State Extends Modified Stay-At-Home Order … New Mexico Enters ‘Preparation Phase’ For Safe Reopening
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state leadership this afternoon announced the extension of the state’s emergency public health order through May 15 as the COVID-19 pandemic remains a grave risk to residents of all ages and in all communities across New Mexico.
As of today, there were 3,411 reported positive cases in the state of New Mexico and 123 reported fatalities associated with the virus.
The highly contagious virus continues to spread in communities statewide, with particular emphasis in the northwestern part of the state.
Despite continued spread, New Mexico as a state has begun to Read More
Alme: COVID-19 Doubling Time For New Mexico (Excluding McKinley And San Juan Counties) Appears To Be Varying 20 To 25 Days
Figure 1. New Mexico excluding McKinley and San Juan Counties: The COVID-19 doubling time is shown by NMDOH reporting date. Also presented are the doubling times for all of New Mexico, for Bernalillo County and for McKinley and San Juan Counties combined. Created by Marv Alme
Figure 2. Projected COVID-19 dynamics for New Mexico (excluding McKinley and San Juan Counties) assuming the doubling times from April 18 to April 27 repeat in a 10-day cycle. The solid curves are from the DOH reported data. The dotted show the results of the projection through the first week of June. The number of active Read More
Governor Announces Gradual Reopening Beginning May 1
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state officials this afternoon hosted a remote news conference to provide an update on COVID-19 efforts in New Mexico and details of a new emergency public health order … the current order expires at midnight today and the new order begins Friday and extends through May 15. The new order allows for a slow and gradual reopening. The governor said, ‘Let’s be very clear: The reopening of New Mexico depends upon New Mexicans. Going out and congregating will worsen the spread of this disease. It will lead to more illness and death. We cannot win this fight Read More
Chart 47: COVID-19 In New Mexico April 30
Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses and deaths in New Mexico. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
The doubling time. The doubling time is the time it takes the number of diagnoses to double. This quantity was estimated by comparing the number of diagnoses on a given day with the corresponding number one week before. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 3,411; 11 More Deaths
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials has announced this afternoon 198 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 in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the New Mexico Department of Health, the most recent cases announced today include:
- 48 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 5 new cases in Cibola County
- 4 new cases in Curry County
- 13 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 74 new cases in McKinley County
- 1 new case in Roosevelt County
- 45 new cases in San Juan County
- 4 new cases in Sandoval County
Heinrich Demands Labor Secretary Put In Place Worker Health And Safety Standards Before Reopening The Economy
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
- In a letter to Labor Secretary Scalia, Democrats demand that OSHA put in place standards, guidance, enforcement, and outreach to protect workers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), the top Senate Democrat on the Joint Economic Committee; Patty Murray (D-Wash.), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP); and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), ranking member of the Senate Subcommittee on Employment and Workforce Safety, are leading 26 of their Democratic colleagues in demanding that Read More
May Is STILL National Bike Month!
COUNTY News:
May is Still National Bike Month, promoted by the League of American Bicyclists and celebrated in communities from coast to coast.
Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and encourage more folks to giving biking a try.
This National Bike Month will necessarily be different. With less focus on biking to work, the County is going to focus on riding “there” whether “there” is to the grocer for essentials or to Ashley Pond and back with the kids.
Part of making progress on the League’s vision is encouraging everyone to think beyond Read More
State Achieves 96 Percent Application Processing Rate For 12-Months For Medicaid And SNAP Benefits
STATE News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) achieved a 96 percent monthly processing standard for Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applications for more than 12 consecutive months, with not a single office falling below 94 percent for two consecutive months.
Thus, the Honorable Kenneth Gonzales in his opinion and order dated April 24, 2020, ruled that HSD had fully complied with the timely eligibility processing requirement and that “good cause” existed to eliminate that requirement from the consent decree.
“HSD employees are dedicated Read More
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Presses To Include $50 Billion For Childcare In Next Coronavirus Relief Package
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is calling on Senate leadership to prioritize funding for childcare in the next legislative package that responds to the public health and economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic and emergency.
Senator Heinrich joined U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and a number of their colleagues in sending a letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Charles Schumer calling for at least $50 billion in emergency funding Read More
Los Alamos County Council Chair Sara Scott Shares Latest COVID-19 Response Developments
By Chair SARA SCOTT
Los Alamos County Council
As we near the end of April I’d like to share some developments with you and let you know what we are working on. But first I’d like to say I hope you, your friends, and your families are well.
We’ve been working hard in Los Alamos to help each other during this pandemic, sorting our way through many uncharted challenges, while keeping apart to keep each other safe. I thank you for that and for what we’ll do together as we proceed, together, to work through the coming phases of this situation while keeping our determination strong – we need everyone on this.
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Virtual LemonAid: NNM Festival For Covid-19 Relief May 8
CSF News:
A small team of New Mexico community leaders led by Creative Santa Fe has come together to make a difference in the face of the COVID-19 crisis in New Mexico.
Creative Santa Fe, Noise for Now, Bernlore, Whisper to a Dream, Filmindie and Rook SEO are partnering to host a major multidisciplinary digital arts festival leveraging the creative talent of the region to raise critical funds to provide aid and support to those most in need in the community.
“We all need inspiration — right now more than ever. We are dedicated to bringing people together through collaboration and the power Read More
Kind Gesture From Community For Zia Credit Union Workers
A member of the community anonymously left this painted rock at the drive thru of the Los Alamos Zia Credit Union branch. Courtesy/SCU
COMMUNITY News:
A member of the community anonymously left this painted rock at the drive thru of the Los Alamos Zia Credit Union branch.
Zia Credit Union employees, who are considered essential workers, were touched.
“This made my day, nice to know that we are appreciated,” an employee said.
Another Zia employee added, “It’s amazing how something so small and thoughtful can have a dramatic effect on people’s spirits.” Read More
Annual New Mexico Heart Walk Goes Virtual June 13
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and other mayors throughout New Mexico are encouraging New Mexicans to stay healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
They are lending their support to The American Heart Association’s annual Heart Walk – proclaiming June 13 New Mexico Heart Walk Day.
The annual event is moving to a virtual component this year, so people throughout the State can walk at home, outside (following Social Distancing measures), and be heart healthy.
This event is the first of the major fundraising walks to go virtual during the pandemic. Read More
Chart 46: COVID-19 In New Mexico April 29
Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses, and deaths in New Mexico. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Tests per capita. Shown is the number of tests per 100 residents by county. As a reference, the testing rate per 100 residents is 2.9 statewide and 1.8 nationwide. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Diagnoses per capita. Shown is the number of diagnoses per 1,000 residents by county. As a reference the diagnosis rate per 1,000 residents is 2.4 statewide and 3.2 nationwide. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Deaths per capita. Shown is the number of deaths per 10,000 residents by county. As a reference Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 3,213; 2 More Deaths
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 239 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 2 additional deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the New Mexico Department of Health, the most recent cases announced today include:
- 27 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Doña Ana County
- 1 new case in Guadalupe County
- 1 new case in Luna County
- 133 new cases in McKinley County
- 1 new case in Otero County
- 2 new cases in Sandoval County
New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department ‘Create & Connect Campaign’ Kicks Off With Encouraging Messages To Seniors And Adults With Disabilities
New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department is partnering with organizations across the state to coordinate uplifting letter writing and engaging social media programing. Courtesy/ALTSD
STATE News:
Beginning in March, the Aging and Long Term Services Department (ALTSD) distributed 350 tablets across the state to connect residents of long term care facilities with their loved ones.
Now ALTSD is launching the Create and Connect Campaign which includes using three different platforms to encourage seniors and adults with disabilities during this season of isolation:
- Send It!
Chief Troy Hughes: Fire Season Is Here … Are You Ready?
Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes
LAFD News:
Fire Chief addresses concerns over rapidly developing dry, windy conditions; urges residents to be prepared for an active fire season in Los Alamos
Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes said today that the 2020 fire season is shaping up to be active for wildfires to occur in urban-wildland interface communities across Northern New Mexico.
“As residents have probably noticed, we’ve had many windy days after a dry winter with little snowfall,” Hughes said, adding that the fire department has been increasing resources and taking active steps this year
Community Creates Special Day For Porter, 100 & Cox, 101
Loring Cox turned 101 years old Sunday and waves to family, friends and members of the police and fire departments, County and LARSO staff who drove by his Los Alamos home Monday to wish him a happy birthday. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen/LARSO
Marjorie Porter, center, celebrates her 100th birthday Monday with a parade of well wishers driving past her home. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen/LARSO
A parade of cars line up Monday to wish Marjorie Porter a happy 100th birthday and Loring Cox a happy 101 birthday. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen/LARSO
By Bernadette Lauritzen
Executive Director
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NM Supreme Court Postpones Bar Exam Due To Pandemic
NMSC News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Supreme Court has postponed the bar examination scheduled for July for law school graduates and attorneys seeking to practice in New Mexico.
The bar examination is now scheduled for September because of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
The Court ordered the establishment of a working group by the executive director of the Board of Bar Examiners to develop recommendations for how to conduct the exam in small groups to comply with social distancing requirements if those remain in place in September.
The working group also is to make a recommendation to Read More
Canceled: Air Force Public Information Meeting
Air Force public information meeting cancelled
KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE – Due to social distancing requirements issued by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in her April 6 Executive Order 2020-022, the Air Force is cancelling the April 30 Bulk Fuels Facility Project public meeting.
“It’s unfortunate that we are forced to cancel this opportunity to inform local residents of our progress,” said Kate Lynnes, Senior Advisor for the BFF Project. “But public safety is the first priority. We are still hard at work on our cleanup efforts. Quarterly groundwater and soil vapor monitoring is on schedule and Read More
