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NACo To Host Opioid Settlement Summit Jan. 10

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NACo News:

          • County, state, federal leaders to discuss next steps for opioid settlement funds 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Counties (NACo) will host a summit Jan. 10 to discuss next steps for the thoughtful use of opioid settlement funds.

The event will bring together intergovernmental partners from the county, state and federal levels to discuss overdose prevention strategies, sustaining momentum from state and local partnerships during opioid litigation, and opportunities for intergovernmental coordination in overdose prevention.

This summit builds on the work Read More

Meadows: Do You Have Health Goals For 2024?

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By JENNIFER MEADOWS
Deeply Rooted Nutritional Therapy
Los Alamos

Right now, people are fleshing out their resolutions for 2024, many of which focus on improving health. Losing x-number of pounds and joining a gym or workout program are probably pretty common resolutions.

I’m not much of a resolution maker, but I do keep health goals. They aren’t reserved just for the new year, but are something I hone throughout the seasons.

You might ask, “What’s the difference between a resolution and goal?”

A resolution is a firm decision to change a behavior. “I’m going to do this and not do that.” 

A goal however, Read More

Nat’l. Federation Of The Blind Of New Mexico Says Thanks!

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By JANET MONTOYA
President
At Large Chapter, NFBNM
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As the year comes to an end, the At Large Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico (ALCNFBNM) would like to say thank you and Happy New Year to the White Rock, Los Alamos and surrounding communities.

We also say thank you to the following businesses and individuals that supported us in different ways:

  • Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op, Galaxy Nail & Spa, Wolf and Mermaid Enchanted Roasters, Los Alamos History Museum, Samizdat Book Store & Tea House, Los Alamos Reporter, Los Alamos Daily Post, the bakers from Crossroads
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LARSO Names Margaret Fox 2023 Employee Of The Year!

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LARSO 2023 Employee of the Year Margaret Fox. Courtesy/LARSO

By JACCI GRUNINGER
Executive Director
LARSO

Margaret Fox has been chosen as the Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) 2023 Employee of the Year.

Margaret has been with LARSO as a driver since March 2023. She consistently goes above and beyond taking care of our seniors at the Center and in Day Out. She is always friendly and comforting, helping anyway she can when our seniors are anxious or scared. Our Day Out members feel safe and confident with Margaret. Margaret is a wonderful member of the LARSO team and the fabulous transportation Read More

Con Alma: New Executive Director Linda Candelaria-Dodd

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Linda Candelaria-Dodd

CON ALMA News:

SANTA FE — Con Alma Health Foundation’s Board of Trustees announced today it has hired Linda Candelaria-Dodd as the foundation’s new executive director starting Jan. 3. Candelaria-Dodd has served as a Con Alma trustee member since 2021 and replaces Denise Herrera, PhD.

“We thank Denise for helping us refine our policies, and we’re excited to welcome Linda to the role of executive director,” Board President Nathan Padilla said. “We believe she’s the right person to guide our investments in nonprofits supporting people’s health and our work toward health Read More

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Receives National Award For Commitment To Public, Mental Health

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was awarded the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology’s (ACNP) annual Public Service Award in recognition of her significant efforts to champion mental and public health in New Mexico.  

The ACNP is a professional society comprised of more than 1,200 leading scientists in the field of neuropsychopharmacology.  

“Our selection committee was impressed with Gov. Lujan Grisham’s efforts to improve the health of the public, with a particular emphasis on being a fierce champion for senior Read More

New Mexico Governor Announces 45 Additional Awardees Of Rural Health Care Delivery Fund

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced the final recipients, including Breath of My Heart Birthplace Midwifery serving Los Alamos, Rio Arriba and Taos, of funding through the $80 million Rural Health Care Delivery Fund created earlier this year.

“The Rural Health Care Delivery Fund is making sure that no matter what part of New Mexico you call home, you have access to high quality and affordable health care,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said.

The announcement comes on the heels of the initial distribution of $18 million to 11 rural Read More

St. Cyr: Setting New Year’s Resolutions A Valuable Exercise

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By PETER ST. CYR
For Pete’s Sake
© 2023 New Mexico News Services

It’s that time of the year again, when we eagerly await the stroke of midnight to turn our calendars to a brand new year. And with this new beginning comes a tradition that has been around for centuries – setting New Year’s resolutions.

While the concept of making resolutions may seem like a modern-day trend, it actually has its roots in ancient civilizations.

The Babylonians, for instance, made promises to their gods at the start of each year in hopes of gaining favor. This practice was also adopted by the Romans, who dedicated the month Read More

State Land Office Breaks Another Record, Earning $2.75 Billion In FY23 To Benefit New Mexico Schools, Hospitals, Colleges

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Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard, in her office in Santa Fe shortly after taking office in 2019, has broken another record, earning $2.75 billion in revenue in FY23. Photo by Carol A, Clark/ladailypost.com

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

  • Revenue To Benefit New Mexico Schools, Hospitals, Colleges

Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard announced Monday that the New Mexico State Land Office has broken another record, earning $2.75 billion in revenue in fiscal year 2023 (FY23).

This record revenue benefits New Mexico’s public schools, Read More