New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 43
STATE News:- A female in Bernalillo County in her teens
- Two males in Bernalillo County in their 40s
- A male in Doña Ana County in his 20s
- A male in McKinley County in his 30s
- A female in Sandoval County in her teens
- A male in Sandoval County in his 80s
- A female in Taos County in her 70s
- Bernalillo County: 23
- Doña Ana County:
New Mexico Medicaid Program, Insurance Superintendent Issue New Requirements To Promote Telemedicine During Public Health Emergency
New Mexico Medicaid Director Nicole Comeaux
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico’s Medicaid Program is now requiring managed care organizations to reimburse doctors, behavioral health providers and other health care professionals for telephone and video patient visits until the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Health care providers who consult with patients via telephone or computer video must be paid the same rate as if they’d seen the patient in person, according to a Letter of Direction from Medicaid Director Nicole Comeaux to the state’s managed care organizations, which
Oops … Delivery Truck Snaps Off Water Pipe At LAMC
Oops … a delivery truck inadvertently snaps off a water pipe Thursday flooding the entrance to Los Alamos Medical Center. The broken pipe has been repaired and LAMC is back to normal operations. Courtesy photo Read More
Life After 50: Let’s Brighten Someone’s Day
The community is invited to send a note to brighten someone’s day. Courtesy/LARSO
The community is invited to send a note from home to brighten a soldier’s day. Courtesy/LARSO
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
Los Alamos Retired & Senior Organization
What a difference a week makes. Last Thursday, we received a notice at the senior centers that our meal program would begin a drive-thru meal service.
Maybe that’s one reason I have always felt like every young person should have to work a year in fast food or at a department store. Those are real life skills that last forever. I think Read More
Bureau Of Land Management Suspends Entrance Fees On All Public Lands Across America Until Further Notice
BLM News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — After careful consideration and at the direction of Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will temporarily suspend the collection of all entrance fees until further notice.
As a result, site-specific standard amenity and day-use fees at BLM recreation sites and areas will be waived for the foreseeable future. Other fees, such as overnight camping, cabin rentals, group day use, and use of special areas, will remain in effect.
“I’ve directed the Bureau of Land Management to waive entrance fees at recreation sites and national Read More
UNM-LA To Close Campus Buildings And Operate Remotely
Aerial view of the UNM-Los Alamos campus. File photo
UNM-LA News:
In response to guidance from UNM President Stokes, information from government officials, and the current situation, the UNM-LA campus will close campus buildings, but remain “open” with employees working from home.
All operations will be handled remotely using phone, email, and online technology. UNM-LA classes, and student services, will continue but with a different delivery system. This complete shift to remote operations becomes effective immediately and will continue until further notice.
Campus buildings and Read More
Family YMCA Provides Free Online Fitness Classes
The Y is offering free online classes modified so that no fitness equipment is required, but will include suggested everyday household items such as this broom for toning. Screenshot/LADP
The Family YMCA News:
The Family YMCA is now offering live virtual classes online during this time of social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The schedule of virtual classes is published on the Y website and includes classes like Power Up, Insanity, Silver Sneakers, Yoga, Stretching, Zumba, Toning, Hi-Lo, Cardio Kickboxing and Power HIIT!.
All classes will be modified so that no fitness equipment Read More
County Update 9 On COVID-19: Public Works ‘Still At Work’
COUNTY News:
Public Works Director Anne Laurent commented today on questions from residents wondering what kinds of services are still available.
“At this point, it’s business as usual for Public Works,” she said, adding that they are still receiving and processing routine requests for items such as filling potholes and monitoring streetlights to ensure they are functioning properly.
“We understand that people are at home and relying upon us to provide standard services,” she said, such as trash and recycling pick up. “We are not scaling back on the level of service or established schedules
Updated Emergency Public Health Order Includes Further Restrictions On New Mexico Food Establishments
STATE News:
Effective immediately, food establishments in New Mexico may only serve customers using take-out and delivery options.
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 must enter the facility to order Read More
State Officials: New Public Health Order In Effect
Health Secretary Kathy KunkelBandelier Issues Closure Updates Due To COVID-19
Bandelier National Monument closes Visitor Center, Ranger led programs and all group campsites at Juniper and Ponderosa campgrounds to protect public health and slow the spread of COVID-19 novel coronavirus. Courtesy/BNM
BANDELIER News:
Bandelier National Monument closed the Visitor Center and Ranger led programs Tuesday to protect public health and slow the spread of COVID-19 novel coronavirus.
Beginning immediately and until further notice, Bandelier has closed all group campsites at Juniper and Ponderosa campgrounds. Bandelier also has suspended all park and camp entrance fees
Del Norte Credit Union Updates Members On Specific COVID-19 Actions To Minimize Financial Burden
DNCU News:
SANTA FE—Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU), New Mexico’s hometown financial institution, is updating members on specific COVID-19 actions to minimize financial burden.
DNCU remains open for business and is operating with drive-through services during regular business hours. The sanitizing and cleaning schedule has been increased for drive-through areas.
If members of the credit union would like an office visit, they can do so by scheduling an appointment at 505.455.5228. DNCU offers digital banking products that many members currently use. These include an easily accessible Read More
Chart 4: 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
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 35
NMDOH News:- Four people in Bernalillo County;
- One person in San Miguel County; and
- Two people in Santa Fe County.
- Bernalillo County: 20
- Sandoval County: 4
- San Miguel County: 1
- Santa Fe County: 7
- Socorro County: 2
- Taos County: 1
Dr. Kathleen Ramsay Of Cottonwood Vet Clinic Issues Update On Changes To Daily Operations Due To COVID-19 Pandemic
Dr. Kathleen Ramsay examines a pelican at Cottonwood Vet Clinic. Photo by Jeane George Weigel
By Dr. Kathleen Ramsay
Cottonwood Vet Clinic
Española
Dear Cottonwood Vet Clinic Customers,
We are committed to provide world class veterinary care, however, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be changing the way we run our daily operations to help decrease the spread of the virus.
In order to protect you and our staff, we have begun to change patient intake and care:
When arriving to Cottonwood Vet Clinic, please check in with the receptionist and return to your car until your appointment.
During Read More
Skolnik: ‘Marshall Plan’ Is Needed To Get States, Counties, Municipalities Financing Needed To Fight COVID-19 Outbreak
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
Los Alamos
Dear Senators and Members of Congress:
I write urgently to you, as a New Mexican who has spent 45 years working on global health and is the author of the leading textbook on that subject. I take account in my comments below of discussions with some of the leading economists and medical scientists who work on global health.
An economic stimulus plan may be warranted. However, no amount of economic stimulus can calm the economy in a crisis that is engendered by a disease outbreak. An economic stimulus may be necessary, but it will never be sufficient.
What is needed at least Read More
New Mexico Governor Orders Agencies To Develop Child Care Plan For First Responders, Key Personnel
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced three measures Wednesday to safeguard against COVID-19 and strengthen insurance protections for New Mexicans.
Encouraging Medicaid Enrollment
“Right now, 56,000 New Mexicans are uninsured and eligible for Medicaid — including children who may be eligible even if their parents are not. Even if we weren’t facing a public health emergency, we would want to enroll those folks. Given the current situation, it’s all the more important that we help every New Mexican get insured,” Read More
Zia Credit Union Warns Community Of COVID-19 Scams
Zia Credit Union News:
No question about it, the past few weeks have been unsettling as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
We’re seeing things unfold that most of us haven’t experienced before. Entire cities have shut down, people are being quarantined, and credit unions are being forced to find different ways to serve members.
While we’ve seen the best in humanity – from Smith’s setting aside special times to serve the elderly, to local restaurants providing delivery and take out options – we’ve also seen scammers who are exploiting people’s Coronavirus fears.
Here are some scams you should
Due To COVID-19 Federal Tax Payment Extended To July
IRS News:
The Internal Revenue Service has extended the federal tax payment deadline to July 15, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This payment relief includes:
Individuals: Income tax payment deadlines for individual returns, with a due date of April 15, 2020, are being automatically extended until July 15, 2020, for up to $1 million of their 2019 tax due.
This payment relief applies to all individual returns, including self-employed individuals, and all entities other than C-Corporations, such as trusts or estates. IRS will automatically provide this relief to taxpayers.
Taxpayers Read More
Century Bank Responds To COVID-19 Pandemic
CENTURY BANK News:
SANTA FE – In order to protect the health and safety of both clients and staff, beginning today and until further notice, Century Bank is restricting access to its bank lobbies at all locations across the state.
Century Bank will remain open and operational to continue to meet clients’ and community’s financial needs during this time of uncertainty caused by Coronavirus/COVID-19.
“In order to support our clients, associates and our communities, we have carefully reviewed our procedures and are taking this health and safety threat very seriously,” Century Bank CEO Robert Read More
