Karina Duque To Host Breathwork & Sound Healing Ceremony At Unitarian Church Of Los Alamos Aug. 16
Courtesy/Unitarian Church
Unitarian Church News:
Lincoln County Storm And Flood Victims Can Get D-SNAP Food Assistance
NMHCA News:
SANTA FE — Residents of Lincoln County affected by the recent storm and flooding may be eligible for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) benefits.
Residents can apply from Aug. 18 to Aug. 24.
“We encourage all Lincoln County residents affected by the recent storms and floodings to apply for food assistance,” Kari Armijo said, secretary of the New Mexico Health Care Authority. “Disaster SNAP is an essential resource, and we urge anyone who believes they are eligible to apply as soon as applications open.”
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham requested and received Read More
Interfaith Coalition On Homelessness Announces Aug. 13 Talk: ‘A Game Changer Clinic Is Opening In The Valley’
Dr. Eric Ketcham
By TYLER TAYLOR, MD
From Interfaith Coalition on Homelessness:
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- Dr. Eric Ketcham’s talk, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos … the public is encouraged to attend
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Odds are that you have not heard about the rapidly growing availability in our area of more successful and evidence-based treatment for addiction disorders. There are four clinics now offering this medically assisted treatment (MAT) in Española, and steadily more local people are now getting such help.
The most dramatic increase in such resources, though, is coming online this month Read More
Hybrid Public Meeting To Discuss Depressurization Of Flanged Tritium Waste Containers Aug. 20 At SALA
LANL News:
The U.S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration’s (DOE/NNSA) Los Alamos Field Office and the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) will hold a hybrid public meeting to discuss the controlled depressurization of headspace gas from four flanged tritium waste containers (FTWCs) at Technical Area 54, Area G, at LANL.
The meeting is 5:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 20, at SALA Los Alamos Event Center, 2551 Central Ave.
A virtual dial-in option is available for those who cannot participate in person. Virtual access information is as follows:
Join Zoom Meeting Read More
Dangerous Heat Wave To Hit New Mexico This Weekend
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — Dangerously high temperatures are forecast across New Mexico this weekend, with many areas in northern and southern parts of the state expected to reach over 100°F and up to 107°F through Sunday.
The New Mexico Department of Health advises residents to take steps to protect themselves and others—particularly those most vulnerable to heat-related illness.
“Since April 1 there have been over 500 emergency department visits related to heat illness around the state,” Chelsea Eastman Langer said, bureau chief of the New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMDOH) Environmental Read More
LANL: Community Relations Plan For Hazardous Waste Facility Permit — Request For Input
LANL News:
The Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) generates some hazardous and mixed waste. In November 2010, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) issued LANL Hazardous Waste Facility Permit (EPA ID Number NM0890010515-1).
The Permit establishes standards for how LANL manages, stores and treats hazardous wastes on-site and for the closure and post-closure care of permitted waste management units.
In compliance with the permit, LANL updates a Community Relations Plan annually, pending input from the public.
The plan provides for six elements of community relations:
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New Mexico Expands Disaster Food Assistance
Deputy Secretary Kyra Ochoa
New Mexico Health Care Authority News:
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- Eight counties gain temporary hot food access via EBT
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SANTA FE – Effective immediately, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers in Lincoln, Chaves, De Baca, Guadalupe, Otero, Sierra, Socorro and Torrance counties can temporarily use their EBT cards to buy hot, ready-to-eat foods from deli departments at authorized retailers.
This emergency measure remains in effect through Aug. 30.
“When disaster happens, families shouldn’t have to worry about how they’re going to put a hot meal on the table,” said Read More
LANL Director Thom Mason Unveils Placard In New CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Cancer Center In Santa Fe
Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Thom Mason unveils this placard on July 17 in the new CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Cancer Center in Santa Fe, detailing the Lab’s contributions to medical isotope research. Triad National Security, the Laboratory’s management and operations contractor, donated $50,000 to the new facility serving northern New Mexico. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Register Now For LAUNCH Suicide Prevention Training Class
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
Champions of Youth Ambitions
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- Community invited to register now (email brandi@losalamoscf.org) to participate in suicide prevention training class being held Thursday, Aug. 7.
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It’s never too late to get involved with life-changing projects, but this Thursday, one local program might just have you save a life.
The LAUNCH program of the Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF) will begin a community-wide health initiative with its first foray into what could be a significant impact for mental health resources in the community. LAFC’s Program Manager Read More
DeHaven: The Role Of Social Services Division In Our Community
By Jyl DeHaven
Vice Chair
Los Alamos County Health Council
If you are living life in Los Alamos, you may have often thought, “I wish we had… more restaurants, more things to do after 8 p.m., less traffic going up/down the hill, more affordable housing choices, better medical access…”
However, most days we are grateful for the sense of peace, safety, beauty, moderate weather, and walkability. For many of us, this is a great place to raise a family and grow old. We seldom see the harsh realities present in other towns in this nation – the invisible community members who sometimes need a hand-up. Those Read More
New Mexico WIC Earns Third Consecutive National Breastfeeding Award
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico’s WIC program has earned the USDA Breastfeeding Gold Award of Excellence for the third consecutive year as the state celebrates World Breastfeeding Week Aug. 1-7.
The New Mexico Women, Infants, and Children (NM WIC) program is using World Breastfeeding Week to highlight the importance of breastfeeding in promoting the health and well-being of infants, children, and families. This year’s global theme is “Prioritizing Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems.”
“WIC supports breastfeeding families from the very Read More
New documents Added To Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Electronic Public Reading Room On Behalf Of EM-LA
LANL News:
Per regulatory requirements, this is a notification that new documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room (link).
All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above. For legacy cleanup documents posted before April 30, 2018, visit the LANL electronic public reading room (link).
New Document:
- Submittal of the 2024–2025 Annual Long-Term Monitoring Status Report (July 2024 through June 2025) for the Los Alamos County Airport Landfill Cover System Replacement, Solid
Albuquerque Woman Named ‘TOPS 2024 New Mexico Queen’
Christina Barnes of Albuquerque before and after she lost 48.25 pounds and was named ‘TOPS 2024 New Mexico Queen’. Courtesy/TOPS
TOPS Club News:
TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds SensiblySM), the nonprofit weight-loss support organization, is unveiling its “royalty” for 2024. Christina Barnes of Albuquerque, who lost 48.25 pounds, is the 2024 New Mexico Queen. She was honored April 25-26, 2025, at the New Mexico recognition event at the Albuquerque Elks Lodge in Albuquerque.
TOPS® royalty are women and men who have officially recorded the largest weight loss from their highest weight at Read More
Governor Marks 60th Anniversary Of Medicare And Medicaid
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today recognized the 60th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid while condemning the GOP budget that threatens to strip health coverage from hundreds of thousands of New Mexicans.
“For six decades, Medicare and Medicaid have been lifelines for New Mexico families, ensuring our most vulnerable residents can access the health care they need and deserve,” Lujan Grisham said. “While we celebrate this milestone, we must also recognize that these programs are under unprecedented attack by Congressional Republicans.” Read More
Neal-Clinton: 2025 Annual Enrollment Update On Humana, UnitedHealthcare & Aetna
By BEVERLY NEAL-CLINTON
The Retirement Answer Team
Editor’s note: Beverly Neal-Clinton is sharing this information in her role with The Retirement Answer Team and not as a Los Alamos County Councilor.
Los Alamos County is announcing its 2025 health benefit annual enrollment period, set for Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. This year’s enrollment is accompanied by major industry changes, including Humana’s withdrawal from the Los Alamos area, and multiple lawsuits against Humana, UnitedHealthcare, and Aetna involving federal investigations, “steering” practices, Medicare Advantage ratings, and Read More
Federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance Approved For New Mexico Storm Recovery
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — President Donald Trump approved disaster aid for New Mexico, authorizing unemployment assistance for Lincoln County residents and businesses affected by severe storms, flooding, and landslides that struck June 23 at the request of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.
The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions is accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) from workers and self-employed individuals in Lincoln County who have been unable to work due to this disaster. Applications may be filed by calling the Unemployment Insurance Operations Read More
How Los Alamos National Laboratory Is Addressing ‘Forever Chemicals’ Known As PFAS … With This Nationwide Contaminant Of Concern, LANL Is Ahead Of The Curve
Sarah Holcomb and Randy Vigil check a device that collects wastewater samples entering and leaving Laboratory property. The samples assess the effectiveness of the treatment process for PFAS as well as other substances. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
They’re arguably the most talked about chemicals of our time, pervasive in everyday products and linked to a litany of adverse health effects. They are so widespread, in fact, that they’ve been detected in snowmelt on Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth.
Known as PFAS, or per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances, high levels have been found Read More
Baby Announcement: Angel David Gonzales July 25, 2025
Angel David Gonzales was born on July 25, 2025, weighing 7 pounds and 9 ounces at Presbyterian Hospital in Española. His parents are DaVida A. Gonzales and David Jordan Vigil of Hernandez. ‘He’s a little bit of heaven sent down to Earth and I love him with all my heart,’ DaVida said. Courtesy photo
Another view of Angel David Gonzales, born July 25, 2025, to DaVida A. Gonzales and David Jordan Vigil of Hernandez. Courtesy photoAir Force Denies State Inspectors Access To Test For Toxic PFAS On Cannon Air Force Base
NMED News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Environment Department Sec. James Kenney and New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez today asked a state court to order Cannon Air Force Base near Clovis to comply with state law and let inspectors collect on-site samples of toxic PFAS.
The motion follows Cannon officials’ refusal to allow NMED inspectors to conduct environmental sampling during a regulatory inspection on July 15. In doing so, the U.S. Air Force has blatantly disregarded state law as NMED has clear authority to conduct environmental sampling under state and federal law.
“Denying access to state Read More
Baby Announcement: Isaiah Archuleta Born July 16, 2025
Isaiah Archuleta was born on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, weighing in at 7 pounds and 3 ounces. This handsome baby boy’s parents are Isaiah and Jordan Archuleta of Los Alamos. ‘He’s our little blessing, our bundle of joy!’ Jordan Archuleta said. Isaiah was born at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque. Courtesy photo Read More
