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New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 275 New Cases, Total Now 184,888 With 15 New Deaths And 143,774 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 275 additional COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports 3 new case today bringing the total to 482 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 15 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 105 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 12 new cases in Chaves County
  • 8 new cases in Cibola County
  • 11 new
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Community Asset Awards Pride In A Pandemic: LAMC Nurse Constance Carruthers And Dr. Patricia Mahoney Recognized

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LAMC Nurse Constance Carruthers recognized with Community Asset Award. Courtesy photo

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
C’YA Executive Director

During a time when the world seemed to be melting down the staff at Los Alamos Medical Center was stepping up and working hard. Their efforts have led to being nominated for a Community Asset Award.

Two individuals stood out and are receiving special recognition:

  • Nurse Constance Carruthers; and
  • Dr. Patricia Mahoney.

“I love how nursing is part physical, part intellectual, I am learning something new most days,” Carruthers said. “Add the new patients and Read More

PED: 24 New Mexico Schools On COVID-19 Watchlist

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PED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) reports 24 New Mexico school buildings appeared on the COVID-19 Watchlist in the week ending Friday, Feb. 26, signifying they had at least two Rapid Responses within a 14-day period. 

Those school buildings are:

ALAMOGORDO

  • Alamogordo High
  • New Mexico School for the Blind

ALBUQUERQUE

  • Albuquerque High
  • APS Student Transportation
  • Hoover Middle
  • Hope Christian High School
  • Jimmy Carter Middle
  • Lavaland Elementary

ARTESIA

  • Grand Heights Early Childhood

CARLSBAD

  • Carlsbad High
  • Carlsbad Intermediate 
  • Desert Willow Elementary
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Governor Signs Bill Repealing New Mexico Abortion Ban

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Friday signed SB 10, an abortion ban repeal, and HB 11, which provides $200 million in grants to small businesses hurt financially by the COVID-19 pandemic. Courtesy/SFNM

By ROBERT NOTT
SFNM

It took decades for the New Mexico Legislature to pass a bill repealing an abortion ban that was nullified just a few years after becoming law.

Shortly after noon Friday, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham took less than two minutes to sign Senate Bill 10, effectively striking the 1969 statute.

“A woman has the right to make decisions about her own body,” Lujan Grisham said in a statement Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 659 New Cases, Total Now 184,736 With 14 New Deaths And 141,833 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 659 additional COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports 3 new case today bringing the total to 480 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 14 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 209 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 8 new cases in Chaves County
  • 1 new case in Cibola County
  • 10 new
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Scenes Of Vaccination Clinics At Senior Centers

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Scene at the Betty Ehart Senior Center during administration of the first 300 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna for seniors 75 and up. The second dose takes place this weekend. Courtesy/LARSO

Drs. Tom and Frances Lovett along with Dr. Katie Fry pose for a quick moment to capture history in the making of the first vaccine clinic in January at the White Rock Senior Center. Courtesy/LARSO Read More

State Of New Mexico Unveils COVID Vaccine Equity Plan 

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NMDOH Secretary Dr. Tracie Collins

NMDOH News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) today announced the details of its vaccine equity plan.

This is a statewide effort to ensure that vaccine goes to the most exposed and vulnerable New Mexicans.

“New Mexico is using its doses more efficiently than any state in the country, and we’re ensuring that while supplies are limited, those doses go to the places where they can save the most lives and stop the spread of this virus most effectively,” NMDOH Secretary Dr. Tracie Collins said.

The plan includes: 

I. EQUITABLE ALLOCATION, DISTRIBUTION Read More

Windgate Healing Arts Center Welcomes Nikhil Ramburn

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Dr. Nikhil Ramburn with a client, recently joined the staff of Windgate Healing Arts Wellness Center. Courtesy photo

WELLNESS News:

Windgate Healing Arts Wellness Center welcomes Nikhil Ramburn, D.O.M., to its family of wellness professionals.

Dr. Ramburn is an acupuncturist and herbalist who specializes in treating pain and neurological conditions using traditional and electro acupuncture, as well as integrative medicine. He received his medical training from Southwest Acupuncture College in Santa Fe and obtained advanced education in orthopedic and sports acupuncture.

Dr Ramburn Read More