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Los Alamos Public Schools To Continue Following Current Masking Guidelines Until Board Convenes In Special Session

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LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Interim Superintendent Jennifer Guy in a message sent to parents today addressed the state’s lifting of the indoor mask mandate:

“Today Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham lifted the mask mandate statewide, including in schools whose governing bodies choose to do so.

“The board will convene a special session to consider how this impacts LAPS and make a decision regarding this order early next week.

“Our schools will continue to follow the current masking guidelines until the board makes a decision.”

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New Mexico Indoor Mask Mandate Lifted Effective Immediately … Governing School Bodies Will Decide Local Masking Policy

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From the Office of the Governor:

…See Public Health Order here.

SANTA FE – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that she has lifted the requirement for face coverings to be worn in most indoor spaces, effective immediately.

The indoor mask mandate remains in effect for congregate settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities and detention facilities. The decision on masking in schools will be left up to governing school bodies, which may elect to keep or suspend masking requirements.

“I want to express my gratitude to every New Mexican who has steadfastly

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Chart 606: COVID-19 Related Hospitalizations In New Mexico

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This chart displays the number of COVID-19 related hospitalizations versus date. On a scale of 0 to 100, the hospitalizations index quantifies the current level of hospitalizations by using a comparison with daily levels since the start of the pandemic (the higher the index, the more severe the current state of the pandemic is). The current number of hospitalizations is higher than 74 percent of preceding days. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli ben-Naim
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Governor Rescinds Statewide Mask Mandate In New Mexico

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AFT-NM News:

SANTA FE – Citing reduced COVID-19 risk and removing her mask, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced at a news conference this afternoon following the end of the 30-day legislative session, that the state’s mask mandate for indoor public spaces has been lifted.

American Federation of Teachers New Mexico (AFT-NM) President Whitney Holland released the following statement about the governor rescinding the mask mandate:

“Today, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, in consultation with health experts and educational stakeholders, announced the rescinding of the statewide mask Read More

County Offering Rapid COVID-19 Test Kits To Businesses

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County has received another shipment of rapid antigen COVID-19 test kits. County officials indicate that these tests will be made available to local businesses that did not receive rapid tests from the County last month.

Interested businesses may call or email Los Alamos Senior Budget Analyst Barbara Lai at 505. 730.3115 or barbara.lai@lacnm.us to reserve ten tests (five boxes containing two tests each).

Once tests are reserved, business representatives can arrange to pick tests up8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Read More

LAMC Receives 4-Star Rating In Patient Experience From Becker’s Healthcare!

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LAMC News:

Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) received a 4-Star Rating in Patient Experience. LAMC is 1 of 8 New Mexico hospitals to be recognized for this achievement.

This rating is based upon the entire interaction of all staff members with patients. Providing the best possible service and patient experience is what LAMC strives for every day.

“We know that the first 96 seconds that our patients interact with caregivers sets the stage for a positive experience,” LAMC’s Chief Nursing Officer Julie Ward said. “We are so fortunate to have compassionate, dedicated, and tireless caregivers who Read More

New Mexico Legislature Passes Bill To Decriminalize Drug Checking Supplies And Devices

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NMDPA News:

SANTA FE — In response to news that the New Mexico State Legislature passed a bill (HB 52) to decriminalize the possession of drug checking supplies and devices, which can greatly reduce the risk of overdose and other potential harms, Emily Kaltenbach, Senior Director of Criminal Legal and Policing Reform at the Drug Policy Alliance released the following statement:

“The overdose crisis is claiming more lives than ever before. Yet, tragically, it’s still illegal in many states for people to possess drug checking supplies, which can greatly reduce the risk of overdose and other Read More

Skolnik: COVID Update #12 – Are Cases Plateauing In Los Alamos?

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By RICHARD SKOLNIK
Los Alamos

Status of the Pandemic

The table below shows cases, hospitalizations, and deaths for the US, New Mexico, and Los Alamos for the week ending February 14.

 

 

The graphic below (thanks to Eli Ben-Naim) shows the rolling 7-day average of cases in Los Alamos County over the last six months.

This graphic (also thanks to Eli Ben-Naim) shows the age distribution of new cases over the last two weeks.

Cases in Los Alamos have come down substantially in the last two weeks. However, they remain higher than at any time prior to the Omicron surge. In addition, the number Read More

CHRISTUS Health Names New VP Of Cancer Services

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Vice President Andrea Teague

CHRISTUS St. Vincent News:

IRVING, Texas. — CHRISTUS Health has announced that Andrea Teague, MD, has been named vice president of Cancer Services.

As vice president of Cancer Services, Teague is responsible for developing and implementing an effective oncology service line program that meets the growing needs of cancer patients throughout the entire continuum of care. 

Teague will be based in Santa Fe, and is expected to be instrumental in the development and operation of the cancer program and facilities at CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center in Read More