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MANNM To Host COVID Vaccine Clinic Saturday

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MANNM News:
Medical Associates of Northern New Mexico (MANNM) is hosting a vaccine clinic 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 24 at 3917 West Road #A.
This event is open for anyone 18 and older. The event code for Saturday is MANNM424. Each individual does need to register through the Department of Health and can use the above event code.
If a patient is not able to find Medical Associates on their NMDOH portal they can leave their name, date of birth, and phone number at 505.661.8900 before 4 p.m. today, April 23, and Rayne Jacques will try to schedule them for Saturday through her portal.
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New Mexico Secretary Of Health Participates In White House Webinar On COVID-19 Vaccine Communication

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NMDOH News:

Santa Fe — New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) Secretary Dr. Tracie Collins spoke Thursday afternoon at a White House webinar on collaboration between New Mexico state agencies and community- and faith-based organizations for effective COVID-19 vaccine communication.

The event, titled “All In: Partnering with Community and Faith Organizations in COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts” – included commentary from the following participants:

  • Dr. Tracie Collins – Secretary, New Mexico Department of Health
  • Dr. Nirav Shah – Director, Maine Center for Disease Control and
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Senators Heinrich And Luján Welcome $3.5 Million In CARES Act Recovery Assistance Grants For New Mexico

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thursday, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $3.5 million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance grants to help the state of New Mexico prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus.

EDA investments announced Thursday:

  • Gila Regional Medical Center (GRMC), Silver City, will receive a $2.5 million EDA CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to make roof renovations and HVAC improvements. The project, to be matched with $250,000 in local funds, is expected
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New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 228 New Cases, 195,990 Total, With 3 New Deaths And 177,428 Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced today 228 new COVID-19 cases.

Los Alamos County reports 1 new case today so the total is now 512 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.)

Today’s update includes 3 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 83 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 1 new case in Catron County
  • 12 new cases in Chaves County
  • 3 new cases in Cibola
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Nambe Drugs Los Alamos Hometown Heroes Of Pandemic

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Nambe heroes include Elizabeth Maestas CPht, Ashley Zubia Clerk, Julie Ortiz Pharm D, Thomas Lovett RPh, Daniela Perez CPhT, Stacy Kuriakose Pharmacy Intern and Melissa Roybal Pharm D. Photo by Jenn  Bartram/ladailypost.com

Vaccine Clinic volunteers gathered Monday at the LAHS Gym including Nambe Co-owner Frances Lovett, County Councilor Sara Scott and County Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com

By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com

Since opening in Los Alamos in 2015, Nambe Drugs has found a number of ways to help Read More

Scott: COVID And American Rescue Plan Funds Updates

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By SARA SCOTT
Councilor
Los Alamos County Council

This note provides an update regarding local COVID-19 related initiatives including vaccination, testing, and the path forward for obtaining and dispersing federal American Rescue Plan funds. I hope it finds you, your friends and families well and enjoying a few more opportunities to share the refreshing days and outdoor activities that we are so lucky to have access to here in our amazing community.

We are making important progress towards getting vaccinated. Of the 15,240 residents 16 and older, 85.1% have registered for vaccination and Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 187 New Cases, 195,783 In Total, With 10 New Deaths And 177,084 Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced today 187 new COVID-19 cases.

Los Alamos County reports zero new cases today so the total remains 511 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.)

Today’s update includes 10 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 69 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 3 new cases in Chaves County
  • 2 new cases in Cibola County
  • 2 new cases
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New Mexico Department Of Health Statewide County Map Update April 21: Majority Of Counties Static, Some Regress

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NMDOH updated COVID-19 map for the two-week period beginning today, April 21. Courtesy/NMDOH

NMDOH News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) announced today the updated statewide COVID-19 map for the two-week period beginning April 21.

Los Alamos remains one of 14 New Mexico counties at the Turquoise Level and three counties are at the Green Level, at which there are fewer restrictions on commercial and day-to-day activities amid decreased virus risk.

The majority of the state’s counties reached or remain at the least restrictive levels.

Fifteen counties are at the Yellow

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Los Alamos Mass Vaccination Clinic For Individuals 16 Years Or Older Set For Sunday April 25 At LAHS Gymnasium

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COUNTY News:

  • Minors must have parental consent

Nambe Drugs and Los Alamos County remind the community that a mass COVID-19 vaccine clinic is set for 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 25 at the Los Alamos High School Gym at 1300 Diamond Dr.

Individuals 16 years or older are eligible to schedule an appointment, while there are still openings, using the special event code: AFGKMXW once logged into their profile on the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) COVID Vaccine Registration site

Approximately 1,200 Pfizer vaccines have been secured for this event. Minors do need parental consent to receive Read More