New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 285 New Cases, Total Now 180,571 With 13 New Deaths And 120,051 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 285 more positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 2 new case today bringing the total to 466 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 13 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 64 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 3 new cases in Catron County
- 8 new cases in Chaves
Scene From COVID-19 Testing At Overlook Park
Scene from COVID-19 testing Thursday at Overlook Park in White Rock. This is the easy-to-do ‘saliva swab‘ test that is free and offered by Curative. The hosted bi-weekly event is held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Residents can just register online for a test slot here and then drive over to the park. The next test is Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 700 Overlook Park. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.comSimonich: Long-winded Lawmaker Goes To Bat For Secrecy
State Rep. Miguel Garcia
By MILAN SIMONICH
SFNM
State Rep. Miguel Garcia could get rich doing what he does worst — talking.
Garcia is a surefire cure for insomnia. With a little help from a slick marketing company, he could turn his monotone, rambling and often incoherent political speeches into a moneymaker.
The challenge would be keeping his promoters awake long enough to understand that Garcia excels at boring everyone while portraying himself as a heroic figure.
Garcia, D-Albuquerque, sunk to new depths last week. He gave a speech in favor of retaining the good-ole-boy system that allows Read More
FBI: Albuquerque Special Agent In Charge James C. Langenberg Retires After More Than 25 Years Of Service
James C. LangenbergFBI News:
James C. Langenberg, who has been the special agent in charge of the Albuquerque FBI Division since August 2018, is retiring from the FBI after a career of more than 25 years.
“It has been an honor and a privilege serving as the special agent in charge of the Albuquerque Division,” Langenberg said. “Throughout my career, I have focused on the people, the partnerships, and the mission. The entire FBI team enabled me to succeed in New Mexico, and I will be forever grateful for their enduring support.”
Langenberg’s retirement took effect Saturday. A permanent replacement
County Crews Plowing And Sanding Snow Packed Roads
County road crews are out plowing and sanding the streets but due to cold temperatures streets are snow packed as shown here early this morning on Diamond Drive. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
