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District Attorney Marco Serna To Self-Quarantine 14 Days

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District Attorney Marco Serna

From the Office of the District Attorney

STATE News:

SANTA FE — District Attorney Marco Serna announced Monday afternoon that one of the employees of the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office just tested positive for COVID-19.

As such, DA Serna has immediately closed both the Santa Fe and Rio Arriba offices for 14 days to be thoroughly sanitized, and to permit for contract tracing and quarantining to best protect the residents of Santa Fe, Rio Arriba, northern New Mexico, and the rest of the state.

DA Serna was potentially exposed while in the office and will Read More

New Mexico Magazine Honors True Heroes In Live Broadcast

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A live broadcast at 7 p.m. Thursday will spotlight New Mexicans who have demonstrated generosity and perseverance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Courtesy/New Mexico Magazine

New Mexico Magazine News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico Magazine is teaming up with KOB 4 Thursday evening to host the New Mexico Magazine True Heroes through Facebook Live.

This event will spotlight exceptional individuals who have distinguished themselves during the past 12 months by going above and beyond to serve our communities in the areas of healthcare, education, volunteerism, philanthropy, hospitality, arts, Read More

U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service Announces Winner Of National Prize Challenge To Defeat Bat-Killing White-Nose Syndrome

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A brown bat suffering with white-nose syndrome. Courtesy/USFWS

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service News: 

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announced today that a team of six researchers from Oregon State University and the University of California, Santa Cruz are the winners of a national prize challenge to combat white-nose syndrome (WNS), a lethal wildlife disease that has killed millions of bats in North America and pushed some native bat species to the brink of extinction.

The Service’s White-nose Syndrome Program launched the challenge in October 2019 as part of a multi-faceted Read More

NMED COVID-19 Business Watchlist For Nov. 9

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NMED News:

…List includes New Mexico businesses with two or more rapid responses within the last 14 days

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 now 157 establishments on the Watchlist.

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

A rapid response is initiated when the state learns of a positive COVID-19 Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,418 New Cases, Total Now 56,289 With 12 New Deaths, 23,457 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 1,214 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County reports 3 more cases today bringing the total to 70 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update includes 12 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 464 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 59 new cases in Chaves County
  • 17 new cases in Cibola County
  • 2 new cases in Colfax County
  • 51 new cases in Curry County
  • 3 new cases in De Baca County
  • 201 new cases in Doña Ana County
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Chart 240: COVID-19 In New Mexico Nov. 9, 2020

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Chart reflects overall COVID-19 risk by state. The nonprofit organization Covid Act Now monitors daily diagnoses, infection rates, testing positivity, ICU headroom and contacts traced in each state. The overall COVID-19 risk is based on these five metrics. Map: mapchart.net. Source: covidactnow.org. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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Los Alamos Mountaineers Hold Annual Gear And Warm Clothing Drive For Homeless Saturday Nov. 21

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Los Alamos Mountaineers News:

…Collection event 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 21 at Sullivan Field

The community is encouraged to bring unneeded and intact tents, tarps, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, bivy bags, boots and shoes, wool socks, gloves and mittens, jackets, warm pants, and sweaters for men, women and children 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 21 to Sullivan Field.

Mountaineers use masks and social distancing principles while collecting gear and isolate the gear collected for 72 hours prior to distributing.

Anyone unavailable to drop off gear or warm clothes during the Nov. 21 Read More

NMED COVID-19 Business Watchlist For Nov. 8

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NMED News:

…List includes New Mexico businesses with two or more rapid responses within the last 14 days

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 currently 160 establishments on the Watchlist.

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

A rapid response is initiated when the state learns of a positive Read More