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Community Conversations: Fentanyl Awareness – Harm Reduction

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Community News: 

The community is invited to attend a free event to discuss harm reduction 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 29 at Fuller Lodge.

Los Alamos Police Drug Recognition Experts will explain signs of an overdose and substance abuse. Kelly Mytinger, Harm Reduction Program Manager from the Mountain Center will provide training on how to administer NARCAN and provide answers to questions listed in the registration form. 

Register at www.losalamosjjab.com/events.

Community Conversations is an ongoing community collaboration program designed to build community, create connections Read More

Robinson: Christine Trujillo, A Woman Warrior, Steps Down

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State Rep. Christine Trujillo. Photo by Sherry Robinson/© 2023 New Mexico News Services

By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2023 New Mexico News Services

“Mom, you’re president of the AFL-CIO!”

Not many women ever heard that sentence. In 2001 Christine Trujillo had been teaching for 21 years, served on the state school board, and was president of the 6,500-member American Federation of Teachers-New Mexico. That December she became the first woman and the first teacher to lead the New Mexico Federation of Labor AFL-CIO.

Trujillo routinely juggled so many responsibilities that it took her daughter’s Read More

White Rock Senior Center To Host COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

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Dear Los Alamos community,

Are you over 65? Have you had a second COVID-19 bivalent vaccine booster?

Are you between the ages of 18 and 64? Have you had a COVID-19 bivalent booster?

Are you over 18 and immunocompromised? Have you had a second COVID-19 bivalent booster?

Nambe Drugs, Los Alamos in conjunction with the Los Alamos Senior Centers invites you to stop by the White Rock Senior Center, 133 Longview Drive,  9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 20 to receive a COVID-19 Bivalent vaccine.

Register at https: vaccinenm.org.

Appointments preferred but walk-ins welcome. Read More

Gov. Lujan Grisham Priority Legislation Goes Into Effect

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From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE — Multiple laws championed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and passed by the Legislature went into effect today, the default date set 90 days following the end of the session.

“Each and every one of these laws – many of which saw broad, bipartisan support – will make our state safer, healthier, more inclusive and more prosperous than ever,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “This year, we addressed many of the state’s most pressing issues, enacting laws that increase access to affordable health care, protect communities, and safeguard the right of every New Mexican Read More

LAHS Students Graduate From MASH Program At LAMC

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Mara Heaton, RN, speaks with MASH students Megan Brown, Isabel Griffith, Moorea Montano and Rebecca Beaux. Courtesy/LAMC 

LAMC CEO Tracie Stratton congratulates MASH program graduates from left, Rebecca Beaux, Lizeth Garcia, Isabel Griffith, Megan Brown and Moorea Montano. Courtesy/LAMC 

LAMC News:

Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) and Los Alamos High School again offered the Multiple Avenues for Successful Healthcare (MASH) program to interested and eligible sophomores, juniors and seniors.

The goal of this program is to expose local students to the multiple career opportunities Read More

Nambé Drugs In Los Alamos Celebrates 8th Anniversary!

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Pharmacist-In-Charge Melissa Roybal and Nambé Drugs staff celebrate their 8th Anniversary June 8 at 111 Central Park Square in Los Alamos. Courtesy/Nambe Drugs

CHAMBER News:

Happy 8th anniversary to Nambe Drugs in Los Alamos!

Eight years ago, June 8, 2015, Nambé Drugs opened their doors in Los Alamos at 111 Central Park Square and has been a part of the community ever since!

Pharmacist-In-Charge Melissa Roybal and staff celebrated their anniversary with a Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting. Not pictured in the photo is pharmacy owner Scott Robinson.

Be sure to stop by Nambé Drugs and wish them Read More

Pick Up Free Drug Tests At Los Alamos Municipal Court

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A drug test example in which the individual shows positive for Fentynal, Benzodiezepines and Methadone. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos Municipal Court invites the public to stop by at 2500 Trinity Suite (next to Ashely Pond) and receive a free drug test. These urine tests will test for 15 different drugs, including fentynal and alcohol for up to the last 2-5 days of consumption. Court staff will provide instructions on how to adminster and interpret results of the tests.

The court has provided free drug tests to the public upon request for the past decade. This service allows parents who Read More

Scenes From LAVNS 50th Anniversary Celebration

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Los Alamos Visiting Nurses, 109 Central Ave., celebrated its 50th anniversary during ChamberFest Saturday. LAVNS Executive Director Jack Allison, RN, center, snips the ceremonial ribbon along with his staff and Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Director Ryn Herrmann and Member Services Manager Sam McRae, right. During the past 50 years, LAVNS has become a trusted name in the healthcare industry, thanks to its dedicated staff and commitment to patient care, and recently received a $250,000 donation from the estate of Art and Nancy Freed. The organization has grown from a small team of nurses Read More