New Mexico Supreme Court Rules Against Citizen Petitions For Grand Jury Investigations Of Governor’s Response To COVID-19 Pandemic
COURT News:
SANTA FE – Citizen-initiated petitions to convene grand juries to investigate the governor’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic are legally invalid, the New Mexico Supreme Court ruled today.
The Court issued an order directing district court judges to deny grand jury petitions filed in Chaves, Eddy and Lea counties and any similar petitions elsewhere in the state “because they only describe lawful, noncriminal activity”, which is outside the boundaries of what a grand jury can investigate.
The Court noted its previous rulings that Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham “acted lawfully Read More
New Mexico Veterans Services Begins In-Office Outreach
DVS News:
The New Mexico Department of Veterans Services (DVS) has resumed in-office veterans benefits outreach visits and veterans property tax exemption/waiver service days in communities throughout the state.
These outreaches had been halted due to a winter surge in the number of positive COVID-19 pandemic cases.
The positivity rate has dropped, and the state Department of Health has lifted its safety mask public health order for most public locations.
Below is a list of DVS veterans benefits outreaches scheduled to begin in March. Additional community outreaches throughout the year Read More
First Born Program Offers Breastfeeding Class March 15
FBLA News:
The First Born Program of Los Alamos is offering a free Breastfeeding Basics Class with Kelly Vallejo, MSW, CLC, First Born Program Lactation Counselor 5:30-7 p.m., Tuesday, March 15.
Space is limited to 10 participants.
To Register, email welcome@firstbornla.org with name, address and phone number. The goal of this class is to prepare new mothers for breastfeeding during the first few weeks.
Learn what’s within normal limits and what is not, as well as general basics, when to call for help and when to see a pediatrician.
Also, meet other Los Alamos (soon to be) parents and receive Read More
Luján Applauds Final House Passage Of Bill Supporting Public Health Missions Of FDA And NIH
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) applauds the House’s passage of his bipartisan legislation to increase the transfer authority for funding the Reagan-Udall Foundation for the Food and Drug Administration (Reagan-Udall Foundation) and the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) – each independent, non-profit organizations that perform critical work to support the public health missions of FDA and NIH, respectively.
U.S. Representatives Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.) and Richard Hudson (R-N.C.) were House cosponsors and U.S. Senators Mitt Read More
Los Alamos Family Council CountUP! Week 17
By JORDAN REDMOND
Executive Director
Los Alamos Family Council
Los Alamos, NM, March 4, 2022 – Los Alamos Family Council has been serving this community for sixty years! During that time, it has been in various offices spaces in town.
Our current office location, 1350 Central Ave, Suite 102, adjacent to the Bradbury Science Museum, is just a stone’s throw away from the first office building owned by LAFC.
Wen LAFC first opened, it operated out of an office at the Los Alamos Medical Center. It became clear that this space was insufficient, so it relocated to an office on East Road. This space wasn’t Read More
NACo Applauds Passage Of Veterans Health Care Package
NACo News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of Counties (NACo) applaud the U.S. House of Representatives passage of The Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act, a package that will permanently expand access to Veterans Affairs (VA) health care and disability benefits for veterans exposed to airborne toxins during military service.
The legislation will help millions of veterans suffering from service-connected medical conditions and provide federal resources for County Veteran Services Officers through the Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Read More
Chart 620: COVID-19 Diagnoses For LAPS Feb. 26 – March 4
This chart displays the number of COVID-19 diagnoses by school for the past week. Source: Los Alamos Public Schools. Created by Eli Ben-NaimLeonard: Using Fear To Find Flow & Your Inner Jedi
By LAURA LEONARD
Doctor of Chiropractic
I recently became an empty nester and decided that it was time to challenge my cautious self with a small dose of fear in my athletic pursuits.
I was a groomer girl in skiing and an avid road biker. Naturally, as a beginner these activities are going to cause fear. I have been participating in these things long enough that they are now routine. Same old is good right?
If you are comfortable and stick to a routine, you won’t risk failing. To our brain this is an excellent strategy, which allowed us to survive. Our monkey mind tells us safe is good and safe is survival. Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update March 4: 381 New Cases, Totaling 513,311 With 16 Deaths & 472,426 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials today announced 381 additional COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reported 3 new cases today, bringing the total to 2,671 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 16 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19 and a 7-Day positivity rate of 6.5 percent.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
● 99 new cases in Bernalillo County
● 1 new case Read More
Chart 619: COVID-19 Related Hospitalizations In New Mexico Drop To Lowest Level In Seven Months
This chart displays the 7-day average number of COVID-19 related hospitalizations versus date. Hospitalizations are down to the lowest level since August 4, 2021. The Hospitalization Index compares the current level of hospitalizations with the daily levels since the start of the pandemic. The higher this index is, the more severe the pandemic is at present. The number of hospitalizations today is higher than 49 percent of the preceding days. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Gruninger: Strength Pose Of Month … Reverse Plank Pose
By JACCI GRUNINGER, MS, C-IAYT, ERYT500
I’ll be honest this is not one of my favorite poses but often our least favorite poses have the most to teach us. This pose is no exception.
Purvattonasana or Reverse Plank Pose is a backbend that works against gravity. As such, the back body has to work even harder to create the posture. It also requires the arms and shoulders to do their fair share of the work.
As with any posture, if you aren’t quite ready for upward plank pose, there are other options available. Before jumping into the posture, consider a bit more about the posture.
First, Purvattonasana means Read More
Chart 618: Los Alamos Downgraded From Red To Yellow On Centers For Disease Control And Prevention 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 are also recommended for at-risk (for example, immunocompromised) individuals in counties with the intermediate, yellow, risk level. Los Alamos (link) moved from red to yellow thanks to a decline in the regional hospitalization rate: the fraction of inpatient beds used by COVID-19 patients went down from 13.5 percent to Read More
Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Opening Of Satori Infusion Center With Ribbon Cutting Tuesday March 8
CHAMBER News:
There’s a new medical clinic opening in Los Alamos specializing in infusion treatments.
Dr. Patrick Martin along with physician assistant and spouse Tracy Martin, are opening Satori Healing Infusion Center at 3500 Trinity Drive, Suite C-3.
The Chamber of Commerce will celebrate their opening with a ribbon cutting at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 8.
Satori Healing offers a wide variety of Infusions, such as IV nutrition and hydration, vitamin therapy, for mental health, sports performance and longevity. They will be offering ketamine therapy by referral.
Having an infusion done Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update March 3: 407 New Cases, Totaling 512,938 With 17 Deaths & 469,859 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials today announced 407 additional COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reported 12 new cases today, bringing the total to 2,669 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 17 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19 and a 7-Day positivity rate of 6.9 percent.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 94 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
Sen. Luján Returns To Senate Following Medical Emergency
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján returned to the United States Senate today following his stroke in late January. Courtesy photo
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján retaking his seat today in the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. He voted to advance President Biden’s nominees to the Federal Communications Commission. Courtesy photo
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), in gratitude for the prayers and well wishes for his recovery, returned to the United States Senate today, getting back to work for the people of New Mexico following Read More
Community Members Surprise LAMC Staff With Goody Bags
Los Alamos Medical Center staff receive a wonderful surprise of goody bags recently from Tracy Martin, Christina Martinez and donors who remain anonymous, to thank them for caring for the community. Courtesy/LAMC
Community members surprise Los Alamos Medical Center staff recently with goody bags. Courtesy/LAMC
LAMC News:
Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) would like to recognize the community members who went above and beyond for the hospital staff.
“Thank you to Tracy Martin, Christina Martinez, and all other donors who remain anonymous, for surprising our staff with goody bags. We are Read More
Office Of Superintendent Of Insurance Recovers More Than $3.15 Million For New Mexico Consumers
OSI News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI), through its Consumer Services Division, has recovered more than $3.15 million for New Mexico consumers over the past 18 months.
“The Consumer Division is responsible for addressing inquiries and complaints from consumers about insurance rates and claim handling for all state-regulated insurance products including managed healthcare,” Superintendent Russell Toal said, “in the last the 18 months the Division handled almost 2,000 inquiries and complaints from New Mexicans.”
Complaints handled by the division Read More
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Signs House Bill 95, Making Enrolling In Health Insurance Easier In New Mexico
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Wednesday signed House Bill 95, which makes finding and enrolling in quality affordable health coverage easier for New Mexicans.
The Easy Enrollment Act , sponsored by Rep. Liz Thomson, Sen. Liz Stefanics, and Sen. Brenna McKenna, gives uninsured New Mexicans an easy on-ramp to health coverage through the state income tax system.
“This legislation will result in more New Mexicans enrolling in affordable health insurance – a win for families and communities around the state,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “Many New Read More
Luján, Murphy Introduce Bill To Combat Health Misinformation, Prepare For Future Public Emergencies
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), both members of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, today introduced legislation to counter the threat that misinformation and disinformation pose to public health as evidenced by the widespread false narratives throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Promoting Public Health Information Act would support efforts across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and with outside stakeholders to communicate effectively during Read More
Students Promote Operation Winter Shadow Donations
By Thomas Oldham and LAHS Student Leadership:
Los Alamos High School (LAHS) is calling for community support. Two of our Los Alamos community members, Tylerr Jones, RN, and Dr. Chris Hammond are heading to Ukraine to help provide emergency medical assistance to those in need.
As Los Alamos High School students, we are asking for your help by donating to https://www.harprescue.org.
The situation is very urgent, and these donations directly support Operation Winter Shadow and provide Tylerr Jones, RN, and Dr. Chris Hammond with supplies needed for their mission while in Ukraine. Read More
