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HSD: Emergency SNAP Benefits Continue In June 2021

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ISD Director Karmela Martinez

HSD News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits will receive the maximum amount for their household size for the month of June as the state continues its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, announced the New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD).

“HSD is committed to providing these much-needed emergency benefits to New Mexicans,” said Karmela Martinez, director of the Income Support Division (ISD), which administers the SNAP program, formally known as food stamps. “These benefits will Read More

EMNRD Encourages New Mexicans To Get Vaccinated

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EMNRD News:

SANTA FE — In order for New Mexico to retire its “Red to Green” framework and fully reopen by July 1, 60 percent of eligible New Mexicans will need to complete their vaccine series by June 17.

Time is running out, and the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) is asking for assistance to ensure the state meets its July 1 target on time.

How can you help?

  • Schedule your Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine today. If you still need to get vaccinated, consider asking for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine so you can complete your vaccine series in one shot, which will help
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New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 122 New Cases, Total 204,392 With Zero New Deaths And 192,475 Recovered 

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials have announced 122 new COVID-19 cases  today.

Los Alamos County reports 1 new case today bringing the total to 535 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 zero new deaths in New Mexico today related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases: 

• 25 new cases in Bernalillo County
• 1 new case in Chaves County
• 3 new cases in Curry County Read More

Skolnik: We Should Be Learning From COVID – But Will We?

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By RICHARD SKOLNIK
Los Alamos

As I noted in a column in March, COVID-19 is the quintessential global health problem. One virus, and the disease that relates to it, manifest all of the major issues in global health. As such, COVID offers many lessons, some of which are noted below.

Cooperation in Global Health – COVID-19 highlights the extent to which the “health of anyone, anywhere is the health of everyone, everywhere.” It also raises substantial questions about the role of various actors in global health during a pandemic, including WHO, GAVI, and individual countries and their development Read More

‘I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine’ Buttons & Bracelets Available At Los Alamos And White Rock Senior Centers

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‘I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine’ buttons and bracelets are available for purchase at $2 each at the Betty Ehart Senior Center and the White Rock Senior Center. Proceeds go to the employee funds at each center. Both the Los Alamos and White Rock senior centers are now open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. Courtesy image Read More

Leger Fernández Announces Tax Credit To Cover Paid Leave Cost For Small Businesses Extended Through September

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U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández

STATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández announced Monday that the IRS will continue to provide tax credits to help local small businesses cover the costs of providing paid sick and family leave for workers through September. 

Along with using the leave to care for themselves and family who are sick, workers also can use leave to get their COVID-19 vaccinations and take time off to recover from any temporary side effects from the shot.

Research has shown that states where employees gained access to paid sick leave through this tax credit Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update June 12-14: 230 New Cases, Total 204,271 With 5 New Deaths And 192,338 Recovered 

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials have announced 230 new COVID-19 cases between Saturday June 12 and today, June 14.

Los Alamos County reports zero new cases today so the total remains 534 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 5 new deaths in New Mexico over the last three days related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases: 

  • 57 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 11
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Los Alamos Vaccine Clinic/$100 Gift Card Incentive June 16

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COUNTY News:

Register at the Los Alamos COVID-19 vaccine clinic scheduled for this Wednesday and receive a $100 gift card.

For the next four days, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is running a vaccine incentive program to encourage New Mexico to reach its goal to fully vaccinate 60 percent of its population by June 17. 

The incentive is a $100 gift card for every eligible New Mexican who either receives a COVID-19 booster of Pfizer or Moderna or the single dose Janssen vaccine between Monday, June 14 and Thursday, June 17. 

To qualify for the $100, New Mexicans will be required to:

  • Register
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