New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 21,130 With 1 New Death And 8,463 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 117 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 20 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update announces 1 additional death reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 18 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 5 new cases in Chaves County
- 4 new cases in Cibola County
- 4 new cases in Curry County
- 27 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 5 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Grant County
- 14 new cases in Lea County
- 4 new
New Mexico Launches COVID-19 Emotional Support Helpline
STATE News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Human Services Department, Behavioral Health Services Division and the New Mexico Crisis and Access Line are announcing a campaign to raise awareness about the availability of a 24/7 statewide emotional support helpline to assist New Mexicans who are experiencing anxiety, stress or emotional challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Talk Helpline,1-855-NMCRISIS (662-7474), provides immediate assistance, referrals, and someone to talk to in times of overwhelming feelings. Professionally trained staff are available to help a person manage stress, Read More
USDA Announces Award For New Milk Incentive Program
USDA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the award of nearly $1 million for an innovative pilot program designed to encourage Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants to purchase and consume milk as part of a healthy, balanced diet.
This pilot project builds on the success of previous incentive programs, which have shown positive impacts on the healthfulness of a persons’ diet.
Through a cooperative agreement with the Baylor University Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty, SNAP participants shopping at select grocery Read More
SNAP Benefits To Increase In Fiscal Year 2021
FNS Administrator Pam Miller
USDA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Wednesday released its June 2020 Cost of Foods Report, announcing a more than 5 percent increase in the cost of the Thrifty Food Plan from last year.
This increase is more than double the 20-year annual average increase of around 2 percent. Based on this new update, beginning Oct. 1, 2020, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants’ maximum monthly benefit allotment will be at the highest level in the history of the program.
“The Thrifty Read More
Chart 141: COVID-19 In New Mexico Aug. 2
The bars show the number of deaths versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Also displayed are the monthly death tolls. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 21,016 With 3 New Deaths And 8,343 Patients Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 226 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 20 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:
- 61 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 15 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 22 new cases in Curry County
- 35 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 6 new cases in Eddy County
- 16 new cases in Lea County
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Dist. 43 Rep. Christine Chandler Receives Endorsement From New Mexico Federation Of Labor, AFL-CIO
From the Christine Chandler Campaign:
Rep. Christine Chandler (HD43) announced today that she has received the endorsement from the New Mexico Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO (NMFL) for the 2020 General Election cycle.
The NM Federation of Labor, representing New Mexico’s labor unions from across the state, made the endorsement following an extensive questionnaire and interview process.
“I am honored to have the support of New Mexico’s workers who keep our state running day-in and day-out,” Chandler said. “I am particularly honored in light of the difficult times we are going through. These Read More
Barbara Lynn Of Los Alamos Named To Subcommittee For Governor’s Newly Created Council For Racial Justice
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced the membership of the Governor’s Council for Racial Justice, an advisory group tasked with counseling the administration and monitoring state institutions, holding them accountable for taking action to end systemic racism and ensure that all persons receive fair and equal treatment and opportunities.
Barbara Lynn, of Los Alamos has been appointed to the Public Safety and Law Enforcement Subcommittee of the new Council for Racial Justice. She is the lead human resources generalist for Los Alamos National Laboratory and former Read More
Moment Caught On Film Becomes Historic Photo
A moment in history: In 1992, LANL Director Siegfried Hecker and VNIIEF Scientific Director Yuli Khariton shake hands on an airfield in Russia. Photograph by Vladimir Shmakov
Vladimir Shmakov, photographer of the historic photograph. Courtesy photo.
By SHARON SNYDER
Los Alamos Historical Society
In 2018, Russian scientist Vladimir Shmakov walked past the doors of the library for the Physics and Mathematics department at the Russian Federal Nuclear Center for Technical Physics (VNIITF). A display of new books caught his attention. It included a two-volume set of Doomed to Cooperate, Read More
New Mexico [External Sources]
- New Mexico regulators worry about US plans to ship radioactive waste back from Texas - Roswell Daily Record
- 'Pet Chat' to discuss newborns at New Mexico Wildlife Center - Santa Fe New Mexican
- Migrant apprehensions at New Mexico schools disrupt education, spark safety concerns - cbs4local.com
- Migrant crossings disrupt New Mexico schools, prompt security measures - KFOX El Paso
- Albuquerque climbs into the 70s later this week - KRQE News 13
- Feds indict former state Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton for APS scheme - KOB 4