New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 285 New Cases, Total Now 180,571 With 13 New Deaths And 120,051 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 285 more positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 2 new case today bringing the total to 466 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)
Today’s update includes 13 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 64 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 3 new cases in Catron County
- 8 new cases in Chaves
Scene From COVID-19 Testing At Overlook Park
Posts From The Road: Route 66 National Museum
National Route 66 Museum: A large neon sign sits in front of the National Route 66 Museum in Elk City, Okla. Historic Route 66 as it is known today passes by the museum complex. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Mid-Century Travel: A display in the Route 66 Museum features a restored 1940 Chevrolet in front of a typical motel, or tourist court as they were called at that time. Also note other signs of mid-century travel such as the Burma-Shave sign and a drive-in movie speaker. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
Route 66, Will Rogers Highway, Read More
FBI: Albuquerque Special Agent In Charge James C. Langenberg Retires After More Than 25 Years Of Service
FBI News:
James C. Langenberg, who has been the special agent in charge of the Albuquerque FBI Division since August 2018, is retiring from the FBI after a career of more than 25 years.
“It has been an honor and a privilege serving as the special agent in charge of the Albuquerque Division,” Langenberg said. “Throughout my career, I have focused on the people, the partnerships, and the mission. The entire FBI team enabled me to succeed in New Mexico, and I will be forever grateful for their enduring support.”
Langenberg’s retirement took effect Saturday. A permanent replacement
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich To Chair Military Construction And Veterans Affairs Appropriations Subcommittee
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a new member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that he will serve as the chairman of the Military Construction (MILCON), Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, which oversees funding for new military construction and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Military construction (MILCON) funding enables the U.S. Department of Defense and the military services to plan, design, and build hospitals, dormitories, schools, child development centers, runways Read More
Legislative Roundup: 34 Days Remaining In 2021 Session
Legislative Roundup
SFNM
Chickens, pot and younger voters: Lawmakers dropped a series of new bills during the Senate floor session Wednesday. Among the highlights: Sen. Jacob Candelaria, D-Albuquerque, is shepherding another cannabis legalization measure.
Sen. Carrie Hamblen, D-Las Cruces, is sponsoring a bill “providing for the registration of qualified residents who are 16 or 17 years of age to vote in regular local elections, municipal elections and special local elections.”
And Sen. Pete Campos, D-Las Vegas, introduced a bill that would prohibit “certain confinement of egg laying Read More
DVS Hosts Virtual Veterans Outreach On Presidents Day
NMDVS News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Veterans Services (DVS) will host a special Zoom Outreach 9 a.m. to noon on Presidents Day Monday.
Veterans can connect via the video application “Zoom” with the following DVS veterans service officers below, for “virtual” face-to-face assistance with filing VA claims or state veterans benefits, providing guidance with regard to registration for COVID-19 vaccination, or for help with any other issues a veteran or their family may be facing.
Northern New Mexico
Arturo Marlow
https://nmdvs-org.zoom.us/j/8327658957?pwd=a1JBY3AxaUs2OE1FT1Q3ZUdnOEY3UT09 Read More
The Many Myths Behind Inspiration For Valentine’s Day
Saint Valentine, who according to some sources is actually two distinct historical characters. Fototeca Gilardi/Getty
By LIVIA GERSHON
History.com
On February 14, when we share chocolates, special dinners, or doily cards with our loved ones, we do it in the name of Saint Valentine. But who was this saint of romance?
Search the internet, and you can find plenty of stories about him—or them. One Saint Valentine was supposedly a Roman priest who performed secret weddings against the wishes of the authorities in the third century. Imprisoned in the home of a noble, he healed his captor’s blind daughter, Read More
COVID Relief Bills To Move Quickly Through House
House Speaker Brian Egolf
NMDP News:
SANTA FE — The three COVID-relief bills recently passed by the Senate are scheduled to move quickly through the House with the aim of getting to the Governor’s desk in short order.
Thursday, they each received a single committee assignment from House Speaker Brian Egolf in order to ensure expedient review before they are brought to the House Floor for a vote.
“Providing relief for New Mexico’s struggling businesses and families is our number one reason for convening this session,” Speaker of the House Brian Egolf said. “These initiatives are time-sensitive Read More
State Disburses $178M In CARES Act Funding To Local, Tribal Gov’ts, Over 3,000 Small Businesses In New Mexico
STATE News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Finance & Administration (DFA) concluded the distribution of $178 million in federal CARES Act funds to 83 local governments, 21 tribal governments, and more than 3,000 small businesses across New Mexico.
New Mexico is one of the few states to offer such a large amount of CARES Act aid directly to local and tribal governments.
“The COVID pandemic has caused a tremendous strain on local and tribal governments and on small businesses across our state,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “This money has gone a long way to support the restaurants, retailers, Read More
New Mexico [External Sources]
- Albuquerque's Gun Violence Task Force fizzles out amid leadership changes - KOB 4
- Portales city manager says she's on paid leave - easternnewmexiconews.com
- New Mexico man who stole tens of millions from investors could get off probation early - Yahoo! Voices
- New Mexico man who stole tens of millions from investors could get off probation early - Yahoo! Voices
- Jordan: New Mexico Is Right To Hold Out For Higher Prices For Its Most Valuable Commodity - Los Alamos Daily Post
- New Mexico Medical Board met in secret without valid reason - KOB 4