County DPU Issues 2020 Drinking Water Quality Report
Los Alamos County Water Quality Data Table. Courtesy/DPU
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities announce today that results published in the 2020 drinking water quality report demonstrate excellent water quality throughout Los Alamos County.
Covering the period of January through December 2020, the report highlights the county’s drinking water source information, how the county’s water is protected and test results, including all substances and levels of substances detected in the water.
Los Alamos County customers should receive a printed copy at their place of Read More
Chart 467COVID-19 Update In New Mexico June 24
This map displays the percentage of fully-vaccinated residents by county. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico Environment Department Reaches Settlement With Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute
NMED Cabinet Secretary James Kenney
NMED News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has reached a settlement agreement with Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute (LBRI) for alleged violations of New Mexico’s Radiation Protection Act dating back to 2017.
LBRI is in Albuquerque on property accessed through Kirtland Air Force Base. NMED alleged the facility failed to provide financial assurance sufficient to cover the cost of decommissioning radioactive materials at the facility.
In addition, NMED alleged LBRI failed to maintain critical radioactive material Read More
Chart 466 COVID-19 Update In New Mexico June 23
This chart displays the percentage of fully-vaccinated people by country. Shown are countries with populations greater than one million and vaccination rate of at least 30 percent. The United States and the state of New Mexico are highlighted. Source: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 100 New Cases, Total 205,058 With 4 New Deaths And 193,694 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials have announced 100 new COVID-19 cases today.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases so the total remains 537 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 4 new deaths in New Mexico today related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:
- 29 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 3 new cases in Catron County
- 1 new case in Chaves County
- 1 new case
New Mexico DOH Encourages Bat And Wildlife Safety
Leaf-nosed bat in flight. Courtesy/Britannica
DOH News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) advises residents not to touch unknown animals or wildlife in distress, but rather report the incident to local animal control services for proper care or action.
The DOH this month has received increasing reports of people coming into contact with bats. Because of high temperatures and lack of water, bats can have the tendency to fall on the ground from their perches where the nocturnal animals normally hang during daylight. Reaction to extreme heat can cause bats to seem ill and display Read More
Chart 465 COVID-19 Update In New Mexico June 22
This map displays the average number of daily diagnoses per 100,000 people by county. Source covidactnow.org. Map: mapchart.net. Created by Eli Ben-NaimVisitation Changes For State’s Long-Term Care Facilities
STATE News:
NEW MEXICO — The State of New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department [ALTSD] announced today that the following visitation, activities and testing changes are now in effect for the state’s long-term care facilities (LTCs):
VISITATION
Together with Aging and Long-Term Services, the Department of Health has set target goals for the vaccination of staff and residents in LTCs, including 80 percent of staff and 90 percent of residents vaccinated.
All LTC residents who are fully vaccinated may have in-room visits with fully vaccinated visitors, without supervision, personal Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 264 New Cases, Total 204,961 With 10 New Deaths And 193,574 Recovered Since Saturday
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials have announced 264 new COVID-19 cases between Saturday, Sunday and today.
Los Alamos County reports 1 new case over the last three days bringing the total to 537 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 over the last three days related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:
- 55 new cases in Bernalillo County
Chart 464 COVID-19 Update In New Mexico June 21
This map displays the average number of daily diagnoses per 100,000 people by state. Source: covidactnow.org. Map: mapchart.net. Created by Eli Ben-NaimEmotional Healing: One Step At A Time … That’s Grief
By Dr. Ted Wiard
Golden Willow Retreat
People often do not like to hear that grief is a lifetime process, but it is, due to the fact that grief has derived from the fact that someone has had a loss in their life.
No matter what that loss is, it means that person’s life has been changed and the person now will go through a transitional time in order to adapt to that loss in their life. This experience of the loss and adaptation to that loss is now there for someone’s entire life. The goal is to not have a loss confine or define someone, but be a catalyst of change in a healthy way.
Adaptation from loss has to happen Read More
Gruninger: Strength Pose Of Month – Downward Facing Dog
By JACCI GRUNINGER, MS, C-IAYT, ERYT500
Los Alamos
Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Shvanasana) has many benefits, but it is great for strengthening the arms, legs and core. It also is a hand balancing pose, inversion and posterior hip opener.
One thing to remember is the goal is to ELONGATE THE SPINE – to create space – NOT to get your heels to the ground. Trying to get the heels to the ground often negates the ability to lengthen the spine and creates all kinds of havoc around the shoulders and in the wrists.
So, keep in mind, lengthening the spine is MORE important than straightening Read More
Chart 463 COVID-19 Update In New Mexico June 20
This chart displays the vaccination status of New Mexicans who registered with New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) by priority group. Source: NMDOH. Created by Eli Ben-NaimSkolnik: COVID-19 – Looking Through A ‘Polio Lens’
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
Los Alamos
When we look at the present pandemic through the lens of US efforts to eliminate polio in the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s, we should be deeply concerned at some of what we see. Most notable is the lack of social cohesion around COVID-19 compared to the remarkable cohesion the US displayed in combatting polio.
One of the prevailing strengths of the US effort to discover and deploy a vaccine against polio was the remarkable amount of social cohesion around this work. The first successful search for a vaccine was supported by a private organization, headed by a trusted counselor Read More
‘All Individuals First’ Working To Help Adults With Disabilities Throughout Los Alamos Community Live Life To The Fullest
Individuals taking advantage pre-COVID of the Atomic City Walking Tour. Courtesy/All Individuals First
Individuals enjoying a pre-COVID birthday and bowling party in Española. Courtesy/All Individuals First
By Mandy Audette
All Individuals First
“This has been a trying time for everybody,” Doris Roberts said, “It’s been especially hard for families who have individuals 24/7. We want to give whatever we can … sometimes it’s just two hours a day. Families appreciate that so much. These families need a break.”
Roberts is the founder of the non-profit “All Individuals First”, a day program Read More
Superintendent Of Insurance Russell Toal Encourages New Mexicans To Sign Up For Health Care Coverage By Aug. 15
OSI News:
The United States Supreme Court once again affirmed that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is constitutional.
A lawsuit pushed by Attorneys General in 18 states failed to pass muster, sealing the 2010 health reform as the law of the land. Medicaid expansion and health insurance marketplaces will continue to serve Americans.
“Thirty-one million Americans rely on the Affordable Care Act for their health coverage,” said New Mexico Superintendent of Insurance Russell Toal. “Now we can get down to the serious business of reducing premiums and out-of-pocket costs for New Read More
New Mexico Human Services Department Announces Primary Care Council Members
NMHSD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) announces the names of the 22 individuals selected to serve on the HSD Primary Care Council.
The nine council members are:
- Eileen Goode, RN: CEO, New Mexico Primary Care Association
- Jennifer K. Phillips, M.D.: Professor & Associate Chair, Family Medicine, University of New Mexico School of Medicine
- Kathy R. Fresquez-Chavez, NP: CEO, Bella Vida Health care
- Lori Zink, M.D.: Physician, BCA Pediatrics
- Matthew Probst, PA: Chief Quality Officer, El Centro Family Health
- Valory Wangler, M.D.: Family Medicine Program Director,
Vax 2 The Max $1 Million Drawing Produces 4 Winners
DOH News:
SANTA FE — The state of New Mexico’s Vax 2 the Max Sweepstakes, a $10 million total cash sweepstakes funded by federal stimulus and intended to incentivize COVID-19 vaccinations, produced its first four prize winners Friday afternoon.
With $1 million at stake, four vaccinated New Mexicans – one from each public health region of the state – are each prospective winners of $250,000, as drawn at random by the New Mexico Lottery.
The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) is verifying the identity, eligibility and vaccination status of each prospective awardee, in accordance with the Read More
Chart 462 COVID-19 Update In New Mexico June 19
This chart displays the cumulative number of COVID-19 related deaths in Los Alamos versus date. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimDOH Announces COVID-19 vaccination Events This Weekend
DOH Secretary Dr. Tracie Collins
DOH News:
SANTA FE — Following Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s announcement that New Mexico has reached 60 percent of New Mexicans with completed vaccination series, the state will continue to make COVID-19 vaccine widely accessible – including through a series of events this weekend.
The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) announced Friday that these events include COVID-19 vaccination booths, prize wheels and radio remotes from members of the community.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging, and infections disproportionately impacted communities Read More
