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Balderas Secures Guilty Pleas Against ‘Vampire Facial’ Spa Owner Who Performed Unlicensed Medical Procedures On Individuals Who Later Contracted HIV

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AG News:

ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas announced Friday that Maria de Lourdes Ramos de Ruiz, a former Albuquerque spa owner who conducted dangerous, unlicensed medical procedures on members of the general public, has pled guilty to five felony counts of practicing medicine without a license.

Ramos de Ruiz was indicted by a Bernalillo County grand jury in April 2021 for performing ‘vampire facials’ and other unlicensed medical procedures on at least two individuals who later contracted HIV.

Ruiz faces up to 7.5 years in prison.

“This is a warning to those who place Read More

County Hosts Public Meeting On COVID Surge Situation

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By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County experienced a surge in reported COVID-19 cases this month and while the reasons behind this surge remain a mystery, the number of cases seem to be decreasing, retired epidemiologist Dr. Will Athas said during a virtual community briefing Thursday.

Following a similar format to the Cerro Pelado Fire public meetings, Los Alamos County hosted the virtual meeting which, in addition to Athas, featured Children’s Clinic’s Dr. Ben Neal, Los Alamos Public Schools Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Guy, Los Alamos Read More

County Shares Details For Scheduling Appointments For June 27 COVID-19 Vaccine/Booster Clinic

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COUNTY News:

It’s not too late to schedule an appointment for the vaccine/booster clinic scheduled for 3-7 p.m. Monday, June 27, according to Los Alamos County officials. 

The event is hosted by Los Alamos County and Premier Medical Group at First Baptist Church of Los Alamos, 2200 Diamond Drive. Eligible recipients, including children as young as five can receive a vaccine and/or booster of Pfizer, Pfizer 5-11, or Moderna. 

Interested individuals can schedule an appointment. 

Instructions on how to schedule an appointment are available on the Los Alamos County website or call the NM Department Read More

LAMC Issues 2021 Community Benefit Report

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LAMC News:

Report outlines hospital’s continued impact on health and well-being of Los Alamos

Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) today issued its community benefit report for the 2021 calendar year.

This yearly report outlines specific ways the hospital is positively contributing to Los Alamos and spotlights the various ways it is working to support the health and well-being of the community it calls home – an investment which has become increasingly essential in recent years.

“Our mission of Making Communities Healthier has always been a fundamental part of succeeding as a community leader Read More

Leger Fernández Passes Bill To Support Programs To Prevent Alcohol And Substance Use On College Campuses

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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández

STATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thursday, the House of Representatives passed U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández’s bipartisan Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act (H.R. 6493).

The bill was introduced in January alongside Representatives Dusty Johnson (SD-At Large), David Trone (MD-06), Michael Guest (MS-03), Chris Pappas (NH-01), John Joyce (PA-13), and Lucy McBath (GA-06).

This bill helps higher education institutions develop prevention and recovery programs to prevent alcohol and substance use and support students with substance Read More

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham On Overturning Roe V. Wade

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From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement this morning upon the release of the U.S. Supreme Court opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturning Roe v. Wade and eliminating the federal constitutional right to abortion:

“The moment we have long dreaded has arrived, and our nation will be the worse for it. With this ruling, the Supreme Court has unilaterally thrown out 50 years of judicial precedent and subverted the will of millions of Americans who believe in a woman’s right to make her own decisions about her body. Read More

COVID-19 Vaccine/Booster Clinic 2200 Diamond June 27

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County and Premier Medical Group will hold a vaccine and booster clinic to administer Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to eligible recipients, including children as young as five.

The clinic is scheduled 3-7 p.m. Monday, June 27, at First Baptist Church of Los Alamos, 2200 Diamond Dr.

Interested individuals can schedule an appointment. While appointments are preferred, walk-ins are welcome. Insurance and identification are not required.

Unfortunately, Premier Medical Group will not be equipped in time for the June 27 clinic to accommodate children younger Read More