Public Safety

Luján Statement Condemning Violence At U.S. Capitol

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement regarding insurrection and violence at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday: 

“The siege of the U.S. Capitol by rioters endangered lives and represented a direct attack on our nation’s democracy. What took place today is not how we resolve our differences in this country. 

“As soon as it is safe to do so, I will return to the Senate chamber and get back to work to protect the Constitution. Congress will complete its count of the Electoral College votes and defend the will of the American Read More

Environment Department COVID-19 Watchlist: Jan. 5

NMED News:

The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has updated its daily Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist, which includes New Mexico places of employment that have had two or more rapid responses in the last 14 days.

There are 71 establishments on the Watchlist.

The current Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist and closure list, which includes all establishments that have been required to close, are posted here.

The state initiates a rapid response when it learns of a positive COVID-19 case in a workplace. The state agency initiating the rapid response will offer direction to establishments Read More

Heinrich Urges Americans – Regardless Of Who They Voted For – To Reject And Condemn Violence Witnessed Today

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on the violence at the U.S. Capitol today:

“President Trump incited this assault on democracy and the rule of law, but he will not succeed. That is not how we do things in America.

“As soon as order is restored, we are going to go back and do our jobs and certify the election. In two weeks, President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will be sworn into office—reflecting the will of the American people.

“I urge all Americans—regardless Read More

Secretary Of State Toulouse Oliver Addresses Attacks On U.S. Capitol During Electoral College Vote Counting

Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver

From the Office of the Secretary of State:

SANTA FE – New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver released the following statement today after violent protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol:

“Never in my life did I think our country would see the sad and anti-democratic events that have occurred today. As New Mexicans and Americans we must all come together to defend our democratic processes and restore faith in our elections.

“Truth and goodwill are the only ways forward after today’s tragic display in Washington. The actions of the violent protesters Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,496 New Cases, Total Now 149,984 With 47 New Deaths And 72,089 Patients Recovered

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,496 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County reports 15 new cases today … the total is now 316 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update includes 47 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 443 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 1 new case in Catron County
  • 76 new cases in Chaves County
  • 14 new cases in Cibola County
  • 6 new cases in Colfax County
  • 13 new cases in Curry County
  • 164 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 14 new
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