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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 1,711 With 7 New Deaths

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 115 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

The number of positive tests for COVID-19 in Los Alamos County remains at 6.

The update today also includes seven additional deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

Per the New Mexico Department of Health, the most recent cases announced today include:

  • 24 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 2 new cases in Chaves County
  • 2 new cases in Cibola County
  • 1 new case in Colfax County
  • 7 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 2 new cases in Eddy County
  • 1 new case in Grant County
  • 51 new cases in McKinley
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Heinrich Updates COVID-19 Response Efforts In New Mexico

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) held a teleconference Thursday with New Mexico-based reporters to answer questions and discuss the latest on efforts to assist New Mexicans impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

A recording of Heinrich’s remarks can be found HERE.

Sen. Heinrich’s remarks are below:

Hi everyone, and thank you for joining for my weekly update on our ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic and its economic consequences.

I’d like to start with some positive stories.

This past weekend, communities all Read More

‘Sew Many Masks’ Serving Local Medical Community

By DIANE HAMMON
Sew Many Masks
Los Alamos

“Sew Many Masks” is a group of approximately 25 seamstresses who are providing much needed face masks to our healthcare providers and medical community during the COVID-19 crisis. 

They have donated to Los Alamos Medical Center, MANNM, Los Alamos Family Practice, Trinity Urgent Care, The Children’s Clinic, Sombrillo Nursing Home, Aspen Ridge, Los Alamos Visiting Nurses, Los Alamos Fire Department and Los Alamos Police Department.

They also are working on Surgical Scrub Caps for nurses at the Espanola Hospital, which is a Regional Covid-19 designated Read More

Stay-Home, Stay-Busy Options Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Sunrise breaks over the plains at the Very Large Array. Courtesy/NRAO/AUI/NSF

STATE News:

  • New Mexico institutions offer virtual crafts, music and more

SANTA FE – State agencies are offering plenty of distractions for New Mexicans stuck at home for another weekend amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Crafts, concerts and kitchen chemistry are just a few of the activities the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs and the Tourism Department have prepared. Here’s a list of some of the things you can do this weekend – without leaving home:

Go shopping – online – using the Tourism Department’s

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State Launches Portal With More COVID-19 Data

STATE News:

The state of New Mexico has launched a portal with more COVID-19 data specific to positive cases and testing in the state. 

The data dashboard includes county-by-county breakdowns of positive cases by age, gender and ethnicity. The portal also includes reporting about testing by county.

The state Department of Health has conducted extensive testing in Native American communities where clusters of illness have been identified, which at least in part explains the disproportionate share of the Native American population in the state’s total positive tests.

The state will endeavor Read More

Pondering Social Distancing On Valle Grande Trail

The essence of social distancing can be found on the Valle Grande Trail off N.M. 4. Relaxing on the Valle begs for contemplation, and possibly some sort of clarity regarding our current situation, and a great spot for a picnic. It’s only a 2-mile round trip and a pretty good hike back up to the highway, but it’s well worth it. Photo by Jim O’Donnell Read More

McQuiston: COVID-19 And Car Insurance

By ALLEN MCQUISTON
The Jemez Agency

The coronavirus pandemic has forced people to spend more time at home, resulting in a lot less driving.

Car insurance companies are recognizing how these changes are affecting Americans and how they are driving. Less miles being driven means less accidents and less claims.

Just in the last week or so, several insurance companies have stated they will be refunding a portion of premiums back to consumers.

Here is a list of companies that I have seen offer refunds. There may be more or more to come, but as of this writing, the companies are:

  • Safeco;
  • Liberty Mutual;
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Mom Creates Joyful Birthday Despite Social Distancing

Amparo Wulf wanted to make her daughter Margo’s 12th birthday special despite the ‘home town shut down’, so she conspired with 11 families to make the day grand. She dropped off baggies with crafts for friends to make colorful posters a week before the big day. On her birthday, Margo’s friends lined the street waving their posters, holding balloons and blowing whistles. They sang happy birthday as the birthday girl rode by in the sole car of a specially designed parade. ‘I thought the experience was outstanding,’ Margo said. ‘My mom was vague when I’d ask her questions about why she was decorating Read More

Los Alamos JJAB Launches Community Gift Card Program

JJAB News:

…Connecting, Los Alamos and White Rock, community members in need with gift cards to local restaurants

Would you like to support a local restaurant and help a community member?

During the pandemic, we are all looking for ways to assist others. Los Alamos JJAB has developed the Community Gift Card Program to do just that, assist community members in need, recognize helpers in our community, and support local eating establishments.

How does the program work? Gift cards are purchased, by community members, directly from the participating local restaurants. Currently, Secret Read More

Daily Postcard: Oppie & Groves Wearing Protective Masks

Daily Postcard: The Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer and General Leslie Groves historic sculptures spotted late Thursday afternoon wearing protective masks on the south lawn of Fuller Lodge. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Addresses White House ‘Opening Up America Again’ Guidelines​

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

STATE News:

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement this afternoon regarding the Trump administration’s distribution of “Opening Up America Again” guidelines:

“The White House – like states across the country, including ours – is considering what a plan to reopen our economy might look like. We appreciate their suggestions, and we will evaluate them thoroughly, but the plain overriding fact is we cannot put the cart before the horse.

“As CDC, FEMA, and public health experts across the country have made clear, we are not at a point Read More

New Mexico Highlands University Navajo RN-BSN Student Tanya Tohtsoni Works On Front Lines Of COVID-19 Pandemic

Tanya Tohtsoni

NMHU News:

LAS VEGAS, NM — Tanya Tohtsoni, a Navajo woman and RN-BSN student at New Mexico Highlands University, is on the front lines as a nurse serving the hard-hit Navajo Nation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tohtsoni also won a $1,000 Florence Nightingale Foundation scholarship in April 2020, the second year in a row she has received the honor. She has maintained a 4.0 GPA to date and is on track to graduate in December 2020.

Tohtsoni, who has been a nurse for 10 years, said her Navajo heritage motivates her every day. She is a nurse discharge specialist overseeing the COVID-19 unit Read More

Chart 32: COVID-19 Daily Cases By County In New Mexico

 

Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses, and deaths in New Mexico. Created by Eli Ben-Naim

Time evolution of the doubling time. The doubling time was estimated by comparing the number of diagnoses on a given day with the corresponding number one week before. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 1,597 & 8 More Deaths

STATE News:

 

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced today 116 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Update includes eight additional deaths related to COVID-19.

Per the New Mexico Department of Health, the most recent cases announced today include:

  • 17 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 1 new case in Cibola County
  • 1 new case in Colfax County
  • 4 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 1 new case in Grant County
  • 1 new case in Luna County
  • 23 new cases in McKinley County
  • 31 new cases in Sandoval County
  • 29 new cases in San Juan County
  • 1 new case in Santa Fe
  • 4 new cases in Socorro County
  • 3 new cases
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Udall Calls For Immediate Bipartisan Action To Fix Paycheck Protection Program, Provide Additional Funding For Small Businesses, Healthcare Providers, State, Local, Tribal Governments On Front Lines Of COVID-19 Crisis

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Tom Udall:

SANTA FE – Today, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) issued the following statement calling for immediate bipartisan action to address gaps in the recently passed CARES Act that would provide additional funding and fixes for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), shoring up our hospitals and other health care providers as they fight COVID-19 while losing regular revenue, and provide relief to state, local and Tribal governments as they continue to experience severe financial losses caused by the coronavirus pandemic:

“For nearly Read More

New Mexico Unveils App For Behavioral Health Support

NMBHC News:

SANTA FE — The state of New Mexico has launched NMConnect, a new phone app that provides free 24-hour crisis and non-crisis support and access to behavioral health professionals who can text or talk via phone with individuals needing a listening ear or referrals to longer-term support.

The app links users to the New Mexico Crisis Access Line (NMCAL), which provides safety net services statewide. NMCAL is still available via phone 24/7 toll-free by calling 1-855-NMCRISIS (1.855.662.7474).

“As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to force physical isolation, many people may experience Read More

Sen. Martin Heinrich To Serve On White House Task Force

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON (April 16, 2020) – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on agreeing to serve on a White House task force comprised of Senators and Members of the House of Representatives to provide counsel to the President on the reopening of the American economy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic:

“This public health crisis is like nothing any of us have ever experienced. As elected leaders and policymakers, we will rightly be measured by how we responded. I’m committed to bringing all of our country’s Read More

The Women Behind The Masks

Brittany Dowd and her 3-year-old daughter make masks to help protect others from the COVID-19 virus. Courtesy photo

The intrepid mask makers who outfitted Smith’s. From left, Kelly Vallejo, Lissie Ham, Teresa Boyd. Second Row: Roberta Idzorek, Thao Nguyen, Lauren Coupland. Third Row: Stefanie Pipis, Barbara Kaldi, James and Brittany Dowd. Courtesy photo

By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com

Everyone said someone else was doing more. This tireless group of folks making masks for essential workers in Los Alamos, Espanola and other places, are rolling Read More

Council Chair Scott Shares COVID-19 Response Update

By Chair SARA SCOTT
Los Alamos County Council

I’ve got a few updates I’d like to share but first I want to say thank you Los Alamos and White Rock. We’ve continued to work hard to protect each other through taking the Stay at Home Instruction and other important measures seriously.

These actions are having a real impact and they show that we respect and care for each other and our community.

Let’s keep on it and make more progress on social distancing of six feet and on wearing face coverings when we must be out in public. Face coverings are an important additional personal measure we can and should take Read More

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