Chart 220: COVID-19 In New Mexico Oct. 20, 2020
The bars in this chart show the number of active COVID-19 related hospitalizations versus date. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimLAPS: October Is National Bullying Prevention Month
LAPS News:
October is National Bullying Prevention Month and Los Alamos Public Schools is finding ways to increase awareness of bullying and prevent bullying in our schools while promoting kindness, acceptance and inclusion.
“This year coming together in Unity is more important than ever,” LAPS Prevention Support Specialist Brandi Seekins said. “Bullying prevention starts with each one of us — our everyday words and actions can create environments where everyone is celebrated and welcomed.”
At Los Alamos Public Schools, teachers and school counselors lead classroom lessons Read More
Santa Fe Mayor Webber: An Enormous Moment
By ALAN M. WEBBER
Mayor
City of Santa Fe
Dear Friends,
A lot has happened since last Monday. Our city is hurting. We’re feeling divided in the aftermath of the destruction of the historic obelisk on the Plaza. Some have long called for its removal. Others regard it as a cherished symbol. None of us approve of the way it was destroyed.
What an enormous moment we are in.
Santa Feans have been in a back and forth conversation about how to tell the story of our cultures and our histories that dates back well before the obelisk. And here’s the truth: It doesn’t stop here. This conversation needs to continue. Read More
Los Alamos Victim Assistant: ‘Why Doesn’t She Just Leave?’
The violence at home signal for help without leaving a digital trace. Courtesy image
Los Alamos Victim Assistant:
It may be difficult for someone to comprehend a violent lifestyle if they’ve never experienced domestic violence.
Friends and family members listen to horror stories involving black eyes, broken noses, emergency room visits, terrifying ordeals at night, and constant belittling.
The common question is, “If things are so bad, why don’t you just leave?”
It isn’t simple to leave a violent relationship, rather a life-changing process that can take months, and even years to break Read More
NMDWS Offices Closed To Public Until Further Notice
NMDWS Secretary Bill McCamley
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — In light of the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in New Mexico, all New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) offices will remain closed to the public until further notice.
Office closures include New Mexico Workforce Connection Centers and Labor Relations Division offices.
Work search requirements also will be waived until further notice for all Unemployment Insurance claimants.
“With the recent record spike in cases resulting in high hospitalizations, the decision has been made to give New Mexicans more time before Read More
NMPED COVID-19 Update: 38 Staff And 10 Students Test Positive In New Mexico Public Schools In Last 72 Hours
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — The Public Education Department announced Monday 48 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the last 72 hours.
Rapid response has been initiated, and all pertinent information has been verified with the schools and school districts.
The following new cases have been reported:
- 10 cases in Bernalillo County. Two of the infected individuals are students who were last on campus Oct. 1 and Oct. 7. The other eight infected individuals are staff members who were last on school property Oct. 1, 7, 12, 13, 14 and Oct. 15. All staff members and the parents and guardians of all students in the
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 518 New Cases, Total Now At 37,302 With 1 New Death And 20,001 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 518 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 38 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 1 new death in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 123 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 30 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 20 new cases in Curry County
- 102 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 20 new cases in Eddy County
- 4 new cases in Grant County
- 30 new cases in Lea County
- 11 new cases in Lincoln
Final Census Response Count In Los Alamos County 83.8 Percent Compared To 58.7 Statewide In New Mexico
COUNTY News:
The final self-response count for the U.S. Census in Los Alamos County is 83.8 percent.
This is in comparison to the self-response count for the U.S. Census for all of New Mexico, which is 58.7 percent.
The non-response follow up for all of New Mexico netted another 41.2 percent, which totals 99.9 percent. Read More
Chart 219: COVID-19 In New Mexico Oct. 19
Overall COVID-19 risk by state. The nonprofit organization Covid Act Now monitors daily diagnoses, infection rates, testing positivity, ICU headroom and contacts traced in each state. The overall COVID-19 risk is based on these five metrics. Map: mapchart.net. Source: covidactnow.org. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico Absentee Ballot Count By Party, Absentee Early Vote And Same Day Voter Registration Counts As Of 10-19-20
Data in this ‘Absentee Count by Party’ document represents the total number of absentee ballot requests received in New Mexico as of today. Note: Oct. 20 is the last day for voters to request an absentee ballot. Courtesy/New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office
Data in this ‘Absentee Early Vote Count’ document shows vote counts since Oct. 6 (the start of early in-person voting at clerks’ offices) broken down by party and county and method of voting. Wider early voting locations opened Oct. 17 and run through Oct. 31. Polling places are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. Courtesy/New Read More
New Mexico [External Sources]
- Kira Miner: Breezy and warm Tuesday - KOB.com - KOB 4
- What do we make of local housing prices on the rise? - KOB 4
- Temperatures on the increase for New Mexico - KOAT New Mexico
- Many New Mexico voters lack choices in legislative races • Source New Mexico - Source New Mexico
- Study measures impact of NM behavioral health copay law • Source New Mexico - Source New Mexico
- Study measures impact of NM behavioral health copay law • Source New Mexico - Source New Mexico
