New Mexico Health Department: Activations Surge With COVID-19 Exposure App ‘NM Notify’
NMDOH News:
…“NM Notify” nearing 15% adoption rate in first 10 days
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) launched “NM Notify”, a free, statewide COVID-19 exposure notification system 10 days ago. This safe, voluntary, anonymous service is available to all New Mexicans on iPhone and Android.
“NM Notify” does not collect, store or transmit any personal information, nor does it track movement. It uses your phone’s Bluetooth function to monitor proximity between phones and informs participants if they have been exposed to someone who has verified they are infected with Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 297 New Cases, Total 191,945 With 5 Deaths And 173,824 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 297 new COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases today so the total remains at 501 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 5 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 112 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 4 new cases in Chaves County
- 5 new cases in Curry County
- 51 new cases
Chart 383 COVID-19 In New Mexico April 1, 2021
This map shows the percentage of residents receiving at least one vaccine dose by state. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico Cannabis Legalization Bill Heads To Governor
The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Post file photo
By ROBERT NOTT
SFNM
The New Mexico Legislature gave the green light to the legalization of marijuana Wednesday night.
Both the Senate and House of Representatives approved the controversial bill in a short but fiery special session, sending the legislation to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who has promised to sign it and start New Mexico on the road to a new industry that could provide tens of millions of dollars in annual revenue — and, opponents warned, still-unknown pitfalls that could trouble the state for years to come.
The Senate voted 22-15 late Read More
LANL Team Develops Software Package Known As CICE To Model Changes In Sea Ice
A CICE Consortium graphic of sea-ice physics illustrates complexity and breadth of variables at play. LANL image
LANL News:
The Polar Regions on Earth—the areas around the North and South Poles—have about 9 million square miles of sea ice floating in their oceans. Once inhabited by very few people, the Polar Regions are now home to more people than ever before; there are more than 4 million people living in the Arctic.
These regions are important to industries such as commercial shipping and fishing, mining, energy, recreation and tourism, scientific research, and even military bases and defense
Governor On Passage Of Legalized Adult-Use Cannabis
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement tonight on the breakthrough in the New Mexico Legislature that will make New Mexico the next U.S. state to legalize adult-use cannabis and comprehensively address past low-level convictions:
“This is a significant victory for New Mexico. Workers will benefit from the opportunity to build careers in this new economy. Entrepreneurs will benefit from the opportunity to create lucrative new enterprises. The state and local governments will benefit from the additional Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 277 New Cases, Total 191,652 With 5 Deaths And 173,701 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 277 new COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports 2 new cases today bringing the total to 501 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 5 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 125 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 8 new cases in Chaves County
- 2 new cases in Curry County
- 1 new case in De Baca
New Mexico Senate Bill 2 Allowing Expungement Of Cannabis-Related Criminal Records Heads To Governor
The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Post file photo
By Robert Nott
SFNM
A bill that would create a path for expunging criminal records tied to cases involving cannabis-related charges is on its way to the governor today after both chambers of the Legislature approved the
The Senate passed the bill by a vote of 23-13, while the House of Representatives approved it 41-28.
While Senate Bill 2 does not eliminate conviction records, it would set up a system for reviewing and expunging criminal records from websites and other sources that are accessible to the public. It also requires a review and possible dismissal Read More
Melanie Stansbury Wins Democratic Nomination In CD-1
Melanie Stansbury
DPNM News:
The Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) announced this evening that 201 Democratic State Central Committee (SCC) members in CD-1 cast their final votes today to determine who will be the Democratic nominee for the first Congressional District seat recently vacated by Secretary Deb Haaland.
State Central Committee members voted remotely, in accordance with Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) rules, and had the option to submit an electronic, paper, or phone ballot. The voting system was secured according to DPNM procedures, and the ballots are available Read More
State Enters Phase 2 COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility April 5
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — The Department of Health announced today that beginning Monday, April 5, all New Mexicans 16+ will be eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine.
Currently, Phases 1A, 1B, and 1C are eligible, but beginning Monday, Phase 2 will be eligible as well.
“President Biden directed states to make all adults eligible for vaccine by May 1. New Mexico will meet that mark nearly a month early,” DOH Cabinet Secretary Dr. Tracie Collins said.
DOH will continue to prioritize vaccine invitations for Phase 1A, New Mexicans 75 years and older, and New Mexicans 60 years and older with a chronic condition.
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