Chart 27: COVID-19 Daily Cases In New Mexico, US
Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses, and deaths in New Mexico. Also shown is the number of active hospitalizations. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
US share of worldwide cases. As of today, the United States leads the world in both cases and deaths, with counts exceeding 500,000 and 20,000, respectively. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Doubling time for US cases. Shown is the time, in days, it takes for the number of cases to double. The doubling time was calculated by comparing the number of cases on a given day, with the number of cases a week ago. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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New Mexico Governor Announces Mass Gathering Ban Expanded To Include Houses Of Worship
STATE News:
In-person services risk spread of COVID-19
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced this afternoon that houses of worship must now abide by a public health order banning mass gatherings to mitigate COVID-19 spread.
Houses of worship were previously exempt from the public health emergency order banning mass gatherings, defined as five or more people in a single confined space. That order was amended Saturday – find it attached.
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, many New Mexico congregations had already canceled in-person services before the amended order.
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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 1,174, With 1 Death
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced today 86 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Update includes one additional death related to COVID-19.
Per the New Mexico Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 17 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 5 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 1 new case in Grant County
- 27 new cases in McKinley County
- 1 new case in Quay County
- 22 new cases in Sandoval County
- 7 new cases in San Juan County
- 2 new cases in Santa Fe County
- 1 new case in Socorro County
- 1 new case in Valencia County
The Department Read More
Los Alamos County Library System Closure Updates
LIBRARY News:
Mesa Public Library (MPL) and White Rock Branch Library (WRBL) staff continue to make adjustments and changes to serve the community during the COVID-19 County and State-mandated facilities closures.
County Manager Harry Burgess announced Tuesday that the libraries are among the county facilities remaining closed until April 30 due to the recent order issued by Gov. Michelle Lujan-Grisham.
Some library procedures changed starting March 17 to adapt to the closure and will be adjusted as needed. Books and other physical items that are currently checked out now have a due date Read More
Update: NM, Colo. COVID-19 Hospitalizations, Deaths
The daily change in the total number of people either dead or in the hospital because of COVID-19, per 100,000 population, in Colorado (green dots) and New Mexico (yellow dots). Created by Nels Hoffman
By NELS HOFFMAN
Los Alamos
The rate at which people are dying or going into hospitals in Colorado, because of COVID-19, remains below its peak value seen April 3.
The above figure shows the daily change in the total number of people either dead or in the hospital because of COVID-19, per 100,000 population, in Colorado (green dots) and New Mexico (yellow dots).
The average rates over 5-day intervals
Changes Made At Main Gate Park And White Rock’s RV Park Due To Governor’s Amended Public Health Emergency Order
RV Park in White Rock showing changes. Courtesy/County
COUNTY News:
Main Gate Park on the eastern edge of Los Alamos, as well as White Rock’s RV Park next to the Visitor Center, have undergone changes limiting RV parking spaces to comply with the amended Public Health Emergency order issued by the Governor.
Parks crews have placed “do not use” cones at Main Gate Park (leaving two spaces) and the White Rock RV Park (leaving three spaces) in order to meet the requirements to keep both parks below 25 percent of maximum occupancy.
Additional signage about the order has been placed at the pay station at Read More
NM Transportation Dept. OKs Food Trucks At Rest Areas
SANTA FE – The Federal Highway Administration has authorized the New Mexico Department of Transportation to allow food vending, such as food trucks, at rest areas statewide during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The department recognizes some commercial truck drivers and travelers may appreciate the convenience of food service at rest areas, minimizing the need to stop in certain towns or communities, which may have limited take out, delivery or dining options.
We continue to encourage commercial vehicles to also utilize available truck stops and other options for fuel and food purchases when Read More
Santa Fe County: New Mexico’s COVID-19 Success Story
Canceled: County Discoveries Action Team
COUNTY News:Chart 26: COVID-19 Daily Cases By County In New Mexico
Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses, and deaths in New Mexico. Also shown is the number of active hospitalizations. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Forecasted deaths. Shown is the number of deaths reported to date by the New Mexico Department of Health and foretasted deaths by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington (https:////www.healthdata.org/). The model predicts that in New Mexico, the pandemic will last about 12 weeks, peaking on April 24, and that the death toll will be around 200, which is down from the 600 foretasted Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 1,091 With 2 More Deaths
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 106 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Update includes two additional deaths related to COVID-19
Per the New Mexico Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 38 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 3 new cases in Grant County
- 1 new case in Hidalgo County
- 2 new cases in Luna County
- 29 new cases in McKinley County
- 17 new cases in San Juan County
- 6 new cases in Sandoval County
- 2 new cases in Santa Fe County
- 1 new case in Socorro County
- 1 new case in Torrance County
- 3 new cases in Valencia County
New Mexico State Provides Outdoor Recreation Guidelines
STATE News:
No. 1 priority: The health of others
SANTA FE – New Mexicans can still hike, bike, jog or rollerblade outdoors during the COVID-19 pandemic but should stay close to home, may not do so in groups and must always practice social distancing, according to outdoor recreation guidelines issued Friday by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s office and the Outdoor Recreation Division of the Economic Development Department.
“We must practice physical distancing everywhere – even when outdoors,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “You can go outside but you must do it cautiously and there are best practices. Read More
Robinson: Change And Opportunity
By JAMES ROBINSON
Councilor
Los Alamos County Council
Today, Christians around the world are observing Good Friday.
However, unlike previous times, this Good Friday and Easter will for many be spent alone or with family, and not in a church or gathering.
Days like today show us how much our world has changed in a small amount of time. It seems that almost overnight, the world we knew was paused until the COVID-19 crisis passed us by. However, there is opportunity in the world of a pandemic.
Every day, I am seeing more and more people getting outside and enjoying the wonderful nature we have at our disposal Read More
New Mexico Congressional Delegation: $15 Million To 16 Community Health Centers On Front Lines OF Pandemic
Congressional Delegation News:
- Funding is part of the $2 trillion emergency coronavirus response recently passed by Congress for COVID-19 emergency preparedness and recovery resources for health centers, will support continuity of primary care.
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), along with U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) and Xochitl Torres Small (D-N.M.) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released more than $15 million in emergency grants to 16 community health centers, Read More
SFNF Protecting Communities From COVID-19 Spread
The SFNF has added more developed recreation sites to the region-wide closure order on occupancy and use restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – In alignment with current federal, state and local guidance for social distancing and to ensure the health and safety of its employees, visitors and volunteers, the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) has added additional developed recreation sites to the region-wide closure order on occupancy and use restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19.
The Forest Service temporarily shut down several developed Read More
In-Person Attendance Prohibited At BPU Meeting
COUNTY News:
Public in-person attendance at the April 15 Board of Public Utilities (BPU) meeting continues to be prohibited in accordance with the New Mexico Governor’s COVID-19 Executive Order 2020-022 and the New Mexico Department of Health Public Health Order amendments issued April 6.
Officials with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) encourage citizens to live-stream the meeting and submit public comment via email.
The BPU meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave.
To comply with the Public Health Orders, the DPU Read More
County Assessor’s Office Staff Now Working From Home
County Assessor Ken Milder
COUNTY News:
Due to the ongoing conditions of the COVID-19 virus, staff within the County Assessor’s Office will be working remotely from home.
All services will continue via phone at 505.662.8030, email at assessor@lacnm.us or by appointment. Forms are available outside the office or online here. .
“I want to assure residents that we will continue to serve residents during these challenging times,” County Assessor Ken Milder said. “I also want to encourage property owners to review the Notice of Value they should have received this week and contact us if they Read More
Life After 50: Accentuate The Positive
Children and adults in the community created these card to brighten a senior citizen’s day. Courtesy/LARSO
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
Los Alamos Retired & Senior Organization
This has been a rough week in many ways, but I choose to focus on some of the truly stellar activities of our time.
The senior center is always looking for donations that can help the elders of our community, and that work still continues. We don’t put out particular requests unless we can’t find them, we just need regular daily items.
Those items include things many may be in search of:
- Bleach;
- Anti-bacterial
New Mexico Courts, Health Officials And Attorneys Work Together To Prepare For Possible Isolation And Quarantine Cases During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Administrative Office of the Courts News:
SANTA FE – The Judicial branch of government, the Department of Health and attorneys across New Mexico are working collaboratively to prepare for the possibility that state authorities may request court orders to isolate or quarantine individuals posing a public health threat during the COVID-19 outbreak.
The state Supreme Court organized online training for judges and attorneys this week on provisions of state law allowing the department to petition a district court for orders to isolate or quarantine people during a public health emergency. Read More
Hampton: Governor Should Reopen Many Small Businesses
By DAVID HAMPTON
Republican Candidate
Dist. 43 State Representative
While I agree with some of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s decisions regarding COVID-19, I do not agree with her decision to close our small businesses, which she deems non-essential.
Small businesses are arguably better at enforcing and complying with social distancing guidelines, and their closure drives people to the larger stores like Walmart and Lowes for the same products.
This makes social distancing even more difficult at the larger stores, and in some areas creates long lines to enter, especially since the 20 percent Read More
