
Classic Air Medical Thanks LAMC Frontline Workers
LAMC CEO John Whiteside welcomes Classic Air Medical crew member Eric Parker, RN, who along with fellow crew members delivers lunches Tuesday to frontline healthcare workers at the hospital, to thank them for their service to the community. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Classic Air Medical crew members deliver lunches Tuesday to LAMC Human Relations Director Jacqui Carroll for distribution inside the hospital. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Classic Air Medical thanks the LAMC staff. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
LAMC Chief Nursing Officer Lori Coffelt, left, Read More
Wiemann: Planning For Your Own Incapacity
By SHELLY WIEMANN, CFP®
Founder, Wiemann Wealth Strategies, LLC
Financial Advisor, Raymond James
Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, killing more than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined – in fact, one in three seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia1.
These statistics, combined with the fact that Americans are living longer and are having smaller families, mean that planning for incapacity has become just as important as (or even more important than) end-of-life planning.
In the absence of planning, losing the ability Read More
NM Economic Recovery Council Backs Phased Reopening
STATE News:
The state Economic Recovery Council, a group formed to advise the governor on the recovery of New Mexico’s economy in the wake of the unprecedented public health emergency caused by COVID-19, voted unanimously this week to endorse a preliminary plan for reopening the New Mexico economy, starting with a preparation phase that begins Friday, May 1.
The council is composed of 15 business and labor leaders representing a variety of industries from around the state. It is chaired by Christina
