Chart 367 COVID-19 In New Mexico March 16, 2021
New Mexico Transportation Dept. And State Police Support Archdiocese Of SF Cancellation Of Holy Week Pilgrimages
NMDOT News:
- “Please take care and celebrate safely at home. The department is grateful for everyone’s understanding and cooperation.” –Transportation Secretary Mike Sandoval
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), New Mexico State Police (NMSP) and the Archdiocese of Santa Fe are asking the faithful to please stay home during Holy Week.
While annual pilgrimages to El Santuario de Chimayo and Tome Hill are cherished New Mexico traditions, the events have been cancelled.
The Archdiocese made the difficult decision to cancel all pilgrimages and special processions Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 185 New Cases, Total 188,488 With 1 New Death And 167,659 Patients Recovered
Today’s update includes 1 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 68 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Chaves County
- 2 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case
End-Of-Life Options Act Passes New Mexico Senate
The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Post file photo
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Today, the Senate passed legislation enabling terminally ill, mentally competent adults in New Mexico, who are given six or less months to live, the option to obtain medication allowing them to pass away peacefully.
The measure passed with a 24-17 vote and will now come back to the House to concur with Senate amendments, before heading to the Governor’s desk.
Sponsored by Rep. Debbie Armstrong (D-Albuquerque), Sen. Elizabeth “Liz” Stefanics (D-Cerrillos), Sen. Bill O’Neill (D-Albuquerque), Rep. Dayan Hochman-Vigil (D-Albuquerque), Read More