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American Federation Of Teachers New Mexico Responds To New CDC Distancing Guidelines Issued Today

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Citing new research, the CDC announced today that 3-feet of distance among students is sufficient in the classroom so long as masks and other safety steps are taken to prevent COVID-19 spread. Courtesy/freepik.com

AFT-NM News:

ALBUQUERQUE – American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly released the following statement:

“We, like all New Mexicans, want to see students and educators return to classrooms as soon as possible, but today’s physical distancing guideline revisions by the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) should give all students, parents and educators Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 226 New Cases, Total 189,374 With 5 New Death And 170,799 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 226 additional COVID-19 cases.

Los Alamos County reports no new cases today so the total remains at 493 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 5 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:

  • 84 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 1 new case in Chaves County
  • 1 new case in Cibola County
  • 41 new
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New Mexico Wildlife Center: First Baby Of 2021 Season!

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The first baby born in 2021, a Eurasian Collared-Dove nestling. Courtesy/NMWC

NMWC News:

ESPAÑOLA — New Mexico Wildlife Center (NMWC) just admitted its first baby wildlife of 2021. Saturday, March 6 a Eurasian Collared-Dove was found orphaned and brought to NMWC’s wildlife hospital. It will be cared for by the wildlife rehabilitators until it is deemed releasable (likely in about one month).

This baby is just the start, with hundreds more expected to come through NMWC’s wildlife hospital in the next few months. Peak “baby season” in New Mexico usually occurs between April-August with some Read More

New Mexico Health Dept. Transitions To New COVID-19 Vaccination Phases … 1B And 1C Now Eligible For Vaccine

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NMDOH News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) announced today that all New Mexicans in phases 1B and 1C of the state’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan are now eligible for vaccine.

Until today, four groups were eligible for vaccine: 

  • Phase 1A (primarily health care workers and residents and staff of long-term care facilities)
  • New Mexicans age 75 and older
  • Educators, early childhood professionals, and school staff
  • New Mexicans with a chronic health condition

These groups remain eligible.

In addition, the following groups are now eligible: 

  • Frontline essential workers
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New Mexico Pharmacy Board Issues Notice For Electronic Prescribing Of Controlled Substance Prescriptions

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NMRLD News:

SANTA FE — The Board of Pharmacy of the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department is reminding practitioners and pharmacists that there are changes to state rules regarding electronic prescribing of controlled substance (EPCS) prescriptions in New Mexico.

The first change affects prescriptions to be reimbursed under Medicare Part D pursuant to the ‘Support Act’, otherwise known as the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act. 

Federal requirement:           

Effective January 1, 2021 the Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 263 New Cases, Total 189,158 With 5 New Death And 169,889 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 263 additional COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports 1 more case today bringing the total 493 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 5 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:

  • 92 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 1 new case in Chaves County
  • 10 new cases in Cibola County
  • 2 new cases
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County Requests Los Alamos Residents 75 & Up (Phase 1b1) Contact Social Services For COVID Vaccine Appointment

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson is requesting Los Alamos individuals who are 75 years of age and older to contact the County’s Social Services office if they have not yet received the COVID-19 vaccine.

Simpson is working with the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) to identify those in this category (Phase 1b1) who still need a vaccine appointment.

The Social Services staff is available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday at 505.662.8068. Simpson indicates that staff will request the individual’s name, date of birth and his/her NMDOH confirmation Read More

LAPS Returns To Full-time In Person Learning April 5

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

New Mexico Education Secretary Ryan Stewart announced March 8 that New Mexico schools must return to full-time in person learning by April 5.

The staff of Los Alamos Public Schools was surprised, but immediately sprang into action.

The Los Alamos School Board met in a special session March 12 to discuss reopening in person instruction on a full-time basis.

The School Board passed a resolution to return to full-time in person learning April 5 unanimously, although several members noted that LAPS does not have a choice about Read More