New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 933 New Cases, Total Now 157,087 With 15 New Deaths And 78,826 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 933 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 2 more cases today … the total is now 348 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 15 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 261 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 19 new cases in Chaves County
- 17 new cases in Cibola County
- 5 new cases in Colfax County
- 33 new cases in Curry County
- 102 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 34 new cases in Eddy County
- 13 new cases
Aquatic Center Closing For HVAC System Repairs
The Aquatic Center will be closed beginning Tuesday for HVAC system repairs. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Starting Tuesday, Jan. 12, the Larry H. Walkup Aquatic Center will be closed for HVAC system repairs in order to maintain COVID-19 safety measures and state requirements.
With the increased COVID-19 air circulation requirements, Aquatic Center staff have been closely monitoring the HVAC system to help ensure a safe environment for our swimmers. The air circulation requirements have moved past acceptable levels and require the facility to be closed for the safety of patrons and staff. Read More
Attorney General Balderas Issues Statement Following Dismissal Of Lawsuit To Overturn New Mexico Election
From the Office of Attorney General Hector Balderas:
SANTA FE – Attorney General Hector Balderas issued the following statement today after the dismissal of President Donald Trump’s lawsuit to overturn New Mexico’s election:
“This dangerous lawsuit was a lost cause from the beginning, but Republican leaders should put safety first and admit their loyalty is to Donald Trump over New Mexico and the United States; and I am still demanding that they step up and admit that the lies they continue to spread resulted in the deaths of civilians and law enforcement in a violent attack on our democracy,” Read More
Chart 303: COVID-19 In New Mexico Jan. 11, 2021
Heinrich Presses Defense Department For Information To Speed Emergency Deployments Of U.S. Armed Forces To Deal With Any Future Security Breaches At U.S. Capitol
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
“In the aftermath of the attack, serious questions must be answered regarding the lack of threat intelligence, physical security of the Capitol Buildings, and readiness of our Armed Forces and federal agencies to respond.” –Heinrich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following last week’s insurrection and breach on the U.S. Capitol as members of Congress were certifying the results of the 2020 presidential election, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and U.S. Senate Armed