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New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 126 New Cases, Total 187,040 With 3 New Deaths, 157,504 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 126 additional COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports no new cases today so the total remains 486 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 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 60 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 1 new case in Colfax County
  • 7 new cases in Curry County
  • 23 new cases
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Chart 359 COVID-19 In New Mexico March 8, 2021

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This chart shows the current minimum age requirement for vaccination of older Americans by state. Aged-based eligibility does vary county-to-county in Arizona, Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania and Wyoming. Additionally, people over the age of 16 may qualify for a vaccine based on occupation or on medical risk factors. Source: New York Times. Map: mapchart.net. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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New Mexico Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility For K-12 Educators, Early Childhood Professionals And Staff

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NMDOH News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) announced today that all K-12 educators, early childhood (EC) professionals, and staff will be eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine beginning today, March 8.

In keeping with a White House directive, the state will offer first shots to these groups over an approximately three-week period, as follows: 

  • Week 1 (beginning today): Educators and EC professionals outside the Albuquerque metro area;
  • Week 2 (beginning March 15): Educators and EC professionals within the Albuquerque metro area, likely at a mass vaccination site;
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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Secures Critical Funding For Veterans In American Rescue Plan Act

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Military Construction (MILCON), Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, secured provisions in the American Rescue Plan Act that would provide essential resources to help New Mexico veterans get the health care, employment, and housing support they need during this unprecedented time.

“Veterans in New Mexico are facing unprecedented economic hardships and health concerns as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s why I fought to make sure that critical provisions Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 183 New Cases, Total 186,922 With 12 New Deaths, 156,554 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 183 additional COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports no new cases today so the total remains 486 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 12 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 54 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 5 new cases in Chaves County
  • 2 new cases in Cibola County
  • 1 new
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Second Member Of New Mexico State Police And National Guard State Capitol Security Detail Tests Positive For COVID

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By DANIEL J. CHACÓN
dchacon@sfnewmexican.com

A second member of the New Mexico State Police and National Guard security detail at the state Capitol has tested positive for COVID-19.

“The individual who tested positive was not working inside the Capitol,” Raúl E. Burciaga, director of the New Mexico Legislative Council Service, wrote in an email Saturday.

Burciaga said contact tracing and appropriate isolation and quarantine measures have been taken.

The positive test result emerged among 93 people tested Friday by the state Department of Health. Another case is pending results.

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New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 288 New Cases, Total 186,742 With 10 New Deaths, 155,000 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 288 additional COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports 1 new case today bringing the total to 486 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 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 75 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 4 new cases in Chaves County
  • 5 new cases in Cibola County
  • 2 new cases
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New Mexico Indian Affairs Dept. Partners With Honoring Native Life To Host A Suicide Prevention Training Series

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NMIAD News: For Behavioral Health Providers In Tribal Communities

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Indian Affairs Department (IAD) has partnered with Honoring Native Life (HNL) to host a suicide prevention training series for behavioral health providers in Tribal communities from March 2021 to May 2021.

Created in 2011, HNL serves as a clearinghouse for Native American suicide prevention that provides culturally appropriate suicide prevention assistance to the state’s Native American individuals, families, and Tribal nations.

HNL is housed at the University of New Mexico Department of Psychiatry Read More