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Chart 191: COVID-19 In New Mexico Sept. 21

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This chart shows the 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 risk is based on these five metrics. Map credit: mapchart.net. Source: covidactnow.org. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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Luján On Passage Of Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

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U.S. House Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Luján

CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. House Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after the House passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act by a 329-73 vote.

This bipartisan legislation establishes pregnant workers’ right to reasonable workplace accommodations, including excusing workers from lifting heavy objects or standing for long periods of time, allowing more frequent meal or bathroom breaks, and modifying work schedules.  

“Women are the primary or sole breadwinners in 4 out 10 American households. Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 67 New Cases, Total Now At 27,579 With 2 New Deaths And 15,412 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 67 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 31 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update also announces 2 new deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 11 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 14 new cases in Chaves County
  • 12 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 8 new cases in Eddy County
  • 7 new cases in Lea County
  • 3 new cases in Lincoln County
  • 1 new case in McKinley County
  • 2 new cases in Quay County
  • 1 new
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Dr. Brenda Pereda To Provide OB/GYN Care At LAMC

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Dr. Brenda Pereda was the special guest at a virtual meet and greet held for her Tuesday by BabyNet, a subcommittee of the Los Alamos County Health Council. Dr. Pareda opens her new practice in mid October offering a full scope of OB/GYN services at Los Alamos Medical Center. Dr. Pareda specializes in women’s health and wellness needs using patient-centered and trauma informed care approaches. She told the group she will provide care for women of all ages. Dr. Pareda graduated from Medical School atŸ Michigan State University, completed her residency Ÿat Wayne State University and her fellowship
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2020 Walk To End Alzheimer’s Oct. 3

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Alzheimer’s News:

This year, Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is everywhere — on every sidewalk, track and trail.

This year’s Oct. 3 event won’t be a large in-person gathering — instead, we invite you to walk in small teams of friends and family while others in your community do the same.

Because we are all still walking and fundraising for the same thing: a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.

We need your help! It is free to sign up for the walk as a team or as an individual. This year if you sign up you will receive flags for the walk. Please join us!

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La Vista Church: Time To Think About Halloween Already?

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A pile of pumpkins. Courtesy/La Vista Church 

La Vista Church News:

La Vista Church of Nazarene in White Rock is looking forward to serving the community with a fun Special Needs/Food Allergy Friendly event this Halloween, but is asking for deciding how to best do that to make sure everyone stays safe.

Anyone with a family member of any age who would benefit from a low sensory or Teal Pumpkin Halloween event, please help by filling out this 2 question survey about your preferences for a Halloween event.

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New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 164 New Cases, Total Now At 27,512 With 6 New Deaths And 15,342 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 164 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 31 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

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

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

  • 31 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 10 new cases in Chaves County
  • 2 new cases in Cibola County
  • 3 new cases in Curry County
  • 31 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 15 new cases in Eddy County
  • 5 new cases in Lea County
  • 6 new cases in Lincoln County
  • 6
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Chart 189: COVID-19 In New Mexico Sept. 19

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New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) has set two health requirements for public schools to be allowed to transition to hybrid instruction. The respective county must meet two gating criteria: (1) seven-day average for daily diagnoses below 8 per 100,000 people, and (2) testing positivity rate below 5 percent. As of Sept. 18, all but seven counties in New Mexico meet these gating criteria. Thus far, about 65 elementary schools with approximately 12,500 students have transitioned to hybrid instruction. Source: NMPED. Map credit: mapchart.net. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More

PMI Earns National DOE Award As Essential Business Providing Critical Function During COVID-19 Pandemic

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Members of the Performance Maintenance Inc. (PMI) team. Courtesy/Española SBDC

BUSINESS News:

The Department of Energy has awarded Performance Maintenance, Inc. (PMI) the HUB Zone Small Business of the Year Award.

PMI cleaning and disinfection services at 835 N. Paseo de Onate in Española has become an essential business performing a critical function as the coronavirus has pushed commercial cleaning and janitorial services into the public eye.

“This pandemic has put cleaning and disinfecting in the forefront and it seems as if PMI has been preparing for this demand for years,” said Small Read More