By Ryan Boetel / Journal Staff Writer   University of New Mexico Hospital, in Albuquerque. (Roberto E. Rosales/Journal file) New Mexico COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have been on the upswing the past four weeks and health officials project the state is midway through a new wave of the virus. State health officials, in a Thursday press conference, recommended that people stay home if they're sick, stay up-to-date on vaccinations and consider wearing a mask in crowded areas like airports to stay safe during Thanksgiving and the upcoming winter holidays. New Mexico reported 4,318 new COVID cases and 134 hospital admissions...