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On The Job In White Rock: Egis Care Manager Mario Angel

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On the job Friday in White Rock is Care Manager Mario Angel, MSW from Egis (Elders Getting Information and Services) Complete Care, Inc. Egis grew out of a grassroots effort in 1998 to meet the challenges of getting older. Jeff Pine, William and Virginia Cowles and Larry and Barbara Munson founded the organization and Kevin Koval is the new owner/president. Realizing the need for responsive senior care and support for aging adults to stay as independent as possible in their own home environments, the mission of Egis  is to help preserve independence, improve health, optimize safety and enrich Read More

NMED Launches Webform Reporting Tool For Employers

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NMED News:

In an effort to continue to ensure New Mexico workplaces are safe, to help businesses safely stay open during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to make it easier, more efficient and more accurate to report positive COVID-19 cases among employees, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) launched a new webform for employers.

Through the online portal, employers are able to not only report positive employee cases within 4 hours as required by regulation, but also to simultaneously complete the rapid response process.

Benefits of the new tool include:

  • 24/7 availability, providing
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New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 285 New Cases, Total Now 180,571 With 13 New Deaths And 120,051 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 285 more positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County reports 2 new case today bringing the total to 466 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 13 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 64 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 3 new cases in Catron County
  • 8 new cases in Chaves
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Scene From COVID-19 Testing At Overlook Park

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Scene from COVID-19 testing Thursday at Overlook Park in White Rock. This is the easy-to-do ‘saliva swab‘ test that is free and offered by Curative. The hosted bi-weekly event is held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Residents can just register online for a test slot here and then drive over to the park. The next test is Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 700 Overlook Park. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
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DVS Hosts Virtual Veterans Outreach On Presidents Day

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NMDVS News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Veterans Services (DVS) will host a special Zoom Outreach 9 a.m. to noon on Presidents Day Monday.

Veterans can connect via the video application “Zoom” with the following DVS veterans service officers below, for “virtual” face-to-face assistance with filing VA claims or state veterans benefits, providing guidance with regard to registration for COVID-19 vaccination, or for help with any other issues a veteran or their family may be facing.


Northern New Mexico
Arturo Marlow
https://nmdvs-org.zoom.us/j/8327658957?pwd=a1JBY3AxaUs2OE1FT1Q3ZUdnOEY3UT09 Read More

PED: 32 New Mexico Schools On COVID Watchlist

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PED News:

SANTA FE — Thirty-two New Mexico public school buildings appeared on the COVID-19 Watchlist in the week ending Friday, Feb. 12, signifying they had at least two Rapid Responses within a 14-day period. 

School Buildings on COVID-19 Watchlist:

ALAMOGORDO

  • Alamogordo High

ALBUQUERQUE:

  • Cleveland Middle
  • Eldorado High
  • Manzano High
  • Mission Achievement and Success 2.0
  • Student Transportation
  • Susie Rayos Marmon Elementary
  • Sy Jackson Elementary
  • Volcano Vista High

ANTHONY

  • Gadsden High

ARTESIA

  • Artesia Public Schools Warehouse
  • Grand Heights Early Childhood

AZTEC

  • Aztec High

BELEN

  • Central
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New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 571 New Cases, Total Now 180,289 With 14 New Deaths And 118,926 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 571 more positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County reports 1 new case today bringing the total to 464 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:

  • 245 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 3 new cases in Catron County
  • 25 new cases in Chaves
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NMDOH Lifts Lodging Restrictions During Extreme Weather

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NMDOH News: 

SANTA FE – The current COVID-19 restrictions on lodging capacity are suspended during times of extreme weather conditions and road closures.

While all other restrictions remain in place, occupancy limits will be determined by what the local Fire Marshall (or equivalent for the area) has previously determined.

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) realizes that road conditions may be dangerous and encourages people to stay home or in their present shelter if possible.

Lodging management should use their best judgment on when it is appropriate to open to travelers who are Read More