Healthcare

Chart 173: COVID-19 In New Mexico Sept. 3

Chart shows change in number of diagnoses during a two week period by county. The percentages indicate change in number of diagnoses for the two week period ending Sept. 2 compared with the two week period ending Aug. 19. Counties with less than 20 diagnoses are not shown. Figures for Los Alamos County and the state of New Mexico are highlighted. Los Alamos had 3 positive tests over the past two weeks, compared with 4 in the preceding two week period. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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Emotional Healing: Trauma And Grief Fatigue … Impacting Our World Deeply

By DR. TED WIARD

Editors Note: This is an ongoing series by grief specialist Dr. Ted Wiard, dedicated to helping educate the community about emotional healing.

As a collective, we are moving through the phases of healing from loss while trying to establish a “new norm’, while the grief phases are following their natural and normal process.

Usually this process makes sense as that new norm is established, the problem is with this virus, the new norm is in continuous flux, and adapting to the present is ambiguous causing high levels of stress individually and collectively.

In the grief process one Read More

Council Chair Scott Provides Update On CARES Act Funds

By CHAIR SARA SCOTT
Los Alamos County Council

Today I’ll focus on providing as much information as we now have regarding the CARES Act funds that the County will receive – understanding that this information is incomplete and County staff are aggressively working to resolve some questions and changes associated with how these funds can be disbursed.

As always, I hope this note finds you, your families and friends well. We’ve been working together to limit the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our community – staying home and always wearing our masks and keeping our distance when we must be out Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 25,612 With 3 More Deaths And 13,180 Patients Recovered

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 154 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 27 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

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

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

  • 24 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 3 new cases in Catron County
  • 24 new cases in Chaves County
  • 1 new case in Colfax County
  • 5 new cases in Curry County
  • 33 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 13 new cases in Eddy County
  • 1 new case in Grant County
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Folks 55 And Older Invited To Virtual Social Hour Sept. 8

COMMUNITY News:

New Mexico Senior Olympics and Health Promotion invites those 55 and older to participate in a free virtual event to encourage seniors to be active during the COVID-19 stay at home health order.

New Mexico Senior Olympics and Health Promotion offers 14 individual sport activities, all modified to participate from home.

Participants must complete and agree to the Liability WAIVER prior to getting started. Stay at Home Challenge participants will submit results monthly and be entered in a drawing for $100 Gift Card.

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Chart 172: COVID-19 In New Mexico Sept. 2

Diagnosis: COVID-19 diagnoses per 100 residents by country. Shown are the top 20 countries in the world, with the United States and the state of New Mexico highlighted. Countries with populations less than one million are not displayed. Source: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Deaths: COVID-19 related deaths per 10,000 residents by country. Shown are the top 20 countries in the world, with the United States and the state of New Mexico highlighted. Countries with populations less than one million are not displayed. Source: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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New Mexico Environment Department Cites O’Reilly Auto Parts On Airport Road In Santa Fe For Unsafe Workplace Conditions

NMED Cabinet Secretary James Kenney

NMED News:

…Management did not require employees to wear masks

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) cited a Santa Fe business for violations of the state’s Occupational Health and Safety Act, resulting in an unsafe workplace.

The O’Reilly Auto Parts store at 4715 Airport Road in Santa Fe did not ensure employees wore face coverings during an NMED inspection in early July, in violation of state law, public health orders and COVID-Safe Practices and exposing the five employees working in close proximity to one another in the sales Read More

Scenes Of Patio Dining Underway All Around Los Alamos

As part of COVID-Safe practices, Los Alamos restaurants offer patio dining throughout the community including here Aug. 26 at El Parasol on Central Avenue and 20th Street. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com

Diners chatting on the patio under the shade of umbrellas at Blue Window Bistro Aug. 26 on Central Avenue. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com

Folks taking a coffee break Aug. 26 on the patio at Starbucks on Central Avenue. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 25,460 With 8 More Deaths And 13,073 Patients Recovered

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 110 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 27 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update announces 8 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 30 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 4 new cases in Chaves County
  • 3 new cases in Curry County
  • 32 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 8 new cases in Eddy County
  • 1 new case in Grant County
  • 1 new case in Lea County
  • 2 new cases in Lincoln County
  • 10
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Secretary Of State’s Office Urges New Mexicans To Become Poll Workers For November General Election … Sept. 1 Is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day

From the Office of the Secretary of State:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office is urging New Mexicans to help their communities, contribute to their democracy, and make a few extra dollars by becoming a poll worker for the Nov. 3, 2020 General Election. 

County Clerks across the state need poll workers to serve in a variety of roles on or before Election Day.

The COVID crisis has resulted in a critical need for poll workers, as most traditional poll workers are over the age of 61 and more susceptible to complications from the virus. 

“I’m urging all willing and able New Mexicans to consider Read More