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Luján Applauds Reopening Of Paycheck Protection Program

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From the Office of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján:

...Encourages Struggling Businesses To Apply For Remaining $130 Billion In Forgivable Loans

NAMBÉ – Today, U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), the U.S. House Assistant Speaker, applauded the reopening of the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program, which had initially ended June 30. Last week, with Luján’s support, the program was extended through Aug. 8.

“The Paycheck Protection Program has served as a lifeline for thousands of small businesses in New Mexico. When the program ended last week, it still had $130 billion Read More

Udall Among Senators Raising Concerns About Tribes Being Denied Access To Critical Federal COVID-19 Data

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.), vice chairman on the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and Patty Murray (D-Wash.), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, and U.S. Representatives Frank Pallone Jr. (D-N.J.), chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.), chair of the House Natural Resources Committee, and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), chair of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples, called on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers Read More

American Hospital, Medical, Nurses Associations Issue Open Letter Urging Public To Wear Masks To Stop COVID-19 Spread

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By American Hospital Association
American Medical Association
American Nurses Association

An Open Letter To The American Public:

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have urged the American people to protect themselves, their neighbors and their loved ones amidst the worst global health crisis in generations. After months of physical distancing and staying at home, infections and deaths began to decline.

But in the weeks since states began reopening, some of the steps that were critical to the progress we made were too quickly abandoned. And we are now watching in real-time Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 13,256, No New Deaths, 5,860 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 203 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 8 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update announces no additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 65 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 8 new cases in Chaves County
  • 2 new cases in Cibola County
  • 3 new cases in Curry County
  • 38 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 1 new case in Eddy County
  • 2 new cases in Grant County
  • 1 new case in Hidalgo County
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Emotional Healing: Denial – Detrimental And Survival

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By Dr. Ted Wiard

Editors Note: This is part of an ongoing series of columns by grief specialist Dr. Ted Wiard, dedicated to helping educate the community about emotional healing.

For many months now, the world has found itself in challenging times and it has affected each person, family, organization and community.

There are many pandemics that have arisen from this time of upheaval: racism, sexism, law enforcement, judicial and political systems, power differentials, educational systems, physical and mental health, personal rights vs. community protection, and the list goes on and on Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 13,063 With 2 More Deaths And 5,845 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 291 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 8 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

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

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

  • 79 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 8 new cases in Chaves County
  • 10 new cases in Cibola County
  • 4 new cases in Curry County
  • 56 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 10 new cases in Eddy County
  • 1 new case in Grant County
  • 4 new cases in Hidalgo County
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New Mexico State Police To Enforce Penalties On Citizens Non-Compliant With Emergency Public Health Order

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NMSP News:

New Mexico State Police will continue to respond, investigate and potentially cite citizens or businesses that refuse to comply with the amended Emergency Public Health Order.

June 30, 2020 New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham extended the Public Order to July 15, 2020, which requires all New Mexicans to wear personal protective face covering while in public.

New Mexico State Police will ensure the public and places of business adhere to this mandate.

Officers will issue a citation to individuals who intentionally disregard the Public Health Order face covering requirements Read More

Letter To The Editor: Why So Many Lawbreakers In Los Alamos?

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By GEORGE KYRALA
White Rock

In the last week or so I have been visiting the pond area in Los Alamos to enjoy the area while eating a takeout from our wonderful restaurants.

During that time, I have noticed that more than 70 percent of the people are not wearing masks, not counting those who are eating or drinking food. 

Too many people, with too many running and screaming kids, occupy that space and do not even socially distance by the too short six feet! 

In a town with so many educated people why are so many breaking or ignoring the law with little consequence to them? We, educated people, do believe in Read More