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New Mexico Environment Department: Urgent Action Needed To Hit 60 Percent Vaccination Target By Thursday

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NMED News:

The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) released the following information this morning:

We are happy to report that 57.9 percent of New Mexicans 16 years and older have completed their COVID-19 vaccinations. This is a tremendous accomplishment – and part of the reason New Mexico recently moved all counties to the Turquoise level.

By June 17, we aim to hit 60% of New Mexicans years and older who have completed their vaccinations. Meeting this goal will enable our state to graduate from the Red-Yellow-Green-Turquoise system and reopen economically on July 1.

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New Mexico Set To Open Economy By July 1 – If 60 Percent Of Residents Receive COVID-19 Vaccinations By June 17

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DOH News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) officials urge New Mexicans to help reach 60 percent vaccination rate by June 17, so that New Mexico can open its economy fully without any limitations by July 1.

New Mexico is only 40,810 vaccines away from meeting this goal.

COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and free. All New Mexicans 16 and older are eligible for the vaccine.

State health officials have added numerous vaccination events around the state to assist in reaching this goal. Go to vaccinenm.org and schedule your vaccine today.

Once vaccinated, go to vax2themaxnm.org Read More

State Offers $100 To New Mexicans Vaccinated June 14-17

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DOH News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) Sunday, announced a $100 incentive for New Mexicans who complete their vaccination series or receive a single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccination through June 17.

Details about the $100 incentive and to sign up for appointments during the June 14-17 period may be found at vaccineNM.org. New Mexicans with questions also may call 1.855.600.3453.

“New Mexico is so close to hitting our June 17 goal: 60 percent of New Mexicans 16 and over who have completed their vaccination series. We are excited to offer this additional incentive Read More

New Mexico Music Commission Working To Fill Void Caused By COVID-19 Pandemic Across State

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DCA News:

SANTA FE — In January 2021, the New Mexico Music Commission launched the Rural County Outreach program in 30 of 33 counties across the state.

Commissioners will serve as liaison for these counties to identify two music-related service projects to fill a void in the area’s music industry due to stoppages and closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

To support rural counties in their recovery, commissioners will research the music industry in their adopted counties, compile a list of key music industry stakeholders, monitor the music scene and report major events to the music commission Read More

Environment Department, O’Reilly Auto Parts In Lovington Reach Settlement Over Alleged COVID Workplace Violations

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NMED Cabinet Secretary James Kenney

NMED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has reached a settlement with O’Reilly Auto Parts over alleged violations of workplace safety laws related to COVID-19 at a Lovington store.

NMED issued two citations to O’Reilly in January 2021 for allegedly failing to protect employees from exposure to COVID-19 at its Lovington store. In July 2020, three employees at the location tested positive for the virus, one of whom died from the virus. Due to measures taken by O’Reilly at that location, no additional employees at the Lovington store Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 130 New Cases, Total 204,044 With 2 New Deaths And 191,682 Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced today 103 new COVID-19 cases.

Los Alamos County reports 2 new cases today bringing the total to 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 2 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 35 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 4 new cases in Chaves County
  • 1 new case in Cibola County
  • 1 new case in Colfax
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Los Alamos Teams With International Group To Examine Spread Of Infectious Disease By Migratory Birds

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Migratory birds are known to carry diseases such as avian influenza. An international program, the Avian Zoonotic Disease Network, seeks to detect and monitor pathogens traveling in birds along the Mediterranean and Black Sea Flyway, research aided by scientists from Los Alamos National Laboratory. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

A multinational effort is underway to understand and control the spread of disease among migratory birds. Called the Avian Zoonotic Disease Network, it is aimed at detecting dangerous infectious diseases and pathogens of pandemic potential, such as avian influenza. Read More