Emotional Healing: Instant Gratification / Long Term Rewards
By DR. TED WIARD
Golden Willow Retreat
Whenever there is loss, there is a tendency for high impulsivity, in which behaviors are often highly impulsive and reactive.
There is a reason for this type of behavior, and this type of behavior is common and related to what the brain does after loss. When there is loss, the brain moved into survival mode as the foundation of one’s reality of themselves and the world around them has changed.
The loss of this foundation causes the brain to react due to consciously, or unconsciously, thinking the person is dying, not only the definition of how they perceived themselves. Read More
NMPED COVID-19 Update: Confirming 39 New Positive Cases – 30 Staff, 9 Students Across New Mexico’s Public Schools
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — The Public Education Department Oct. 27 announced 39 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours.
Rapid response has been initiated, and all pertinent information has been verified with the schools and school districts.
The following new cases have been reported:
- Seven cases in Bernalillo County. Four of the infected individuals are staff members who were last on school property Oct. 9, 20 and 21. The other three infected individuals are students who were last on campus Oct. 13 and 20.
- One case in Cibola County. The infected individual is a student who was last on school
New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Extends Utility Disconnections Of Residential Customers Moratorium
PRC News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) at its open meeting Oct. 21 adopted a final rule change that revises three rules pertaining to disconnection of residential gas, electric and water.
This allows the Commission to issue subsequent temporary orders prohibiting disconnection of residential utility customers in New Mexico during any public health emergency.
During the meeting, the Commission approved the subsequent second temporary Order that extends the moratorium on disconnections of residential utility customers until Jan. 6, 2021.
In light of the Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 590 New Cases, Total Now At 43,169 With 4 New Deaths And 21,063 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 590 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 44 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 4 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 141 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 15 new cases in Chaves County
- 2 new cases in Cibola County
- 7 new cases in Curry County
- 163 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 14 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Grant County
- 1 new case in Guadalupe
Chart 227: COVID-19 In New Mexico Oct. 27, 2020
This chart shows the overall COVID-19 risk in New Mexico by county. The nonprofit organization Covid Act Now monitors daily diagnoses, infection rates, testing positivity, ICU headroom and contacts traced. The overall COVID-19 risk is based on these five metrics. Map: mapchart.net. Source: covidactnow.org/us/nm/. Created by Eli Ben-NaimGovernor; Behavioral Health Officials Highlight Resources For Staying Safe, Reducing Stress During COVID-19
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state behavioral health officials today highlighted resources to support New Mexicans during the ongoing health emergency.
“For many, the pandemic is a source of fear, anxiety, and uncertainty – but there is plenty we can do to take care of ourselves and our loved ones,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “And it’s essential that we take time for genuine self-care. That’s how we’ll find the calm and stability to weather this time – together.”
“Even when we’re quarantining, we’re still all in this together,” said New Mexico Behavioral Health Collaborative Read More
So Far 450 Local And Regional Area Adults Certified Through JJAB Youth Mental Health First Aid Classes
JJAB News:
Youth Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based, nationally recognized course designed for adults who work with youth, ages 10-18.
The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and provides information on how to identify symptoms of different types of mental illness.
Additionally, the training covers a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in crisis and non-crisis situations.
Los Alamos JJAB began offering Youth Mental Health First Aid courses in 2016. Of the 450 participants that have received certification Read More
Hundreds Of New Mexico Doctors, Nurses And Health Care Practitioners Plead: ‘Help us protect you’
Weather Closes COVID-19 Testing Sites Tuesday … Clients Will Be Notified And Rescheduled
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE – Many COVID-19 testing sites will be closed Tuesday, Oct. 27, due to inclement weather.
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) would like to inform the public of cancellations due to the potential for snow and or unfavorable weather statewide.
Each registered client will receive a phone call as well as a text message providing information of the closures. Alerts also also be posted on social media, the www.cv.nmhealth.org and www.nmhealth.org websites.
Testing locations and some alternate sites are as follows:
- Los Alamos: No alternate locations everyone will be
LAPSF Helping Teachers Stand Up To Challenges This Year
A teacher’s makeshift standing desk. Courtesy/LAPSF
Smiling LAMS teacher Brent Collum after receiving a standing desk from LAPS Foundation. Courtesy/LAPS
By Jenny McCumber
Executive Director
LAPS Foundation
Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation always looks for opportunities to help support our school staff, especially this year with so many operational changes.
We want to use the generous donations from our community to make a difference and positively impact our schools for a successful year of learning in 2020-2021. We are focused on flexibility this year and meeting needs of the Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 732 New Cases, Total Now At 42,586 With 9 New Deaths And 20,910 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 732 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County has another new case bringing the total to 44 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 9 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 173 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 39 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 45 new cases in Curry County
- 194 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 25 new cases in Eddy County
- 2 new cases in Grant County
- 19 new cases
Chart 226: COVID-19 In New Mexico Oct. 26, 2020
Overall COVID-19 risk by state. The nonprofit organization Covid Act Now monitors daily diagnoses, infection rates, testing positivity, ICU headroom, and contacts traced in each state. The overall COVID-19 risk is based on these five metrics. Map: mapchart.net. Source: covidactnow.org. Created by Eli Ben-NaimLos Alamos County Clerk Temporarily Suspends Drive Thru Ballot Drop Due To Inclement Weather
Clerk Naomi Maestas
COUNTY News:
Effective immediately, Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas has temporarily suspended the Drive Thru Ballot Drop in the Municipal Building parking lot in the best interest of the election staff due to the inclement weather.
Voters can walk-in and hand deliver their ballot to election poll workers inside the Municipal Building or White Rock Town Hall Early Vote Centers.
The Early Vote Centers have remained opened with limited staffing for in-person voting.
Residents are encouraged to exercise caution in driving and walking to the Early Vote Centers.
For Read More
Zuhn Describes JJAB’s Efforts During COVID-19 Pandemic
JJAB Executive Director Lisa Zuhn
By CHARMIAN SCHALLER
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos
Lisa Zuhn, executive director of the Juvenile Justice Advisory Board, spoke at Kiwanis (via Zoom) Oct. 20, describing JJAB’s successful adjustment to a major societal problem—the coronavirus pandemic.
Zuhn Joined a Vital Organization
Zuhn became executive director of JJAB about 18 months ago after serving as the organization’s “court administrator.” She is a native New Mexican (“born in Albuquerque and raised in the Jemez Mountains”), with a degree in hospitality and tourism services from New Mexico State Read More
Chart 225: COVID-19 In New Mexico Oct. 25, 2020
This chart shows the percentage of Intensive Care Units (ICU) beds currently being utilized in each state. In New Mexico, this figure is now 29 percent. Map: mapchart.net. Source: covidactnow.org. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 828 New Cases, Total Now At 41,863 With 2 New Deaths And 20,837 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 828 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County has another new case bringing the total to 43 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 2 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 156 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 42 new cases in Chaves County
- 12 new cases in Cibola County
- 32 new cases in Curry County
- 206 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 39 new cases in Eddy County
- 1 new case in Grant County
- 5 new cases
New Mexico Awarded $9.6M In Behavioral Health Grants
HSD News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico has been awarded two federal grants: $6 million from the Department of Justice to support those impacted by illicit opioids, stimulants and other drugs of abuse, and $3.6 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to address the growing behavioral health needs of the homeless and justice-involved population impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the New Mexico Human Services Department announced Friday.
“These two grants will help the state and local providers respond to the pressing behavioral health needs of so many New Mexicans who are facing difficult Read More
New Mexico NMED COVID-19 Watchlist Update Oct. 24
NMED News:
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has updated its daily Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist, which includes New Mexico places of employment that have had two or more rapid responses in the last 14 days.
There are 78 establishments on the Watchlist.
A rapid response is initiated when the state learns of a positive COVID-19 case in the workplace. NMED or the state agency initiating the rapid response will offer direction to establishments regarding testing, quarantining and isolating, disinfecting, and COVID-Safe Practices.
This week, the Watchlist only includes organizations Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 875 New Cases, Total Now At 41,040 With 5 New Deaths And 20,765 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 875 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County now has a total of 42 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 5 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 251 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 47 new cases in Chaves County
- 15 new cases in Cibola County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 20 new cases in Curry County
- 125 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 20 new cases in Eddy County
- 5 new cases in Grant County
- 1 new case
Chart 224: COVID-19 In New Mexico Oct. 24, 2020
The bars in this chart show the number of diagnoses versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Friday, the United States broke its one-day record by exceeding 85,000 new cases. Source: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
