Jonathan Dowell Crosses 15th Finish Line At 2025 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic And 50 Years With Diabetes
On May 24, 2025, Jonathan Dowell of Los Alamos completed his 15th ride in the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic. This grueling ride from Durango to Silverton, Colo., is nominally 50 miles, climbing 6,000 vertical feet across Coal Bank and Molas Passes with two breathtaking descents. This year’s effort also marks Dowell’s 50th year living with type-1 diabetes mellitus. ‘I want to inspire people to succeed regardless of whatever challenges they face,’ Dowell said. ‘I also want to thank Dr. Bernstein of Regional Endocrinology Associates for giving me technology and expertise to live with diabetes, Read More
County: Practice Heat Safety As Temperatures Start To Climb
COUNTY News:
With temperatures climbing heading into summer, preparation is key:
- Keep extra water, medications, and cooling supplies on hand;
- Check in with the elderly, sick, and those without AC;
- Never leave kids or pets unattended in a vehicle; and
- Limit strenuous outdoor activities, find shade, and stay hydrated.
To learn more, visit ready.gov/heat. Read More
Stay Informed: Attend Senior Health & Wellness Fair June 5
By Kiah McConnell
Marketing & Program Coordinator
LARSO
The Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) is hosting a Senior Health & Wellness Fair, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, June 5, at the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center.
This free event welcomes all community members age 55+, caregivers, and family members of older adults.
A wide variety of community and state health organizations will be represented. Participating organizations will provide information on topics ranging from financial wellness, travel, fitness, health therapies, assisted living, in-home care, Read More
Matter Of Balance Classes Start In White Rock June 4
JJAB Awarded $500,000 Grant To Launch Free Mental Health Counseling For At- Risk Youth And Families
JJAB News:
Los Alamos JJAB, a local non-profit organization, is excited to announce it has been awarded a substantial $500,000 Title II Formula Grant from the Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD). This critical funding, which the JJAB Board of Directors voted to accept May 22, will enable the organization to establish and provide free mental health counseling services for at-risk children aged 10 -17 and their families, within the community, with program launch planned for June 2025.
“JJAB is thrilled to be able to offer free outpatient mental health services as part of our service Read More
Scenes Of Los Alamos Wellness & Los Alamos Assisted Living Community Summer Party At Ashley Pond
Los Alamos Wellness & Rehabilitation Admissions and Marketing Coordinator Monica Stark, left, and former rehabilitation resident Kathleen Mack attend the Los Alamos Wellness and Los Alamos Assisted Living Community summer party Tuesday at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo 
First Born & Many Mothers Collaborate To Enhance Services
Program Director Anita Castillo, CLC, left, of Many Mothers in Santa and Executive Director Ellen Specter of the First Born Program Los Alamos discuss their new collaboration during a recent interview at the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
The First Born Program of Los Alamos is embarking on a collaboration with Many Mothers in Santa Fe, which is expanding its service in Los Alamos and seeking local volunteers. Both programs are free of charge and offer support services for mothers and families. Read More
Los Alamos Medical Center Hosts 2025 Teddy Bear Clinic
Scene of Los Alamos Public Schools kindergarteners and medical personnel participating in the annual Teddy Bear Clinic hosted on Thursday, May 22, by Los Alamos Medical Center. Courtesy/LAMC
Scene of LAPS kindergarteners participating in the annual Teddy Bear Clinic hosted on Thursday, May 22, by Los Alamos Medical Center. Courtesy/LAMC
Scene of LAPS kindergarteners interacting with Los Alamos firefighters at the annual Teddy Bear Clinic hosted on Thursday, May 22, by Los Alamos Medical Center. Courtesy/LAMC
LAMC News:
Approximately 230 enthusiastic kindergarteners from Los Alamos Read More
Community Conversation: Emotional Intelligence For Families – A Collaborative Event
COMMUNITY News:
Los Alamos Public Schools, JJAB, Los Alamos County, and Family Council invite families to a special Community Conversation event, 5:30-7:30 p.m., June 3 at SALA. This free event is designed to support families in building emotional intelligence through open dialogue, shared experiences, and connection within the community.
- Date: Tuesday, June 3
- Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Location: SALA Los Alamos Event Center, 2551 Central Ave.
- Admission: Free
The evening will begin with a complimentary dinner for all attendees. Following the meal, parents will join a guided program on emotional Read More
Kiwanis Club Hears About Navigating Zepbound & Wegovy
Kiwanian Kate Cleveland and Dr. Elena McAtee describe their support group ‘Navigating Zepbound and Wegovy’ during a presentation Monday at a Kiwanis Club dinner meeting. Courtesy/Kiwanis
By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos
At Monday evening’s Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos dinner meeting, Kiwanian Kate Cleveland and Dr. Elena McAtee described their support group “Navigating Zepbound and Wegovy”. Weight loss drugs using GLP-1 are becoming readily available, and they are effective in treating obesity, cardiovascular conditions, and even sleep apnea.
The speakers began by showing Read More
Yard Sale In White Rock June 6-7 To Raise Funds For Susan G. Komen Cancer Research And Treatment
Nancy Partridge of Los Alamos participating in a Susan G Komen 3-Day walk in San Diego. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
The third annual Yard Sale to Raise Funds for Breast Cancer is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7, in White Rock.
The annual Yard Sale raises funds for breast cancer research and treatment through national non-profit Susan G. Komen, via local resident Nancy Partridge’s participation in the annual 3-Day 60-mile walk.
Anyone interested in donating items to be sold at the yard sale may drop them off by the garage door at 390 Connie Ave. in White Rock, prior to June 5. Read More
LAMC Welcomes General Surgeon Humberto D. Martinez, MD
Humberto D. Martinez, MD
LAMC News:
Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) welcomes Humberto D. Martinez, MD, Board-certified general surgeon, to LAMC and the community. Dr. Martinez is fluent in both English and Spanish, providing a diverse and inclusive care environment at Los Alamos Surgical Associates. He will begin seeing patients on June 2 in the clinic at Suite 250 inside LAMC at 3917 West Road.
Dr. Martinez is a highly experienced general surgeon affiliated with prestigious medical associations such as the American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, and Dallas Country Read More
Dannemann: Medicaid Budget Cuts Will Make It Cost More
By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
© 2025 by Merilee Dannemann
The American system of paying for healthcare is absurd. It’s complex, it’s confusing, it wastes enormous resources on administration, and it doesn’t necessarily get patients the services they need. But it can be made worse. Republicans in Congress are trying.
The bill that just passed the US House of Representatives proposes to save money on Medicaid. The Republicans have resurrected old ideas that have already been proven not to work by claiming they are bold new solutions.
This is what the so-called work requirement sounds Read More
Council Proclaims May Mental Health Awareness Month
County Council Chair Theresa Cull, second from left, presents a proclamation declaring May Mental Health Awareness Month in Los Alamos to, from left, Los Alamos Community Foundation’s (LAFC) Brandi Weiss with , Chair Cull, County Social Services Division Manager Jessica Strong, Juvenile Justice Advisory Board’s Jennifer McNeel and LACF’s Elizabeth Martineau. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
During the LAUNCH event May 19 at SALA, Los Alamos County Council Chair Theresa Cull presented a proclamation declaring May Mental Health Awareness Month in Los Alamos.
The Proclamation:
- Whereas, mental
Last Change To Review 2025-2029 ALTSD State Aging Plan
ALTSD News:
As New Mexico’s designated State Unit on Aging, the Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) is committed to supporting older adults and people with disabilities across the state.
ALTSD consists of the Office of the Secretary and five core divisions that connect New Mexicans to essential resources:
- Administrative Services
- Consumer and Elder Rights
- Aging Network
- Adult Protective Services
- Long-Term Care
Our mission is to empower individuals to maintain their independence, health and dignity. Through a wide range of programs and services, we strive to ensure that Read More
Lunch With A Leader: Think New Mexico’s Kristina Fisher Addresses State’s Growing Health Care Worker Shortage
Think New Mexico Associate Director Kristina G. Fisher, speaking at the League of Women Voters ‘Lunch with a Leader’ event held May 15 at the Unitarian Church. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Think New Mexico Associate Director Kristina G. Fisher discusses the state’s serious and growing shortage of health care workers during the May 15 ‘Lunch with a Leader’ event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Think New Mexico Associate Director Kristina G. Fisher was the featured speaker at the monthly League of Women Voters Read More
State Public Health Offices To Close On Memorial Day
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico public health offices and administrative offices will be closed Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day.
All New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) offices will reopen as regularly scheduled Tuesday, May 27.
The NMDOH Helpline, 1.833.SWNURSE (1.833.796.8773) will be available during regular business weekday business hours through the holiday weekend: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday.
The Helpline is staffed by nurses available to speak in English and Spanish for health questions, health care connections and provider Read More
New Mexico Medicaid Members Have Greater Access To ‘Quit Smoking’ Services
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health and the New Mexico Health Care Authority have joined forces with BlueCross BlueShield of New Mexico, Molina Healthcare, Presbyterian and United Healthcare to help New Mexicans enrolled in Medicaid to stop or reduce tobacco and nicotine use.
This unprecedented collaboration will leverage the New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMDOH) Quitline as a comprehensive source for Medicaid members who want help with nicotine use.
For 20 years, 1.800.QUIT.NOW has been a trusted resource for New Mexicans seeking to quit tobacco and nicotine. Read More
New Mexico Environment Department Proposes Clean Fuels Program To Protect Air And Boost Economy
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has proposed a Clean Transportation Fuel Program to the state’s Environmental Improvement Board (EIB).
If approved, New Mexico would become the fourth state in the nation with a clean transportation fuel standard, following Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s signing of House Bill 41 in March 2024.
This innovative market-based program would allow producers, importers, and dispensers of low-carbon fuels to generate and sell credits to those producing high-carbon fuels.
“Under Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s leadership, New Read More
LACF In Partnership With Anchorum Health Foundation Provides $52,750 In Grant Funding To Los Alamos Nonprofits
LACF News:
The Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF), in partnership with Anchorum Health Foundation and Christus St. Vincent, announces a distribution of $52,750 to five Los Alamos non-profit organizations addressing the needs of health and wellness in the community, with an emphasis on mental health. These grants were made possible through the Anchorum Health Foundation in Santa Fe.
“We are extremely excited and grateful to be partnering with Anchorum Health Foundation to bring support to our local nonprofits and aid in the ability to help Los Alamos become an even better place,” said Read More
