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New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 103 New Cases, Total 203,919 With 3 New Deaths And 191,490 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 zero new cases today so the total remains at 532 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 3 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 20 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 3 new cases in Chaves County
  • 1 new case in Cibola County
  • 2 new cases
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NMDOH Warns Of Risk Of Heat-related Illness

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Tips: Drink water or other liquids frequently enough to never become thirsty (about 1 cup every 15–20 minutes). Hydration is the most important tool in preventing heat-related illness, and workers should try to be well-hydrated before arriving at work. Courtesy/NMDOH

NMDOH News:

  • New Mexicans should get water, rest and shade when temperatures exceed 85 degrees

SANTA FE – With temperatures remaining high this week, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) encourages New Mexicans to drink lots of water, rest, and get under shade when they are outdoors to reduce the risk of heat-related illness. Read More

DOH Investigates Two Suspected Wound Botulism Cases

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DOH News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) is investigating two suspected cases of wound botulism, one involving a 26-year-old Rio Arriba County woman; the other a 40-year-old man from Bernalillo County, both patients report injection drug use.

These are the third and fourth suspected cases of wound botulism in 2021, with two prior cases reported in January, both from Eddy County.

Wound botulism cases in New Mexico have been linked primarily to injecting black tar heroin and methamphetamines.

Botulism is a rare but serious paralytic illness caused by a nerve toxin produced Read More

C’YA Seeks To Cement Nambe Pharmacy Team In History

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Nambe Pharmacy owners Tom and Frances Lovett at a drive through vaccine event in January with Dr. Catherine Fry, who conspired with C’YA to nominate the Lovett’s to receive a special tribute. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen

C’YA News:

Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) would like the community to help with a goal to “cement” the Nambe Pharmacy team in history.

The American Pharmacy Foundation and their COVID-19 Heroes Campaign will acknowledge contribution, with an inscribed paver. The beautiful location for the paver faces the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall. Learn about the effort Read More

Environment Department Cabinet Secretary Urges Federal Action On PFAS During Senate Committee Testimony

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NMED News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wednesday morning, New Mexico Environment Department Cabinet Secretary James Kenney testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on the public health and environmental threats of PFAS in New Mexico.

“States commonly tackle problems impacting their communities,” Secretary Kenney told committee members. “What’s not common is when such efforts are met with federal lawsuits.”  

The State is currently in litigation with the U.S. Air Force over its efforts to compel the federal government to clean up groundwater contamination caused Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 94 New Cases, Total 203,823 With 5 New Deaths And 191,358 Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced today 94 new COVID-19 cases.

Los Alamos County reports zero new cases today so the total remains at 532 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 related to COVID-19.

  • The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:
  • 29 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 4 new cases in Chaves County
  • 1 new case in Colfax County
  • 2 new cases in
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Nearly 400K New Mexicans Enter ‘Vax 2 Max’ Sweepstakes

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico’s Vax 2 the Max Sweepstakes, a $10 million vaccination incentive program funded by federal stimulus dollars, has already attracted almost 400,000 New Mexicans in a little more than a week.

As of the end of the day Tuesday, June 8, 372,774 vaccinated New Mexicans had opted in to the sweepstakes.

New Mexicans who have received their COVID-19 vaccination must opt in to the sweepstakes to participate; vax2themaxnm.org is where to opt in and read more about the rules and regulations.

New Mexicans can schedule their COVID-19 vaccinations at vaccinenm.org.

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New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 79 New Cases, Total 203,747 With 1 New Death And 191,257 Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced today 79 new COVID-19 cases.

Los Alamos County reports zero new cases today so the total remains at 532 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 1 new death in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

  • The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:
  • 27 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 1 new case in Colfax County
  • 1 new case in Curry County
  • 11 new cases in Doña
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