Call For Pets To Visit Los Alamos Teen Center
Courtesy/LATC
Courtesy/LATC
LATC News:
Los Alamos Teen Center is hosting de-stress activities for teens over the next couple weeks as Los Alamos High School heads into finals week and wraps up the school year.
The Teen Center is seeking puppies, kittens and any other cute, socialized animals to visit the Teen Center May 23, May 25, May 30 and June 1. Pet owners are asked to accompany their pets for the entire visit.
The Teen Center is looking for animal visits 3-4 p.m. and 4-5 p.m. or 3-5 p.m. on the dates listed above.
What better way to support local teens through this time of craziness than offering Read More
National Senior Health & Fitness Day May 31
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is partnering with Los Alamos Senior Centers and Los Alamos Retirement Community to celebrate the 24th Annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day Wednesday, May 31, “With Movement… There’s Improvement!”
National Senior Health & Fitness Day is all about showcasing what local groups are doing to help keep seniors healthy and fit. Why not try out a dance, music, and physical fitness class at the Betty Ehart Senior Center, White Rock Senior Center, or the Aquatic Center? Today the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Division will honor FREE water Read More
William O’Donnell Of Los Alamos Receives MD Degree
Northern New Mexico College Nursing Student Soraida Sanchez Awarded 2017 Nightingale Scholarship
Ellen Trabka, Dean for the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, presents 2017 Nightingale Nursing Scholarship recipient Soraida Sanchez with a $1,000 check. Courtesy/NNMCColumn: Your New Reality
By Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service
How do you start a new life after the loss of a significant person? Your life is changed forever. You have lost the experience of spending time with your loved one.
Your loved one’s presence in your life is now based on memories, photos, writings and shared experiences. Pictures, letters, cards, videos and dreams keep that person alive in a secondary fashion, but how do you fill the space that was occupied by that person in real time? Does this mean letting go of some of your activities that were shared exclusively with that person? Which of these activities Read More
Children’s Grief Center Hosts Free Summer Activities For Grieving Youth And Families
COMMUNITY News:- Good Grief Day Camp: June 17 – The Children’s Grief Center is hosting a six hour day camp for children aged seven to high school senior who have had someone they love die. Good Grief Day Camp offers fun and healing through outdoor activities/challenges, sharing circles/crafts, a closing presentation and butterfly release.
Smith’s In Los Alamos Hosts Frito Pie Fundraiser Today
Smith’s in Los Alamos is hosting a Frito pie fundraiser 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today to benefit the UNM Children’s Hospital in Albuquerque. A drink and Frito pie will be available for $6 and a silent auction will be held, too. Both Los Alamos and White Rock Smith’s will be taking donations at the registers. Smith’s Motto: ‘Making Hope For Kids’ Through May 27
Smith’s Marketplace in Los Alamos. Courtesy photo
Smith’s‘Making Hope For Kids’ logo. Courtesy photoUnited Way And LANL Partner To Make A Difference
UWNNM Executive Director Kristy Ortega, left, presents a plaque to Carole Rutten of the LANL Community Partnerships Office. Courtesy photoUWNNM News:
This is part of a series that will run throughout the month of May as part of the United Way of Northern New Mexico Behavioral Health(y) Community Initiative.
United Way of Northern New Mexico (UWNNM) and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) are embarking upon an exciting new partnership through the UWNNM Cornerstone Program! A shared objective in this partnership is to keep up with the most critical areas of need in the counties we serve. Read More
NNMC Awards Gilberto Romero With Honorary Degree
Long-time mental health advocate and former NNMC faculty member Gilberto Romero receives an honorary Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities. Photo by John DenneResponders Rush To Distress Call On Blue Dot Trail
Los Alamos Fire Department EMTs on the scene near the Blue Dot Trail in White Rock where a call was apparently made this afternoon by a hiker in distress. Initial reports indicate that EMTs are now walking the hiker out to safety. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
An LAFD ambulance and fire engine stand ready this afternoon at Overlook Park in White Rock to assist a distressed hiker on the Blue Dot Trail. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The Classic Air Medical helicopter lands at Overlook Park this afternoon after making several passovers searching for a distressed hiker along the Read More
AG Balderas Calls For Federal Policy Change To Expand State’s Medicaid Fraud Authority To Address More Home Healthcare Abuse Cases
Udall Secures Commitment From Veterans Affairs Secretary Shulkin Not To Close Facilities That Provide Care For Veterans
U.S. Sen. Tom UdallChamber Take Out Talk Noon Today
CHAMBER News:
The monthly Take Out Talk is noon to 1 p.m. today in the Chamber Conference Room at 109 Central Park Square.
The featured speaker is Cynthia Goldblatt who will talk about “Dementia Friendly Business Practices”.
The community is invited to this free talk. Read More
Healing America’s Heroes Fights PTSD With Outdoor Adventures
From left, Healing America’s Heroes Board Member Don Brooks, Volunteer Shae Reinecke and Healing America’s Heroes Founder Eddie Crain discuss the nonprofit organization with the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comBy KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
Veterans suffering from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may find aid in an unconventional place: the great outdoors.
Healing America’s Heroes Founder Eddie Crain said he started the nonprofit organization eight years ago. To date, there have been 40 veterans who have completed the program. Read More
Alzheimer’s Association, NM Chapter And UNM Memory & Aging Center Present Healthcare Conference
Alzheimer’s Association News:On The Job In Los Alamos: Bridge Care For Women
On the job in Los Alamos: Medical Assistant Tonya Sprouse-Mullins, left, and Office Manager Lian Williams Wednesday at Bridge Care for Women at 3917 West Road, Ste. 210. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Read More
Youth Resiliency Committee: Mental Health Awareness Month
Washington, D.C. Avon Walk Raises $4.8 Million
Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Director Nancy Partridge participates over the weekend in the annual Avon Walk in Washington, D.C. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Director Nancy Partridge at last weekend’s Avon Walk in Washington, D.C. Courtesy photo
AVON FOUNDATION News:
- More than 1,900 Women and Men conquered 39.3-miles to crush breast cancer
WASHINGTON, D.C. – AVON 39 The Walk to End Breast Cancer continued its 14th annual event series in Washington, D.C. over the weekend raising $4.8 million to accelerate breast cancer research; improve access to screening, Read More
