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On The Job In Los Alamos: Acupuncturist Aimee Price

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On the job in Los Alamos Tuesday are Erika Bittner, DOM LAc receiving treatment from Aimee Price DOM,LAc at the Acupuncture Center of Los Alamos. Bittner has been doing acupuncture since 2019 and Price since 2005. The Acupuncture Center of Los Alamos at 2610 Trinity Dr. Ste #14 in the Mary Deal Building offers Chinese herbs, Chinese bodywork including cupping, massage, tuina and acupuncture. For information, call 505.663.1339. #worklosalamos, #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com

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State Provides Record Utility Bill Assistance To New Mexicans & Reminds Eligible Residents To Apply For Heating Cost Support

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From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE – As temperatures continue to drop around New Mexico, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the Human Services Department reminds homeowners and renters to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps low-income families and individuals pay home heating costs in the winter and necessary cooling costs in the summer.

Under this administration, New Mexico has provided a record amount, $73,927,065 in energy assistance to approximately 200,963 low-income New Mexico households in the last three years.

“LIHEAP is more important

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Heinrich, Luján Introduce Legislation To Increase Cerebral Cavernous Malformations Research And Education

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, have introduced the Cerebral Cavernous Malformations Clinical Awareness, Research and Education Act (CCM-CARE).

This legislation would expand National Institutes of Health (NIH) research related to cerebral cavernous malformations. Nationwide, an estimated 600,000 Americans are effected by Cerebral Cavernous Malformations (CCM) and due to limited research, there is currently no treatment for CCM other Read More

Governor Signs Legislation Funding Valencia County Hospital, Key Initiatives Across New Mexico

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

STATE News:

VALENCIA COUNTY — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Tuesday signed House Bill 2, a once-in-a-lifetime appropriations bill that includes $50 million for a much-needed hospital in Valencia County, an effort she strongly advocated for in the recent special session.

“My administration is committed to making sure that every New Mexican has access to top-notch medical care, and this facility will make a positive impact on health outcomes for residents,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “This, and every appropriation contained in House Bill 2, will make a real difference Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update Dec. 21: 733 New Cases, Totaling 340,604 With 48 New Deaths And 294,205 Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced 733 new COVID-19 cases today.

Los Alamos County reported 2 new cases, bringing the total to 998 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)

This update includes 48 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19 and a 7-Day positivity rate of 9.4 percent.

Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:

  • 266 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 30 new cases in Chaves County
  • 6 new cases in Cibola
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Heinrich Introduces CARE Act To Bring $29.4M Annually To New Mexico To Combat Substance Use Epidemic

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined more than  100 Democratic Senate and House members to reintroduce the bicameral Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency (CARE) Act, to fight the substance use disorder crisis, including the use of both opioids and stimulants.

The CARE Act would provide state and local governments with $125 billion in federal funding over ten years, including nearly $1 billion per year directly to Tribal governments and organizations. New Mexico would receive an estimated $29.4 million annually, Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update Dec. 18-20: 3,110 New Cases, Totaling 339,894 With 37 New Deaths And 292,938 Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced 3,110 new COVID-19 cases between Saturday and today.

Los Alamos County reported 7 new cases over the three days, bringing the total to 996 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)

This update includes 37 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19 and a 7-Day positivity rate of 9.5 percent.

Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are: 

  • 1158 new cases in Bernalillo County
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Lenz: Los Alamos Chiropractic Center Continues To Be Providers With Blue Cross Blue Shield Of New Mexico

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Los Alamos Chiropractic Center News:

Attention patients of Charles Lenz, DC, Los Alamos Chiropractic Center: recently, you may have received a letter from Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico stating that the center will no longer be a provider in the year 2022.

Please disregard this letter.

The Los Alamos Chiropractic Center will continue to be providers with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Presbyterian and Medicare insurance companies.

The staff look forward to seeing its patients in the new year. Read More