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New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 100 New Cases, Total Now At 26,661 With 3 More Deaths And 14,396 Patients Recovered

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 100 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 29 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update announces 3 new deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:

  • 14 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 11 new cases in Chaves County
  • 2 new cases in Cibola County
  • 2 new cases in Curry County
  • 1 new case in De Baca County
  • 19 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 6 new cases in Eddy County
  • 8 new cases in Lea County
  • 1 new case
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PEEC: Explore Middle Rio Grande Valley History Tuesday

Learn about the history of the Middle Rio Grande Valley and restoration efforts in a live-streamed talk Tuesday by Bosque Project Manager Michael Scialdone for the Pueblo of Sandia. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 15 for a live-streamed talk from Michael Scialdone about the history of the Middle Rio Grande Valley and how that has led to the Rio Grande and Bosque known today.

After giving some history, Scialdone will discuss restoration efforts in general for the river and the Bosque, with a focus on how river incising Read More

School Air Filters ​To Be Upgraded Across New Mexico

NMPED News:

SANTA FE — Many school buildings across New Mexico will get upgraded air filters in the coming weeks to ensure that students return to in-person learning in the safest possible environment, the Public Education Department announced Friday.

The Public Education Department is working with the Public School Facilities Authority and school leaders across the state to determine what air filters are currently in use in school buildings and how effective they are at removing tiny particles like viruses from the air.

Additionally, they will identify the highest-quality air filters Read More

New Mexico Launches Census Day Of Action Sept. 14

ICOUNTNM News:

Monday, Sept. 14, communities across New Mexico will come together for a Statewide Day of Action for the 2020 Census.

New Mexico has one of the lowest participation rates in the Nation with just over two weeks remaining to count all residents, but is gaining momentum.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 82.8 percent of New Mexico households have been counted in the 2020 Census. This rate includes households that have self-responded via phone, internet or mail, and those that have been counted through door-to-door visits by Census workers — a process referred to as “Nonresponse Read More

Northern Pueblos RTPO Is Seeking Public Input On Transportation Issues, Opportunities In Los Alamos County

COUNTY News:

The Northern Pueblos Regional Transportation Planning Organization (NPRTPO) is seeking, through an online survey, public input on transportation issues and opportunities in Los Alamos County, Rio Ariba County, Santa Fe County and Taos County to help guide development of its long-range Regional Transportation Plan update.

Access the short survey here: https://forms.gle/eTUDigk3uqUJrypW9.

The NPRTPO is the designated regional transportation planning agency for the four-county area of Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Taos counties. Its membership consists of elected Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 26,563 With 2 More Deaths And 14,276 Patients Recovered

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 137 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 29 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update announces 2 new deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:

  • 13 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 40 new cases in Chaves County
  • 7 new cases in Curry County
  • 12 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 4 new cases in Eddy County
  • 1 new case in Grant County
  • 16 new cases in Lea County
  • 4 new cases in Luna County
  • 7 new cases in
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Governor Testifies Before United States Congress Urging Members To Expedite Much-Needed Aid For New Mexico

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham testifying Thursday morning before the U.S. House Financial Services Committee on the critical need for federal aid to states for COVID-19 recovery. Screenshot/LADP

From the Office of Michelle Lujan Grisham:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham appeared Thursday morning before the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, urging members of Congress to expedite much-needed aid for New Mexico small businesses, workers, the temporarily unemployed, families, educators and public health heroes.
“I was grateful for the opportunity to make my case publicly
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Medio Fire Update: Substantial Rain Minimizes Growth

Forest restoration treatments and prescribed fire have helped in suppression efforts on the Medio Fire. A video produced by The Nature Conservancy and Forest Stewards Guild features Operations Section Chief Buck Wickham for the Southwest Area Incident Management Team 4 and Fuels Program Manager Dennis Carril: www.youtube.com/embed/QjbyItrKBZE.

SFNF News:

The Medio Fire has received substantial precipitation minimizing fire behavior and growth.

No flooding has been reported. Firefighters continue to monitor containment lines on the fire’s perimeter as drier weather is expected Read More

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