With the COVID-19 pandemic on the rampage around the world, Thanksgiving dinner takes an unusual turn this year for the family of Los Alamos resident Terry Foxx. From left, her daughter Kerri, son-in-law Jason and granddaughter Sydney Frazier sent Foxx this photo today of the trio preparing to take on the giant germ spotted in the center of their dining room table at their home in Maine. Courtesy photo
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NMED COVID-19 Business Watchlist For Nov. 25, 2020
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 299 establishments on the Watchlist as of Wednesday.
The current Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist and closure list, which includes all establishments that are currently required to be closed, are posted here.
Note: that the Watchlist and other rapid response data maintained on NMED’s site will not be updated Thanksgiving Day.
The state initiates a rapid response Read More
Chart 257: COVID-19 In New Mexico Nov. 26, 2020
The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in Los Alamos County versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,469 New Cases, Total Now 89,796 With 18 New Deaths And 30,777 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 1,469 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 2 more cases today … the total is now 124 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 18 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 671 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 66 new cases in Chaves County
- 10 new cases in Cibola County
- 3 new cases in Colfax County
- 26 new cases in Curry County
- 3 new cases in De Baca County
- 182 new cases in Doña Ana County
Con Alma Health Foundation Recognizes And Honors 2020 ‘Hero of Health’ Leroy Silva Of Notah Begay III Foundation
2020 Hero of Health Leroy Silva
CON ALMA News:
SANTA FE — Con Alma Health Foundation announced Wednesday that this year’s Hero of Health is Leroy “Buster” Silva, community coordinator for Notah Begay III Foundation.
The NB3 Foundation is a national, Native-led nonprofit in Santa Ana Pueblo that supports and funds Native-driven, culturally centered programs and provides opportunities for Native youth to live healthy, active lives.
“We are honored to recognize Leroy for making a significant difference in the lives of Native youth,” Con Alma Executive Director Dolores E. Roybal said.
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Local Elks Club Members Helping Los Alamos Seniors
Desiree Byrd and Kirk Hollis deliver goodie bags to the Betty Ehart Senior Center at 1101 Bathtub Row. The bags provide goodies for seniors and boost morale for others. Photo by Elizabeth Coons
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
LARSO
Sometimes, when times are tough, you never know who the helpers are or have the opportunity to thank them.
This year, some of those people are the local Elk’s Club and the Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) wishes to thank them for their service, in many ways.
The Elk’s mission is to invest in their communities by offering programs for youth, Read More
Governor Signs $330M Relief Package For New Mexicans
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signing House Bill 1 today at the state Capitol upon its arrival to her office. It takes immediate effect. Courtesy/Governor’s Office
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed into law today a significant relief package for New Mexicans that will deliver grants to small New Mexico businesses, supplemental payments to the unemployed and other emergency food and housing relief.
“I know this stimulus will mean so much to so many New Mexicans as we enter the holiday season,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “But our work isn’t done. The pandemic Read More
Chart 256: COVID-19 In New Mexico Nov. 25, 2020
The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in Santa Fe County versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,873 New Cases, Total Now 88,102 With 23 New Deaths And 30,170 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 1,873 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 2 new cases today … the total is now 122 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:
- 576 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 124 new cases in Chaves County
- 21 new cases in Cibola County
- 11 new cases in Colfax County
- 36 new cases in Curry County
- 223 new cases in Doña Ana County
State Auditor Brian Colón Addresses Actions Of Roswell City Councilor Jacob Roebuck Against Public Health Order
Roswell City Councilor Jacob Roebuck
From the Office of the State Auditor:
ALBUQUERQUE – State Auditor Brian S. Colón addressed the recent actions of Roswell City Councilor Jacob Roebuck.
Roebuck was caught Nov. 20 on cell phone video removing a temporary fence from a basketball court at Cahoon Park in Roswell. He said he did it for the wellbeing of local children.
The City of Roswell installed the fencing to block entrance to the court in compliance with the current public health order under which all outdoor recreation facilities must remain closed, to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
“As a Read More