Are you looking for the “Cliffs Notes” to the Coronavirus? Thanks to the UNM Refugee and Immigrant Well-Being project here’s a modified 6-page factsheet from the NYC Health Department loaded with local, critical information for dealing with the Coronavirus from how to help prevent its spread, to what to do if you think you are experiencing symptoms. This guide is available in English and Spanish, and there’s support available from language interpreters in Arabic, French, Swahili and more. This handy-dandy guide comes with all of the local resources you may need to stay healthy, safe and connected as you help flatten the curve.
Computer & Bookstore Tech Options
Students Can Borrow Desktop Computers from CNM
Students who are in need of a home computer to do CNM coursework are now eligible to request a desktop computer from CNM to use as a loaner, free of charge. To be eligible, students must be currently enrolled in at least one Spring Term course. There are a limited number of computers available – they will be loaned to students in the order that requests are received. To receive a loaned desktop computer free of charge from CNM, students need to:
- Send an email to itsservicedesk@cnm.edu with your name, phone number, CNM email address, student username, and student ID number. Please be sure to put “Student Desktop Computer” in subject line of your email.
- Student will be contacted by an ITS staff member about when and where they can pick up the computer. Pick-up times will be staggered to maintain social distancing guidelines.
New York Times Learning Network
Here you will find a weekly collection of lesson plans, writing prompts and activities from The Learning Network, a site that helps educators and students teach and learn with The New York Times
Buy New Mexico Local
Help save local businesses! Buy for Tomorrow is a new way to support your favorite local business to help sustain them through the COVID-19 health emergency we are experiencing across the state. Visit the website often, to connect with participating businesses, buy a gift card, and shop local as often as you can!
Emergency Child Care Providers
Supporting your family as you care for children sheltering at home for the remainder of the school year, due to the Coronavirus is a balancing act, with difficult consequences. There may be times when you need to go out for work, restock supplies, care for other family members who are at risk, and you need support. If you are in need of licensed, emergency childcare, there are several locations across the state providing emergency care for kids. We’re all in this together.
Safeguard Your Take-Out Orders
For knowing how to safeguard take-out orders brought into your home and grocery delivery, watch this video from the 3-minute mark.