SANTA FE - As testing for COVID-19 becomes more available, it is expected that the number of New Mexicans identified as infected with COVID-19 will far exceed the 43 confirmed cases, as of March 20. As more infected seek treatment, New Mexico will not only need beds and supplies - additional health care providers will be...News
Addressing the need for health care providers amid COVID-19 Pandemic
SANTA FE - As testing for COVID-19 becomes more available, it is expected that the number of New Mexicans identified as infected with COVID-19 will far exceed the 43 confirmed cases, as of March 20. As more infected seek treatment, New Mexico will not only need beds and supplies - additional health care providers will be...Public health orders will be enforced
The New Mexico Emergency Public Health Order now has teeth. On April 6, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham extended the order to April 30 This means all non-essential businesses are required to stop operating. New Mexico State Police, in conjunction with local law enforcement, will ensure that businesses adhere to the directive.
New Mexico State Police is in the position to hold businesses and people accountable. In the event businesses are not compliant, officers will first issue a written warning along with a cease-and-desist order.
On a second violation the business will receive a citation under the Public Health Act (contrary to NMSA 24-1-1 a petty misdemeanor).
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Food establishments to sell convenience items
New Mexicans will start seeing new items for sale at their local prepared food outlets. Things like toilet paper and hand sanitizer.By selling convenience items,restaurants and food establishments in New Mexico are helping citizens maintain social distancing and reducing strain on grocery stores during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Many restaurants are offering grocery items for purchase alongside take-out and delivery items. The New Mexico Environment Department’s Food Program concurs that selling such items is in compliance with state and federal restaurant regulations.
“Social distancing is the best weapon we have in fighting the spread of COVID-19. By getting not...
New Mexico COVID-19 cases: now at 865
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced 72 additional positive tests for COVID-19 April 8.
McKinley County is now listed as one of seven New Mexico counties where the New Mexico Department of Health has detected community spread.
The most recent cases are
20 new cases in Bernalillo County1 new case in Chaves County1 new case in Cibola County4 new cases in Doña Ana County2 new cases in Eddy County15 new cases in McKinley County1 new case in Rio Arriba County14 new cases in Sandoval County9 new cases in San Juan County2 new cases in Santa Fe County2 new cases in Socorro County1 new case in Valencia County
The Department of Health on Wednesday also reported three...
Robbery at Speedway
Officer Jeff Barnhurst responded to a possible robbery in progress April 6 at 7:42 am at the Speedway Vanderwagen.When he arrived he saw a man leaving the store.
As he approached the front door, manager Anita Spencer said she had been working on stock inventory in the back when she heard the front door bell. Then she heard the cooler door open and she headed for the front of the store.
When she got there she saw a man heading for the exit with two cans of beer and she called out. She said he turned and told her to open the register and give him all the cash, and he threatened her.
She said she set off the alarm, opened the register and gave him the cash.
She...
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