New Mexico Higher Education Department Prioritizes Student Mental Health With $1 Million State Investment
Indian Education Department Director Nathan Moquino
HED News:
…20 programs to receive $50,000 grants to expand services and outreach
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Higher Education Department has announced that it will award $1 million to establish and expand mental health services for students on college campuses across the state via funding approved by Gov. Lujan Grisham.
The Department is awarding $50,000 grants to 20 programs across 14 college and university campuses throughout New Mexico as part of its Mental and Behavioral Health Grant Initiative. The funds will be used to expand
LANL Holds First-ever Disability Celebration Month
Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
For the first time, Los Alamos National Laboratory will be observing a brand-new celebration for Laboratory employees: Disability Celebration Month.
To celebrate, the public is invited to attend a social event at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, July 21 at Ashley Pond Park in downtown Los Alamos.
This event is organized by DiverseAbility, the Laboratory’s disability-focused employee resource group.
The event will bring together the group’s membership to promote its various activities, and to illustrate how it supports the Laboratory and the surrounding community of individuals Read More
Satori Healing Infusion Center Expands To Primary Care
By PATRICK (MD) & TRACY MARTIN (PA-C)
Satori Healing Clinic
Los Alamos
Satori Healing offers a variety of nutrient infusions and IV Ketamine therapy by referral.
Our infusions are performed in a relaxing room with heated, zero gravity chairs and music of your choosing. The IVs are run slowly to maximize absorption. Ketamine therapy, as part of a wider mental health plan, may be useful to those lost in a constant uncontrolled stream of negative thoughts that are common in major depression, anxiety and PTSD.
IV Vitamin therapy allows various critical nutrients to be administered to the Read More
Democrats Organize Statewide Effort To Reach Voters
Volunteers gathered at the Democratic Party of New Mexico’s field office in Sandoval County. Courtesy/DPNM
Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez speaking to volunteers at the Day of Action virtual Rally. Courtesy/DPNM
DPNM News:
The Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) held a hybrid virtual and in-person Day of Action Saturday to Defend Reproductive Rights with volunteers ready to contact voters across New Mexico.
At a virtual rally launching the event, DPNM Chair Jessica Velasquez, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez and Rep. Melanie Stansbury shared the importance of grassroots Read More
Gruninger: Yoga Therapy …The Psoas Muscle
By JACCI GRUNUNDER, MS, C-IAYT
Los Alamos
The Psoas muscle is one of three muscles that holds your upper and lower body together. Gluteus maximus and piriformis are the other two. The Psoas muscle attaches either at your Thoracic 12 or Lumbar 1 vertebrae, down through Lumbar 2,3,4 and 5, crosses over the pelvis and attaches (along with the iliacus) at the lesser trochanter on the inside of the upper femur or thigh bone.
The Psoas is a strong muscle that allows us to stand upright, walk, run and do a myriad of other movements in our day to day life.
The psoas/iliacus complex is often referred to as the hip Read More
Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter Issues Statement On NRC Approval Of High-Level Waste Storage Site In New Mexico
Sierra Club News:
SANTA FE – The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announced Thursday it intends to issue a license to HOLTEC International for the construction and operation of an interim nuclear storage facility in New Mexico.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham called on the state Legislature to, “deliver a proposal to my desk that protects New Mexico from becoming the de facto home of the country’s spent nuclear fuel and it will have my full support.”
Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter joins this call and is already working with legislators to secure firm support for voting for legislation to Read More
Chart 662: In Los Alamos The June Surge Is Subsiding
This chart displays the seven-day average number of COVID-19 diagnoses in Los Alamos County versus date. So far, the June surge resulted in about 850 cases (total cases in June and July). As a reference, the January surge resulted in about 1,600 cases (total cases in January and February). Since March 2020, about 1 in 5 residents of Los Alamos County have been diagnosed with COVID-19. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimFirst Born Program Provides Clients With $240 Visa Gift Card From ECECD For Inflation Relief, Zia CU Waived Fee
First Born Program of Los Alamos Executive Director Ellen Specter, Zia Credit Union Branch Manager Jennifer Aylmer, First Born Program Board President Karen Holmes and Assistant Branch Manager Alicia Morales. Photo by Laura Loy/ZCU
FBPLA News:
This month, the 80 families who participate in the First Born Program of Los Alamos will each receive a $240 Visa Gift Card to help with inflation relief. The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department generously provided the funding. First Born purchased the gift cards from Zia Credit Union, who waived the usual purchase fee. This amounts Read More
Technical Area 16-399 Burn Tray Closure Plan Added To LANL’s Electronic Public Reading Room
Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Per regulatory requirements, the following document has been added to the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Electronic Reading Room:
Technical Area 16-399 Burn Tray Closure Plan Class 2 Amendment Public Meeting
The document has been submitted to fulfill one or more requirements of LANL.
This document and many others may be viewed at LANL’s Electronic Public Reading Room here. Read More
Healthcare Champion Rep. Debbie Armstrong Retires From New Mexico House
Rep. Debbie Armstrong
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Albuquerque House District 17 Rep. Debbie Armstrong announced her resignation Thursday from the New Mexico House of Representatives, effective today, July 15, 2022.
During her distinguished four-term legislative career, Armstrong served as the Chair of the House Health and Human Services Committee, bringing transformative change to our healthcare systems and advancing equity for New Mexicans.
Rep. Armstrong has been at the helm of some of the most high-profile and important legislation of the past decade, including the Elizabeth Whitefield Read More
Chart 661: With Declining Regional Hospitalization Rates, Los Alamos County Moves From Red To Yellow
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released today its weekly update to the COVID-19 community level map. The CDC framework designates community level based on diagnoses and regional hospitalization levels (link). With declining regional hospitalization rates, Los Alamos County moved from red to yellow. Masks are recommended for all in counties at the highest, red, risk level. Masks are recommended for at-risk individuals in counties at the intermediate, yellow, risk level. Source: CDC. Map: mapchart.net. Created by Eli Ben-NaimDr. Cook: Summertime Safety – How To Keep Cool And Healthy All Summer Long
By GLENDON COOK, MD
Los Alamos Medical Center
School’s out and that means one thing: summer is officially here! As the days grow longer and brighter, many of us will be taking full advantage of summer, whether its enjoying backyard barbeques, lazy days by the pool or even the occasional fireworks display. No matter how you choose to enjoy your summer, it’s important to stay alert and protect yourself and your family from potential threats to your health and safety.
Topping the list of summertime hazards are extreme heat and drowning. The good news is heat-related illness and water dangers can be Read More
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury Votes To Send Health Care Expansion For 3.5 Million Veterans To President’s Desk
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) voted Wednesday to pass landmark legislation to expand health care access for veterans.
The Honoring Our PACT Act, led by Chair Mark Takano (Calif.-41), provides healthcare for as many as 3.5 million veterans by expanding access to earned benefits and health care through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for veterans exposed to airborne hazards and burn pits.
The “Honoring our PACT Act” was passed by the Senate in June, and now heads to the President’s desk.
“We have an obligation to support Read More
ECECD ‘Moments Together’ Public Education Campaign Releases Multilingual Tutorial Videos To Help Parents Apply For Services
Cabinet Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky
ECECD News:
SANTA FE — Today, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) released three videos dubbed in English, Spanish, Vietnamese (and soon Diné) that walks families step-by-step on how to apply for free childcare, early intervention services through the Family Infant Toddler Program, and Home Visiting services.
Each video is only around two minutes long and provides an easy-to-understand walkthrough for accessing important early childhood programs that support children and families.
“A huge priority for Governor Read More
LANL Releases 2021 Radionuclide Air Emissions Report
LANL News:
Per regulatory requirements, Los Alamos National Laboratory released the 2021 LANL Radionuclide Air Emissions Report now avaialble for public viewing at LANL’s Electronic Reading Room.
As stated in the Executive Summary, this report describes the emissions of airborne radionuclides from operations at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) for calendar year 2021 and the resulting off-site dose from these emissions.
This document fulfills the requirements established by the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous
Air Pollutants in 40 CFR 61, Subpart H – Emissions of Radionuclides Read More
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Los Alamos COVID Impact: 101 New Cases For Week Ending July 11, 2022
COVID-19 statistics for the week ending July 11, 2022 impacting Los Alamos County:
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485 tests
- 101 diagnoses (86 in Los Alamos, 15 in White Rock)
- 0 deaths
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim.
LAURITZEN: COVID Cometh And This Time For me
LARSO Executive Director Bernadette Lauritzen has COVID. Courtesy photo
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization
COVID Cometh, this time for me. Yes after 28 months of being overly cautious, and outwardly Type A … it got me. Why this melodramatic opinion piece you might ask?
If you don’t know me, I run the two local senior centers, the Betty Ehart Senior Center and the White Rock Senior Center. I have stated from the beginning of COVID, for us a calm Sunday morning in March of 2020, that I would be transparent about the local centers.
While working in Read More
Gruninger: Balance Pose of the Month – Holy Fig Tree
By JACCI GRUNINGER, MS, C-IAYT
Los Alamos
Balancing poses are a way to stay with our theme of “playing” this summer in our yoga practice. This of course means we must let go of our inner critic and let ourselves “fall out of our poses”.
Holy Fig Tree Pose is named after the holy fig tree in India and sacred to various religions in the area. The tree symbolizes the three Gods: Brahma, Vishnu and Manish who are said to dwell in the fig tree.
This is also the tree that the Buddha meditated under. In the Bhagavad Gita, the holy fig tree represents the many branches of our consciousness. Although I hold reverence Read More
Chart 660: Los Alamos County Continues To Lead New Mexico In COVID Cases, Now Second In United States
This chart displays the seven-day average number of COVID-19 diagnoses per 100,000 people by county in New Mexico. Los Alamos County continues to lead the state in COVID-19 diagnoses, as has been the case throughout most of the latest surge. Furthermore, Los Alamos County is now second out of 3,006 counties in the United States. Source: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
