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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 22,816 With 2 New Deaths And 9,744 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 180 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County has another new case bringing today’s total to 24 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update announces 2 additional death 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
  • 5 new cases in Curry County
  • 37 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 18 new cases in Eddy County
  • 35 new cases in Lea County
  • 1 new case in Los Alamos
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New Mexico Department Of Health And Major Health Systems Outline Options For COVID-19 Testing Around State

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NMDOH News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) and its testing partners want to collaboratively assure the public that COVID-19 testing remains widely available to those who need it in the state of New Mexico, and that people who need to get tested are still able to do so.

Individuals who are unsure about whether they should be tested are encouraged to call the New Mexico Department of Health Coronavirus Hotline at 1.855.600.3453.

To date, more than 600,000 COVID-19 tests have been performed statewide thanks to consistent cooperation and proactive planning work between Read More

Udall, Heinrich Urge Reversal Of Federal Cuts To New Mexico National Guard COVID-19 Health Emergency Response

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U.S. SENATE News:

  • Letter follows Trump administration order withdrawing full disaster relief reimbursement for National Guard COVID-19 response from all states, while Florida and Texas got exemptions

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined 33 senators in a letter to President Donald J. Trump, urging his administration to restore full funding to states like New Mexico in order to maintain critical National Guard unit services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Last week, the president reduced Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reimbursement Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 22,643 With 3 New Deaths And 9,612 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 202 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 23 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

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

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

  • 36 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 13 new cases in Chaves County
  • 2 new cases in Cibola County
  • 6 new cases in Curry County
  • 50 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 14 new cases in Eddy County
  • 1 new case in Guadalupe County
  • 33 new cases in Lea County
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Superintendent of Insurance Russell Toal Issues Statement Regarding New Mexico Health Connections

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Superintendent of Insurance Russell Toal

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico Superintendent of Insurance Russell Toal issued the following statement regarding announcement that New Mexico Health Connections is closing its doors.

“Today, New Mexico Health Connections announced that it plans to close its doors Jan. 1, 2021.

“Individuals and families enrolled in a Health Connections plan will be able to maintain their coverage through the end of 2020 and have their service claims paid. We thank Health Connections for its years of participation in the health insurance marketplace.

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Drive Thru Registration Underway At Los Alamos Schools

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Los Alamos High School students arrived Monday at prescribed times to check registration, turn in summer work, check with the nurse, visit the registrar, turn in books, pick up new books and exchange chrome books. Luke Gonzales exchanges and gives chrome books to returning students. Los Alamos Public Schools is preparing students for school year, even though initial instruction will be provided online. The schools are registering students online and assigning their schedules. Each school is providing students with an up-to-date Chrome Book and the necessary books so the students can work Read More

Analysis: Incomplete 2020 Census Hurts All New Mexicans

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CENTER FOR CIVIC POLICY News:

ALBUQUERQUE – The Center for Civic Policy today released an analysis detailing how much New Mexico stands to lose in federal funding if the state has an incomplete 2020 census count.

To view the full analysis on the potential loss of funds for New Mexico due to an incomplete census count visit: civicpolicy.com/incomplete-census-new-mexico.

Examples of social programs funding at stake from undercount:

  • $4.3 billion for Medicaid
  • $693 million for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
  • $386 million for highway planning and construction
  • $194 million
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