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New Mexico COVID-19 Update Jan. 7, 2022: 4,246 New Cases, Totaling 369,113 & 14 Deaths & 315,606 Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced 3,231 new COVID-19 cases today.

Los Alamos County reported 70 new cases today, bringing the total to 1,236 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)

This update includes 14 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19 and a 7-Day positivity rate of 23.2 percent.

Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Friday announced Read More

Chart: 561: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Jan. 7, 2022 (State And County Break Single-Day Records For Diagnoses)

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This chart shows the seven-day average number of COVID-19 diagnoses versus date in New Mexico. Today, New Mexico (4,246 diagnoses) and Los Alamos (70 diagnoses) broke their single-day record for COVID-19 diagnoses. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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BeWellnm Health Insurance Enrollment Deadline Jan. 15

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Superintendent of Insurance Russell Toal

OSI News:

The end of the open enrollment period for comprehensive health insurance is fast approaching.

New Mexicans only have until Jan. 15 to sign up for low-cost or no-cost health insurance on beWellnm.com, the state’s health insurance marketplace. People who enroll by Jan. 15 will get a comprehensive health insurance plan that is effective back to Jan. 1, 2022.         

“There are more reasons than ever for New Mexicans to enroll in a health insurance plan,” Superintendent of Insurance Russell Toal said. “Health insurance available on beWellnm.com Read More

Los Alamos Family Council CountUP! Week 9

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LAFC News:

Each year Los Alamos Family Council (LAFC) serves hundreds of individuals at its Counseling Center.

Prior to 2021, Los Alamos Family Council averaged nine new clients each month. During 2021, LAFC was able to increase services by adding additional therapists – expanding its monthly average to 17 new clients served.

“With the relocation of our offices to Museum Parke, we are excited about 2022,” LAFC Executive Director Jordan Redmond said. “The larger office will allow us to further expand our services, for which we have seen a steadily increasing demand for during these last few Read More

Los Alamos Medical Center Welcomes First Baby Of 2022!

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Los Alamos Medical Center welcomed the first baby of the year Issiah Garcia at 7:29 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3 to Ashlynn and Joseph Garcia. This sweet baby boy weighed 6 pounds and 3.6 ounces and measured 20 inches. Courtesy/LAMC

LAMC News:

Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) is ringing in 2022 with the year’s first bundle of joy. Weighing 6 pounds and 3.6 ounces and measuring 20 inches, Issiah was born to Ashlynn and Joseph Garcia at 7:29 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2022.

“We are so excited for our newest addition to the family!” Ashlynn said. “Our birth experience at LAMC was really good! We enjoyed each staff member Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: First Baptist Church Blood Drive

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On the job in Los Alamos is Donor Care Specialist II Zoe Meyers at the Vitalant Blood Drive Thursday at First Baptist Church, 2200 Diamond Dr. There is a critical need for blood donation and walk-ins are welcome. The blood drive continues until 4 p.m. today. #worklosalamos, #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com

On the job in Los Alamos is Donor Care Specialist Aspyn Vigil at the Vitalant Blood Drive Thursday at First Baptist Church, 2200 Diamond Dr. There is a critical need for blood donation and walk-ins are welcome. The blood drive continues until 4 p.m. today. #worklosalamos, Read More

‘Build With Robots’ Adds Disinfection Protection At UNM Pit

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Breezy One™ provides robotic disinfection services before every home game at UNM’s Pit. Courtesy/Build With Robots

PIT News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Build With Robots, an Albuquerque-based robotics company, is providing robotic disinfection services before every home game at UNM’s Pit, adding another layer of protection for UNM students, players and fans during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Breezy One™, the Build With Robots disinfecting robot, eliminates 99.99 percent of all pathogens.

“Watching basketball at the Pit is an iconic experience,” said Build With Robots Chief Strategy Officer Matthew Read More

Opening Day Postponed At Pajarito Mountain Ski Area

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Recent scene on Pajarito Mountain. Courtesy photo

By TOM LONG
General Manager
Pajarito Mountain

Dear Pajarito Family: 

As you witnessed the New Year’s storm at Pajarito, no doubt many of you are scratching your heads asking “why isn’t Pajarito open?” While it looks snowy and beautiful up here, we are encountering several challenges to opening. We love winter and know you do, too, and no doubt you’re as eager as we are to hit our slopes. 

First, we are experiencing some staffing issues. Omicron has hit Pajarito. Most of our employees have been sick or in quarantine due to COVID. In addition, we are Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update Jan. 6, 2022: 3,231 New Cases, Totaling 364,861 & 36 Deaths & 314,196 Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced 3,231 new COVID-19 cases today.

Los Alamos County reported 29 new cases today, bringing the total to 1,167 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)

This update includes 36 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19 and a 7-Day positivity rate of 21.7 percent.

Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:

  • 1078 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 59 new cases in Chaves County
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New Mexico COVID-19 Update Jan. 5, 2022: 2,514 New Cases, Totaling 361,629 & 36 Deaths & 313,274 Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced 2,514 new COVID-19 cases today.

Los Alamos County reported 3 new cases today, bringing the total to 1,138 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)

This update includes 36 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19 and a 7-Day positivity rate of 20.6 percent.

Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:

● 923 new cases in Bernalillo County
● 1 new case in Catron County
● 36 Read More