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Lifesaving Tips To Keep Pets Safe, Comfortable July 4th

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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:

            • 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.

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

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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
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Life After 50: Is Your Sex Life Ok?

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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

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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

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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!’

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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

Allison: In-home Hospice Care Offers Numerous Benefits

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By JACK ALLISON
Executive Director
Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service
I am honored to speak to our community about the importance and benefits of in-home hospice care. At our organization, Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service (LAVNS), we believe that every individual deserves to receive compassionate and personalized care during their end-of-life journey. In-home hospice care allows patients to remain in the comfort of their own homes surrounded by loved ones while receiving the support they need.
Hospice care is a specialized form of healthcare that focuses on enhancing the quality of life
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C’YA To Host Free QPR Suicide Prevention Training June 29

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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

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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