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New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 819 New Cases, Total Now At 35,770 With 6 New Deaths And 19,613 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 819 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 37 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:

  • 178 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 26 new cases in Chaves County
  • 9 new cases in Cibola County
  • 76 new cases in Curry County
  • 146 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 36 new cases in Eddy County
  • 3 new cases in Grant County
  • 54 new cases in Lea County
  • 16 new cases in
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Tightened Emergency Public Health Order In New Mexico Following Record-Breaking Daily COVID-19 Infection Rates

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announcing during a press conference Thursday an amended emergency public health order will go into effect today following successive days of record-breaking daily COVID-19 infection rates. Screenshot/LADP

Chart from the governor’s Thursday press conference. Screenshot/LADP

STATE News:

SANTA FE – The state of New Mexico’s amended emergency public health order came into effect today after successive days of record-breaking daily COVID-19 infection rates.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state health officials earlier in the week announced the tightened Read More

October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Across America

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COUNTY News:

October is Breast Cancer awareness month in Los Alamos and across the United States.

In Los Alamos, County Council Chair Sara Scott issued a proclamation Oct. 1 declaring October Breast Cancer Awareness month. The proclamation recognizes the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on breast cancer research, diverting resources and halting thousands of university research studies.

Additionally, the proclamation acknowledges that minorities are heavily impacted by cancer due to poverty, lack of insurance, and lack of access to diagnostic services.

Nationally, President Read More

Scenes Of Early Voting Underway In Los Alamos County

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Early voting is underway for the 2020 General Election and Los Alamos County is providing voters two options: in-person voting inside the Municipal Building or a drive thru ballot drop off outside in the parking lot. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com

Voters cast their ballot Thursday inside the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. COVID-safe practices are visible at each stop in the voting process including mask wearing and social distancing by voters, staff and volunteers. Upon entering, voters sign in on an electronic pad using popsicle sticks to avoid touching screens. Also, hand Read More

NMPED COVID-19 Update: 7 Staff And 8 Students Test Positive In New Mexico Public Schools In Last 24 Hours

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NMPED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Public Education Department announced today 15 new positive cases of COVID-19 (7 staff members, 8 students) in the last 24 hours.

Rapid response has been initiated, and all pertinent information has been verified with the schools and school districts.

The following new cases have been reported:

NMPED COVID-19 update:

Confirming 15 new positive cases across New Mexico’s public schools

Seven staff members, eight students tested positive

SANTA FE – The Public Education Department on Oct. 15 announced 15 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 672 New Cases, Total Now At 34,958 With 1 New Death And 19,457 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 672 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 37 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update includes 1 new death in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 303 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 37 new cases in Chaves County
  • 6 new cases in Cibola County
  • 17 new cases in Curry County
  • 89 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 26 new cases in Eddy County
  • 5 new cases in Grant County
  • 3 new cases in Hidalgo County
  • 28 new cases in
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Chart 215: COVID-19 In New Mexico Oct. 15

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This chart shows the change in number of diagnoses over a two week period by county. The percentages indicate change in number of diagnoses for the two week period ending Oct. 15 compared with the two week period ending Oct.1. The number of new COVID-19 cases statewide more than doubled, from 2,462 to 5,297 in what was the worst two week period since June. The number of cases more than tripled in New Mexico’s largest county, Bernalillo. In Los Alamos County, the number of cases remained the same: four cases over a two week period. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More

Scott: COVID, Voting, Halloween, CARES Act, Vaccine Prep

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By Chair Sara Scott
Los Alamos County Council

I hope this note finds you and your families well. In this note I’ll provide some information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, voting, Halloween, and the status of the local CARES Act funds distribution.

In addition, I’ll note the preparations underway to ready the County for the availability of a vaccine.

In the face of the pandemic, we have continued to come together and show how much we care for each other, our businesses, and doing what we can to make it possible for our kids to get back to school, as appropriate.

But the most recent news in New Mexico Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 577 New Cases, Total Now At 34,290 With 3 New Deaths And 19,127 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 577 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 37 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update announces 3 new deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 199 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 66 new cases in Chaves County
  • 4 new cases in Cibola County
  • 19 new cases in Curry County
  • 2 new cases in De Baca County
  • 108 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 18 new cases in Eddy County
  • 4 new cases in Grant County
  • 16
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