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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 1,484, No New Deaths

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced today 80 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

No new deaths of New Mexico residents related to COVID-19 is reported today.

Per the New Mexico Department of Health, the most recent cases are:

  • 13 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 1 new case in Cibola County
  • 4 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 1 new case in Grant County
  • 38 new cases in McKinley County
  • 9 new cases in Sandoval County
  • 11 new cases in San Juan County
  • 2 new cases in Santa Fe County
  • 1 new case in Socorro County

The number of deaths of New Mexico residents related to COVID-19 is 36.

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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 1,174, With 1 Death

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced today 86 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Update includes one additional death related to COVID-19.

Per the New Mexico Department of Health, the most recent cases are:

  • 17 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 1 new case in Chaves County
  • 1 new case in Cibola County
  • 5 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 1 new case in Grant County
  • 27 new cases in McKinley County
  • 1 new case in Quay County
  • 22 new cases in Sandoval County
  • 7 new cases in San Juan County
  • 2 new cases in Santa Fe County
  • 1 new case in Socorro County
  • 1 new case in Valencia County

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Heinrich Shines Spotlight On Some True NM Heroes

By MARTIN HEINRICH
United States Senator

Dear Friend,

The coronavirus pandemic has brought upon some of the most challenging times many of us will ever face. But it has also shown us how dependent we are on one another for support. So many of you are showing up in moving ways to demonstrate our state’s trademark creative tenacity and incredible ingenuity in the service of our fellow New Mexicans. 

I am deeply grateful to all New Mexicans who are doing their part to stay home and maintain physical distance. It is going to make a real difference for our health care workers who are working day and Read More

Website Connects Medical Needs To Local Suppliers … Manufacturers, Innovators May Upload Capabilities

By Holly Bradshaw-Eakes
Santa Fe

ALBUQUERQUE — A website dedicated to recruiting New Mexico suppliers, distributors, manufacturers, makers and testing-centers in the fight against COVID-19 has been launched by several of the state’s universities, research institutions and manufacturing support organizations.

The website at https://nmcovid19.org went live Friday and aims to quickly source, produce and test needed medical and other supplies that will bolster on-the-ground efforts to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.

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Chart 15: COVID-19 Daily Cases By County In New Mexico

Chart shows the cumulative cases of COVID-19 by county in New Mexico. Courtesy/Eli Ben-Naim

Chart shows total cumulative tests of COVID-19 statewide in New Mexico, Courtesy/Eli Ben-Naim

Chart shows number of COVID-19 cases per county across New Mexico. Courtesy/Eli Ben-Naim

Chart shows COVID-19 in the United States and the US fraction of cases worldwide. Courtesy/Eli Ben-Naim
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Health Department: COVID-19 Testings In Los Alamos April 2

NMDOH News:

Testing people sick (not needing immediate medical attention) or who have recently traveled.

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH)’s reports a COVID-19 screening Thursday, April 2, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or while supplies last, at Overlook Park in White Rock.

Priority screening will be provided for the following:

  • People experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 infection: fever, cough, or shortness of breath; and
  • People who have traveled from Europe (to include Italy), China, Iran, South Korea, Japan, Seattle, New York City, San Francisco and Portland.

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CB FOX Deemed Nonessential Business … Closing 4:15 P.M. Today … Reopening To Sell Remaining Merchandise Soon

CB FOX Department Store on Central Avenue falls into the category of a nonessential business and will temporarily close at 4:15 p.m. today. Courtesy photo

CB FOX News:

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Stay at Home Order issued Monday due to the COVID-19 pandemic lists retail stores as nonessential businesses in New Mexico.

CB FOX Department Store falls into that category and has announced that it will temporarily close at 4:15 p.m. today.

“We will re-open to sell off the remaining items as soon as we can. Watch for updates!”

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Metzger’s Stores Deemed Essential And Remaining Open

Metzger’s Do It Best Hardware at 1607 Central Ave., in downtown Los Alamos and the store on N.M. 4 in White Rock are essential businesses and will remain open. Courtesy photo

Metzger’s Hardware Store News:

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Stay at Home Order issued Monday due to the COVID-19 pandemic specifically lists hardware stores as an essential business in New Mexico.

“Metzger’s Hardware takes our responsibility to our community seriously, and will remain open during this crisis,” General Manager David Jolley posted on Metzger’s Facebook page. “We will continue to do our best to keep in

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New Mexico Governor Signs Five More Bills Monday

By JENS GOULD
New Mexican

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed five bills into law Monday, including legislation that authorizes New Mexico law enforcement to apprehend traffickers of endangered wildlife.

Senate Bill 75 makes it a misdemeanor to knowingly buy or sell animal species or part of any species covered by Appendix 1 of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.

The law sets up penalties of up to $10,000 or three times the value of the product. Owners of antiques or heirlooms containing ivory or parts from other endangered animals are not affected Read More