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State Senate Rules Committee Confirms Dr. Tracie Collins As NMDOH Cabinet Secretary

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NMDOH Cabinet Secretary-Designate Tracie C. Collins, MD tours alternate care site today, providing information on its operations and functions. ScreenShot/LADP

STATE SENATE News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico State Senate Rules Committee voted 38-1 today to confirm Dr. Tracie Collins as Cabinet Secretary for the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH). 

“I’m incredibly grateful for the work Dr. Collins has done in leading the department during this turbulent and critical time, particularly with regard to her efforts in organizing and launching the largest mass vaccination project in New Read More

Vaccination Clinic By Appointment At Griffith Gym Monday

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County and the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) will hold a vaccination clinic Monday, Feb. 22 in Griffith Gymnasium at Los Alamos High School, 1300 Diamond Dr.

Eligible Los Alamos residents who are registered on the NMDOH should have already received an email or a text message with information on how to schedule an appointment. 

Appointments are required to receive a vaccine. No walk-ins will be accepted.

Due to a limited supply of vaccine, the NMDOH is prioritizing notifications to those in category 1B, primarily individuals who are 75 years and Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 318 New Cases, Total Now 182,050 With 19 New Deaths And 128,299 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 318 additional COVID-19 cases.

Los Alamos County reports 1 new case today, bringing the total to 469 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 19 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 90 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 1 new case in Catron County
  • 13 new cases in Chaves County
  • 2 new
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Sen. Heinrich Visits Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, right, visits the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center in Albuquerque Thursday to discuss the needs of New Mexico’s military veterans and their families. Courtesy photo

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and newly appointed to serve as chairman of the Military Construction (MILCON), Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, visited the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center in Albuquerque Thursday to discuss the needs of New Mexico’s military Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 411 New Cases, Total Now 181,739 With 18 New Deaths And 126,446 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 411 additional COVID-19 cases.

Los Alamos County reports no new case today so the total remains at 468 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 18 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 125 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 5 new cases in Chaves County
  • 15 new cases in Cibola County
  • 2
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Heinrich Visits Albuquerque Health Care For Homeless

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, center, visits with members of the integrated medical outreach team at a mobile outreach site for Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless Wednesday in Albuquerque. Courtesy photo

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) visited a mobile outreach site for Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless (AHCH), Wednesday and met with members of their integrated medical outreach team.

Heinrich saw firsthand how AHCH directs medical outreach and harm reduction care in Albuquerque, and how they have been able to continue Read More

State Issues Vaccine Registration Step-By-Step Checklist

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ALTSD News:

The New Mexico Aging & Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) reminds citizens to keep in mind the supply of vaccine is extremely limited.

The goal is for everyone to be able to easily get a COVID-19 vaccine when sufficient quantities are available.

Until that time, the New Mexico Department of Health is rolling the vaccine out in a phased approach. Groups 1A and 1B are eligible at this time. That includes people 75 or older and people 16 or older who have high-risk medical conditions.

However, everyone who wishes to get a vaccine is encouraged to register now. For updates on COVID Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 281 New Cases, Total Now 181,332 With 12 New Deaths And 125,064 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 281 additional COVID-19 cases.

Los Alamos County reports no new case today so the total remains at 468 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:

  • 120 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 3 new cases in Chaves County
  • 3 new cases in Cibola County
  • 1 new
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