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Chart 6: COVID-19 Cases By County In New Mexico

Chart shows between March 11 and March 21 the daily cases of COVID-19 by county in New Mexico. Courtesy/Eli Ben-Naim

Chart shows the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases to date statewide. Courtesy/Eli Ben-Naim

Chart shows the number of COVID-19 cases statewide by age. Courtesy/Eli Ben-Naim Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 57

STATE News:

 

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 14 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Per the New Mexico Department Of Health, the most recent cases are:

Nine new cases in Bernalillo County:

  • A female in her 70s
  • A female in her 60s
  • Two males in their 40s
  • Two males in their 30s
  • A female in her 30s
  • A female in her 20s
  • A male infant
One new case in Doña Ana County:
  • ​A female in her 20s
One new case in Lea County:
  • ​A male in his 70s
One new case in Sandoval County:
  • ​A female in her 40s
One new case in Santa Fe County:
  • ​A male in his 50s
One new case in Taos County:
  • ​A female in her 50s
Including
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Trump Urges Citizens To Donate Protective Gear To Hospitals

President Donald Trump urging citizens to donate unused PPE to local hospitals today during a briefing at the White House. Screenshot/LADP

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic causing a critical need in hospitals across the nation, President Donald Trump this afternoon in his daily Coronavirus Task Force briefing at the White House is urging citizens to donate unused Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) immediately.

PPE includes masks, gloves, protective clothing, helmets, goggles and other garments and equipment designed Read More

Worship Update: Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church

No regular services Sunday at Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church. Visit bapca.org. Courtesy/BAPC

Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church News:

Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church at 333 Bryce Ave. in White Rock will not hold regular services Sunday, March 22, due to the public health emergency.

Pastor Henry Fernandez said that an abbreviated service will be live streamed and recorded.

It will be made available online at bapca.org and the church’s Facebook page.

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Wiemann: Coronavirus Concerns? Consider Past Health Crises

By SHELLY A. WIEMANN, CFP®
Founder, Wiemann Wealth Strategies, LLC

During the last week of February 2020, the S&P 500 lost 11.49% — the worst week for stocks since the 2008 financial crisis — only to jump by 4.6% on the first Monday in March.1

By all accounts, the drop was largely driven by ever-increasing fears about the potential effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and its ultimate impact on the global economy. Although many market observers contend that the market was overvalued and due for a correction anyway, the unpredictability, strength, and suddenness of the historic tumble was Read More

Worship Update: First United Methodist Of Los Alamos

First United Methodist Church will livestream worship services March 22 and March 29. Courtesy/FUMC

FUMC News:

First United Methodist of Los Alamos (FUMC) at at 715 Diamond Dr. has canceled all events and small group meetings including the United Skates program through April 3 due to the public health emergency.

FUMC will livestream Sunday worship services March 22 and March 29. The service begins at 10 a.m. and may be viewed from the FUMC Facebook page, First UMC Los Alamos or at FirstInYourHeart.org.

To hear the Sunday service live, those without internet access may call 1.253.215.8782 and Read More

New Mexico Advises Healthy, Fun, Responsible Ways To Fight Loneliness, Boredom While Self-Isolating For COVID-19

STATE News:
SANTA FE – Social distancing to limit spread of COVID-19 doesn’t have to mean social isolation or boredom.
The State of New Mexico is advising some healthy, fun and responsible ways for those who are isolating to stay occupied during the public health crisis:
ADULTS
  • Connect with friends – on the phone or online. Keep your relationships alive by talking every day to friends, neighbors and relatives. Check in by phone with the elderly people in your life. Use apps like Skype, FaceTime, Zoom, Google Hangouts or Marco Polo to video chat with long-distance friends. Set a goal to call one
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Update: Saint Job Of Pochaiv Orthodox Church Services

Fr. Theophan Mackey

St. Job News:

As per the instructions of our hierarch, Archbishop DANIEL, all public services will be canceled for the time being at Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church at 1317 Trinity Dr.

The exception is Divine Liturgy on Sunday morning. Anyone over the age of 60 or with compromised immune systems is asked to refrain from attending.

To support the faithful, Fr. Theophan Mackey will bring the Eucharist to the homes of people who should not attend.

Also, Fr. Theophan is serving the Akathist (prayer service) to the Great Martyr and Healer Saint Panteleimon at 8 p.m. daily and Read More

Catch Of The Week: More COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Scams

By BECKY RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos

Coronavirus scams continue to be an issue, be cautious and watch out for the latest ones.

Snake oil cures – Too good to be true

Everyone is scared; wouldn’t it be great if there was a miracle cure? Judging by some of the emails in my spam inbox, there already is, and I can have it for just $19.95. Sadly there is no cure yet, and these messages are all scams. One active scam email claims that the government has discovered a vaccine, but is keeping it secret for “security reasons”. Other scams will claim to have supplies, like N95 masks, and take your money but never actually deliver Read More

New Mexico Extends Income And Payroll Tax Deadlines

Taxation & Rev. Secretary Stephanie Schardin Clarke

STATE News:

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Taxation and Revenue Department Secretary Stephanie Schardin Clarke announced today that New Mexicans will have an extra 90 days to file and pay their 2019 personal income taxes in recognition of the economic hardships many are facing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Taxpayers will have until July 15 to file and pay any taxes due.

The deadline for 2019 corporate income taxes also will be extended until July 15. In addition, the state is extending deadlines for employers to remit withholding Read More

New Mexico Environment Department Requests Public’s Help To Prevent Clogged Sewers And Overflows

NMED News:

The New Mexico Environment Department is requesting the public’s help in preventing clogged sewers and overflows Increased flushing of wipes, paper towels causes issues in sewer systems and treatment plants

Sewer back-ups and overflows may be on the rise due to an increased use and flushing of sanitary wipes and paper towels.

Clogged sewers cause back-ups and overflows at residences, businesses and wastewater treatment facilities, creating an additional public health risk in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. These events also threaten the health of the environment and Read More

Dogs Lifting Spirits Around Los Alamos: Meet Trixie

Miniature Pinscher and Chihuahua mix Trixie, 9, is lifting spirits around Los Alamos while at the same time getting the word out that the CoronaVirus isn’t just for people. Trixie’s owner is Yoli Frazier. Courtesy photo Read More

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Urges Trump Administration To ‘Put Our National Labs To Work’ On COVID-19 Response

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.) issued the following statement urging the Trump administration to do everything possible to engage the researchers and scientists at New Mexico’s national laboratories to find solutions to the coronavirus pandemic:

“Our national labs employ some of the best and brightest minds on Earth, and they have played a leading role in finding solutions to past public health crises. Sandia National Labs trained their high-powered electron microscopes on anthrax spores after Read More

Updated Emergency Public Health Order Increases Restrictions Of New Mexico Food Establishments

NMDOH News:

It has been announced that food establishments in New Mexico may only serve customers using take-out and delivery options, as of 9 a.m. Thursday, March 19.

These restrictions are being implemented under an emergency public health order from the New Mexico Department of Health in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19.

The Department of Health and the Environment Department, which regulates food establishments, strongly encourage businesses to utilize curbside take-out and drive-through options when possible and ask that customers call in orders ahead of time.

If customers Read More

Secretary Of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver Announces Today’s Early Launch Of Online Absentee Ballot Request Tool

Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver
From the Office Of the Secretary of State:
SANTA FE – As part of her commitment to protecting democracy and ensuring the state’s 2020 elections proceed as efficiently and normally as possible, Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver today announced the opening of ​her Office’s online absentee ballot portal in light of New Mexico’s ongoing public health emergency regarding the COVID-19 outbreak. 
The online absentee ballot application portal can be accessed directly at this link or through the Secretary of State’s Voter Information Portal NMvote.org
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Udall, Heinrich Call On Major Health Insurers To Fully Cover Testing, Treatment For COVID-19 Without Cost Sharing

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall 

U.S. SENATE News:

Udall, Heinrich Ask Insurers to Allow Americans to Receive Care Without Fear of Unexpected Bills to Help Fight Pandemic

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich are calling on health insurance companies to remove barriers to care for Americans who find themselves diagnosed with COVID-19.

In a letter to CEOs for Kaiser Permanente, Aetna, Humana, Cigna Corporation, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Anthem, and UnitedHealth Group, the senators specifically asked the insurers to cover all COVID-19 related treatment and services Read More

Chart 5: COVID-19 Cases By County In New Mexico

Chart shows between March 11 and March 19 the daily cases of COVID-19 by county in New Mexico. Courtesy/Eli Ben-Naim

Chart shows the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases to date statewide. Courtesy/Eli Ben-Naim Read More

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