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New Mexico COVID-19 Update Nov. 24-29: 4,991 New Cases, Totaling 313,139 With 45 New Deaths And 266,169 Recovered

STATE News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials Monday announced 4,991 additional COVID-19 cases between Nov. 25 and Nov. 29.

Los Alamos County reports 11 new cases over the last 5 days, bringing the total to 912  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 45 new deaths today in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 1,450 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 4 new cases in Catron
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County COVID Update: Pfizer Vaccine Clinic Sunday Dec. 12

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County, New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) and Trinity Urgent Care will hold a vaccine clinic to administer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, either a first, second or booster dose for individuals 18 years or older.

The clinic is 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12 at the Auxiliary Gym at Los Alamos High School.

Appointments are preferred, but county officials indicate that walk-ins will be accepted provided there is sufficient vaccine supply.

Interested individuals can resister with the NMDOH and schedule an appointment for the Dec. 12 clinic at https://vaccinenm.org/ Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: Ensberg At LAMC Lobby Shop

On the job Monday in Los Alamos at the Lobby Shop inside Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) is Auxiliary President Patricia Ensberg who has volunteered at the shop for eight years. Many unique and fun gifts can be found at the Lobby Shop including inflated ornaments featured on the TV show Shark Tank. The Lobby Shop will be open extended hours Dec. 1-23: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday Dec. 24. All profits benefit the community through the LAMC Auxiliary projects and donations. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Read More

Mesa Public Library Hosts ‘How My Brain Works … Understanding It Better And Keeping It Healthy’

Neuropsychologist Dr. Barbara Koltuska-Haskin will present a talk based on her award-winning book ‘How My Brain Works: A Guide to Understanding It Better and Keeping It Healthy’, livestreamed via Zoom 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9. Courtesy image

COUNTY News:

Mesa Public Library will host an author talk with neuropsychologist Dr. Barbara Koltuska-Haskin based on her award-winning book How My Brain Works: A Guide to Understanding It Better and Keeping It Healthy.

Topics of the book range from the importance of neurophysiological evaluation to the practice of behaviors that support brain health Read More