Enchantment State News

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in New Mexico in the week ending June 12, making up less than 3 percent of total deaths by all causes in New Mexico.

VA provides 7.6% more home purchase loans in New Mexico in 3rd quarter

There were 1,053 VA home purchases in New Mexico in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2021, totaling $299.9 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in New Mexico declines from Q2 to Q3

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in New Mexico during the third quarter of fiscal year 2021 was $232,935, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

CDC estimates 67 people in 45-64 age group in New Mexico died during week ending July 17

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 67 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending July 17.

14 people die in New Mexico from cerebrovascular disease in week ending June 26

There were 14 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in New Mexico during the week ending June 26, a 40 percent increase over the previous week.

49 people die from diseases of the heart in New Mexico during week ending June 12

There were 49 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in New Mexico in the week ending June 12, making up 14.7 percent of total deaths by all causes in New Mexico.

CDC predicts 32 people in 25-44 age group in New Mexico died during week ending July 17

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 32 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending July 17.

New Mexico deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending July 31

New Mexico's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending July 31, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

10 people die in New Mexico from Alzheimer's disease in week ending June 26

There were 10 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in New Mexico during the week ending June 26, an increase over the previous week.

25 people die in New Mexico from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending June 26

There were 25 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in New Mexico during the week ending June 26, a 4.2 percent increase over the previous week.

10 people die in New Mexico from diabetes mellitus in week ending June 26

There were 10 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in New Mexico during the week ending June 26, no changes from the previous week.

65 people die from cancer in New Mexico during week ending June 12

There were 65 deaths from cancer reported in New Mexico in the week ending June 12, making up 19.5 percent of total deaths by all causes in New Mexico.

New Mexico reports $1.3 million in public pension contributions

As of June 2020, New Mexico had received $1.3 million in contributions to its public pension funds, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

Less than 10 people die in New Mexico from kidney disease in week ending June 26