Touro College Of Dental Medicine Announces Grand Opening Of Dental Clinical Training Facility And Albuquerque Campus
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TCDM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Touro College of Dental Medicine (TCDM), the first pre-doctoral dental program based in New Mexico, announces Tuesday the official grand opening of its dental clinical training facility on the Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute (LBRI) campus in Albuquerque, N.M. The new 70,000 square foot facility houses more than 100 dental units accommodating students who will be completing their education and clinical training in New Mexico.
“Touro University is one of the leading educators of healthcare and oral health providers in the country. TCDM’s Read More
Mora County Flood Victims Have Until Sept. 25 To Replace Lost SNAP Benefits
NMHCA News:
SANTA FE — Mora County residents who lost food due to flooding have 10 days remaining to request emergency replacement of their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
The deadline for reporting food losses is Thursday, Sept. 25.
“We are committed to standing with the residents of Mora County as they recover from the recent flooding,” said Niki Kozlowski, Income Support Division Director. “We are helping families replace the food they lost so they can continue to have the nutrition they need during this time.”
The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) Read More
Reminder: Los Alamos Medical Center Hosting Annual Free Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic For Ages 9+ Saturday Sept. 27
LAMC News:
- Hospital is pleased to offer vaccines for ages 9+ this year
Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) is very pleased to announce it will once again host its annual free drive-thru community flu shot clinic from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 27 in the hospital parking lot at 3917 West Road in Los Alamos.
Last year’s clinic vaccinated more than 400 individuals in our community.
For the first time at this event, flu shots will be offered to all individuals 9 years and older. High-dose vaccines will also be available for those 65 and older, as supplies last.
Vaccines will be administered in a drive-thru Read More
Op-Ed By NNSA Field Office Manager Ted Wyka: Plan To Depressurize Waste Containers Is Safe And Rigorously Vetted By Independent Experts
By TED WYKA
Manager
NNSA Los Alamos Field Office
The success of Los Alamos National Laboratory’s vital national security mission is only possible if operations are conducted safely, with a clear understanding of risk, and a proven plan to mitigate that risk. This applies to everything the lab does, from how it conducts cutting-edge scientific experiments to how it produces plutonium pits. This approach is essential to the safety of our workforce of over 18,000, for our neighbors who surround the site and for the environment. It’s also why the federal agency that governs the lab, the National Read More
Daily Postcard: Saint Fiacre Watches Over Local Garden
Saint Fiacre watches over a garden of chives, garlic and alyssum on Friday in White Rock. St. Fiacre (c. AD 600-670), the priest, abbot, hermit, and gardener, was known for his sanctity and gift for curing infirmities. He emigrated from his native Ireland to France, where he constructed for himself a hermitage together with a vegetable and herb garden, oratory, and hospice for travelers. He is the patron saint of gardeners, herbalists and various infirmities. Photo by Shari Mills Read More
Balderas: From Violence To Hope … How Education And Storytelling Can Transform Española
By HECTOR BALDERAS
President
Northern New Mexico College
Former NM Attorney General
New Mexico is in crisis. A state of emergency has been declared in Rio Arriba County, where Española—home to Northern New Mexico College—faces daunting crime rates and some of the highest overdose deaths in the nation. Like every community in America, we also live under the shadow of horrific school and campus shootings that continue to devastate families. Parents everywhere are asking the same urgent question: How do we keep our children safe and give them hope?
At Northern, we believe the answer lies in education—and Read More
League Of Women Voters September Meeting To Feature Los Alamos Medical Center CEO Tracie Stratton
Tracie Stratton
COMMUNITY News:
This month’s League of Women Voters’ community event, Lunch with a Leader’, will feature Los Alamos Medical Center CEO Tracie Stratton. The meeting begins at noon on Sept. 18, at the Unitarian Church and is open to the public.
Stratton graduated from Casper College in Wyoming with an Associate’s degree in nursing. She completed her Master’s degree in Nursing Administration while working as the Chief Nursing Officer at Mountain View Hospital in Casper.
In 2012, Stratton and her family moved to Los Alamos, where she started her career with LifePoint Health as Read More
‘Women’s Mind-Body Masterclass’ Begins Sept. 18
From Mullein Leaf Wellness Institute:
Registration is now open for the “Women’s Mind-Body Masterclass” hosted by Mullein Leaf Wellness Institute. This 4-week masterclass begins Sept. 18.
About “Women’s Mind-Body Masterclass”
Are you Stressed? Tired? Low Sex Drive? Depressed? Anxious? Each of these can be signs of a dysregulated nervous system, often fueled by past traumatic experiences. Trauma lives on in the body, especially the nervous system. Come learn to release and rewire yourself.
We have learned that trauma is not just an event that took place sometime in the past; it is also the Read More
State Of New Mexico Seeks New Prescription Drug Vendors To Lower Costs For 168,000 Public Employees
NMHCA News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Health Care Authority (NMHCA) has issued a request for proposals (RFPs) for pharmaceutical benefits management services that could lower prescription drug costs for more than 168,000 public employees and their families statewide, with proposals due Nov. 3.
“By joining with our IBAC partners, the State of New Mexico is leveraging its purchasing power to deliver pharmacy benefits that are transparent, affordable, and member-centered,” NMHCA Deputy Cabinet Secretary Alex Castillo Smith said. “Together, we are negotiating from a position of strength Read More
NMED To Monitor LANL’s Tritium Operation This Weekend
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LOS ALAMOS — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) will actively monitor Los Alamos National Laboratory’s controlled capture of tritium scheduled for this weekend, with strict safeguards and oversight in place to ensure public safety.
The tritium operation, which falls under the regulatory authority of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and is implemented by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), involves venting and capture of tritium from four flanged containers.
NMED Read More
Luján, Heinrich Announce Bipartisan Bill To Enhance 9-1-1 Emergency Response System Passes Senate
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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced that their bipartisan Enhancing First Response Act – introduced with Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) – has passed the Senate.
This legislation would make important updates to the nation’s 9-1-1 emergency reporting system to improve Americans’ ability Read More
Reuben Murray Named CEO Of CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico
Reuben Murray
CHRISTUS News:
ALAMOGORDO — CHRISTUS Health announced today that Reuben Murray has been named chief executive officer of CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico after serving in the role as interim since spring.
Murray’s connection to Alamogordo is deeply personal. His father, an Air Force service member, was last stationed at Holloman Air Force Base, where the Murray family spent six years.
A proud graduate of Alamogordo High School (Alamo Tigers Class of 1981), Reuben has long considered this community a meaningful part of his journey. His wife Sharon (Class of 1980), was born in Alamogordo Read More
DOH: New Mexico Suicide Deaths Rise 9% In 2024
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — Suicide deaths in New Mexico increased 9% in 2024 to 512 deaths, a jump of 42 more deaths than in 2023, according to new data from the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH).
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, making it an important time to raise awareness about suicide prevention and the resources available to help.
“Suicide is preventable, but it requires all of us to act,” said Clarie Miller, lead suicide prevention coordinator for NMDOH. “Whether it’s learning the warning signs, knowing how to connect someone to 988, or simply checking in on friends Read More
Behavioral Health Reform And Investment Act Executive Committee Meeting Sept. 30
NMHCA News:
The New Mexico Health Care Authority and the Administrative Office of the Courts announce the third meeting of the Executive Committee established under the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act (Senate Bill 3). The Committee continues to shape the structure, cadence, and regional implementation of this landmark legislation, bringing together all three branches of government and community stakeholders to transform behavioral health services statewide.
Public participation is encouraged as we work together to build a stronger, more equitable behavioral health Read More
Heinrich Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation To Expand Healthcare Coverage, Benefits For Firefighters With Service-Related Cancers
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) cosponsored the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act, bipartisan legislation that will expand health care coverage and benefits for first responders who become permanently disabled from service-related cancers and the families of those who pass away from these cancers. The bill is led by U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.).
“Our first responders put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities, and too many suffer or lose their lives from cancers caused by Read More
National Collaborative Of Small Liberal Arts Colleges Secures $8.5 Million For Student Well-Being Initiative
SJC News:
NEW YORK — The Endeavor Lab Colleges (ELC), a national consortium of 10 small liberal arts colleges, proudly announced today the completion of the first phase of its groundbreaking initiative to enhance student mental health and well-being. Endeavor Foundation has generously invested more than $8.5 million to support the project, including $5.22 million over the next three years for Phase 2.
“We are thrilled to move to the next phase of this vital work,” Dr. Lori Collins-Hall, ELC Project Director said. “Thanks to the dedication of our partner institutions and the confidence and Read More
New Court Program Offers Help To Newly Arrested People Struggling With Mental Illness
Left to right: Supreme Court Justice Briana H. Zamora, Supreme Court Chief Justice David K. Thomson, First Judicial District Chief Judge Brian Biedscheid. Courtesy photo
COURT News:
SANTA FE — The First Judicial District Court announced a program today to help newly arrested people with severe mental illness obtain treatment and other community services. Individuals charged with misdemeanors, except DWI, and nonviolent felony offenses are eligible for the program.
The initiative is the fourth competency diversion pilot program established by New Mexico courts since last year.
“The Read More
NNSA, LANL Given Okay To Depressurize Containers
From LANL:
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) Los Alamos Field Office and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) received Temporary Authorization from the New Mexico Environment Department to safely perform the controlled depressurization of headspace gas from four flanged tritium waste containers at LANL’s Technical Area 54, Area G.
The “Transmittal of Notification of Planned Start of a Temporary Authorization Request” is posted in the LANL Electronic Public Reading Room at https://eprr.lanl.gov/.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Read More
LARSO: Register For Older Adult Wellness Summit
By Kiah McConnell
LARSO Marketing & Program Coordinator
Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization is offering a free Older Adult Wellness Summit 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24 at SALA Event Center.
This event is possible thanks to generous sponsorships from the Los Alamos Community Foundation and Anchorum Health Foundation.
This event is for anyone age 55 or older, caregivers, and family members of older adults. Registration is now open. Space is limited, so sign up early. Pick up a registration form at the front desk at the Betty Ehart or White Rock Senior Activity Center or email Read More
New Mexico State Bar Foundation’s Legal Resources For The Elderly Program To Host Free Virtual Legal Webinar Sept. 9
NMSBF News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico State Bar Foundation’s Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (“LREP”) will be hosting a free virtual legal webinar starting at 11 a.m., Sept. 9. This webinar will cover Powers of Attorney, Advance Health Care Directives, probate, non-probate transfers (including Transfer on Death Deeds) and Institutional Medicaid.
New Mexico residents can register for this free webinar online at https://bit.ly/LREP-Sept-9 or by calling 505-797-6005 and providing their first and last name and email address. After registering, they will receive a confirmation Read More
