New Mexico State Auditor Addresses $13.7 Million Settlement Announcement By Attorney General
From the Office of the State Auditor:
ALBUQUERQUE – State Auditor Brian Colón today issued the following statement regarding the announcement of a $13.7 million settlement with Centene Corporation by Attorney General Hector Balderas:
“For more than a decade, Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) operated in a relatively unregulated environment enabling opportunities to develop abusive billing practices. In 2020 my Office took an innovative approach and launched an investigation into the billing practices by PBMs, together with the assistance of both the Human Services Department and Read More
AG Balderas Announces $13.7 Million Settlement With Centene Corporation Over Investigation Of PBM Claims
Attorney General Hector Balderas
From the Office of the Attorney General:
…Ongoing Investigation of remaining PBMs in New Mexico in Partnership with Superintendent of Insurance
ALBUQUERQUE – Today, New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas announced a $13.7 million settlement with Centene Corporation regarding the Attorney General’s investigation of the company’s subsidiaries’ pricing and reporting of pharmacy benefits and services provided to the New Mexico Medicaid program which is overseen by the New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD).
“Vulnerable New Mexicans Read More
SFCC, Santa Fe County, NM Workforce Connection Announce Applications Open For Free Training Bootcamp To Become Certified Fiber Optics Technician
Close-up of Fiber Optics Technician Training at SFCC. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) in partnership with Santa Fe County and the New Mexico Department of Workforce Connections announce applications are open for a free training bootcamp to become a certified fiber optics technician. Qualified applicants will get up to 80 hours paid internships.
The Professional Readiness for Technical Careers (PROTEC) program begins Tuesday, May 31 continues through Saturday, June 4 at SFCC Main Campus, 6401 Richards Road. Applications are due May 25. More information Read More
Local Scenes From 2022 ‘World Wide Knit In Public Day’
Los Alamos knitters and those who crochet gather today on the lawn of Fuller Lodge to take part in 2022 ‘World Wide Knit in Public Day’, sponsored by Close Knit Yarn Cooperative. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
By machine or by hand, knitters celebrate their craft. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Oppenheimer and Groves sport new outfits today in honor of World Wide Knit in Public Day. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com Read More
Scenes From Spring Group Show At Karen Wray Gallery
The Spring 2022 Group Art Exhibition opened Friday at The Karen Wray Gallery at 1247 Central Ave. From left, Artist Richard Prather, gallery owner Karen Wray and Artist Ruth Valereo at the opening. The show continues through July 8. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Visitors to the gallery check out landscapes by Richard Prather. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Beautiful glassware by Tamara Massong. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Blue bird created by metal artist David Trujillo. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com Read More
Chapter BC P.E.O. To Host Huge Multi-Family Garage Sale June 25 To Support Women’s Education
COMMUNITY News:
Los Alamos-based Chapter BC, P.E.O. will host a huge Multi-Family Garage sale 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 25, at both 1660 and 1646 Camino Uva on North Mesa in Los Alamos.
The proceeds from their nice quality items (no junk) will support P.E.O. philanthropies focused on providing scholarships, grants, awards, loans and the stewardship of Cottey College for women to pursue education.
In spring 2022, Chapter BC was able to help a local woman with young children secure a $2,600 scholarship to help her finish her bachelor’s degree. In addition, Chapter AK, P.E.O. in Los Alamos worked Read More
HSD Adds Sites To Apply For Disaster Food Benefits
HSD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) announced two additional application sites for the public to seek disaster food Benefits (D-SNAP) Thursday.
The sites, located in Mora and Holman, join the existing four locations and all HSD income support division offices.
Impacted residents can apply for D-SNAP at the new sites and their hours of operation are:
- Holman Elementary School, 3549 State Hwy 518, Holman, NM 87733 – Thursday, June 9 – Sunday, Jun 12, 2022; and
- Mora Independent School District Administrative Office, 10 Ranger Way, Mora, NM 87732 (Monday
Scenes From CrossFit Los Alamos Power Lifting Event
Joey LaGrange is the top male overall lifting a total of 1,505 lbs. during three events: Back Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift. Here he is lifting 550 lbs. in the dead lift competition. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Kenton McCosh is the top overall lifter with a total of 1,075 lbs. Here he is competing in the Back Squat event and lifting 545 lbs. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Abby Moss is the top female competitor lifting a total of 725 lbs. Here she is competing in the Back Squat and lifting 725 lbs. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
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NMDWS: Application Deadline Approaching For Disaster Unemployment Assistance For 2022 Wildfires
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available for individuals whose employment was impacted by the 2022 Wildfires.
The deadline to apply is June 15, 2022. Applications filed after the deadline may be denied unless the individual provides good cause for filing after that date; therefore, claimants should file as soon as possible.
An individual may be eligible for DUA if they live, work, or must commute to or through one of the affected counties of Colfax, Lincoln, Mora, San Miguel, and/or Valencia and is unable to report to their place of employment due to the Read More
Work’s Coming Down Homestretch At Starbucks On Trinity
Front view this afternoon of the new Starbucks under construction at 1247 Trinity Dr. Work is coming down the homestretch, exterior walls are painted, landscaping is planted and interior features are taking shape. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Side view of the new Starbucks this afternoon under construction at 1247 Trinity Dr. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Rear view of the new Starbucks this afternoon under construction at 1247 Trinity Dr. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
