New Mexico Health Insurance Marketplace Opens Enrollment Period For Plan Year 2022
beWellnm CEO Jeffery Bustamante
beWellnm News:
ALBUQUERQUE — beWellnm, the New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange, announced Saturday the beginning of the Open Enrollment Period for Plan Year 2022.
Tens of thousands of New Mexicans are eligible to receive health insurance at little or no cost beginning Jan. 1, 2022.
The beWellnm Open Enrollment Period will last until Jan. 15, 2022 for Plan Year 2022. If New Mexicans enroll by Dec. 23, 2021, their coverage begins Jan. 1, 2022. If they enroll by Jan. 15, 2022, their coverage begins Feb. 1, 2022.
This year’s Open Enrollment Period also marks the Read More
Gruninger: Simple Is Your Superpower…
Courtesy/Gruninger
By JACCI GRUNINGER, MS, C-IATY, ERYT500
Los Alamos
“Keep It Simple Stupid – Yoga” was one of the books my yoga teacher recommended to me when I shared with her that I wanted to be a yoga teacher. My first thought was, “Wow! Really?”
However, I did what she recommended and am so glad I did. Bottomline, the book explained in very simple terms the various styles of yoga, which at that time, could be summed up in one book. Today, that would be a harder task.
Sometimes we forget that simple is often the best way to handle things, move forward or make change.
During these next few weeks Read More
Chart: 550: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Dec. 18
The bars in this chart display the number of COVID-19 diagnoses by school for the seven-day period ending Dec. 18. Rural Health Care Protections Head To Governor’s Desk
From New Mexico House Democrats:
SANTA FE — At-risk healthcare clinics across the state will now be able to keep their doors open beyond Jan. 1, thanks to necessary changes passed Friday by the New Mexico House of Representatives.
By voice vote the House concurred with amendments to House Bill 11 made in the Senate, now advancing the bill to the Governor for signature into law.
Sponsored by Representative Dayan Hochman-Vigil (D-Albuquerque) and Representative Doreen Gallegos (D-Las Cruces), House Bill 11 makes necessary changes to the Medical Malpractice Act, which was passed in the last Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,180 New Cases, Totaling 336,790 With 28 New Deaths And 287,522 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced Friday 1,180 additional COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reported 2 new cases Friday, bringing the total to 989 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 28 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19 and a 7-Day positivity rate of 10.0 percent.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 331 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
Chart: 549: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Dec. 17
This map shows the percent of the population diagnosed with COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic by county. In New Mexico, 16 percent of the population were diagnosed with COVID-19, and the corresponding figure for Los Alamos County stands at 5 percent. Source: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
No Mobile Curative COVID Testing In Los Alamos Dec. 23-30
COUNTY News:
The mobile Curative COVID testing site in Los Alamos will not be available on Thursdays, Dec. 23 and 30 in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
Curative provides free, shallow, nasal swab COVID-19 testing to anyone wishing to be tested, with or without symptoms.
The mobile testing site sets up in the Mari Mac parking lot at 759 Central Ave., 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Appointments may be scheduled at https://curative.com.
Other available COVID testing options include:
- Vault: At-Home Saliva COVID-19 Testing
- Available to any person who feels they
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,299 New Cases, Totaling 335,617 With 33 New Deaths And 286,058 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced Thursday 1,299 additional COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reported 10 new cases Thursday, bringing the total to 987 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 33 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19 and a 7-Day positivity rate of 9.8 percent.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 398 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 4 new cases in Catron
DEA Enforcement Action Reveals Criminal Drug Networks Harnessing Social Media To Drive National Fentanyl Overdose Epidemic
DEA Administrator Anne Milgram
DEA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As U.S. overdose deaths reach a devastating new height, claiming a new victim every five minutes, the Drug Enforcement Administration has revealed a direct link between fentanyl-related overdose deaths and criminal drug networks in Mexico.
These groups are harnessing social media platforms to bring drugs laced with fentanyl and fake prescription pills into American homes with one click on a smartphone.
In a Washington, D.C., press conference, DEA Administrator Anne Milgram announced the results of a public safety surge that Read More
Brain Hacks For Creating Successful New Year Resolutions
By Dr. Laura Leonard DC
Los Alamos
Research estimates that it can take anywhere from 18 to 200 plus days to form or break a habit. Creating habits are an essential part of hitting our New Year’s goals.
We often give up if we don’t have success with our goals by the end of January. Now is the time to begin thinking about goals and to start writing down a plan to achieve them.
In a previous article, I discussed SMART goals as a tool for writing down our plan on paper. Get a New Year’s resolution notebook to write down SMART steps.
You will then have a place to journal about your progress and revise as necessary. Read More
Power Now Restored To Western Area
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities (DPU) reports that Western Area is the latest part of the townsite to have power restored after an early morning outage affected the entire Los Alamos townsite.
Circuit 13 was restored around 9:20 a.m. However, the ski hill, which is normally on that circuit, has been isolated and is still without power.
Circuits 14, 17 and 18 were energized earlier, restoring power to Eastern Area and the downtown area.
DPU crews are working to restore power to North Mesa, Barranca Mesa and North Community.
While DPU crews have yet to determine Read More
Chart: 548: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Dec. 15
This chart displays the number of COVID-19 related hospitalizations versus date. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update Dec. 14: 788 New Cases, Totaling 332,975 With 7 New Deaths And 284,484 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced 788 additional COVID-19 cases Tuesday.
Los Alamos County reports 0 new cases so the total remains at 975 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 7 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19 and a 7-Day positivity rate of 10.6 percent.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 263 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 13 new cases in Chaves County
- 6 new
Enterprise Bank & Trust Foundation Presents Española Pathways Shelter With $10,000 Donation To Enhance Services For Homeless This Winter
Enterprise Bank & Trust Los Alamos Region President Liddie Martinez, center, presents a $10,000 donation to Española Pathways Shelter Executive Director Dena Moscola, right, and Shelter Manager Shannon Baum at the shelter Tuesday in Española. ‘We are so very grateful to Liddie and the Enterprise Bank & Trust Foundation for this incredible gift, which allows us to remain open additional days each week this winter to provide shelter to those in need,’ Moscola said. Martinez explained that Enterprise provided the donation because, ‘We want to ensure that the shelter has adequate Read More
Skolnik: COVID Briefing Note #8 – Omicron is Coming
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
Los Alamos
Editor’s Note: This is the eighth in a series of COVID-19 Updates by Richard Skolnik that appear bi-weekly in the Los Alamos Daily Post. These are meant to keep the community informed on the status of the pandemic, critical new findings on the pandemic, and what this information suggests for our community’s response to COVID-19. These updates complement the data that Eli Ben-Naim prepares for the Post. Unless otherwise noted, data is from the New York Times and the New Mexico Department of Health.
Pandemic Data and Trends – For the Week Ending Dec. 13, 2021
Globally, Read More
New Mexico DOH Identifies First Omicron COVID-19 Case
DOH News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) announced today its first identified case of the COVID-19 Omicron variant.
The case was identified Sunday, Dec. 12 and is a female adult in Bernalillo County. The individual reported recent domestic travel to a state with reported cases of Omicron.
The individual was seen in a local emergency room and discharged stable to home. DOH is conducting a thorough case investigation.
Omicron has been identified as a variant of concern by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The CDC describes a variant of concern as “A variant for which there Read More
Los Alamos COVID-19 Impact For Week Ending Dec. 13
COVID-19 statistics for the week ending Dec. 13 impacting Los Alamos County:
- 696 tests
- 19 diagnoses (18 in Los Alamos, 1 in White Rock)
- 0 death
Chart: 547: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Dec. 13
This chart shows the 14-day average number of COVID-19 diagnoses versus date nationwide, statewide and countywide. Sources: New York Times and New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
NMDWS Conducting Public Hearing For Proposed New Mexico Healthy Workplaces Act Regulations Wednesday
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) will be conducting a public hearing Wednesday, Dec. 15, to accept comments on proposed regulations for implementation of the Healthy Workplaces Act (HWA), a new law passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham earlier this year.
The HWA requires private employers in New Mexico, regardless of size, to provide paid sick leave to employees beginning July 1, 2022. This legislation also authorizes the Labor Relations Division (LRD) of NMDWS to disseminate regulations for implementation Read More
Gruninger: Yoga Therapy – Legs Up The Wall Pose
Feet Up the Wall Pose or Viparita Karani pose. Courtesy photo
By JACCI GRUNINGER, MS, C-IATY, ERYT500
Los Alamos
One of the most effective restorative yoga poses is called Feet Up the Wall Pose or Viparita Karani. This is one of the easiest ways to turn yourself upside down without having to do a handstand or headstand and it’s just as, if not more beneficial for the mind and body.
This is a wonderful pose to do if you are stressed, have anxiety or depression or are just looking to see a different perspective on a problem. The idea is to melt into the floor and just let go.
Key benefits from this pose:
- Down
