County Issues Latest COVID-19 Community Newsletter
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has issued this week’s COVID-19 Community Newsletter.
Learn more about the upcoming vaccine clinics, all about Omicron BA.4 and BA.5, and how this week’s data shows what the COVID-19 impact is in Los Alamos County.
Click here to view the newsletter: https://conta.cc/3yOdshX
Update: Masks (Recommended) On Bandelier Shuttle Beginning Friday
Passengers will be required to wear a mask to board and ride the Bandelier Shuttle beginning Friday. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced Los Alamos as a “High” transmission zone.
Passengers will be (Recommended) not required to wear a mask to board and ride the Bandelier Shuttle service beginning Friday, July 8.
Atomic City Transit continues to maintain employee and passenger safety by continuing to follow the practices below:
- Hand sanitizer will be available on all vehicles for both customers and staff; and
- All transit vehicles
Leonard: Posture, Pain, Stress And Your Fascia … Must Know Facts!
By LAURA LEONARD
Doctor of Chiropractic
Los Alamos
The Foundation of Osteopathic Research and Clinical Endorsement aka the FORCE group, defines fascia as… “any tissue that contains features capable of responding to mechanical stimuli.
The fascial continuum is the result of the evolution of the perfect synergy among different tissues, liquids, and solids, capable of supporting, dividing, penetrating, feeding, and connecting all the districts of the body”.
Wow…Fascia feeds and supports all districts of the body! Yes, you heard correctly and it’s a biggie. Our fascia is possibly the most Read More
County: Two COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics For Children 6 Months To Age 5 July 11 & 18
COUNTY News:
In response to the Food and Drug Administration’s recent authorization for emergency use of COVID-19 vaccines for children aged six months to five, Los Alamos County and Premier Medical Group have scheduled two vaccine clinics for this special population segment.
On Monday, July 11 and Monday, July 18, Premier Medical Group will administer the Pfizer 6 months to 4 years vaccine and the Moderna 6 months to 5 years vaccine between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Mountain Elementary School, 2280 North Road.
Parents may schedule an appointment by visiting the New Mexico Department of Health Read More
Chart 659: Deaths Per Diagnoses Decline Tenfold In 2 Years
This chart shows the number of COVID-related deaths per 1,000 diagnoses versus date in the United States. For each data point, the mortality rate was calculated using the total number of diagnoses and the total number of deaths during the preceding six month period. The number of deaths has declined tenfold: from 58 per 1,000 diagnoses during the six month period ending June 1, 2020 to 5.8 per 1,000 during the six month period ending July 1, 2022. Since the start of the pandemic, there were 11.6 deaths per 1,000 diagnoses. Ssource: worldmeters.info. Created by ELi Ben-NaimLos Alamos COVID Impact: 121 New Cases For Week Ending July 5, 2022
COVID-19 statistics for the week ending July 5, 2022 impacting Los Alamos County:
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695 tests
- 121 diagnoses (98 in Los Alamos, 23 in White Rock)
- 1 deaths
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim.
Cannabis Sales In New Mexico Near $38 Million, Los Alamos $51,407 In June
NMRLD News:
SANTA FE—The Cannabis Control Division of the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department (NMRLD) on Tuesday announced that during the month of June, licensed retailers around the state sold nearly $38 million in adult-use and medical cannabis combined.
“One year ago, on June 29th, Governor Lujan Grisham signed legislation that created the Cannabis Regulation Act. As adult-use sales remain steady, this new industry is bringing new economic opportunities for entrepreneurs and communities across New Mexico” said Acting Director Carolina Barrera.
In June, adult-use Read More
Chart 658: Los Alamos Marks 17th COVID Related Death
This chart displays the cumulative number of COVID-19 related deaths in Los Alamos versus date. The first COVID related death in three months, marks the 17th death in Los Alamos. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Balderas Issues Statement On Supreme Court Decision To Limit E.P.A.’s Ability To Restrict Power Plant Emissions
From the Office of the Attorney General:
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas issued the following statement Thursday after the Supreme Court decision limited the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to regulate carbon emissions from power plants:
“Despite the Supreme Court’s decision, climate change presents a real danger to our communities, and we will continue the work to mitigate harms the energy industry creates to our environment,” Attorney General Balderas said. Read More
NM Governor Exempts Social Security Income From Taxes
The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Post file photoCarolyn Ingram Appointed Plan President Of Molina Healthcare Of New Mexico
Carolyn Ingram
MOLINA HEALTHCARE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Molina Healthcare (“Molina”) announced Thursday the appointment of Carolyn Ingram as plan president of Molina Healthcare of New Mexico.
A native and lifetime resident of New Mexico, Ingram served as the state’s Medicaid director from 2003 to 2011, where she drove the development and implementation of New Mexico’s first managed long-term services and supports program as well as expanded programs to cover uninsured adults.
Ingram also previously served as SCHIP director and chair of the New Mexico Medical Insurance Pool.
“Carolyn Read More
Chart 657: Los Alamos, Northwestern New Mexico, Red On CDC Map
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). Masks are recommended for all in countries 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-Naim Read More
Enterprise Bank & Trust Provides $10,000 Donation To Española Pathways Shelter To Assist Homeless
During a check presentation Tuesday afternoon from left, Española Pathways Shelter CEO Cristian Madrid-Estrada, Enterprise Bank & Trust Market President Liddie Martinez, Enterprise Bank Administrative Assistant Donavan Price and Shelter Manager Shannon Baum. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
ESPAÑOLA – During a check presentation ceremony Tuesday afternoon at Española Pathways Shelter, Enterprise Bank & Trust Market President Liddie Martinez presented a $10,000 check to shelter CEO Cristian Madrid-Estrada Read More
Gruninger: Meaning Behind Namaste, Jai Bhagwan, OM
Namaste. Courtesy photo
By JACCI GRUNINGER, MS, C-IAYT
Los Alamos
If you’ve taken yoga before, you probably noticed that at the end of class we bring our hands together and say Namaste and/or if you’ve taken class with me, I say Jai Bhagwan. In India, these words and hand posture/mudra are common ways of saying hello and goodbye. Jai Bhagwan is specifically used in the upper northwest area of India known as Gujurat, which is where my tradition of yoga hails.
It’s important to remember that Sanskrit words often have many meanings. If we break down the word Namaste into its parts, we get Namah, As and Read More
Report Tracks New Mexico Environment Department’s FY22 Q3 Performance In Protecting Public Health, Environment
NMED New:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) released the third quarter update of its performance assessment report that offers the public, stakeholders, and legislators the opportunity to track the Department’s progress in protecting public health and the environment.
The new report, developed by NMED’s Office of Strategic Initiatives, is the third installment in reporting on 47 performance measures over five broad categories.
Five Broad Categories:
- 7 public health measures:
- 9 environmental protection measures;
- 24 compliance measures, ;
- 4 economic investment
Scenes From Pro Choice March Tuesday At Ashley Pond
Scene from the Pro Choice March Tuesday at Ashley Pond Park. Some 80 attendees marched up Central Avenue, over to Trinity Drive and back to the pond. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Participants in Tuesday’s Pro Choice March gathered for a group photo at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Participants, including Rep. Christine Chandler, shared their thoughts following the Pro Choice March Tuesday at Ashley Pond Park. March organizer Gwyneth Lyon stands beside Chandler. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene of participants speaking at the Pro Choice March Read More
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury Votes To Expand Opioid, Behavioral Health, Substance Use Programs
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As New Mexico communities face intersecting opioid, mental health, and substance use crises, U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) voted to pass critical legislation expanding over 30 programs that collectively support opioid response, mental health care, and substance use disorder prevention across the nation.
Statewide, just 12% of New Mexicans have access to behavioral health services.
Rep. Stansbury also is working on a legislative framework to bring a more holistic approach to addressing public safety, behavioral health, Read More
June Is Recognized As National PTSD Month
BJA News:
June is recognized as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) month, and June 27 was National PTSD Awareness Day.
PTSD has a profound effect on the lives of those who suffer from it. The United States Senate established PTSD Awareness Day in 2010 as a day of awareness, and a tribute to Army Staff Sergeant Joe Biel of the North Dakota National Guard.
According to PTSD United, 20 percent of adults in the United States who have experienced a traumatic event suffer from PTSD.
Visit the Mental Health topic page for information about Bureau of Justice Assistance programs and resources that focus Read More
New Mexico Initiative Will Lower Small Business Health Insurance Premiums By 10 Percent Beginning July 1
OSI News:
New Mexico Superintendent of Insurance Russell Toal announced that a new initiative will reduce small business health insurance premiums by 10 percent beginning July 1.
“Small businesses are the backbone of New Mexico’s economy,” Superintendent Toal said. “This premium relief comes at a critical moment in our state’s economic recovery. I applaud Governor Lujan Grisham and the Legislature for prioritizing assistance to small businesses.”
The Small Business Health Insurance Premium Relief Initiative, which is available to businesses with 50 or fewer employees that offer health Read More
Chart 656: Los Alamos Test Positivity Rate At All Time High
This chart shows the test positivity rate versus date in Los Alamos. The test positivity rate is above 20 percent for the first time. Since the start of the pandemic, 5.8 percent of about 62,000 COVID-19 tests in the county were positive. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
