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State Insurance Office Releases COVID-19 Related Directives

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Insurance Superintendent Russell Toal

OSI News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico Superintendent of Insurance Russell Toal has issued a series of directives aimed at addressing emerging concerns during the recent spike in COVID-19 cases.

The Bulletin and Notices  relate to fair reimbursement of health care providers, medical malpractice insurance, and a moratorium on filing new COVID-19 related commercial insurance products.

These actions were taken in response to Executive Order 2020-083 issued by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Friday, Dec. 4, 2020. 

“The Office of Superintendent of Insurance Read More

LAPS Foundation: A School Day In This COVID Life

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Eli and Emma Farley in online school. Courtesy/LAPS Foundation

Eli and Emma Farley with little sister Elena. Courtesy/LAPS Foundation

By Jenny McCumber
Executive Director
Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation

Do you ever wonder what a school day is actually like in Los Alamos this year? The following is the first of three articles describing the school experience from different perspectives, brought to you by Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation.

Meet the Farley family, part of our White Rock community. Cory and Stephanie have three children, Eli (4th grade), Emma (kindergarten) and Elena, Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,872 New Cases, Total Now 109,947 With 7 New Deaths And 38,1318 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,872 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County reports 6 more cases today … the total is now 184 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update includes 7 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 639 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 1 new case in Catron County
  • 88 new cases in Chaves County
  • 16 new cases in Cibola County
  • 41 new cases in Colfax County
  • 22 new cases in Curry County
  • 1 new case in De Baca County
  • 191 new cases
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Environment Department COVID-19 Watchlist Update: Dec. 7

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NMED News:

The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has updated its daily Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist, which includes New Mexico places of employment that have had two or more rapid responses in the last 14 days.

There are 148 establishments on the Watchlist.

The Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist and closure list, which includes all establishments that have been or are currently required to be closed, are posted here.

The state initiates a rapid response when it learns of a positive COVID-19 case in a workplace. NMED or the state agency initiating the rapid response will offer direction Read More

Luján Statement On Nomination Of Xavier Becerra For Secretary Of Health And Human Services

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From the Office of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján:

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), the U.S. House Assistant Speaker, issued the following statement on the nomination of California Attorney General Xavier Becerra as Secretary of Health and Human Services.

“The United States is in the middle of a public health crisis that continues to wreak havoc on our most vulnerable communities. Xavier is a compassionate and focused leader.

“He understands how to bring people together to ensure that HHS is working to get Americans the help they need. I look forward to working with him to cure our Read More

Lunch With A Leader: Mary Feldblum, Ph.D., And Rick Madden, MD, Discuss Health Security Act Dec. 15

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LWV News:

The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos is hosting its monthly community Zoom Lunch with a Leader at noon Tuesday, Dec. 15.

You will find the link to get the zoom address at the bottom. Their speakers, who will be discussing the Health Security Act, are Mary Feldblum, Ph.D., and Rick Madden, MD.

Feldblum has more than two decades of experience working on a variety of health-related issues of concern to New Mexicans including patient protection, hospital and health plan sales and conversions and different approaches to providing health care insurance coverage.

For 10 years she headed Read More

LAPS: Update On Small Group Instruction

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Los Alamos Public Schools bus. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

With a focus on safety and student well-being, the Los Alamos School Board paused Hybrid Learning in elementary schools until Jan. 18, 2021.

Students will be learning remotely during December and the first few weeks in January. This will allow parents to follow the changing health orders from the Governor and give LAPS the opportunity to recruit more substitute teachers.

Since LAPS has already implemented a Hybrid Learning model approved by the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED), Los Alamos does not have to be “green” on Read More

Letter Urges State To Not Forget Native Elderly, Rural And Vulnerable In Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution

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By Rep. Derrick Lente
D-Sandia Pueblo

SANDIA PUEBLO – Today, with the distribution of a life-saving coronavirus vaccination on the horizon, a letter to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on behalf of the state’s native elderly seniors implores her office not to overlook some of the state’s most vulnerable populations.

The letter, sent by Rep. Derrick Lente (D-Sandia Pueblo), asks the Governor’s office to take seriously the challenges facing New Mexico’s Tribal citizens, minority multigenerational family households, and rural New Mexico seniors that use elder daycare and senior care facilities. Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,250 New Cases, Total Now 108,088 With 11 New Deaths And 37,041 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,250 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County reports 2 more cases today … the total is now 178 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update includes 11 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 391 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 2 new cases in Catron County
  • 68 new cases in Chaves County
  • 23 new cases in Cibola County
  • 12 new cases in Colfax County
  • 26 new cases in Curry County
  • 11 new cases in De Baca County
  • 95 new
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