This map shows the number of vaccine doses administered in each state, as a percent of the state’s total population. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Map: mapchart.net. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 434 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports one new case today bringing the total to 449 people who have tested 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:
The New Mexico Prison & Jail Project (NMPJP) today filed a civil rights lawsuit on behalf of two women incarcerated in what is described as a rodent infested prison in Grants. Courtesy photo
NMPJP News:
“Disgusting.”
“Dehumanizing.”
“Degrading.”
These are just a few of the words used by Susie Zapata and Monica Garcia to describe the months and years they spent incarcerated at the rodent-infested women’s prison in Grants, about 78 miles west of Albuquerque.
Both women worked in the kitchen during much of their time at the prison. Forced to work at the epicenter of the infestation, they were Read More
New Mexico Supreme Court temporarily denies request to prohibit enforcement of pandemic-related rules for this year’s legislative session. Post file photo
By ROBERT NOTT
SFNM
The state Supreme Court has temporarily denied a request by House Republicans to prohibit the enforcement of pandemic-related rules for this year’s legislative session.
While the court continues to consider a final ruling, the current procedures for the 60-day session remain in place.
After a contentious week that included a COVID-19 outbreak involving one Republican legislator and others who work at the Read More
Gilberto-Romero (left), Jerrold-Salazar. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Library System presents Oral History Collection about Public Health in Northern New Mexico at 7 p.m., Feb. 4 via zoom HERE.
Their Heart Is To Serve; Compassionate Conversations about Public Health in Northern New Mexico, features personal and professional stories from physician’s assistants, nurse practitioners, community elders, doulas, family members coping with substance use disorder and addiction, and community health workers and activists.
This oral history collection is produced by Read More
DOH News:
…DOH also expands vaccine dashboard to include county-level data
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) announced today that it would follow federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance and expand the time window for administering the second dose of approved COVID-19 vaccines.
Under previous guidance, providers aimed to administer the second dose of the Pfizer vaccine after 21 days, and the second dose of the Moderna vaccine after 28 days.
The second dose should be administered as close to the recommended interval as possible, according Read More
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 487 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports no new cases today so the total remains at 448 people who have tested 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:
Volunteers administering the COVID-19 vaccine to seniors through their vehicle window Saturday at Betty Ehart Senior Center. Photo by Elizabeth Coons
Smith’s Pharmacist Dr. Catherine Fry prepares for the event Sunday in White Rock. Photo by Elizabeth Coons
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
LARSO
Margaret Mead said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” www.brainyquote.com.
This helps us to remember these wisdom keepers and this weekend I spent time with one of those groups.
One week Read More
Los Alamos County Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson. File photo
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The COVID-19 situation in Los Alamos is beginning to improve and County Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson reported during the Jan. 26 regular council meeting on efforts underway to administer vaccines to the local community.
Regarding vaccinations already administered, Simpson said Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) provided 407 vaccines to staff to date and expected to provide an additional 100 vaccines last week. Additionally, she reported that Read More
