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County Issues Latest COVID-19 Community Newsletter

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County has issued this week’s COVID-19 Community Newsletter.

Learn more about the upcoming vaccine clinics, all about Omicron BA.4 and BA.5, and how this week’s data shows what the COVID-19 impact is in Los Alamos County. 

Click here to view the newsletter: https://conta.cc/3yOdshX

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Update: Masks (Recommended) On Bandelier Shuttle Beginning Friday

Passengers will be required to wear a mask to board and ride the Bandelier Shuttle beginning Friday. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced Los Alamos as a “High” transmission zone. 

Passengers will be (Recommended) not required to wear a mask to board and ride the Bandelier Shuttle service beginning Friday, July 8. 

Atomic City Transit continues to maintain employee and passenger safety by continuing to follow the practices below:

  • Hand sanitizer will be available on all vehicles for both customers and staff; and
  • All transit vehicles
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Leonard: Posture, Pain, Stress And Your Fascia … Must Know Facts!

By LAURA LEONARD
Doctor of Chiropractic
Los Alamos

The Foundation of Osteopathic Research and Clinical Endorsement aka the FORCE group, defines fascia as… “any tissue that contains features capable of responding to mechanical stimuli.

The fascial continuum is the result of the evolution of the perfect synergy among different tissues, liquids, and solids, capable of supporting, dividing, penetrating, feeding, and connecting all the districts of the body”.

Wow…Fascia feeds and supports all districts of the body! Yes, you heard correctly and it’s a biggie. Our fascia is possibly the most Read More

County: Two COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics For Children 6 Months To Age 5 July 11 & 18

COUNTY News:

In response to the Food and Drug Administration’s recent authorization for emergency use of COVID-19 vaccines for children aged six months to five, Los Alamos County and Premier Medical Group have scheduled two vaccine clinics for this special population segment.

On Monday, July 11 and Monday, July 18, Premier Medical Group will administer the Pfizer 6 months to 4 years vaccine and the Moderna 6 months to 5 years vaccine between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Mountain Elementary School, 2280 North Road. 

Parents may schedule an appointment by visiting the New Mexico Department of Health Read More

Chart 659: Deaths Per Diagnoses Decline Tenfold In 2 Years

This chart shows the number of COVID-related deaths per 1,000 diagnoses versus date in the United States. For each data point, the mortality rate was calculated using the total number of diagnoses and the total number of deaths during the preceding six month period. The number of deaths has declined tenfold: from 58 per 1,000 diagnoses during the six month period ending June 1, 2020 to 5.8 per 1,000 during the six month period ending July 1, 2022. Since the start of the pandemic, there were 11.6 deaths per 1,000 diagnoses. Ssource: worldmeters.info. Created by ELi Ben-Naim
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Cannabis Sales In New Mexico Near $38 Million, Los Alamos $51,407 In June

NMRLD News:

SANTA FE—The Cannabis Control Division of the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department (NMRLD) on Tuesday announced that during the month of June, licensed retailers around the state sold nearly $38 million in adult-use and medical cannabis combined.

“One year ago, on June 29th, Governor Lujan Grisham signed legislation that created the Cannabis Regulation Act.  As adult-use sales remain steady, this new industry is bringing new economic opportunities for entrepreneurs and communities across New Mexico” said Acting Director Carolina Barrera.

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Balderas Issues Statement On Supreme Court Decision To Limit E.P.A.’s Ability To Restrict Power Plant Emissions

From the Office of the Attorney General:

ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas issued the following statement Thursday after the Supreme Court decision limited the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to regulate carbon emissions from power plants:

“Despite the Supreme Court’s decision, climate change presents a real danger to our communities, and we will continue the work to mitigate harms the energy industry creates to our environment,” Attorney General Balderas said. Read More

NM Governor Exempts Social Security Income From Taxes

The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Post file photo
STATE News:
…Social Security tax exemption, GRT reduction, major tax changes take effect on July 1, saving New Mexicans hundreds of millions
SANTA FE — Tax cuts signed into law by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham earlier this year go into effect on Friday, keeping more money in New Mexicans’ pockets and easing the burdens of New Mexico seniors, families, and businesses.
The tax changes include exempting the majority of social security income from taxation and cutting the state’s gross receipts tax rate for the first time in 40 years. By eliminating
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