Chart 35: COVID-19 In New Mexico
Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses 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 At 1845; 2 More Deaths
NOTE: Due to a technical lapse, reporting results from some labs to the state Department of Health are delayed Sunday, April 19. As a result, the following data reflects only a partial total. The delayed results will be included in the state’s reporting Monday, April 20, 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 47 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Today’s update also includes two additional deaths Read More
U.S. Sen. Heinrich Advocates For Dedicated Flexible State, Local, Tribal Government COVID-19 Emergency Funding
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) has joined 32 Senate colleagues to advocate for state, local, and tribal governments to receive dedicated, flexible funding in the next COVID-19 emergency funding package.
The senators wrote, “On behalf of our state, local, and tribal governments, it is essential that you include robust, dedicated, and flexible funding to all units of state and local government in the next interim emergency coronavirus package to support their ongoing efforts in the fight against this pandemic. Not only are Read More
Due To COVID-19 Public Health Emergency … Veterans Urged To Contact County Assessor On Property Tax Deadlines
NMDVS News:
SANTA FE — Due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency, some counties in New Mexico may have extended the filing deadline for property taxes.
Therefore, the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services (DVS) is urging veterans and unmarried, surviving spouses of veterans who own homes to check with their county assessor’s office for property tax deadlines–and applying for the Veteran Property Tax Exemption.
For your convenience, a contact list of county assessors has been provided below.
Applying for the Veteran Property Tax Exemption
Veterans and unmarried, Read More
NACo, NLC And U.S. Conference Of Mayors Call On Congress For Immediate Passage Of Relief To Local Governments
NACo News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Counties (NACo), National League of Cities (NLC) and United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) combined voices Saturday to advocate for and promote the health and well-being of America’s cities, towns, villages and counties.
The three organizations made it clear that direct, flexible relief to local governments of all sizes is desperately needed as local governments continue to fight the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
“We urge Congress to unite, putting aside partisan differences and on Monday pass dedicated and flexible funding Read More
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall To Join Leading Scientists To Discuss Nexus Of Coronavirus And Nature Crises
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and world-renowned scientists Thomas Lovejoy and Enric Sala will lead a press call At 11:30 a.m. Monday, April 20, to discuss the intersection between the coronavirus pandemic and the nature crisis.
The speakers will explore how the global collapse of nature is increasing the risks of pandemics and other disasters across the globe. Habitat loss, overexploitation of wildlife, and climate change have contributed to the increased spread of infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, from animals to humans. Read More
LWVLA: Vote In Primary Election By Absentee Ballot
LWVLA News:
Democracy is not a spectator sport, but the pandemic is making it more strenuous to participate.
The League of Women Voters is urging voters to apply for an Absentee Ballot for the 2020 Primary Election. An Absentee Ballot is available to all voters and is the best way to avoid exposure to you and to the poll workers.
Voting starts May 5 and runs through Election Day, June 2.
The best and quickest way is to apply today for an Absentee Ballot online. Go to www.NMVote.org. Applying online makes the process easier for the County Clerk’s office. You will see a button to apply for an Absentee Ballot. Read More
Chart 34: COVID-19 Daily Cases By County In New Mexico
Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses, and deaths in New Mexico. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
New diagnoses. Shown is the number of new diagnoses, reported daily. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico Supreme Court Extends Suspension On Jury Trials In Criminal And Civil Cases To May 29
NMSC News:
SANTA FE — The state Supreme Court has extended a suspension on jury trials in criminal and civil cases until May 29 because of the continuing public health threat from COVID-19.
The Court previously had ordered a suspension of new criminal and civil jury trials until April 30.
“The Court believes it is prudent to continue the suspension of jury trials to help protect public health and control the spread of COVID-19,” Chief Justice Judith K. Nakamura said.
The Court’s order continues other precautionary measures previously implemented to limit the number of people who need to visit Read More
Alme: A COVID-19 Doubling Time Greater Than 10 Days Is A Significant Threshold, And New Mexico Is Achieving That Except In The Northwest Corner Of The State
Figure 1. Santa Fe County: The cumulative number of positive COVID-19 test results is shown by NMDOH reporting date. Overlaying these results are the four exponential functions that we used to fit this data. The green curve is our estimate of the current number of active COVID-19 cases (among individuals that initially tested positive). Also presented are the doubling times computed from the data and from the exponential fit. The doubling times are calculated by using data from the previous day and the following day. Created by Marv Alme
Figure 2. 30 Counties of New Mexico: The cumulative number Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 1,798; 2 Deaths
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced today 87 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes two new deaths of New Mexico residents related to COVID-19.
Per the New Mexico Department of Health, the most recent cases announced today include:
- 13 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 2 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 1 new case in Guadalupe County
- 40 new cases in McKinley County
- 1 new case in Quay County
- 10 new cases in Sandoval County
- 17 new cases in San Juan County
- 2 new cases in Santa Fe County
The two additional deaths in New Mexico Read More
Letter To The Editor: A Little ‘Horn Tooting’ For Co+op Staff
By BETTY JACOB
Cashier
Los Alamos Cooperative Market
My name is Betty and I’m a cashier at the Los Alamos Cooperative Market for almost eight years.
I just want to do a little “horn tooting” for all the devoted diligent staff from our General Manager Jim Fischer, to all the employees throughout the store who have put their lives on the “frontline” to service the Los Alamos and outlying communities during the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic.
The endless sanitizing and requirements set by the State that have been incorporated by the Co-op Market staff each and every hour of the day resulting in stressful Read More
Udall, Heinrich Push Senate And House Leadership To Expand Health Care Coverage For New Mexicans In Future COVID-19 Legislation
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined 36 fellow senators in a letter sent Friday to Senate and House Republican leadership, requesting that any future emergency coronavirus legislation include strong provisions that protect and expand healthcare coverage for the millions of Americans and record number of New Mexicans who have filed for unemployment and recently lost employer-based healthcare coverage.
In the letter, the senators urged congressional leadership to expand access to Medicaid, Affordable Care Act (ACA) Read More
NMDOH Breakdown Of COVID-19 Cases In Los Alamos
Chart shows gender and age breakdown of the six individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Los Alamos County. Courtesy/NMDOH
Staff Report
The New Mexico Department of Health reports the breakdown of positive COVID-19 cases – as of today – in Los Alamos County:
- Total COVID-19 Tests Taken: 258
- Total Confirmed Cases: 6 (4 male; 2 female) (All 6 cases are from Los Alamos/none from White Rock)
- Total COVID-19 Related Deaths: 0
NMDOH Statewide Breakdown:
- Total COVID-19 Tests Taken: 35,613*
- Total Confirmed Cases: 1,711
- Total COVID-19 Related Deaths: 51
*Numbers are cumulative persons tested Read More
Chart 33: COVID-19 Daily Cases By County In New Mexico
Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses, and deaths in New Mexico. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
New diagnoses. Shown is the number of new diagnoses, reported daily. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 1,711 With 7 New Deaths
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 115 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
The number of positive tests for COVID-19 in Los Alamos County remains at 6.
The update today also includes seven additional deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the New Mexico Department of Health, the most recent cases announced today include:
- 24 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Chaves County
- 2 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 7 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 2 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Grant County
- 51 new cases in McKinley
Heinrich Updates COVID-19 Response Efforts In New Mexico
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) held a teleconference Thursday with New Mexico-based reporters to answer questions and discuss the latest on efforts to assist New Mexicans impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
A recording of Heinrich’s remarks can be found HERE.
Sen. Heinrich’s remarks are below:
Hi everyone, and thank you for joining for my weekly update on our ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic and its economic consequences.
I’d like to start with some positive stories.
This past weekend, communities all Read More
‘Sew Many Masks’ Serving Local Medical Community
By DIANE HAMMON
Sew Many Masks
Los Alamos
“Sew Many Masks” is a group of approximately 25 seamstresses who are providing much needed face masks to our healthcare providers and medical community during the COVID-19 crisis.
They have donated to Los Alamos Medical Center, MANNM, Los Alamos Family Practice, Trinity Urgent Care, The Children’s Clinic, Sombrillo Nursing Home, Aspen Ridge, Los Alamos Visiting Nurses, Los Alamos Fire Department and Los Alamos Police Department.
They also are working on Surgical Scrub Caps for nurses at the Espanola Hospital, which is a Regional Covid-19 designated Read More
Stay-Home, Stay-Busy Options Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Sunrise breaks over the plains at the Very Large Array. Courtesy/NRAO/AUI/NSF
STATE News:
- New Mexico institutions offer virtual crafts, music and more
SANTA FE – State agencies are offering plenty of distractions for New Mexicans stuck at home for another weekend amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Crafts, concerts and kitchen chemistry are just a few of the activities the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs and the Tourism Department have prepared. Here’s a list of some of the things you can do this weekend – without leaving home:
Go shopping – online – using the Tourism Department’s
State Launches Portal With More COVID-19 Data
STATE News:
The state of New Mexico has launched a portal with more COVID-19 data specific to positive cases and testing in the state.
The data dashboard includes county-by-county breakdowns of positive cases by age, gender and ethnicity. The portal also includes reporting about testing by county.
The state Department of Health has conducted extensive testing in Native American communities where clusters of illness have been identified, which at least in part explains the disproportionate share of the Native American population in the state’s total positive tests.
The state will endeavor Read More
