Los Alamos COVID-19 Impact:
COVID-19 statistics for the week ending Aug. 29, 2022 impacting Los Alamos County:
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim.
The iliopsoas muscles run along the lumbar spine, through the pelvis and attach at the lesser trochanter at the top of the femur. Courtesy photo
By JACCI GRUNINGER, MS, C-IAYT
Los Alamos
As I mentioned last month, the psoas is instrumental in our ability to move, walk and perform day-to-day activities. In some Buddhist, yogic and mental health practices, the psoas is said to be the seat of the soul, storing trauma, emotion, and tension. It can also play a big role in our flight, fight and freeze complex.
The iliopsoas muscles run along your lumbar spine, through the pelvis (the iliacus sits inside Read More
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján Thursday joined members of the National Wildlife Federation and New Mexico veterans to fly fish and discuss their priorities on veterans’ health needs and protecting public lands. Courtesy/BRL Office
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján Thursday, joined members of the National Wildlife Federation and New Mexico veterans to fly fish and discuss their priorities on veterans’ health needs and protecting public lands. Courtesy/BRL Office
U.S. SENATE News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS — Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) joined members of the National Wildlife Federation and New Mexico Read More
Quanah Moseley on the top of the podium celebrates his victory Saturday at the La Tierra Torture in Santa Fe. Courtesy photo
By PAULA KNEPPER
Coach
Los Alamos Youth Mountain Bike Team
La Tierra Torture returned to Santa Fe Saturday, Aug 27, after a multi-year hiatus attracting more than 200 cyclists thrilled to participate in a local mountain bike race. The Core Crew, which is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to producing high-quality off–road sporting events in the Santa Fe area hosted another outstanding community event.
Four Los Alamos youth cyclists made up the field of nearly Read More
ALTSD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) is hosting the 44th Annual Conference on Aging Sept. 7-8.
The conference will utilize a “hybrid” format, with virtual workshops and an in-person option to attend watch parties at senior centers across the state. Registration is free to all New Mexicans.
The conference’s theme is “Transforming the Future”, and will include workshops from community partners on a variety of topics, including health and wellness, technology and innovation, and legal and financial resources for seniors. Attendees will be Read More
This chart displays the cumulative number of COVID-19 related deaths in Los Alamos versus date. New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports the 22nd death since the start of the pandemic in Los Alamos County. The total number of COVID deaths in summer 2022 has now reached that of winter 2021. Source: NMDOH. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released today its weekly update to the COVID-19 community level map. The CDC framework designates community level based on diagnoses and hospitalization levels (link). Masks are recommended for all in counties at the highest, red, risk level. Masks are recommended for at-risk individuals in counties at the intermediate, yellow, risk level. Source: CDC. Map: mapchart.net. Created by Eli Ben Naim Read More
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New Mexico Supreme Court News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Supreme Court today affirmed the dismissal of litigation seeking the release of state prison inmates because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a unanimous opinion, the Court concluded that a district court in Santa Fe correctly dismissed the lawsuit although the justices disagreed with part of the lower court’s legal reasoning.
Eight inmates, the New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico filed the lawsuit against the governor and prison system officials in Read More
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham tested positive this morning for COVID-19.
Per state and CDC guidance and protocol, Gov. Lujan Grisham is isolating at the governor’s residence and will continue her official schedule remotely.
The governor issued the following statement:
“I am very grateful to be experiencing only mild symptoms after being fully vaccinated and twice boosted against COVID-19. Per medical guidance, I have also started a course of the antiviral Paxlovid. I am thankful for the support of my family and staff and
Many Eastern traditions believe the body is filled with what is often called energy channels. Courtesy image
By JACCI GRUNINGER, MS, C-IAYT
Los Alamos
Many Eastern traditions (Thai massage and acupuncture to name two) believe the body is filled with numerous tubes and channels (often called energy channels). Yoga is no different. The Sanskrit word ‘nadi’ actually translates as tube or flow. In Pranakriya/Kripalu yoga, we call the Nadis channels.
Some examples of tubes include your circulatory, endocrine, and respiratory systems. You might also consider your veins, arteries and capillaries Read More