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Environment Department To Offer 100 Free Bacteria Sample Kits In Flooding Response Due To Hermits Peak And Calf Canyon Fire

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NMED News:

LAS VEGAS, NM — Heavy monsoons over the burn scar of the recent Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon fires have resulted in flooding that can result in bacteria developing in private wells that supply drinking water for many residents in Northern New Mexico.

In response, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is providing free bacteria tests kits to private well water owners at the Las Vegas field office Sept. 13.

The free kits will be available for pick-up and drop-off at the following dates and times:

  • Pick up sample kits at the Las Vegas field office 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13;
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NMDOH COVID-19 Update: 881 New Cases Statewide

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NMDOH News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) officials Tuesday announced 881 additional COVID-19 cases in the state.

This brings the statewide total to 613,025 cases.

Due to technical difficulties with its server, there will be a delay in reporting the numbers on the NMDOH epidemiology page: https://cv.nmhealth.org/epidemiology-reports/.

Statewide COVID-19 numbers on Sept. 6, 2022:

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Memory Care Alliance Presents Author Ruth Dennis Sept. 6

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Author Ruth Dennis

LARSO News:

The Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization’s (LARSO) community partners at the Memory Care Alliance are presenting author Ruth Dennis as guest speaker at their 11 a.m. meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 6, hosted at the Betty Ehart Senior Center.

Dennis will discuss her book Mindful Dementia Care.

The Betty Ehart Senior Center is at 1101 Bathtub Row.

All are welcome to attend. Read More

County: Health Commons … Did You know?

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COUNTY News:

At the Health Commons, two healthcare providers, the New Mexico Department of Health and Las Clinicas Del Norte, are available to serve the community.

The Health Commons is at 1183 Diamond Dr., Suite D, across from Los Alamos High School on the left side of the building.

The New Mexico Department of Health is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Las Clinicas Del Norte has office hours in Los Alamos 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday.

The Department of Health offers many resources, among them are sexual health services, such as  STI/STD, HIV and pregnancy tests. Family Read More

Rotary Club Of Los Alamos Hosts ‘Meals Of Hope’ With Kiwanis & Lions Clubs At Crossroads Bible Church Sept. 17

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The Rotary Club of Los Alamos welcomes the community to pack meals Saturday, Sept. 17 at Crossroads Bible Church to help alleviate hunger in Northern New Mexico. Volunteers needed! Courtesy photo

By LINDA HULL
Vice President
Rotary Club of Los Alamos

The community is cordially invited to join the Rotary Club of Los Alamos once again to pack thousands of meals to help alleviate hunger in Northern New Mexico. 

In celebration of Rotary International’s Service week, Sept. 11-17, the Rotary Club of Los Alamos has invited our local Kiwanis and Lions clubs to join us in an even broader community-wide Read More

Los Alamos Family Eyecare Hosts Open House Sept. 12

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Optometrist Lisa Shin
Los Alamos Family Eyecare, PC

Los Alamos Family Eyecare, PC is hosting a Back to School open house 3-5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12 with refreshments and prizes.

The community is invited to bring their children, grandchildren, neighbors and friends to the open house at 800 Trinity Dr. Ste B.

During the open house check out Los Alamos Family Eyecare’s children’s collection of frames, including non-prescription with blue light protection and sports safety glasses.

“Are you concerned about your child’s myopia (nearsightedness) getting worse every year? Do you worry about your Read More

UNM ‘Autism Imagine’ Training Series 2022-23 Begins Sept 8

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UNM News:

University of New Mexico (UNM) Center for Development and Disability has announced its “Autism Imagine” Training Series 2022-23.

The Autism Imagine Training Series begins Thursday, Sept. 8. 

The community is invited to join UNM for its opening keynote session on Autistic Burnout presented by Dr. Stephen Shore.

For more information, click here. Read More

County Shares Photo Of Gas Line Hit On Canyon Road

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Gas line damaged today by a construction contractor working on the Canyon Road Reconstruction Project. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

A 4-inch natural gas distribution line was damaged at about noon today by a construction contractor working on the Canyon Road Reconstruction Project.

The hit caused natural gas to leak near the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and Gold Street Apartments.

The Los Alamos Police Department initially instructed people in the vicinity to shelter in place. However, Department of Public Utilities crews have shut off the gas and the release of natural gas into Read More