SFCC President In Virtual Meeting With Students April 9
SFCC President Becky Rowley
SFCC News:
During this era of social distancing, Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) Student Government Association (SGA) President Ian Martinez will lead a virtual meeting with SFCC President Becky Rowley, Ph.D. for SFCC students 11 a.m. Thursday, April 9.
SFCC students can join remotely. Students are advised to submit questions in advance remotely to Martinez at SGA@sfcc.edu or Associate Vice President for Student Success Thomasinia Ortiz-Gallegos at thomasinia.ortizgall@sfcc.edu.
Students need to access the meeting through their SFCC MicroSoft Teams Read More
COVID-19 Growth Rate Slowed Abruptly Around March 29
The growth rate of the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases slowed abruptly in several states around March 29, probably as a result of the shut-down of schools and businesses around March 16, together with social distancing and stay-home guidelines. The change is most noticeable for Colorado, where the doubling time lengthened from 3.0 days to 5.8 days, increasing by nearly a factor of two. New Mexico’s doubling time lengthened from 3.5 days to 5.2 days, and Florida’s lengthened from 2.9 days to 4.6 days. This figure shows the recent growth in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases Read More
Peterson: How Simply Breathing Can Become A Royal Pain In The Neck
By Kreig Peterson
Medical Massage Therapist
Many clients suffering from neck and shoulder pain are actually creating this painful condition simply by breathing improperly and need some convincing before they believe their chronic headaches, numb hands or debilitating neck pain can be caused by the routine act of breathing.
So, what’s the connection? If the diaphragm doesn’t do its job well secondary muscles in the upper chest (pectoralis minor) and throat (Sternocleidomastoid and scalenes) and shoulders (trapezius and supra spinatus) try to take over the daunting task of breathing. Read More
Graph Of Cumulative Number Of COVID-19 Positive Tests In New Mexico, Albuquerque Area And Santa Fe
Heinrich Update On COVID-19 Response In New Mexico
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.) today held a teleconference 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 Sen. Heinrich’s remarks can be found HERE.
Sen. Heinrich’s remarks as prepared for delivery:
Good morning.
Thank you all for joining me again for an update on our ongoing efforts to save lives during this pandemic and help New Mexico workers and families weather the economic fallout. Read More
Chart 18: COVID-19 Statewide Counts In New Mexico
Shown are cumulative statewide counts for tests, diagnoses and deaths. Also shown are the number of active hospitalizations. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Shown are the number of COVID-19 cases per 10,000 residents by county in New Mexico. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Map of New Mexico showing counties with diagnosed cases of COVID-19. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
The curve shows the evolution of the time it takes for the number of cases to double. An increasing doubling time indicates slowdown of epidemic spreading. The doubling time was evaluated by comparing the number of cases on a given day with the number Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 403, Another Death
STATE News:
Update includes one additional death related to COVID-19
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced today 40 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Per the New Mexico Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 15 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 3 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Curry County
- 1 new case in Doña Ana County
- 4 new cases in McKinley County
- 1 new case in Rio Arriba County
- 8 new cases in Sandoval County
- 4 new cases in San Juan County
- 1 new case in Socorro County
- 1 new case in Taos County
The Department of Health also reported today Read More
CD3 Candidate Marco Serna Releases COVID-19 Policy Paper Saying, ‘It’s A Matter Of National Defense’
Democratic Congressional Candidate Marco Serna
From the Marco Serna for CD3 Campaign:
SANTA FE — Marco Serna is the only candidate for the 3rd Congressional District who has issued detailed policy papers on the important issues facing Northern New Mexico residents.
There is no issue more important to our community, and Americans as a whole, than the COVID-19 outbreak.
In his policy paper, Marco has proposed a wide range of necessary steps to see America through this crisis, from bailing out the United States Postal Service to a reaffirmation of the importance of treating health care as a human Read More
Los Alamos County Prepares For COVID-19
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Los Alamos County Emergency Operations Center is set up at the Los Alamos Police Department and currently operating virtually. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County and Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) have prepared for when the COVID-19 coronavirus makes its way into the community.
One case has been announced. N3B, a Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) contractor that handles legacy waste cleanup, informed employees late Monday that one of its workers tested positive for COVID-19. Read More
LAMC CEO Seeks Community’s Help For PPE Donations
LAMC CEO John Whiteside
LAMC News:
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing a critical need for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in hospitals throughout the country as well as in Los Alamos.
Los Alamos Medical Center CEO John Whiteside spoke about the need at his hospital and asks community members to donate any PPE they may have.
“We welcome partnering with our community and local veterinarians and dentists who may have unused PPE,” Whiteside said. “We want to protect our front line staff and the visitors coming to our facility.”
Citizens, veterinarians and dentists able to donate unused PPE should Read More
NM Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $16.7 Million In Housing Grants To New Mexico Communities From Emergency Coronavirus Funding
NM Congressional Delegation News:
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 New Mexico communities across the state will receive over $16.7 million in emergency housing assistance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to bolster the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The funds are part of a first wave of grants from the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Read More
COVID-19 Testing At Overlook Park 10 A.M. To 3 P.M. Today
A sign is up this morning on Rover Boulevard directing residents to Overlook Park in White Rock for COVID-19 testing. Overlook Park is closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today to enable the New Mexico Department of Health to conduct the testing. The drive-thru testing will utilize the entrance road into the park and the parking lots. The closure ensures that screening can take place more efficiently and without any interference by members of the public using the park. Overlook Park will re-open at approximately 4 p.m. today. Courtesy photo Read More
MANNM Offering Telemedicine Appointments For Patients
MANNM’s Dr. David Church during a telemedicine appointment with one of his patients. Courtesy/MANNM
A patient speaks with MANNM’s Dr. David Church during a telemedicine appointment. Courtesy/MANNM
MANNM News:
Many physician practices are switching to telemedicine during these times of social isolation and distancing.
Medical Associates of Northern New Mexico (MANNM), at 3917 West Road, Suite A is now offering telemedicine appointments for patients.
Here are a few common questions answered by MANNM:
What is telemedicine?
Telemedicine is a way to visit your medical provider without Read More
Graph Of COVID-19 Positive Tests In New Mexico Suggesting Impact Of Physical Separation May Finally Being Felt
Graph of the COVID-19 positive tests in New Mexico that suggests the impact of physical separation may finally being felt. Created by Marv Alme Read More
Los Alamos County DPU Suspends Utility Service Shut-Offs
COUNTY News:
As of March 13, 2020, officials with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities suspended shutting utility services off to customers for non-payment due to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.
Board of Public Utilities members agreed at the March 25 meeting and directed the DPU staff to continue this practice until the New Mexico Department of Health COVID-19 Order is lifted.
“We still encourage customers to try and keep up with utility bills,” Utilities Manager Philo Shelton said.
However, for customers who are experiencing difficulty paying utility bills, Shelton Read More
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Orders Expedited Permits For Trucks Delivering Relief Supplies To New Mexicans
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued an executive order Tuesday to facilitate the speedy transit of emergency relief goods across New Mexico.
Executive Order 2020-017 requires the New Mexico Department of Transportation to issue special permits to allow heavier-than-normal vehicles to traverse the state when their loads consist primarily of relief supplies.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted supply chains around the world, making it harder in some cases for New Mexicans to obtain the food, medicine and clothing they need,” Gov. Lujan Read More
Chart 17: COVID-19 Cumulative Counts In New Mexico
Chart shows total cumulative counts for tests, diagnoses and deaths, as well as the number of hospitalizations per day of COVID-19 statewide in New Mexico. Courtesy/Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 363, One More Death
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced today 48 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
The updated New Mexico COVID-19 cases are now at 363 with one additional death related to COVID-19.
Per the New Mexico Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 19 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 2 new cases in Cibola County
- 2 new cases in Curry County
- 3 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 1 new case in Grant County
- 4 new cases in McKinley County
- 1 new case in Otero County
- 3 new cases in Sandoval County
- 5 new cases in San Juan County
- 6 new cases in Santa Fe County
Dr. Robert McClees Issues Message To Local Community
CDC Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report, Updates for week 12 ending March 21, 2020. Link https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/index.htm Courtesy/TUC
By Robert S. McClees, MD.
Diplomate ABFM
Trinity Urgent Care LLC
CEO, CMO, Owner
To our community,
The COVID-19 pandemic has created significant healthcare challenges for all of us. No one is untouched and all are concerned.
If you have a cough, fever, trouble breathing or you think you have contracted COVID-19 then immediately call the New Mexico Department of Health Hotline at 1.855.600.4353 or use the link https://cv.nmhealth.org/
Los Alamos Clinic Owner Appeals To Congressman Luján
By ROBERT S. MCCLEES, MD.
Diplomate ABFM
CEO, CMO, Owner
Trinity Urgent Care LLC
Los Alamos, NM
Mr. Lujan,
I’m trying to stay open to serve the healthcare needs of my community.
My supply of PPEs is extremely low and once I’m out I will have to close my clinic as it will be unsafe for my employees.
I have emailed the NMDOH at the email address you provided in your latest COVID-19 newsletter to get more PPEs and have not had a response.
I called the number you provided in your newsletter to get more PPEs and they do not pick up the phone.
Current OSHA and CDC guidelines do not allow me to reuse my PPEs.
