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Leonard: Your Health And Wildfire Smoke

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By LAURA LEONARD
Doctor of Chiropractic
Los Alamos

New Mexico is under siege with multiple wildfires impacting air quality and health.

According to a PBS News Hour article on Wildfires and Air Quality, researchers estimate the amount of acreage burned by wildfires in the U.S. is four times more than it was 40 years ago.

Wildfire smoke doesn’t just affect our lungs, it also contains high levels of lead and other contaminants which affect cellular health.

Poor air quality from wildfire impacts us all whether we are included in the ‘sensitive groups’ category or not.

Sensitive groups include those Read More

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján Commends Decision To Resume Honor Flight Program For Veterans To Visit Washington, D.C.

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From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on the resumption of the Honor Flight Program for veterans to visit Washington, D.C.:

“I’m glad the National Park Service heeded our call to resume police escort services for Honor Flight visits,” Luján said. “These trips give our veterans a chance to tell their stories, honor their service, and mourn lost friends.

“Our veterans have made tremendous sacrifices to protect our freedoms and without escorts from the U.S. Park Police may not be able to fully experience the Read More

Gov. Lujan Grisham Issues Statement On Reported Draft Supreme Court Opinion On Roe V. Wade

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement following the report of a draft U.S. Supreme Court opinion that would overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade:

“The Supreme Court appears poised to overturn 50 years of constitutional protections for women to access safe and legal abortions. This decision is catastrophic and will have consequences that will negatively impact generations.

“I am outraged and horrified. While many of us have predicted – and feared – this moment, nothing prepares you for the shock. The ramifications

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NMDVS To Host Public Listening Session Friday May 6 Regarding VA’s Proposal To Close Española CBOC

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NMDVS News:

ESPAÑOLA — The New Mexico Department of Veterans Services (NMDVS) will host a public listening session Friday, May 6 regarding the proposal by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to close the Española community-based outpatient clinic (CBOC).

NMDVS Cabinet Secretary Sonya Smith will lead the session, 10 a.m. to noon at the Northern New Mexico College Event Center, at 921 Paseo de Oñate in Española.

Veterans, their spouses, and the general public are invited to attend.

Secretary Smith will have the latest information on VA’s Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIM) committee Read More

Anchorum St. Vincent Names Jerry Jones President/CEO

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Anchorum St. Vincent new President and CEO Jerry Jones. Courtesy photo

Anchorum St. Vincent News:

SANTA FE — Anchorum St. Vincent, New Mexico’s largest health impact foundation, announced Monday that it has appointed Jerry Jones to be president and CEO of the organization.

“On behalf of the Anchorum Board and our talented team, we are pleased to announce that the Board has removed the interim tag from Jerry’s title and, effective immediately, he will be our new President and CEO,” said Chair of the Board of Directors Charles Goodman. “We are fortunate to have someone with Jerry’s integrity, Read More

Cerro Pelado Fire Update: Fire Remains Six Miles From LANL … Crews, Lab Prepared For Red Flag Conditions Tuesday

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CERRO PELADO FIRE Update:

Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos County and the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Los Alamos Field Office have issued the following update to the community on the status of the Cerro Pelado Fire Burning In the Jemez Mountains.

Fire crews continue to work on the Cerro Pelado Fire, which grew Sunday night due to windy conditions. As of this afternoon, the fire has consumed 22,314 acres and is 10 percent contained.

Favorable weather conditions today allowed firefighting aircraft to operate; potential red flag conditions are expected Tuesday.

The Read More

Chart 639: COVID-19 Diagnoses In Los Alamos Remain Higher Than National And State Averages

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This chart shows the seven-day average number of COVID-19 diagnoses per 100,000 people versus date nationwide, statewide and countywide. COVID-19 diagnoses in Los Alamos County remain higher than the national average and the state average. Sources: New York Times and New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More

Gruninger: Yoga Philosophy – Ishvarapranidhana

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The last Niyamas is Ishvarapranidhana or surrender to something higher than yourself. Courtesy/Jacci Gruninger 

By JACCI GRUNINGER MS, C-IAYT, ERYT500
Los Alamos

The last of the Niyamas is Ishvarapranidhana or surrender to something higher than yourself. The Yogic texts define Ishvarapranidhana as surrendering to God. However, as with all things, we can take a more modern or non-theistic view of this Niyama and define it as surrendering to something bigger than ourselves. That something could be nature, the universe or whatever else you find that is bigger than you.

Why do this? Well for Read More

Serve New Mexico Commission Awarded Funding To Build Public Health AmeriCorps

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NMDWS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The Serve New Mexico Commission announced Friday that it has received a Public Health AmeriCorps grant of $257,048 from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism.

The grant will allow The Rio Arriba County Health and Human Services Department and Roadrunner® Food Bank of New Mexico to deploy AmeriCorps members to support COVID-19 pandemic responses by assisting in health outreach and education to families and assisting community members with resource navigation, referrals, and warm hand-offs to other providers.

After their term Read More