Chart 638: COVID-19 Diagnoses For LAPS April 23-29, 2022
This chart displays the number of COVID-19 diagnoses by school for the past week. Source: Los Alamos Public Schools. Created by Eli-Ben-Naim Read More
Lujan Grisham Administration Announces End Of 35-Year ‘Jackson’ Lawsuit
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the State of New Mexico announced Thursday the historic culmination of Jackson, et al., vs. the Los Lunas Center for Persons with Developmental Disabilities, et al., one of the longest-running institutional reform lawsuits in the country.
U.S. Magistrate Judge John F. Robbenhaar granted the state’s motion to dismiss Wednesday, recognizing the extensive and effective measures the state has employed to not only remedy the original violations, but to establish and maintain a successful community-based system that Read More
MMA Coach Greg Jackson Offers Private Training Session For Make-A-Wish New Mexico’s Wine & Wishes Live Auction
MAKE-A-WISH News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Coach Greg Jackson announced Wednesday that he will offer a private self-defense training session at Make-A-Wish New Mexico’s Wine and Wishes live auction Friday, May 6.
Jackson trains professional MMA fighters around the world, but is committed to supporting his hometown community of Albuquerque and its critical non-profit organizations like Make-A-Wish New Mexico. He is urging New Mexicans to purchase tickets to Wine & Wishes or to make an online contribution to Make-A-Wish New Mexico. Those attending the Wine & Wishes event can bid in the Read More
Luján Joins U.S. Secretary Of Education Cardona To Tour Santa Fe High School And Speak With Students And Educators About Mental Health
Scene of a discussion Thursday at Santa Fe High School on mental health support in schools with U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
SANTA FE — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to tour Santa Fe High School and participate in a discussion Thursday with students and school counselors on the importance of mental health support in schools.
The Senator also discussed the COVID-19 relief funding he delivered through the American Rescue Plan and other legislation that increased Read More
Skolnik: COVID Update #14 – The Status Of COVID-19 In Los Alamos
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
Los Alamos
The Status of COVID-19 in Los Alamos
Los Alamos County again has a rate of over 4 cases per day, or 22 per 100,000 population, on a seven-day rolling average. This is an increase of 58% over the last 14 days. It is also the second highest rate in the state and almost three times the average for the state. The present rate of new cases is approaching that during the Delta wave and is a higher rate than on 81% of all days since the pandemic began. No Los Alamos County residents are in the hospital for COVID or have died in the last seven days from COVID. However, 16 county residents Read More
Los Alamos COVID Impact For Week Ending April 25, 2022
COVID-19 statistics for the week ending April 25, 2022 impacting Los Alamos County:
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335 tests
- 30 diagnoses (20 in Los Alamos, 10 in White Rock)
- 0 deaths
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim.
Office Of Superintendent Of Insurance Issues Advice For True Health New Mexico’s Plan Members
OSI News:
SANTA FE — True Health New Mexico (True Health) recently announced that it will leave the New Mexico health insurance market.
The organization’s parent company, Bright Health, which purchased True Health last April, made the decision to pull out of several states, including New Mexico. True Health covers nearly 32,000 New Mexicans.
The NM Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) advises all of True Health’s members – individuals, families and employer-sponsored groups – to plan to take action to ensure they don’t have a break in their health insurance coverage. Read More
Luján Leads CBOC Community Listening Event With Veterans In Las Vegas, NM
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján visits with a veteran at a community listening session Wednesday in Las Vegas, N.M. Courtesy photo
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján leads a community listening session Wednesday with Secretary Sonya Smith of the NMDVS regarding the Veterans Affairs Dept.’ recommendation to close the Las Vegas Community-Based Outpatient Clinic. Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) led a community listening session Wednesday in partnership with Secretary Sonya Smith of the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services regarding the Department of Read More
Shiv: New Mexico’s Postpartum Medicaid Expansion Supports Parents And Newborns
By Divya Shiv MPP
Research and Policy Analyst
New Mexico Voices for Children
On top of the extraordinary mental and physical changes one faces after having a baby, one thing that shouldn’t have to change is one’s health care coverage.
Fortunately, new mothers who qualify now have a full year of postpartum Medicaid coverage in New Mexico so they can focus on what really matters: taking care of their babies and their own health concerns. After all, nothing is more foundational for our next generation than the well-being of mothers and infants.
Before this past legislative session, people who enrolled Read More
BeWellnm Launches New Special Enrollment Period
BeWellnm Communication & Outreach Director Maureen Manring
BeWellnm News:
ALBUQUERQUE — BeWellnm, the New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange, announces a new Special Enrollment Period for low-income individuals and families providing them with affordable health insurance.
New Mexico residents with an estimated annual household income between 139 percent and 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) are now eligible to enroll in health insurance coverage through the new Special Enrollment Period.
“Nearly 12,000 uninsured New Mexicans could be eligible for enrollment in Read More
Hospital Auxiliary Announces LAHS Scholarship Recipients
LAHS senior Sara Franco-Duque is a LAMC Hospital Auxiliary 2022 scholarship recipient. Courtesy photo
By PATRICIA ENSBERG
Chairperson
Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Committee
The Hospital Auxiliary of Los Alamos Medical Center is pleased to announce its 2022 scholarships recipients.
This year we have awarded scholarships to Los Alamos High School (LAHS) seniors:
- Sara Franco-Duque;
- Isabella Robertson;
- Suzanne Tastan; and
- Dalia Vazquez.
Each student will receive a $1,000 scholarship for their freshman year in college. They will all be pursuing a degree in a health-care related
Tales Of Our Times: People’s Concerns Make News; Means Of Judging Issues Make Slow News
Tales of our Times
By JOHN BARTLIT
New Mexico Citizens
for Clean Air & Water
Science and big city news have an old problem that is far worse for the news: How do you measure something without changing it by measuring? Be aware.
The news airs oddities about people. Popular issues in the news highlight celebrities. “Liar” appears in the news more than would be provable. Most (though not all) of these claims in fact hinge on which parts of the truth are left out of the picture. The news says the least of all about fruitful means of judging issues.
Ways that remedy public problems have certain traits. Read More
Chart 636: COVID-19 Diagnoses For LAPS April 16-22, 2022
This chart displays the number of COVID-19 diagnoses by school for the past week. Source: Los Alamos Public Schools. Created by Eli Ben-NaimChart 635: COVID-19 Diagnoses In Los Alamos Continue To Be Higher Than National And State Averages
This chart shows the seven-day average number of COVID-19 diagnoses per 100,000 people versus date nationwide, statewide, and countywide. Since April 3, diagnoses in Los Alamos were consistently higher than the national average and the state average. Sources: New York Times and New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Los Alamos Medical Center’s Dr. Chris Hammond & Santa Fe Firefighter Rollin Tylerr Jones Care For Patients In Ukraine
LAMC ER Doctor Chris Hammond, left, and Santa Fe Firefighter Rollin Tylerr Jones traveled in March to Ukraine to offer assistance through the non-governmental organization, Humanitarian Aid and Rescue Project. Photo by Stefan Wachs
Santa Fe Firefighter Rollin Tylerr Jones, far left, LAMC ER Doctor Chris Hammond, kneeling, treating a patient last month in Ukraine. Photo by Stefan Wachs
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
When a crisis occurs in the world, many people’s response is to watch the news, make donations or organize charity events. Locals Chris Hammond Read More
UNM: 2022 Virtual Autism Imagine Training Series
UNM News:
The University of New Mexico (UNM) announces a 2022 Virtual Autism Imagine Training Series starting at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21.
Diagnosing Autism in Adulthood: Challenges experienced on the path to self-discovery with Erica Skepnek, PsyD.
The Imagine Autism Conference features topics on Adulthood, Early Childhood, Communication, Social and Behavior. Sessions are designed for families, school staff, agencies, community organizations and individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Leonard: What Research Says About Being Happy And Healthy Throughout Life
By LAURA LEONARD
Doctor of Chiropractic
Los Alamos
The Harvard Study of Adult Development is the longest study of people’s lives ever conducted. The study began in the late 1930’s on groups of men from all walks of life including one president of the United States, many WW2 veterans and residents of low-income neighborhoods.
The remaining 16 participants are now in their mid 90s and are still being followed. From physical to emotional, every aspect of their lives has been recorded.
A recent survey of millennials found that 80 percent of them said getting rich was their most important life goal Read More
Masks Now Optional On Atomic City Transit Buses
COUNTY News:
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced the order requiring masks and face coverings on public transportation conveyances and at transportation hubs is no longer in effect.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) along with Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) also have lifted any required mask or face covering orders.
Therefore, effective immediately, Atomic City Transit will abide by the directive and allow customers and operators the option to utilize a mask or face covering on Atomic City Transit bus service.
Atomic City Read More
Gruninger: Find Courage To Do What Is Frightening
Have courage! Courtesy photo
By JACCI GRUNINGER MS, C-IAYT, ERYT500
Los Alamos
Courage is the ability to do something even if it frightens you. It is different from fearlessness and it is a muscle that can be trained.
Brene Brown writes in “The Gifts of Imperfection”, “Courage is…a habit, a virtue: You get it by courageous acts. It’s like you learn to swim by swimming. You learn courage by couraging.”
There are so many times we might not even notice that we are being courageous:
- Maybe you refuse to be a victim;
- Maybe you show up for other people (family, friends, causes);
- Maybe you show your vulnerabilities;
Los Alamos COVID Impact For Week Ending April 18, 2022
COVID-19 statistics for the week ending April 18, 2022 impacting Los Alamos County:
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324 tests
- 20 diagnoses (10 in Los Alamos, 10 in White Rock)
- 0 deaths
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim.
