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Northern New Mexico College And Española Valley High School Students Engineer Glove To Help Mitigate Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms

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MESA Students with Dr. Steve Cox. Courtesy.NNMC

NNMC News:

ESPAÑOLA — Students from Northern New Mexico College’s (NNMC) engineering program and Española Valley High School’s (EVHS) Math, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) program are applying engineering skills they are studying to a project that could significantly improve the lives of Parkinson’s patients.

Under the direction and mentorship of Dr. Steve Cox, Associate Professor/Engineering Technology at NNMC, and Española Valley High teachers Janice Badongen Patal-e and Lyne Salero, the students are designing a glove Read More

Life After 50: Mental Health Awareness Month-Suicide Prevention

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By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
Champions of Youth Ambitions

The time has finally come for Champions of Youth Ambitions to embrace the difficult topic of suicide ideation, in our community.

An African proverb attributed to the Masai was the greeting of, “Kasserian Ingera”, which translates to “And how are the children?” You see “Healthy Community, Healthy Youth” is the motto we follow for our non-profit. It comes out of the research of the 40 Developmental Assets, of the Search Institute. It is essentially what children need to thrive.

The New Mexico Indicator Data and Statistics Read More

LAPS Encourages Community To Learn, Act & Advocate During May’s Mental Health Month

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LAPS News:

May is Mental Health Month – a time of year dedicated to raising awareness of the important role mental health plays in our lives.

It is an opportunity to take action toward protecting our own mental health and overall well-being, as well as to advocate for others and for stronger systems of care and support.

This May, Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) is utilizing resources from Mental Health America and focusing our efforts on encouraging everyone in the community to:

  • LEARN how modern life affects mental health and about resources that can help us navigate our changing world.
  • ACT by
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Los Alamos Police Warn Of Public Health Risk At Local Baseball Fields

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The LAPD surveillance trailer with camera has been placed at the North Mesa baseball fields. Courtesy/LAPD

LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) is addressing a public health concern after several hypodermic needles were found at the North Mesa baseball fields and dugouts. The discovery was reported by the president of the Los Alamos Little League to county staff, prompting an immediate response by local authorities.

On Tuesday evening, LAPD officers collected and safely disposed of the used drug paraphernalia and sharps. During a surveillance operation today, officers Read More

Stratton: Celebrating Our Nurses, Hospital Teams And EMS Partners

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By TRACIE STRATTON
Chief Executive Officer
 Los Alamos Medical Center

During the month of May, we celebrate three important national observances that recognize the hard work and dedication of our nurses, hospital teams, and EMS professionals. May 12th marks the birthday of Florence Nightingale – a caregiver during the Crimean war, whose bravery and leadership helped create the nursing profession as we know it today. Each May, we set aside these observance weeks to highlight the bravery of our own caregivers. Over the past few years, the world of healthcare has faced many challenges. Through Read More

Stroke Awareness Month: 3 Steps To Manage Stroke Risk

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Los Alamos Medical Center News:

May is National Stroke Awareness Month. We recognize this month each year because for many people, stroke awareness can be truly life-saving – someone in the US suffers a stroke every 40 seconds, and for these patients, timely treatment can mean the difference between successful recovery and long-term disability.

The most common type of stroke is an ischemic stroke, which occurs when a blood clot blocks the flow of nutrients to the brain, causing brain cells to die rapidly. The good news is that with knowledge and preparation, your chances of a deadly stroke become Read More

LARSO Graduates Fourth ‘Matter Of Balance’ Class

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Last week LARSO graduated its fourth ‘Matter of Balance’ class at the White Rock Senior Center. The Evidence-based fall prevention program began last May, offering free classes to community members 60 and up who are members of the local senior centers. Master Trainers Kate Cleveland, bottom left, and Bernadette Lauritzen, bottom right, are two of three instructors who guide seniors through eight sessions of easy to implement lifestyle changes. Courtesy/LARSO

Glenn Banks of Christus St. Vincent Sports Medicine is all in for fall prevention. The program includes a visit from a guest Read More

NMED Reaches $24.5 Million Settlement With Ameredev

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An unauthorized flare at Ameredev’s Nandina facility in Lea County; photo taken at noon on Dec. 31, 2019 by AQB inspectors. Courtesy/NMED

NMED News:

  • Alleged air quality violations result in major settlement

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) announced today that oil and gas company Ameredev II, LLC (Ameredev) has agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle alleged violations of state air regulations.

This is the largest settlement NMED has ever reached for a civil oil and gas violation. Under state law, $24.1 million of the penalty will be deposited into New Mexico’s General Read More