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Y Afterschool Program Gearing Up In Hybrid Manner

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The Y Afterschool News:

The Y’s Afterschool program has taken baby steps to bring back the “fun” for families and children in-step with Los Alamos Public School’s phased reopening plan.

The Y’s Childcare Coordinator Janine Morales said that once hybrid learning begins, the Y will provide afterschool care also in a hybrid manner.

“In our best effort to keep everyone healthy and safe, and in conjunction with the school’s rollout, we will keep children in the same two-day set ‘pods’,” Morales said.

When the hybrid Afterschool Program opens:

  • The Y will provide after-school care on Monday &
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New Mexico Governor To Announce Amended Emergency Public Health Order Relative To Progress Against COVID-19

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

STATE News:

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will host a remote news conference Thursday afternoon during which she and New Mexico health officials will discuss amendments to the state’s emergency public health order impacting food and drink establishments and houses of worship, among other changes, reflecting the state’s relative recent progress against COVID-19.

“I know New Mexicans are ecstatic about our recent progress against COVID-19,” Gov. Lujan Grisham. “But, given what we know about this virus, we must sound a note of caution: Our progress is Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 24,732 With 5 More Deaths And 12,193 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 205 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 24 cases today that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update announces 5 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 39 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 20 new cases in Chaves County
  • 3 new cases in Cibola County
  • 6 new cases in Curry County
  • 20 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 24 new cases in Eddy County
  • 27 new cases in Lea County
  • 2 new cases in Luna County
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Live Streaming Of New Mexico Supreme Court Hearing On Public Health Order Restrictions On Businesses Today

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SUPREME COURT News:

SANTA FE – A New Mexico Supreme Court hearing will be live streamed today in a case concerning the state’s authority to restrict or close restaurants and businesses during a public health emergency.

Oral arguments in the case begin at 1:30 p.m., and New Mexico PBS, KNME-TV, will stream the hearing on its YouTube channel.

Here is the link to the webcast: https://youtu.be/cHLxhsA8Gs4

The case is Lujan Grisham v. Romero, S-1-SC-38396.

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Early Childhood Education And Care, New Mexico PED, Co-ops Collaborate On Child Care Preparations

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — Two state agencies are partnering with state Regional Education Cooperatives to help families find the child care and supervision they need for school reentry during this pandemic year.

The New Mexico Public Education and Early Childhood Education and Care departments along with the Regional Education Cooperatives have prepared this digital flier with links to updated child-care information, including:

  • A database of child-care options, searchable by county, ZIP code or school district;
  • Information about how child care centers are staying safe;
  • Eligibility information
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American Federation Of Teachers New Mexico Releases School Reentry Strategy Document

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AFTNM President Stephanie Ly

AFTNM News:

ALBUQUERQUE — American Federation of Teachers New Mexico (AFTNM) President Stephanie Ly and Executive Vice President Kathy Chavez released the following statement: 

“Since the mid-March educational closures, our union has consistently advocated for a safe re-opening and on-going collaboration with local school and higher education administrations.

“Re-opening means implementing safeguards for educational staff, students, families, and the surrounding community which are reasoned and based on the best scientific data available. We Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 24,535 With 3 More Deaths And 11,909 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 69 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 24 cases today that have tested positive for COVID-19.

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

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

  • 14 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 2 new cases in Chaves County
  • 1 new case in Cibola County
  • 5 new cases in Curry County
  • 7 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 7 new cases in Eddy County
  • 4 new cases in Lea County
  • 6 new cases in McKinley County
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Chart 164: COVID-19 In New Mexico Aug. 25

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This chart shows the overall COVID-19 risk in New Mexico by county. The nonprofit organization Covid Act Now monitors daily diagnoses, infection rates, testing positivity, ICU headroom and contacts traced. 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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New Mexico Supreme Court Hearing On Business Restrictions Under Public Health Emergency Live Streamed Wednesday

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SUPREME COURT News:

SANTA FE — There will be live streaming of a New Mexico Supreme Court hearing Wednesday, Aug. 26, in a case concerning the state’s authority to restrict or close restaurants and businesses during a public health emergency.

Oral arguments in the case will begin at 1:30 p.m., and New Mexico PBS, KNME-TV, will stream the hearing on its YouTube channel.  

The case is Lujan Grisham v. Romero, No. S-1-SC-38396. Read More