Local At Large Chapter President To Attend National Federation Of The Blind Seminar In Washington, D.C.
By JANET MONTOYA
NFBNM At Large Chapter President
White Rock Resident
The Los Alamos, White Rock and surrounding communities have been greatly supportive of the fundraising activities hosted by the Bathtub Row Brewery for the National Federation of the Blind, (NFB).
The NFB was started in 1940 and is the transformative membership and advocacy organization of blind Americans.
Our belief message is this:
- The National Federation of the Blind advances the lives of its members and all blind people in the United States. We know that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future.
Travel: Relax At The Spa At Sec-He In Palm Springs
Enter a haven of healing at The Spa at Séc-He in Palm Springs, one of the most luxurious hot mineral spring spa destinations in the country. Photo by Debbie Stone
Salt cave at The Spa at Séc-He. Photo by Debbie Stone
By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
Palm Springs is a desert oasis, known for its hot springs, amenity-rich resorts, top-notch golf courses, eclectic boutiques, vibrant food scene, and easy access to nature. It’s also a wellness mecca, offering numerous spas where you can soak and get pampered to your heart’s content.
Only one of these spas, however, has a natural, mineral Read More
County Message On Rabies And Skunk Activity
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County reports that the rabies virus is usually transmitted through a bite or scratches. Animals most likely to transmit rabies include bats, coyotes, foxes, raccoons and skunks. People are usually exposed to rabies by coming into contact with wild animals carrying the virus or through their pets, if they’ve encountered a rabid animal.
Avoiding the Risk of Rabies…
KEEP WILDLIFE WILD by keeping your distance. Never approach injured animals; instead, contact animal control for assistance at 505.662.8222, Read More
Bi-Partisan Group Of Legislators Introduce Legislation To Create A Medical Psilocybin Program In New Mexico
NMDP News:
SANTA FE — Jan. 30, a bi-partisan bi-cameral group of legislators have introduced legislation, Senate Bill 219, establishing a program to allow New Mexicans to receive medical treatments from psilocybin mushrooms for qualified medical conditions.
The “Medical Psilocybin Act” lays the path for mental and behavioral health treatment for New Mexicans suffering from major treatment-resistant depression, post traumatic stress disorder, substance use disorders; end-of-life care; and other conditions approved by the Department of Health. The act establishes a Medical Psilocybin Read More
Advocates Laud Plan For $1 Billion Trust Fund To Boost New Mexico’s Behavioral Health System
State Sen. George Muñoz arrives at the Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee for a hearing on a key behavioral health bill at the state Capitol Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. Photo by Michael G. Seamans/The New Mexican
By MARGARET O’HARA
The Santa Fe New Mexican
A committee hearing room at the state Capitol was spotted with white coats Wednesday afternoon.
Even Sen. Martin Hickey, an Albuquerque Democrat and the only doctor in the Legislature, wore his white coat in his seat on the rostrum.
Doctors — and many other advocates — packed the meeting room as the Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee Read More
Senate Bill 88 Introduced To Create $2 Billion Medicaid Trust Fund
From Think New Mexico:
Senate Bill 88 has been introduced to establish a $2 billion permanent trust fund for Medicaid. The bill is sponsored by Senate Finance Committee Chair George Muñoz (D-Gallup); Senate Minority Leader Bill Sharer (R-Farmington); and Senate Minority Whip Pat Woods (R- Curry, Harding, Quay & Union counties).
The bill is supported by the nonpartisan think tank Think New Mexico, which proposed a similar fund in its recent report, How to Solve New Mexico’s Health Care Worker Shortage.
Since 1973, New Mexico legislators have created a dozen permanent funds to provide Read More
Governor Lujan Grisham Announces 26 Additional Rural Health Care Delivery Fund Recipients
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced that 26 additional rural health care providers will receive a combined $40.6 million from the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund, part of the $46 million allocated during the 2024 legislative session.
Last fall, $5.4 million was awarded to four rural health care organizations that demonstrated their ability to immediately implement services.
“Every New Mexican deserves access to quality health care close to home,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “My administration is committed to supporting and strengthening the health care provider Read More
Senate Bill 176 Introduced To Reform Medical Malpractice Law To Center Patient Needs And Safety In New Mexico
From Think New Mexico:
Senate Bill 176 has been introduced by Senator Martin Hickey (D-Albuquerque and the only doctor in the legislature) and Senate Minority Whip Pat Woods (R-Curry, Harding, Quay & Union Counties).
The bill would reform New Mexico’s medical malpractice system by:
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- capping attorney’s fees in medical malpractice attorney lawsuits;
- ending lump-sum payouts from the Patient Compensation Fund (PCF); and
- sending 75% of any punitive damages awarded in a medical malpractice cases to a new public fund designed to improve patient safety.
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The bill was drafted by the nonpartisan Read More
NMED: PFAS Contamination In New Mexico Wildlife Is Highest Ever Tested
PFAS-laden foams on the shores of Lake Holloman near Alamogordo and adjacent to White Sands National Park. Courtesy/NMED
NMED News:
- Health advisory recommends hunters seek blood testing
SANTA FE — Holloman Lake near White Sands National Park has recorded the highest levels of toxic PFAS contamination in wildlife and plants worldwide, according to a report released Monday by the New Mexico the Environment Department (NMED).
Holloman Lake near Alamogordo and adjacent to White Sands National Park serves as the wastewater reservoir for Holloman Air Force Base. The report’s findings reveal Read More
Los Alamos Medical Center Seeks Applicants For Patient Representative Position On Hospital Board Of Trustees
LAMC News:
Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) is seeking individuals who have received care at the hospital within the last year to apply for a three-year term on the hospital’s Board of Trustees as Patient Representative. This individual will play a key role as the patient “voice” advocate for the Board.
The Board is a collection of medical providers, community members and hospital administrators that meets in the evening every month at the hospital.
Among the responsibilities for the Patient Representative:
- Help identify what our hospital is doing well and also help pinpoint areas for improvement.
Rural Health Councils Push For More State Funding
Health Council Coordinator Raelene Martinez, center, distributes food from the mobile food pantry at the office of San Ildefonso Pueblo Health Council in San Ildefonso Pueblo Thursday. Michael G. Seamans/The New Mexican
By MARGARET O’HARA
The Santa Fe New Mexican
SAN ILDEFONSO PUEBLO — Thelma Gonzales and Raelene Martinez do a little bit of everything.
Technically, the two women work for San Ildefonso Pueblo’s Health and Human Services Department, Gonzales as the community health representative manager and Martinez as the diabetes program manager and health council coordinator.
But Read More
U.S. Senators Luján, Hawley, Heinrich, Schmitt, Reintroduce RECA To Give Nuclear Radiation Victims Compensation
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), along with Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) reintroduced the Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act to compensate Americans exposed to radiation by government nuclear programs.
Despite the Senate passing this bill, the House of Representatives failed to pass the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) reauthorization before its expiration deadline in the 118th Congress.
“In New Mexico Read More
Los Alamos Family Eyecare Celebrates 28 Years Of Serving ‘The Incredible Community Of Los Alamos!’
By LISA SHIN
Optometrist
Los Alamos Family Eyecare, PC
Dear Friends:
Happy new year! This marks 28 years of providing eye care to the incredible community of Los Alamos. I am so grateful for the support!
I am thrilled to announce that we have the newest software upgrade in digital photography: Icare Eidon, the first TrueColor Confocal imaging device for ultra-high resolution widefield imaging. What this means for you: whether or not you are able to have your eyes dilated, you will receive the highest level of care for a low, additional fee of $29. Your eyes and your vision are well worth it.
We also Read More
Lawmakers Praise Administrative Office Of The Courts For Progress On Assisted Outpatient Treatment
State Supreme Court Chief Justice David Thomson
By DANIEL J. CHACÓN
The Santa Fe New Mexican
The Administrative Office of the Courts drew praise from lawmakers Thursday for the progress it has made in implementing pilot projects designed to expand the availability of involuntary mental health treatment.
During last year’s special session, the Legislature ignored much of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s legislative agenda, which included changes to the state’s criminal competency and civil commitment statutes.
But lawmakers did appropriate $3 million for the courts to implement so-called Read More
New Mexico Medical Society Praises Governor Lujan Grisham’s Proposed Solution To Healthcare Crisis
NMMS News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Medical Society (NMMS) applauds Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham for highlighting the pressing challenges of New Mexico’s healthcare system during her State of the State address. By recognizing and directly confronting the systemic issues that hinder access to quality care, the Governor has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to the health and well-being of all New Mexicans.
“Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s commitment to healthcare, as expressed in today’s State of the State address, demonstrates her deep understanding of the urgent challenges facing Read More
Lawmakers Get To Work On Public Safety Agenda With Competency, Treatment Bill
Rep. Christine Chandler, D-Los Alamos, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, meets with committee members for their first meeting of the 2025 legislative session at the state Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. Chandler is the sponsor of House Bill 4, which would change involuntary commitment policies. Gabriela Campos/The New Mexican
By MARGARET O’HARA
The Santa Fe New Mexican
Democratic lawmakers are bringing forth a revamped proposal on the involuntary commitment of criminal defendants who are deemed incompetent to stand trial, after a bill seeking a similar objective died on the Read More
Governor Proposes Making Child Drug Care Plans Mandatory, Breaking With Old CYFD Stance
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham delivers her State of the State address at the state Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, the first day of the 2025 legislative session. She called for changes New Mexico’s law governing how to treat babies born with drugs in their system amid low uptake with care plans prescribed to families. Gabriela Campos/The New MexicanBy ESTEBAN CANDELARIA
The Santa Fe New Mexican
In the past, the state Children, Youth and Families Department has opposed changes to New Mexico’s law governing how to treat children born with drugs in their system, arguing it was the best agency Read More
High School Sports Fans: Simmer Down Or Sit Down
By Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff
NFHS Chief Executive Officer
If you’re a fan of high school sports, we need to talk.
When you’re at the game, do you lose control? If so, everyone sees it—the teachers, the officials, the other fans, the parents, and most importantly, the student-athletes. They see you at your worst. And it leaves an impression—not just of you and the school but all high school athletics.
Research consistently underscores that kids look to adults as inspiration for who they want to be and how they want to live. That’s because adults set the tone. Adults show what behaviors are acceptable Read More
In Person Grief Support Group Begins Tuesday Feb. 11
