Chart 623: Seven-Day Average COVID-19 Diagnoses
This chart shows the seven-day average number of COVID-19 diagnoses versus date nationwide, statewide and countywide. Since Feb. 15, 2022, the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in Los Alamos County have consistently exceeded the national average and the state average. On a scale of 0 to 100, the diagnoses index quantifies the current level of diagnoses by using a comparison with daily levels since the start of the pandemic (the higher the index, the more severe the current state of the pandemic is). The current number of diagnoses is higher than 70 percent of preceding days. Source: New Mexico Department Of Health Observes Two-Year Anniversary Of First COVID-19 Cases In New Mexico
NMDOH News:
7,050 deaths in the state have been attributed to the virus
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) continues to urge people to seek vaccines and boosters as the two-year anniversary of the first COVID-19 cases reported in New Mexico is observed this week.
Two years into the global pandemic that has taken the lives of millions, more than 7,000 COVID-19 deaths have been recorded in New Mexico, and the number continues to climb.
In observance of the solemn anniversary, NMDOH wishes to pay homage to all those whose lives were cut short or devastated by the virus, as well as Read More
Los Alamos COVID Impact For Week Ending March 14, 2022
COVID-19 statistics for the week ending March 14, 2022 impacting Los Alamos County:
- 381 tests
- 20 diagnoses (8 in Los Alamos, 12 in White Rock)
- 0 deaths
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim.
Senators Heinrich And Luján Object To VA Recommendation That Could Harm Veteran Services In Rural New Mexico
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON (March 14, 2022) – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) are objecting to recommendations that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provided for the Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIR) Commission, which could impact the delivery of health care services at the community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) in Gallup, Las Vegas, Española, and Raton.
In a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough, the senators wrote that the recommendations “fail to fully account for the projected veteran demand, Read More
New Mexico DVS Secretary Smith Briefed Ahead Of Today’s VA Announcement Of Possible CBOC Closures
DVS News:
SANTA FE—New Mexico Department of Veterans Services (DVS) Cabinet Secretary Sonya Smith was briefed by New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS) Interim Director Sonja Brown in advance of a plan released by the VA in Washington today to possibly close some northern New Mexico community based outpatient clinics (CBOCs).
The plan relayed ahead of time from Washington, D.C. to NMVACHS Director Brown, as she explained to Secretary Smith, is based on today’s VA Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIR) Commission Report, which recommends closure of VA facilities in areas of the country Read More
Lauritzen: What A Remarkable 2 Years It’s Been!
Best friend Leon Heller informs George Best that the County Council will proclaim ‘George Best Day’ on his 100th birthday Aug. 4, 2020. Best is a retired Naval officer, selfless community volunteer and Los Alamos Living Treasure. This photo has been submitted to a national contest for meaningful moments captured during the pandemic. Photo by Chad Lauritzen
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
LARSO
Two years ago this week, the Betty Ehart Senior Center received a call from the Aging and Long-Term Services Department. They called to tell us we would be serving lunch outside in a drive-thru Read More
Chart 622: COVID-19 Diagnoses For LAPS March 5-March 11
This chart displays the number of COVID-19 diagnoses by school for the past week. Source: Los Alamos Public Schools. Crated by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
PED Releases Latest COVID Toolkit For New Mexico Schools
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — The newest version of a digital “toolkit” to help school administrators navigate the COVID-19 pandemic allows districts and charter schools to set their own face mask policies and to accept easy, over-the-counter home tests in place of school-based testing programs.
The only remaining state-mandated mask requirement is for those returning to school from five days of self-isolation after testing positive: They must wear a mask for days six through 10.
“My colleagues and I are delighted that declining infection rates have allowed us to turn more decision-making over Read More
Study: New Mexico Has Lowest Cancer Rate In US
Mesothelioma Center News:
Nearly 25 percent of all deaths in America are due to cancer, making it the country’s second-leading cause of death, exceeded only by heart disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) collects detailed statistics on the number of new cancer cases arising in every state each year.
The Mesothelioma Center Asbestos.com reviewed the CDC’s data records to rank the states facing the highest and lowest cancer rates. These rates were determined by calculating the total new cancer incidences per 100,000 residents.
The state of Kentucky has the highest Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update March 11: 264 New Cases, Totaling 515,164, With 10 Deaths & 484,942 Recovered
SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials today announced 264 additional COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reported 6 new cases today, bringing the total to 2,692 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)
This update includes 10 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19 and a 7-Day positivity rate of 4.4 percent.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 70 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Catron County
Gruninger: Yoga Therapy … Stretching Trapezius Muscle
By JACCI GRUNINGER MS, C-IAYT, ERYT500
Los Alamos
All of yoga works with the ideas of strength, flexibility, balance and skill.
Last month’s yoga therapy column discussed having weak lower and middle traps. Did you know you can be tight and weak?
This month we will look at two postures to help release tightness in the middle back: restorative fish posture and yin heart bench.
Both postures stretch the muscles of the abdomen, chest, shoulders and thoracic muscles, but one is passive and one is more active.
You also may discover an opening in your psoas (hip flexor) muscles as well. Both are also considered Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update March 10: 384 New Cases, Totaling 514,901 With 14 Deaths & 483,235 Recovered
STATE News:SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials today announced 384 additional COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reported 4 new cases today, bringing the total to 2,686 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)
This update includes 14 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19 and a 7-Day positivity rate of 4.8 percent.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 107 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
Chart 622: Los Alamos Now Green On CDC COVID Map
Today, the CDC released its weekly update to the COVID-19 community level map. The CDC framework designates community level based on diagnoses and hospitalization levels (link). Masks are recommended indoors in counties with the highest (red) community level. Masks also are recommended for at-risk (for example, immunocompromised) individuals in counties with the intermediate (yellow) risk level. Los Alamos (link) moved from yellow to green thanks to a decline in the number of diagnoses from 248 weekly cases per 100,000 to 124 per 100,000 (the CDC threshold is 200). The fraction of inpatient Read More
Leonard: The 5 Things All Centenarians Have In Common
By LAURA LEONARD
Doctor of Chiropractic
I came across a YouTube video this week that featured an interview with George Jedenoff, one of the oldest skiers to ever shred the slopes of Alta in Utah.
The last video I could find was made in 2019 when he was just a mere youngster at the ripe old age of 101. This man is filled with plenty of sage advice for how he is still hitting the slopes and an inspiration to those of us who want to stay active for as long as possible.
Alas the topic for this week’s column was found following a rabbit trail of videos and articles for much longer than I care to admit. Fortunately, it Read More
Scenes From Ribbon Cutting Ceremony At Satori Healing
The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday for Satori Healing now open at 3500 Trinity Dr. Ste C-3. Kevin Schoenberger PT, Tracy Martin PA-C, Patrick Martin, MD and Kristin Barnes, RN. Satori Healing is an infusion clinic that works very closely with a patient’s therapist and psychiatrist to tailor effective treatments. An environment that is private, discrete, safe and supportive with a hospital quality oversight. Private rooms designed for self-reflection and comfort. Learn more here. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
Kristin Barnes, RN Read More
Senior Life: The Transitions Of Aging
Courtesy/Robert Dryja
By ROBERT DRYJA
President
Los Alamos Retirement Community
Life involves a series of transitions. The most apparent transitions occur as children grow from pre-school to elementary, to middle school, and finally high school. Their understanding of the world and relating to one another grows with their physical maturation.
Another important transition at the opposite end of life emerges when people enter old age. However, American society doesn’t educate us about what we need to do as to successfully age toward the end life. We are not like grown children transitioning Read More
Local Curative COVID-19 Testing Delayed Until 10 AM Today
COUNTY News:
Curative COVID-19 PCR testing in Los Alamos is delayed due to weather.
Officials with Curative indicate they will arrive by 10 a.m. at the Mari Mac Village Shopping Center parking lot at 759 Central Ave.
Pathology Consultants of New Mexico is conducting COVID-19 PCR tests at Overlook Park in White Rock as of 8 a.m. today and no appointment is necessary. Read More
Los Alamos COVID Impact For Week Ending March 7, 2022
Los Alamos COVID Impact:
COVID-19 statistics for the week ending March 7, 2022 impacting Los Alamos County:
- 454 tests
- 37 diagnoses (25 in Los Alamos, 12 in White Rock)
- 0 deaths
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim.
LAVNS Hosts Daffodil Sales In Los Alamos And White Rock
LAVNS News:
Due to weather this week, Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service will sell daffodils 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday at 109 Central Park Square.
Also, daffodils will be sold 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Thursday at the Smith’s in White Rock.
Proceeds from the sale support the LAVNS Hospice program for terminally ill individuals. Read More
Library Partnership Provides Sensory Friendly Programming
A Mesa Library and Las Cumbres Community Services collaboration provides a new Sensory Friendly Movement and Music program to children newborn to 6 years old and their caregivers at no cost. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Through a collaboration between Mesa Public Library and Las Cumbres Community Services, a new Sensory Friendly Movement and Music program is being offered to children from newborns to 6 years of age and their caregivers at no cost.
The program is 9:30-10 a.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month beginning March 9.
The program will be hosted at the new Las Cumbres Community Read More
