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Elizabeth Bailey Remains Hospitalized After Tragic Accident

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Elizabeth Bailey, with daughter Ruby, 6, and fiancé Cody Muchmore before tragic accident. Courtesy photo

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

A tragic accident occurred at approximately 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in which Los Alamos resident Elizabeth Bailey was severely injured and her fiancé Cody Muchmore lost his life.

The couple were finishing up moving in together and meeting with a realtor. While traveling southbound on US 550 at mile marker 22, just south of San Ysidro, a red Kia heading north crossed the yellow line and impacted Cody’s and Elizabeth’s vehicle Read More

First Born Program Hosts Holiday Baby Gift Event

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First Born Program Manager Ellen Ben-Naim, left, with Home Visitor Susan Williams. Photo by Melanie Dawald

First Born Program News:

The First Born Program of Los Alamos distributed baby gifts Saturday, Dec. 19 to member families.

Each of the 70 families received a beautiful handcrafted wooden toy and a previously loved book. The babies were delighted to choose which book and toy to take home. The gift bag also included cookies baked by Borrow a Baker.

Though the morning was quite cold for a drive up outdoor event, the joyful smiles brought warmth and good cheer. One parent exclaimed, “Wow, this Read More

Chart 284: COVID-19 In New Mexico Dec. 23, 2020

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Chart shows the total number of diagnoses in Los Alamos County by zip code. To date, 75 percent of the 243 people who were diagnosed with COVID-19 reside in Los Alamos, while the remaining 25 percent reside in White Rock. Yet, since Dec. 6, 67 percent of the 70 people diagnosed with COVID-19 reside in Los Alamos, while the remaining 33 percent reside in White Rock. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,174New Cases, Total Now 133,242 With 40 New Deaths And 57,980 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,174 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County reports 3 more case today … the total is now 249 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update includes 40 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:

  • 337 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 36 new cases in Chaves County
  • 8 new cases in Cibola County
  • 5 new cases in Colfax County
  • 16 new cases in Curry County
  • 133 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 44 new cases in Eddy County
  • 14 new cases
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State Of New Mexico Launches Vaccine Sign Up Website

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STATE News:
…New Mexicans can register for vaccinations when available, sign up for availability notifications
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health announced today the launch of a website that enables New Mexicans to receive notice when they qualify for the COVID-19 vaccine.
The website is available at cvvaccine.nmhealth.org/
New Mexico is offering vaccine doses to health care workers and staff and residents of long-term care facilities in Phase 1a of vaccine distribution now underway.
New Mexicans working in the following settings also may sign up for the vaccine now: 
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UPDATE: New Mexico launches Free At Home COVID Tests

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PLEASE NOTE: The state has announced that a technical error on the Vault website was erroneously asking for credit card information – this glitch has now been corrected. Vault tests are offered at zero cost for all New Mexicans and do not require credit card information to be entered. If the website asks for your credit card, please close out your browser and try again.

From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today New Mexicans may now order free, at-home, self-administered COVID-19 saliva tests, with accurate laboratory-confirmed results returned Read More

State Of New Mexico Issues Public Health Guidance And Warnings For Christmas Holiday

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Health Secretary-designate Tracie C. Collins, M.D.

STATE News:

SANTA FE – Health officials at the state of New Mexico on Tuesday issued public health guidance to New Mexicans to ensure residents are able to safely navigate the holiday season amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that has claimed the lives of over 2,000 New Mexicans.

“This holiday season will not be what we’re used to,” Health Secretary-designate Tracie C. Collins, M.D. said. “We all wish it could be. We’re all tired of the pandemic. We’d all love nothing more than to celebrate the holidays just as we always do, but the reality is that Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,272 New Cases, Total Now 132,075 With 23 New Deaths And 56,844 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,272 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County reports 2 more case today … the total is now 246 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update includes 23 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:

  • 302 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 54 new cases in Chaves County
  • 54 new cases in Cibola County
  • 19 new cases in Curry County
  • 1 new case in De Baca County
  • 140 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 69 new cases in Eddy County
  • 6 new cases
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FBI And Other Agencies Warn New Mexicans Of Emerging Fraud Schemes Related To COVID-19 Vaccines

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FBI News:

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG), and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) are warning the public about several emerging fraud schemes related to COVID-19 vaccines.

The FBI, HHS-OIG, and CMS have received complaints of scammers using the public’s interest in COVID-19 vaccines to obtain personally identifiable information (PII) and money through various schemes. We continue to work diligently with law enforcement partners and the private sector to identify cyber threats Read More