The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in New Mexico versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
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Council Proclamation Marks One Year Since COVID-19 Pandemic Began And Honors Those Helping Community
County Councilor Sara Scott
Councilor Sara Scott presented a proclamation on behalf of the Los Alamos County Council observing the one year milestone since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The proclamation also declared Wednesday, March 24, 2021 as “Lights On, Los Alamos…and Howl!” in appreciation for all those who have helped the community.
Police Chief Dino Sgambellone accepted the proclamation at the meeting on behalf of Los Alamos County Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson.
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS: It has been one year since the outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus, and Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 238 New Cases, Total 190,716 With 7 Deaths And 173,068 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 238 new COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports 1 new case today bringing the total to 496 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 7 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 73 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 7 new cases in Chaves County
- 2 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Colfax
Los Alamos JJAB Starting Two Parent Groups In April
New Mexico Supreme Court Rules Dangerous Mentally Incompetent Defendants May Be Committed Longer
NMSC News:
SANTA FE — Defendants found to be mentally incompetent to stand trial and dangerous may be committed for treatment for additional time because of aggravating circumstances, the New Mexico Supreme Court (NMSC) ruled Wednesday.
In a unanimous ruling, the Court affirmed a district judge’s order in 2017 to extend the criminal commitment of Ricky Quintana by five years, bringing it to a maximum for 20 years for killing a man in Las Vegas in 2003. Quintana has been held in the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute since his arrest for fatally stabbing Michael Grube at a house Read More
Heinrich, Former Education Secretary And Advocates Discuss How American Rescue Plan Delivers For Children
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined former U.S. Secretary of Education John King and child welfare advocates Thursday to discuss how the American Rescue Plan will slash child poverty and create long-term economic opportunities for children across the country.
VIDEO: Heinrich Discusses How the American Rescue Plan Delivers for Kids
Also joining the virtual press conference hosted by Invest in America, were James Jimenez, the Executive Director of New Mexico Voices for Children, and Emma Mehrabi, the Director of Poverty Read More
LANL: Fighting The Next Outbreak Before It Starts
By J. PATRICK FITCH and
KIRSTEN TAYLOR-MCCABE
Los Alamos National Laboratory
COVID-19 is not the first global pandemic and it certainly won’t be the last. As the light at the end of the tunnel of this pandemic is in sight, now is the time to take stock in what we’ve learned over the last 12 months—and prepare for the future.
Specifically, the last year has taught us that an effective response against a disease outbreak depends on timely integration of expertise and data across academia, industry, and government. As we move forward, we must continue to foster this integration and our capabilities Read More
Chart 376 COVID-19 In New Mexico March 25, 2021
The line in this chart shows the cumulative number of vaccine doses administered in New Mexico, as percentage of the state’s population, versus date. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 235 New Cases, Total 190,491 With 7 Deaths And 173,020 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 235 new COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports no new case today so the total remains at 495 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 7 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 94 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 5 new cases in Chaves County
- 7 new cases in Curry County
- 28 new cases in
Members Of New Mexico Delegation, Mayor Webber Highlight Relief Benefits In American Rescue Plan
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) and Santa Fe Mayor Alan Webber issued the following statements after a virtual press conference on how the American Rescue Plan will help Santa Fe curb the COVID-19 pandemic and bolster vaccine distribution, support students and schools, and provide assistance for struggling restaurants and renters.
A full breakdown of the American Rescue Plan is available HERE.
“The American Rescue Plan will help New Mexico finally Read More