Features

New Mexico Fully Expends $1.25 Billion Allocated Through Coronavirus Relief Fund Under 2020 CARES Act

by

STATE News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) has announced the final Coronavirus Relief Fund expenditure report, an allocation under the 2020 CARES Act.

The entire $1.25 billion was distributed across the state with zero dollars reverted back to the U.S. Treasury.

These funds covered costs that were necessary expenditures incurred due to the public health emergency for the period beginning March 1, 2020, through Dec. 30, 2021. 

The Coronavirus Relief Fund provided funds to state, territorial, local, and tribal governments to respond directly to Read More

Scenes From LAMC’s Community Drive Thru Flu Shot Clinic

by

Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) hosted a Drive Thru Flu Shot Clinic for the community from 8 a.m. to noon today in the parking lot behind the hospital. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Scene from today’s Community Drive Thru Flu Shot Clinic At LAMC. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Scene from today’s Community Drive Thru Flu Shot Clinic At LAMC. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com  

Sign announcing today’s Community Drive Thru Flu Shot Clinic At LAMC. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

New Mexico Governor Applauds President Biden’s Commitment To National Codification Of Abortion Rights

by

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Tuesday issued the following statement on President Joe Biden’s announcement that he will seek to codify abortion rights at the national level in the next Congress:

“Every New Mexican – and every American – has the fundamental right to make their own reproductive health care decisions no matter which state they live in. Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, millions of women have been thrust into a terrifying reality in which they no

Read More

Leonard: Lost Purpose? 4 Things To Put You Back On Track

by

By Laura Leonard
Doctor of Chiropractic
Los Alamos

The Pew Research Center surveyed a large group of American adults on topics related to satisfaction with their lives. 

The survey identified four things that were universally chosen by participants as purpose and satisfaction drivers in their lives.

Average life satisfaction was ranked on a scale of 1-10 with the following having top scores across the board:

  1. Good Health 7.3
  2. Spouse/Partner 7.2
  3. Career 7.1
  4. Friends 7.1

This is no surprise, as we know from research what people who have lived to 100 or older (centenarians) have in common. Longevity Read More

Rotary: End Polio Fundraiser At Halloweekend Oct. 29

by

By LINDA HULL
Vice President
Rotary Club of Los Alamos

End Polio Now!

Local Rotarians and LAHS Interactors cordially invite the community to a Purple Polio Glow to raise money to eradicate polio.

We will be selling purple glow bracelets, two for $5, at the Halloweekend festivities at Overlook Park in White Rock 4-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29.

All proceeds will go directly to Rotary International’s polio eradication fund.

Donations gratefully accepted.

As you enjoy the activities–music, food, games, LAAC Pumpkin Glow, and fireworks—look for our Purple Polio Glow table at the information Read More

LAPD: October Is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month … Know The Red Flags Of An Abuser

by

Courtesy/LAPD

From LAPD Victim Assistant:

Domestic violence is prevalent in every community, including Los Alamos. One in three women and one in four men in the United States have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner.  Fortunately, there are options available to victims of abuse.

What is Domestic Violence?

Domestic violence is a pattern of behavior and coercive control by one person to gain and maintain power over another. It can occur between spouses, intimate partners, family members, and dating relationships, regardless of age, race, gender, education Read More

LAMC Flu Shot Drive Thru Event 8 AM To Noon Saturday

by

LAMC News:

It’s flu season and Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) is ready to support the community. LAMC’s Flu Shot Drive Thru event is 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 22.

Use the Trinity Drive entrance to get to LAMC’s back lot, where RN’s and medical assistants will be ready to answer any questions and distribute flu shots upon your arrival.

Please consider the following:

  • You must be 18 years of age to receive the flu shot;
  • Ages 65+ can get this shot, the higher dose is preferred for that age group;
  • Short sleeves are preferred, so you are ready to receive the dose as you pull up; and
  • 4 people per vehicle.
Read More

LAPD To Conduct DEA Drug Take Back Day Oct. 29

by

Courtesy/LAPD

LAPD News:

National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, Oct. 29, and the Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) will be conducting its biannual DEA Drug Take Back Day.

This event is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the North parking lot (off Central Avenue) of LAPD.

The following items will not be accepted: Needles/sharps, any liquids or creams, and aerosol/ compressed medications.

For this event, LAPD will have supplies available for people to be able to dispose of their liquids, creams and aerosols onsite. LAPD also will have a sharps container available for anyone to drop off their injectable medications. Read More

Curative Temporarily Moving Testing To UNM-LA Campus

by

COUNTY News:

Curative will temporarily move its COVID-19 PCR rapid testing site at the White Rock Town Hall to Building 8 on the UNM-LA campus at 4000 University Dr. in Los Alamos.

The move frees up the White Rock space for early voting. Curative will be in its new home beginning Wednesday, Oct. 19 through Wednesday, Nov. 9.

Testing hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday, Curative offers Rapid PCR (R-PCR) tests with results available in two to three hours. Visit the Curative website at https://curative.com to schedule a date and time.

While Curative is not testing in White Rock today, Oct. 18, those Read More