Public Safety

Environment Department COVID-19 Watchlist: Jan. 9

NMED News:

The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has updated its daily Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist, which includes New Mexico places of employment that have had two or more rapid responses in the last 14 days.

There are 101 establishments on the Watchlist.

The current Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist and closure list, which includes all establishments that have been required to close, are posted here.

The state initiates a rapid response when it learns of a positive COVID-19 case in a workplace. The state agency initiating the rapid response will offer direction to establishments Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,507 New Cases, Total Now 154,954 With 22 New Deaths And 76,801 Patients Recovered

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,507 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County reports 6 new cases today … the total is now 340 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update includes 22 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:

  • 374 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 2 new cases in Catron County
  • 60 new cases in Chaves County
  • 18 new cases in Cibola County
  • 6 new cases in Colfax County
  • 22 new cases in Curry County
  • 163 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 72 new cases
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AG Balderas Calls On New Mexico GOP, Chairman Pearce, Rep. Herrell To Back Dismissal Of Trump Election Lawsuit

Attorney General Hector Balderas

From the Office of the Attorney General:

SANTA FE – In the wake of this week’s domestic terrorist attack on the United States Capitol, Attorney General Hector Balderas today called on the Republican Party of New Mexico, Chairperson Steve Pearce, and U.S. Rep. Yvette Herrell to support the dismissal of President Trump’s frivolous and dangerous lawsuit seeking to overturn New Mexico’s valid election.

The party and its chair supported the lawsuit, making public statements that it was working directly with the Trump campaign to overturn New Mexico’s validly Read More

Conchas Lake State Park Closes Boat Ramps For Safety

NMSP News:

SANTA FE — Conchas Lake State Park has closed access to all boat ramps due to dropping water levels, resulting in safety concerns and to prevent property damage during launching and loading of boats.

Low precipitation and above average temperatures have resulted in extremely low water levels at several state park lakes causing boat access ramps to be closed.

State Parks is using this opportunity to rehabilitate and improve on the existing ramp.

The south boat ramp, which is operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers, is still open at this time. Boaters are encouraged to check with the Read More

New Mexico Educators Now In Line For COVID-19 Vaccine

Public Education Secretary Ryan Stewart

DOH News:

Phase 1B of vaccination plan includes K-12 educators as essential workers

SANTA FE — New Mexico educators are now in line for the COVID-19 vaccine, a critical step in returning to greater in-person learning amid the global pandemic, the New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) announced today.

Phase 1B of New Mexico’s vaccine distribution plan is now under way and will include classroom teachers, school-based cafeteria and janitorial workers and administrative and support staff, DOH said.

“This is welcome news and a critical step in getting Read More

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