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USDA Announces Award For New Milk Incentive Program

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USDA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the award of nearly $1 million for an innovative pilot program designed to encourage Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants to purchase and consume milk as part of a healthy, balanced diet.

This pilot project builds on the success of previous incentive programs, which have shown positive impacts on the healthfulness of a persons’ diet.

Through a cooperative agreement with the Baylor University Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty, SNAP participants shopping at select grocery Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 21,016 With 3 New Deaths And 8,343 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 226 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 20 cases 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:

  • 61 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 15 new cases in Chaves County
  • 3 new cases in Cibola County
  • 1 new case in Colfax County
  • 22 new cases in Curry County
  • 35 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 6 new cases in Eddy County
  • 16 new cases in Lea County
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Governor: COVID-19 Case Count Average Still Too High

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said Friday, ‘Please, do not gather in groups – when you do so, you provide the virus a perfect opportunity to spread … stay home when possible, wear a face covering in public.’ Courtesy/GFBP

From Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham:

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said Friday that New Mexico’s 7-day new case count average continues to be high – too high.

“The emergency public health order has been extended and will remain in effect.

If we want students to be able to be in classrooms this year, we have to do better.

Mass gatherings remain unsafe and are not allowed. Please,

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Live Streaming Of Supreme Court Hearing On Enforcement Of Public Health Emergency Orders

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NMSC News:

SANTA FE — There will be live streaming of a Supreme Court hearing Tuesday, Aug. 4, in a case concerning the state’s authority to enforce public health emergency orders by imposing civil administrative penalties.

Oral arguments in the case will begin at 9 a.m., and New Mexico PBS, KNME-TV, will stream the hearing on its YouTube channel. 

The case is Lujan Grisham v. Reeb, S-1-SC-38336. Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 20,796 With 9 New Deaths And 8,286 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 210 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 20 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update announces 9 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 68 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 15 new cases in Chaves County
  • 3 new cases in Cibola County
  • 8 new cases in Curry County
  • 11 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 5 new cases in Eddy County
  • 1 new case in Grant County
  • 3 new cases in Hidalgo County
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New Mexico Alzheimer’s Association: New Program Director

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Denise Parras

Alzheimer’s News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter has  announced that Denise Parras has been promoted to program director, leading the chapter’s Care & Support Department.

Parras has been a key figure in the Care & Support Department. Prior to accepting the program director position, Parras served as both interim program director and programs specialist, beginning her career with the Association as a college intern in the communications department.

The significance of Parras’ role within the chapter was most apparent when the COVID-19 Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 20,600 With 7 New Deaths And 8,139 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 216 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County has two new cases bringing today’s total to 20 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update announces 7 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 49 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 18 new cases in Chaves County
  • 13 new cases in Cibola County 
  • 21 new cases in Curry County
  • 34 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 3 new cases in Eddy County
  • 9 new cases in Lea
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