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Leonard: Change Your Thoughts – Change Your Health – Change Your Life

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By LAURA LEONARD
Doctor of Chiropractic
Los Alamos

It’s No-More-Motivation February, the time of year when our New Year’s resolutions are downgraded on our list of importance.

Never fear … I have a new Chinese parable for you that will help get you going again. No, this one is not about diet, exercise routines or setting goals. It is about … you guessed it, changing your thoughts.

The amazing thing about working on your thoughts is that all it requires is paying attention and shifting gears. No 5 a.m. workouts, no insane restriction of calories, no liver cleansing and no extra use of your time required. Read More

Legislature Looks At Paying For New Mexico Educators’ Health Care Premiums In Full

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HB 102 Co-sponsor Rep. Raymundo Lara

By MARGARET O’HARA
The Santa Fe New Mexico

Kevin Darrow, a music teacher at Wood Gormley Elementary School, estimated he spends nearly 14 percent of his earnings — some $600 per month — on health insurance.

“For a teacher, that’s a lot of money,” he said.

And Darrow said he’s one of the lucky ones because he shares that cost with his spouse. As the cost of living in Santa Fe continues to increase, he noted many of his fellow teachers — often master’s degree-level professionals — have to find roommates or get creative to stretch their earnings.

Figuring out how to pay Read More

Father Of Infant Commends World-Class Response By Los Alamos Fire Department

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By ROBERT HAYWARD
Los Alamos

Recently my wife and I had to call 911 because our infant daughter was having a medical emergency. The response by Los Alamos Fire Department (and the community in general) was nothing short of exemplary.

The genuine concern, professionalism, and sub-3-minute response by LAFD helped the recovery of my daughter and provided assurance to my wife and me that we were in good hands. This outstanding response continued when we were transported to UNM hospital in Albuquerque.

The community came out to help during this time as well. Neighbors came over to take care of our cat. Read More

Gruninger: Chair Yoga For Everyone

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By JACCI GRUNINGER, MS, C-IAYT
Los Alamos

Today I want to share a few thoughts with you about doing yoga in a chair and how it can benefit both the beginner and the more advanced student. Next week, I will show you a few more challenging poses you can do in a chair.

Chair Yoga is derived from traditional yoga but is adapted for a chair. It’s an excellent practice for beginners, seniors and those who find it challenging to get up and down from the floor. It’s also good for office workers who sit most of the day.

Chair Yoga can improve strength, flexibility, mobility and even balance. A 2021 review* showed that Read More

Satori Healing On Relocation & Addition Of Primary Care

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Scene from a previous Chamber ribbon cutting ceremony at Satori Healing. From left, Kevin Schoenberger PT, Tracy Martin PA-C, Patrick Martin, MD and Kristin Barnes, RN. Post file photo

CHAMBER News:

Satori Healing announces that it has relocated to a new space at 2610 Trinity Dr. #14 and will celebrate a Grand Re-Opening noon Monday, March 6, with an open house and Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony.

Satori Healing is a physician-run, primary care and IV infusion clinic. It provides IV hydration, vitamin/antioxidant therapy, supportive IV Ketamine therapy with referral, and platelet Read More

County COVID-19 Community Newsletter For Feb. 3, 2023

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President Biden announces the end to the twin emergency declarations, WHO discusses the pandemic at a ‘transition point’ and CDC launches a COVID-19 free testing locator site – read about these headlines and get an update on the status of COVID-19 in Los Alamos County in this week’s COVID-19 Community Newsletter – click here: https://conta.cc/3Y16FMn. Courtesy/LAC Read More

Heinrich, Luján Bill Provides Historic, Permanent Investment In Home Care For Seniors, People With Disabilities

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) are original cosponsors of legislation to expand access to home and community-based services for older adults, people with disabilities, and injured workers, while increasing pay and improving benefits for the caregivers who provide this life-sustaining care.

“In New Mexico and across the country, seniors and people with disabilities grapple with accessing affordable, high-quality care,” Heinrich said. “This is a struggle that so many families experience, often feeling Read More

HOPE Pregnancy Center Presents Comedy & Dessert Night Featuring Comedian Kenn Kington

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Courtesy/HOPE

HOPE News:

HOPE Pregnancy Center, Inc. will present Chocolate and Chuckles, a comedy and dessert night featuring Kenn Kington Saturday, Feb. 18 at Crossroads Bible Church.

Join HOPE for its 4th Annual Chocolate and Chuckles as they take some time for “Puttin’ on the Ritz!” This 1920s-themed event will feature entertainment provided by comedian Kenn Kington, desserts, an online silent auction, and a special appearance by Derrick Tennant.

“Chocolate and Chuckles is a great opportunity to support HOPE while enjoying entertainment from a family-friendly, award-winning comedian. Read More

NM Legislators Introduce Paid Family & Medical Leave Act

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Rep. Christine Chandler

PFML News:

SANTA FE — The Paid Family and Medical Leave Coalition is celebrating today the introduction of the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA) at the 2023 New Mexico Legislature, sponsored by State Sen. Mimi Stewart, Sen. Michael Padilla, Rep. Christine Chandler, Rep. Lisa Serrato and Rep. Patricia Roybal Caballero.

The PFMLA would establish the Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) Fund, administered by the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS). The Fund would be paid for through employee and employer contributions. Individuals who need Read More