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Chart 336: COVID-19 In New Mexico Feb. 13, 2021

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The two lines in this chart show the percentage of New Mexicans receiving one or two vaccine doses versus date. Whereas the number of people receiving two doses is bound to increase with time, the complementary number of people receiving one dose may increase or decrease, depending on the rates by which initial shots and booster shots are administered. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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LAHS And LAMS Pass COVID-19 Safe Inspections … Moving Step Closer To Returning Older Students Back To Campus

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LAPS Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus

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

Los Alamos Public Schools has moved a step closer to bringing middle and high school students back to campus two days a week beginning March 1.

“We passed our COVID-safe inspection from the Fire Marshall held yesterday at the middle school and high school,” Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus announced Friday.

The Los Alamos School Board voted to adopt the Remote Plus hybrid education model put forward by the District’s staff at its Feb. 9 board meeting. The vote was 4-1, with Board Secretary Dawn Read More

LAMS Student Council Hosts Mental Health Fair

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LAMS Student Council featured five categories in its Mental Health Fair including anxiety – what is and how to handle it. The educational event was presented to students, families and community members. Courtesy/LAPS

 

LAPS News:

Earlier this month the Los Alamos Middle School Student Council hosted a Mental Health Fair for students, families and community members.

While attendance was small, Student Council recorded all sessions, which are available for viewing here.

Mental Health is the community service theme for the NMASC (New Mexico Association of Student Councils), Read More

Student Artwork On Display At Los Alamos Medical Center

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Chamisa Elementary School Art Teacher Renee Mitsunaga worked with Los Alamos Medical Center to bring back ‘Art From the Schools’ to display throughout the first floor at LAMC. Mitsunaga provided art created by students at Chamisa, Mountain and Barranca elementary schools. The art is on display to bring happiness to patients and employees and allow the students’ creativity to be appreciated. Courtesy/LAMC

Art created by students at Chamisa, Mountain and Barranca elementary schools on display to bring happiness to patients and employees at LAMC. Courtesy/LAMC

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New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 407 New Cases, Total Now 179,724 With 23 New Deaths And 117,635 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 407 more positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County reports 4 new cases today bringing the total to 463 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 23 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 127 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 12 new cases in Chaves County
  • 5 new cases in Cibola
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Governor On COVID-19 Relief Meeting At White House

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

From the Office of the Governor:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement today following a bipartisan meeting of governors and mayors with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in the Oval Office, where they discussed the president’s COVID-19 relief package, the American Rescue Plan, which includes $350 billion in direct aid to states, localities and tribes:

“I was humbled to represent New Mexicans in the Oval Office this afternoon and to advocate for the direct aid our businesses, front-line workers, local Read More

Chart 335: COVID-19 In New Mexico Feb. 12, 2021

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The bars in this chart show the total number of vaccine doses received by residents of each county in New Mexico, as a percent of that county population. Los Alamos County and its three surrounding counties are highlighted. The statewide figure is highlighted as well. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 541 New Cases, Total Now 179,323 With 18 New Deaths And 116,518 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 512 more positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County reports no new cases today so the total remains at 459 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:

  • 111 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 101 new cases in Chaves County
  • 6 new cases
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Details For COVID Vaccination Clinic In Los Alamos Sunday

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COUNTY News:

Nambe Drugs, New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) and Los Alamos County officials would like to provide additional information to Los Alamos residents who have an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccination clinic this Sunday, Feb. 14 in Griffith Gymnasium at Los Alamos High School, 1300 Diamond Dr.

This event was originally scheduled to be held at Nambe Drugs, but due to inclement weather was moved to Griffith Gymnasium.  

  • Check the appointment date and time to ensure that it is for Sunday, Feb. 14 at Griffith Gym. (Independent of the County, Nambe Drugs through NMDOH is sending
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