U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Files Amendment To Protect Veteran Access To Abortion
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, filed an amendment to codify the U.S. Department of Veterans Affair’s (VA) rule protecting veterans and their beneficiaries’ access to abortions in the cases of rape, incest, or danger to the life and health of the mother.
Heinrich filed the amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill that Read More
Gruninger: What Is The Los Alamos Retired & Senior Organization?
The Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization staff. Courtesy/LARSO
By JACCI GRUNINGER
Executive Director
LARSO
Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of columns written by Executive Director Jacci Gruninger to introduce Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization and its services to the community.
The Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) or the Los Alamos Senior Activity Centers is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that creates opportunities for healthy aging through social engagement, physical well-being, civic involvement, creativity, and lifelong learning. Read More
NNSA To Conduct Helicopter Aerial Radiation Assessment Flights Over Milwaukee Ahead Of GOP National Convention
Twin-engine Bell 412. Courtesy/NNSA
DOE/NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) will conduct low-altitude helicopter flights over downtown Milwaukee, Wisc., Tuesday, July 9 through Thursday, July 11, in support of the 2024 Republican National Convention.
NNSA’s Nuclear Emergency Support Team (NEST) aircraft will measure expected background radiation as part of standard public health and safety preparations.
The public may see a twin-engine Bell 412 helicopter, which is equipped with radiation-sensing Read More
EPA And NMED Find Potential Air Quality Violations At 60% Of Permian Basin Oil And Gas Facilities Inspected
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED or the Department) Wednesday announced the results of a six-month inspection initiative done in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
It found 75 of the 124 facilities investigated had emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and could be subject to monetary penalties and other actions necessary to comply with requirements pursuant to federal Clean Air Act and state Air Quality Control Act.
During this time, EPA and NMED analyzed data from satellites, regulatory reports and other sources Read More
Los Alamos Sees Itself In ‘Paradise Paradox’
A scene from the screening of ‘Paradise Paradox’ June 24 at SALA Event Center. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Small, rural towns can be deceiving. Quaint town centers and close-knit communities seem appealing and add to that some kind of tourist destination like a ski resort and small towns appear as havens from all the turmoil of big cities. The trouble is, a safe haven that is totally immune from troubles, doesn’t exist; so, what happens when significant issues such as depression and suicide find their way into these Read More
Los Alamos County Health: Reaching Out To The Community
By LORI PADILLA
Chair
Los Alamos County Health Council
Health Connection:
Back in April, Los Alamos Daily Post reporter Kirsten Laskey wrote a very detailed piece on the presentation Social Services Manager Jessica Strong gave on preliminary results and short-term recommendations identified in the interim Los Alamos County Comprehensive Health Plan. (https://ladptest2.ortizaudio.net/los-alamos-county-comprehensive-health-plan-update-identifies-challenges-and-offers-short-term-solutions/).
The actual presentation can be found at the following link under the Read More
Life After 50: Basal Cell Carcinoma
Courtesy photo
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos
I read the words, before I heard them. I know what the last word means, yet I googled it the second I read it. I do wait for the time when someone might say, “it’s just skin cancer,” unsure if my response would be surly.
I do believe that if you learn a lesson, you should share it to save someone from learning it the hard way.
I’m not sure we ever bought sunscreen as a child … it would have been a rare luxury. If we did it was the white kind you put on your nose and it never rubbed into the skin, like diaper cream. Oh, did I mention that until I moved to New Mexico 30 years Read More
Grief Group Train The Facilitator Saturday July 27
Tessa Dowell Brings Breathwork Business To Los Alamos
Tessa Dowell
BUSINESS News:
Tessa Dowell, owner of Being Beautifully Balanced, LLC is now offering breathwork workshops at Little Bird Yoga Studio. This style of breathwork is called Conscious Connected Breathing. Dowell is certified in this style of breathwork and said she is looking forward to sharing this transformational tool.
Breathwork workshops are being offered at Little Bird Yoga Studio, 9-10:30 a.m. most Sundays beginning Sunday July 7.
Please go to the Little Bird Yoga Studio website
To sign up for these Breath Workshops as well as the many other yoga, barre and stretching classes Read More
20 Percent Off 5th Saturday Sale At LAMC Lobby Shop
Lifesaving Tips To Keep Pets Safe, Comfortable July 4th
Independence Day can be frightening and even dangerous for pets. July 5th is the busiest day of the year at animal shelters as companion animals that fled in fright the night before are found miles from their homes, disoriented and exhausted. Courtesy/AH
AMERICAN HUMANE News:
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- July 5 is the largest intake date for U.S. animal shelters because of runaway pets. American Humane shares lifesaving tips to keep pets safe and comfortable during fireworks.
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Washington, D.C. – For most Americans, the Fourth of July means cookouts, pool parties, and fireworks. But for some pet owners—and their beloved Read More
County Shares Tips To Stay Cool This Summer
COUNTY News:
Summer temps are predicted to be high again this year. “Extreme heat” is a period of high heat and humidity with temperatures above 90 degrees for at least two days. Extreme heat affects everyone, but children, older adults, overweight individuals and field workers are at greater risk.
Mitigating the impacts of extreme heat can be challenging for those without air conditioning, but even those with cooled air need to make sure their system isn’t being overworked.
Here are some practical measures to help beat the heat:
Behavioral
- Close your windows and window treatments during the
Life After 50: Is Your Sex Life Ok?
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
C’YA
WHAT?!?! There’s a data point in a portion of the suicide prevention training that states it easier for people to ask about your sex life, then to ask if you might be having suicidal thoughts.
So, now that I have your attention, I thought I’d address some issues. Recently, my credentials were questioned when someone wanted to know what training I have to be teaching this class? I am a certified trainer, with credentials from the QPR Institute, paid a large fee for the opportunity with a grant from the Women’s Christian Service Society of the United Read More
Op-Ed: School, Drugs, And The Long Shadow Of The Law … A Plea For Parental Protection
By PERRY KLARE Esq.
Los Alamos High School, 1998
As a criminal defense attorney practicing in our community and State for many years, I’ve witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of drug use on our teenagers. The allure of experimentation, the desire to fit in, and the crushing weight of academic pressure can lead even the most promising young people down a dangerous path. However, I’ve also seen how a single misstep, fueled by youthful indiscretion and amplified by harsh legal consequences, can derail a life before it’s truly begun.
The war on drugs has not been kind to our children. While Read More
The Food Depot Responds To New Mexico Fire And Floods, Seeks Community Support For Emergencies
The Food Depot News:
SANTA FE — The Food Depot, Northern New Mexico’s food bank, has rapidly mobilized in the past week to support recent emergency responses to fires and flooding across the state.
The food bank collaborated with Roadrunner Food Bank to provide resources during the South Fork Fire and the Salt Fire near Ruidoso.
Following flooding in Las Vegas, N.M. operations mobilized to deliver a semi-truck of bottled water. Now, The Food Depot calls upon the community to enable their continued swift response.
“Food banks have always been on the front lines during a disaster,” Deputy Director Read More
Sterna: Understanding ‘Ready’ In ‘Ready, Set, Go!’
By KELLY STERNA
Wildland Division Chief
Los Alamos Fire Department
Wildfire season is here, posing a significant risk to our scenic Los Alamos community, nestled amidst natural forests and mountainous terrains. While a paradise for many of us, this landscape also heightens our wildfire risk. Our community needs to be in a constant “Ready” state due to its geography and history of wildfires. Citizens should always be aware of local fire weather forecasts, local fire information, and most importantly, their “Ready” status.
Currently, New Mexico has two active wildland fires: the Indios Read More
Weaving Colors: Autism & Indigenous Community June 26
Allison: In-home Hospice Care Offers Numerous Benefits
By JACK ALLISONExecutive Director
Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service
C’YA To Host Free QPR Suicide Prevention Training June 29
Come on down to White Rock, the 2024 Happiest Town in the USA, 11 a.m. to noon on June 29. You can grab a bite to eat at Pig & Fig, see beautiful Native Pots and visit the Splash Pad. Spend an hour at the White Rock Branch Library in cool air conditioning and learn how to become a Merchant of Hope. Questions call 505.695.9139. Read More
ECECD Honors Four New Mexico Healthcare Providers With Inaugural Early Childhood Healthcare Champion Awards
ECECD News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) presented on Friday its inaugural “Early Childhood Healthcare Champions of the Year” award to four New Mexico healthcare providers in recognition of their above-and-beyond efforts to promote participation in Home Visiting and Family Infant Toddler (FIT) early intervention programs within the communities they serve.
The first-ever recipients of the award were nominated by community members in recognition of their outstanding advocacy on behalf of home visiting and early intervention services, Read More
