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New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,287 New Cases, Total Now 52,394 With 23 New Deaths, 22,811 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon the partial total of 1,287 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County reports 2 more cases today bringing the total to 62 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update includes 6 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 342 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 38 new cases in Chaves County
  • 10 new cases in Cibola County
  • 3 new cases in Colfax County
  • 51 new cases in Curry County
  • 262 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 29 new
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New Mexico Supreme Court Issues Affirmative Opinion On State’s Authority To Enforce Public Health Orders

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NM Supreme News:

SANTA FE – The Legislature has authorized state officials to impose civil administrative penalties to enforce public health emergency orders restricting business operations, the New Mexico Supreme Court concluded in an opinion issued Thursday.

The Court’s unanimous written opinion provides the detailed legal reasoning for an oral decision issued from the bench in August following a hearing in which attorneys presented arguments to the justices.

A group of businesses had filed a lawsuit in district court challenging emergency health orders issued during the COVID-19 Read More

County: Applications Now Open For Childcare And Virtual Learning Assistance Under CARES Funding

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County has opened the application period for individuals to apply for Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) funding for childcare assistance and/or virtual learning assistance.

Individuals impacted by COVID-19 since March 1, 2020 who reside in Los Alamos County and meet income qualifications are encouraged to apply. 

Link here to download either application in a fillable PDF form. 

For the childcare assistance program, residents who have experienced a COVID-19 related financial hardship and meet income qualifications can apply for both reimbursements

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NMED COVID-19 Watchlist/Mandatory Closures Nov. 5

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NMPED News:

…List includes New Mexico businesses with two or more rapid responses within the last 14 days and mandatory two-week closures.

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 146 establishments on the Watchlist. The 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

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New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 862 New Cases, Total Now 51,110 With 23 New Deaths, 22,459 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon the partial total of 862 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County reports 2 new cases today bringing the total to 60 cases that 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:

  • 202 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 53 new cases in Chaves County
  • 28 new cases in Cibola County
  • 45 new cases in Curry County
  • 1 new case in De Baca County
  • 137 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 42 new cases
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NMED COVID-19 Watchlist/Mandatory Closures Nov. 4

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NMPED News:

…List includes New Mexico businesses with two or more rapid responses within the last 14 days and mandatory two-week closures.

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 134 establishments on the Watchlist. The 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 Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,022 New Cases, Total Now 50,251 With 14 New Deaths, 22,274 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon the partial total of 1,141 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County reports 5 new cases today bringing the total to 58 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update includes 14 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 266 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 37 new cases in Chaves County
  • 36 new cases in Cibola County
  • 1 new case in Colfax County
  • 24 new cases in Curry County
  • 197 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 53 new
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CARES Funds: Application Period For Individual Grants For Childcare And Virtual Learning Assistance Opens Friday 

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COUNTY News:

Beginning 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, Los Alamos County will open the application period for individuals to apply for Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) funding received from the Federal Government and disbursed through the State of New Mexico’s Department of Finance Administration (DFA) to local governments.

The application period will close in two weeks, at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20.

The County will post the applications and other information online Friday on the “Apply for CARES $” link on its webpage, along with a Quick Link icon and Alert Banner on the Home Page Read More