Governor Orders Flags To Half-Staff In Mourning For New Mexico State Police Officer Killed In Line Of Duty
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced this afternoon she will order all flags to half-staff in the state of New Mexico, beginning Friday, in mourning for a uniformed member of the New Mexico State Police who was killed today in the line of duty on Interstate 10.
Flags will be ordered to be flown at half-staff from Friday, Feb. 5, through sundown Tuesday, Feb. 9.
The governor issued the following statement:
“I am shocked, heartbroken and enraged by the loss of this public servant. I am praying for the local officer who was also shot and injured. We are still Read More
SFNF Reminds Visitors To Stay Safe In Winter Backcountry
Heading to the backcountry? SFNF encourages visitors to exercise caution and educate themselves about the additional hazards, challenges and safety risks posed by winter recreation. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – As backcountry winter sports become more popular, the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) encourages visitors to exercise caution and educate themselves about the additional hazards, challenges and safety risks posed by winter recreation.
The SFNF urges winter recreationists to take safety seriously by following these recommendations:
Learn to recognize avalanche terrain. Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 565 New Cases, Total Now 176,211 With 17 New Deaths And 108,144 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 565 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 4 new cases today bringing the total to 456 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 17 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 159 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 18 new cases in Chaves County
- 12 new cases in Cibola County
- 2 new cases in Colfax County
- 6 new cases in Curry County
- 1 new case in De Baca County
- 94 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 26 new cases
Chart 327: COVID-19 In New Mexico Feb. 4, 2021
The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in Los Alamos County versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico Department Of Health Issues COVID-19 Public Health Guidance Today Ahead Of Super Bowl Sunday
DOH News:
SANTA FE—The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) issued public health guidance today for New Mexicans ahead of Sunday’s Super Bowl.
“Gathering for the Super Bowl this year is an untenable risk to the health and safety of your loved ones and friends,” DOH Secretary-Designate Dr. Tracie Collins said. “The virus is still a very real danger. If you choose to watch the game, please do so only with members of your household.”
“This is not forever,” Dr. Collins said. “We will come together again safely – and soon. If people are worried about hurting anyone’s feelings by telling friends and family Read More
