Placitas and other towns across New Mexico are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Placitas, NM community.
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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases
New Mexico Total Coronavirus Cases: 681,525
New Mexico New Coronavirus Deaths:
New Mexico Total Coronavirus Deaths: 9,236
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Coronavirus News for Placitas
The Placitas Studio Tour returns for 24th year after COVID-19
After taking a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Placitas Studio Tour is back for its 24th year. The free, self-guided, self-driven tour has become one of the most highly anticipated ... More info »
KRQE Blogs - 08/27/2021 10:03amPlacitas, New Mexico Population and Demographics
Placitas is a Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico, with a population of 4,441. According to the most recent estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, 72.70% of residents identify ... More info »
24/7 Wall St - 10/01/2020 06:45amNeighbors in Placitas frustrated by dogs running loose
PLACITAS, N.M. (KRQE) – With beautiful views and a quiet community, Placitas appears pretty peaceful. However, one woman who lives there says lately, she’s not living the simple life. S… ... More info »
KRQE Blogs - 01/27/2020 03:07pmPlacitas man joins New Mexico board - KOAT Channel 7
SANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico-based Solstar Space is adding a Placitas man to its board. The company was the first to test Wi-Fi access points for use in space. More info »
KOAT Albuquerque - 07/13/2023 02:04pmNew Mexico's coronavirus hot spot on lockdown amid outbreak - New York Post
A small New Mexico city is under a near lockdown as the governor tries to contain the coronavirus hot spot, which is leading the state in COVID-19 cases. More than 1,000 of the nearly 22,000 ... More info »
New York Post - 05/02/2020 05:49amHow do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:
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