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Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service Closing Its Doors But Other Options Are Available To Those In Need

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By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

The closure of Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service (LAVNS) on Feb. 20 after more than 50 years of service marks the end of a significant chapter in Los Alamos.

However, it is not the end of the story; there are still options available to those who utilized LAVNS’ services.

LAVNS Clinical Manager Susan Edwards noted that there are several home health care and hospice options available.

Home Health Agencies:

  • La Vida Bella Home Health & Hospice
  • Presbyterian Home Health

Hospice:

  • Ambercare
  • Red Willow
  • Roadrunner Hospice
  • Del Corazon
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Locals Collaborate On Book Of Los Alamos Myths

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COMMUNITY News:

A new book invites readers inside the unofficial history of one of America’s most secretive towns. Urban Myths of Los Alamos, by Mark David Albertson with illustrations and contributions by Petr Jandacek, collects the strange, humorous, and unsettling stories that have circulated for decades in the Atomic City.

Los Alamos is best known as the birthplace of the atomic bomb, but life inside a town built on secrecy produced something else as well: folklore. Ghosts in tunnels, monsters at cemeteries, vanished ducks, flying propane tanks, mysterious sirens, and even rumors of Read More

Thirteen Los Alamos County Elected Officials Endorse Katharine Clark For New Mexico Secretary Of State

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Katharine Clark
Candidate for New Mexico Secretary of State

By KARYL ANN ARMBRUSTER
Los Alamos

Thirteen Los Alamos County elected officials announced their endorsement of Santa Fe County Clerk Katharine Clark for New Mexico Secretary of State, citing her effectiveness as Santa Fe County Clerk.

Clark has led one of the most advanced election operations in the state. Santa Fe County consistently delivers high-turnout elections among New Mexico’s largest counties, demonstrating that voter participation, accessibility, and operational discipline can be strengthened simultaneously. Read More

Pets Of The Week: Margot And Maris

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Margot is 25 pounds of beagle brilliance. She’s a true “nose-forward” dog who lives for a good sniff and would likely excel in scent work or nose games. When she’s not busy exploring the world one smell at a time, she’s happiest being close to her people-occupying laps, handing out kisses, and soaking up all the love. She may take a minute to clock the room, then promptly prances like she owns it. Dog-friendly, cat-tolerant (will attempt unsolicited face-washing), part-time meerkat, full-time cuddle conspirator.

Meet the newest class in our Paws in the Pen program Read More

There’s Still Time To Sign Up For Spring Break Trip To D.C.

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EDUCATION News:

Attention Los Alamos Middle School and homeschool 8th grade parents. It’s not too late to sign up for this year’s spring break trip to Washington, DC. There are still airline seats available. This opportunity

is a once-in-a-lifetime annual trip for your student to travel with their peers to our nation’s capital! Sign up quickly to lock in your reservation and trip price. Price for the trip could possibly increase soon. Flexible payment plans are available with Worldstrides for this trip. The trip is a private trip and not a school-sponsored trip and has been offered to Los Alamos Read More

County Offices To Close On Presidents’ Day

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COUNTY News:

In observance of Presidents’ Day, Los Alamos County offices and services will join other federal, state, and local governments and close Monday, Feb. 16.

The County’s administrative offices, Atomic City Transit service, and the Environmental Services division will close on Monday.

Additional facilities that will close or have modified hours:

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Increase In Daytime Bobcat Sightings In Los Alamos: What You Need To Know…

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A bobcat roots through a resident’s shed in February in Eastern Area. Photo by Jim Goforth

A bobcat hunts around the grounds at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in February. Photo by Amanda Bucklin

A bobcat spruces up in February in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by  Kurt Steinhaus

COUNTY News:

Bobcats are found throughout Los Alamos County and have been spotted regularly in the downtown area in the past few weeks. Although elusive and difficult to observe, it is not unusual for the bobcat’s habitat to include a densely populated urban area.

These cats are much smaller than a mountain lion, weighing Read More

Catch Of The Week: No, Bernalillo County Is Not Texting You From Ohio About Traffic Fines

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By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos

If you received a dramatic text message this week claiming you owe unpaid traffic fines and must “pay immediately or appear in court”, congratulations.

You are the latest target in a statewide text scam. Not as exciting as winning the lottery, but what are you going to do?

The message looks official at first glance. It says “Notice of Default – Unpaid Traffic Fines.” It lists Bernalillo (Bennalillo ha!) County Metropolitan Court. It includes a real Albuquerque address on Lomas. It even throws in legal language about Title 66 of the New Mexico Code to make it sound Read More

Luján, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Develop, Demonstrate, And Deploy Technologies To Accelerate Nuclear Waste Cleanup

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wednesday, U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) introduced the Combining Laboratory Expertise to Accelerate Novel Solutions for Minimizing Accumulated Radioactive Toxins (CLEAN SMART) Act.

This legislation would build on the success of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Network of National Laboratories for Environmental Management and Stewardship (NNLEMS) to accelerate nuclear waste cleanup.

The CLEAN SMART Act would codify and properly fund NNLEMS to leverage the best available science and technology of the nation’s national Read More