AG Balderas Secures Guilty Plea Against Power Of Attorney Accused Of Financially Exploiting Nursing Home Resident
Attorney General Hector Balderas
AG News:
ALAMOGORDO — New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas announced Tuesday that Guadalupe Evelyn Kingston, who held power of attorney for a nursing home resident, pled guilty to Exploitation of a Resident’s Property (over $20,000), two counts of Forgery (each over $20,000), Identity Theft, and Falsification of Documents.
Kingston represented to the Human Services Department that funds belonging to a nursing home resident were being held in a Medicaid trust, when in fact, no trust existed and Kingston was spending the funds on herself for trips, Read More
Chart 617: 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 Feb. 15, diagnoses in Los Alamos were consistently higher than 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 in Los Alamos is higher than 89 percent of preceding days. Sources: New York Times Read More
Skolnik: COVID Update #13 – Status Of The Pandemic And Vaccination Coverage, Hospitalization, And Deaths
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
Los Alamos
Status of the Pandemic and Vaccination Coverage, Hospitalization, and Deaths
The table below shows cases, hospitalizations, and deaths for the US, New Mexico, and Los Alamos County for the week ending February 28, 2022.
No COVID deaths among Los Alamos County residents were reported in the last two weeks. The New York Times shows a test positivity rate over the last 14 days of 18% for Los Alamos.
The graphic below (thanks to Eli Ben-Naim) shows the rolling 7-day average of cases in Los Alamos County over the last six months. The daily average number of new cases has fallen Read More
New Mexico Judiciary Changing Mask Requirements, Other COVID-Safe Protocols At Courthouses Starting March 21
The New Mexico Supreme Court. Post file photo
Administrative Office of the Courts News:
SANTA FE – Members of the public may enter a New Mexico courthouse or judicial building without a mask or protective face covering starting March 21. However, masks will continue to be required for any person inside a courtroom or jury assembly area.
In recognition of changes in the COVID-19 pandemic, the state Supreme Court today announced updated public health precautionary procedures and practices for New Mexico courts — appellate, district, metropolitan, magistrate, municipal and probate courts. Read More
Los Alamos COVID Impact For Week Ending Feb. 28, 2022
Los Alamos COVID Impact:-
398 tests
- 36 diagnoses (27 in Los Alamos, 9 in White Rock)
- 0 deaths
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim.
Chart 616: COVID Diagnoses In Los Alamos Nearing Pre-Omicron Levels
This chart shows the seven-day average number of COVID-19 diagnoses versus date in Los Alamos. The seven-day average is down to the lowest level since Dec. 30, 2021. 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 88 percent of preceding days. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
This chart shows the number of COVID-19 diagnoses by age groupLAHC & Family YMCA Announce Heart Smart Poster Winners
Grace Norman illustrates the size of the heart and the amount of blood the heart pumps daily. Courtesy/YMCA
YMCA News:
Los Alamos Heart Council, in partnership with The Family YMCA, sponsored a “Heart Smart Poster Contest” during February, which is American Heart Month.
The Council and the Y encourage everyone to get their blood pressure checked as a first step in heart care.
The following youth won a top prize of $50 each with their creative posters:
- Second grader Corbin Wakeford’s poster encourages good nutrition, exercise and happiness;
- Brandon Keller, 4th grader, used a “Mine Craft” theme
Gruninger: The Fourth Niyama Is Svadhyaya – Self Study
By JACCI GRUNINGER MS, C-IAYT, ERYT500
Los Alamos
The fourth Niyama is Svadhyaya, the study of the self.
“Yoga is the journey of the Self, through the Self, to the Self.” –The Bhagavad Gita
The work or practice we do on the mat is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to yoga.
On the mat work helps us to see, feel and watch the part that is under the iceberg.
Svadhyaya can be defined as:
- Self study;
- self awareness;
- Self knowledge;
- Self reflection; and
- Self-examination.
When I teach yoga or work with clients in yoga therapy, I will ask questions like what do you notice? How does your left side feel versus Read More
Leornard: Prebiotics And Why Feeding The Good Guys In Your Gut Is Important
Courtesy image
By LAURA LEONARD
Doctor of Chiropractic
Los Alamos
We’ve all heard of probiotics; the good bacteria, like lactobacillus that live in our gut. We get probiotics by taking supplements or by eating yogurt containing live bacteria.
Probiotics are often recommended after a course of antibiotics because they are known to disrupt the bacterial balance in our gut.
Prebiotics are the foods that feed the good bacteria residing in our gut.
Why are the good bacteria and the food that feeds them so important to our health? For obvious reasons, if the good guys get out of balance then the bad guys Read More
Chart 614: COVID-19 Diagnoses For LAPS Feb. 19-25
This chart displays the number of COVID-19 diagnoses by school in Los Alamos and White Rock for the past week. Source: Los Alamos Public Schools. Created by Eli Ben-NaimC’YA: Director’s Choice Recipients Tallman, Lovetts
Director’s Choice recipient Charles Tallman with his daughter Kathy Landschulz. Photo by Deb Minyard
C’YA Executive Director Bernadette Lauritzen, left, with Director’s Choice recipients Dr. Tom Lovett and Dr. Frances Lovett. Photo by Deb MinyardC’YA Executive Director
Last week Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA), announced the name of the Spirit of the West winner of the annual Community Asset Awards.
This week we take a look at the second highest award, the Director’s Choice. Two were selected from the 37 names submitted for the nomination.
This year Read More
SFCC Offers Free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) offers COVID-19 vaccination clinics.
Preregistration is not required.
All COVID-19 vaccines available, including Pediatric Pfizer for 5- to 11-year-olds:
- noon to 4 p.m., Tuesday, March 1
- noon to 4 p.m., Wednesday, March 2
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, March 3
Free events open to the community, Jemez Rooms, 6401 Richards Ave.
Visit https://www.sfcc.edu/covid/vax/ for more information. Read More
Chart 613: COVID-19 Related Deaths In New Mexico Between Feb. 1, 2021 And Feb. 21, 2022 By Vaccination Status
This chart displays the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in New Mexico between Feb. 1, 2021 and Feb. 21, 2022 by vaccination status. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Los Alamos Chamber Of Commerce Member Peptineo Offers Same-Day COVID-19 Testing Option
CHAMBER News:
As the cases of COVID-19 continue across New Mexico and the country, it’s imperative to get people tested in an efficient and safe manner.
New Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce member Peptineo can provide PCR tests with same-day results.
Peptineo is a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certified lab that analyzes samples and enables online access to healthcare testing solutions.
Peptineo’s team delivers in-person sample collection and supervision, as well as concierge testing, which can include live testing support with a healthcare advisor to guide remote Read More
Chart 612: Covid-19 Diagnoses In New Mexico At Lowest Level In Nearly Five Months
This chart shows the seven-day average number of COVID-19 diagnoses in New Mexico. The daily average is down to the lowest level since September 29, 2021. 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 in New Mexico is higher than 59 percent of preceding days. Sources: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Facemasks Optional In Los Alamos County-Owned Buildings
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Manager Steven Lynne announced this morning that beginning today, Wednesday, Feb. 23, facemasks in County-owned facilities are welcome but not required with some exceptions.
Exceptions include:
- Atomic City Transit (ACT): Due to Federal funding and mandates, masks are required to be worn on all buses and in ACT facilities;
- Municipal Court: Following the guidance from the Supreme Court of New Mexico, masks are required in the courthouse;
- Senior Centers: Per the New Mexico Aging and Long-term Services Department, Senior Center staff must wear facemasks; and
RIEK: What’s And How’s On Home Care Agencies
By JENNIFER RIEK
Business Development Manager
EGIS Complete Care, Inc.
HOW to start and WHAT questions to ask when it comes to selecting a vetted, reputable and honorable Home Care agency.
Below are some thought provoking questions/steps to consider, which should help you divide and conquer the big task:
Quick Questions to ask when selecting Home Care Agency:
- What type of Home Care services do you need? I.E. Non-Medical or Medical
- What are the type of services do you need? (I.E. bathing, grooming, meal preparation, errands, medication management, housekeeping, laundry, transportation
U.S. Geological Survey Detects ‘Forever Chemicals’ In Water Wells In 16 States And Nearly 400 Military Installations
EWG News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Geological Survey has detected the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS in public and private drinking water wells in 16 Eastern states, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has announced.
USGS announced the findings in a new study designed to assess the contamination of five aquifers that are important sources of drinking water. PFAS were detected in public and private drinking water wells in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Read More
Sine Die – House Democrats Achieve Landmark Policy Goals
Speaker Brian Egolf
STATE News:
SANTA FE — The second session of the 55th Legislature ended at noon Thursday, concluding a hybrid virtual and in-person session, in which House Democrats delivered real results for working families across New Mexico.
In this 30-day legislative session, House Democrats shaped and passed the state’s bipartisan budget, which would make historic investments in education, public safety, environment, and economic development. The House also passed crucial bills to make our communities safer, improve our schools, and put more money back into the pockets Read More
Chart 611: COVID-19 Test Positivity Rate In Los Alamos
This chart shows the test positivity rate versus date in Los Alamos. These rates were calculated using the weekly total numbers of tests and diagnoses. Since the start of the pandemic, 4.8 percent of about 54,000 COVID-19 tests in the County were positive. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
