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New Mexico's Lockdown is Having an Impact

September 24, 2020 Editorial
By Paul J. Gessing According to the latest unemployment figures (for August), New Mexico's unemployment rate is 11.3 percent. Only 5 states, all of them locked down "blue" states have worse rates. And, there is a distinct pattern in which only such states have unemployment rates in the double-digits. Interestingly, the performance of those states when it comes to deaths from COVID 19 (the cause…
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This spring, with the absence of real-life racing due to COVID, Project Echelon Racing, a domestic elite team and veterans non-profit, provided a platform for Pro Road Tour teams and race promoters to connect and compete at a high level, virtually. Now operating as Echelon Racing Promotions, a subsidiary of Project Echelon Racing, the organization has announced that they will be continuing their work to enhance the sustainability, scalability and visibility of in-real-life cycling and its stakeholders through esports in a premier league format during the sport's offseason.

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Four additional COVID-19 deaths

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Monday announced 46 additional COVID-19 cases. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:

13 new cases in Bernalillo County
2 new cases in Chaves County
5 new cases in Doña Ana County
4 new cases in Eddy County
1 new case in Grant County
5 new cases in Lea County
2 new cases in Luna County
6 new cases in McKinley County
1 new case in Otero County
1 new case in Sandoval County
4 new cases in San Juan County
2 new cases in Santa Fe County

The Department of Health on Monday reported four additional deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19:

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Three additional COVID-19 deaths

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Sunday announced 66 additional COVID-19 cases. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:

10 new cases in Bernalillo County
16 new cases in Chaves County
2 new cases in Curry County
9 new cases in Doña Ana County
4 new cases in Eddy County
6 new cases in Lea County
2 new cases in McKinley County
2 new cases in Rio Arriba County
1 new case in Sandoval County
5 new cases in San Juan County
1 new case in San Miguel County
7 new cases in Santa Fe County
1 new case in Valencia County

The Department of Health on Sunday reported three additional deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19:

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[Editor's Note: The slide presentation PDF will be placed at the end of the article.]

By Mary Alice Murphy

Dr. David Scrase, New Mexico Human Services Department secretary, started out the meeting on Sept. 2, 2020.

"We will talk a lot about math and gating criteria," Scrase said. "At least three cases worldwide have been seen where the person has had two distinct COVID infections. The virus was genetically different the second time."

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Six additional COVID-19 deaths
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SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Saturday announced 152 additional COVID-19 cases. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
24 new cases in Bernalillo County
2 new cases in Catron County
13 new cases in Chaves County
1 new case in Colfax County
5 new cases in Curry County
12 new cases in Doña Ana County
23 new cases in Eddy County
3 new cases in Grant County
14 new cases in Lea County
2 new cases in Lincoln County
18 new cases in Luna County
9 new cases in McKinley County
6 new cases in Rio Arriba County
4 new cases in Roosevelt County
2 new cases in Sandoval County
3 new cases in San Juan County
8 new cases in Santa Fe County
3 new cases in Valencia County

The Department of Health on Saturday reported six additional deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19:

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By Mary Alice Murphy

Silver Consolidated Schools Board Chairman Eddie Flores welcomed everyone on the call. More than 20 participants and listeners were on the Zoom call for the special meeting to address when to begin hybrid learning for students.

All board members were in attendance, Mike McMillan, Patrick Cohn, Ashley Montenegro, Dr. Michelle Diaz and Flores.

Superintendent Audie Brown said the purpose of the meeting was to set a beginning date for hybrid learning to start sometime after Sept. 8, under guidance set by Public Education Department Secretary Ryan Stewart. The document showing the requirements for re-entry can be found at this internet address: https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20NMPED_ReentryGuide.pdf

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