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UNMPD adapts to pandemic and less active campus March 08, 2021 It has been nearly a year since the majority of students and employees of The University of New Mexico have transitioned to remote learning and work due to COVID-19. However, some units — like Facilities Management and Residence Life — have returned to campus to provide essential service as UNM engages in a hybrid learning model. One unit that never left the campus is the UNM Police Department (UNMPD). Safety has been a priority for UNMPD interim chief, Joseph Silva. “All departments on campus had to make adjustments, ...

Full School Reentry Is Here; All Staff Prioritized For Vaccine NMDOH / NMPED News: Goal: All schools in full reentry no later than April 5 SANTA FE – All New Mexico school staff members will be offered a COVID-19 vaccine before the end of March as a gateway to further expanding safe in-person learning with a goal of reaching full reentry by April 5, the Public Education Department and Department of Health announced today. “I bring you good news today – news you’ve been waiting to hear for a year: We’re going back to school,” Public Education Secretary Ryan Stewart said. “The tim...

A safety reminder about Spring Break March 08, 2021 Spring Break is a great time to relax, rejuvenate, and gear up for the rest of the semester. But it’s also important to achieve this while actively working to protect the pack. As spring break approaches, The University of New Mexico would like to remind students and staff about COVID guidelines to remain safe over the break. “I hope all of our students will use their Spring Break time to catch up, get some extra sleep, and take care of yourselves,” said UNM Provost James Holloway.  “But please don’t travel out of state, don...

Deming Public Schools back to in-person learning by April 6, 2021 Teachers and staff can choose vaccine SANTA FE – All New Mexico school staff members will be offered a COVID-19 vaccine before the end of March as a gateway to further expanding safe in-person learning with a goal of reaching full reentry by April 5, the Public Education Department and Department of Health announced Monday. The Deming Public Schools announced it will be starting full in-person learning on April 6, 2021. The district released a brief statement on Monday shortly after the NMPED made its announcement. The follow...

NMED Launches Webform Reporting Tool For Employers NMED News: In an effort to continue to ensure New Mexico workplaces are safe, to help businesses safely stay open during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to make it easier, more efficient and more accurate to report positive COVID-19 cases among employees, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) launched a new webform for employers. Through the online portal, employers are able to not only report positive employee cases within 4 hours as required by regulation, but also to simultaneously complete the rapid response process. Benefits of the ne...