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New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 635 New Cases, Total Now 169,205 With 30 New Deaths And 94,141 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 635 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County reports 4 new cases today bringing the total to 424 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update includes 30 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 146 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 21 new cases in Chaves County
  • 5 new cases in Cibola County
  • 5 new cases in Colfax County
  • 12 new cases in Curry County
  • 69 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 34 new cases in Eddy County
  • 5 new cases
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American Federation Of Teachers New Mexico And NEA New Mexico React To Cancellation Of Vaccines For Educators

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AFT News:

American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly, National Education Association-New Mexico President Mary Parr-Sanchez, and Rio Rancho School Employees Union President Billie Helean released the following statement:

“Despite scheduling vaccination events in conjunction with Rio Rancho Public Schools, Sandoval County, and the Sandoval Regional Medical Center and educational staff being included in New Mexico’s vaccination Phase 1B, the last minute cancellation of distribution of vaccines to Rio Rancho Public School Employees is a cruel and short-sighted Read More

Committee Passes Rules Protecting Health And Safety Of House Staff And Legislators At 2021 Legislative Session

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House Parliamentarian Rep. Daymon Ely

STATE News:

SANTA FE — Proposed House rule changes to help ensure that the 2021 Legislative Session is safe for the public, staff and legislators during “an ongoing and deadly pandemic”, passed the House Rules and Order of Business Committee Friday.  

House Resolution 1, sponsored by the House Parliamentarian Rep. Daymon Ely (D-Corrales), would enact rule changes, which govern the way House members participate and vote.

The proposed rule changes include:

  • Permitting members to participate and vote remotely 
  • Allowing the public to call in or provide
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New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 859 New Cases, Total Now 168,579 With 38 New Deaths And 93,141 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 859 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County reports 2 new cases today bringing the total to 420 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update includes 38 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 184 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 30 new cases in Chaves County
  • 15 new cases in Cibola County
  • 22 new cases in Curry County
  • 74 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 49 new cases in Eddy County
  • 13 new cases in Grant County
  • 1 new case
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Chart 315: COVID-19 In New Mexico Jan. 23, 2021

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The bars in this chart show the percentage of the population that have received a COVID-19 vaccination in each state. New Mexico and its five surrounding states are highlighted. So far, 20.5 million doses have been administered nationwide, including 184,698 in New Mexico. Source: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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21 New Mexico Public Schools On COVID-19 Watchlist

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NMPED News:

SANTA FE — Twenty-one New Mexico public school buildings appeared on the COVID-19 Watchlist in the week ending Friday, Jan. 22, signifying they had at least two Rapid Responses within a 14-day period. 

Those school buildings are:

ALBUQUERQUE:

  • Hope Christian Elementary
  • Menaul School

BAYARD

  • Cobre High

BLOOMFIELD

  • Bloomfield High

CARLSBAD

  • Hillcrest Preschool

CLOVIS

  • Mesa Elementary

DEMING

  • Deming Public Schools-Administration Office

FARMINGTON

  • Farmington Municipal Schools — Plant Op

HOBBS

  • College Lane Elementary
  • Houston Middle

JEMEZ PUEBLO

  • Jemez Valley Elementary
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Second COVID Vaccine Dose For Category 1A Individuals Vaccinated Jan. 2 Is Scheduled For Wednesday Jan. 27

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County, in coordination with the New Mexico Department of Health, is scheduling a clinic for the second COVID vaccine doses for those category 1A individuals (healthcare workers and first responders) vaccinated Jan. 2, 2021 in White Rock. 

The new clinic is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 27. According to Los Alamos County Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson, those individuals who qualify should have already received information on how to schedule their appointment for the second dose. 

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NM Health Dept. Reiterates COVID Vaccination Criteria

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DOH News:

…State’s approach meant to protect the most exposed and vulnerable

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) reiterated today the state’s phased vaccination criteria for COVID-19.

The following groups are eligible for vaccine now:

  • Hospital personnel;
  • Residents and staff of long-term care facilities;
  • Medical first responders;
  • Congregate setting workers;
  • Persons providing direct medical care and other in-person services;
  • Home-based health care and hospice workers;
  • People 75+; and
  • People 16+ at risk of COVID complications.

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New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 921 New Cases, Total Now 167,731 With 33 New Deaths And 92,109 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 921 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County reports 14 new cases today bringing the total to 418 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update includes 33 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 208 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 22 new cases in Chaves County
  • 13 new cases in Cibola County
  • 6 new cases in Colfax County
  • 16 new cases in Curry County
  • 136 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 40 new cases in Eddy County
  • 9 new
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