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Gruninger: The Fourth Yama – Bramacharya

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

Just in time for the holidays! Bramacharya is the perfect Yama to consider during the whirlwind giving season.

Like the other Yamas, Bramacharya has many layered meanings. The literal translation is “walking like or towards Brahma”. In the Hindu tradition, Brahma is the creator.

This translation is about doing everything in your power to lead yourself to your higher power or the creator. It required strict adherence to rules, practices and self-study. One of these rules was celibacy so students of yoga would conserve their sexual energy to Read More

New Mexico Public Health Association Expresses Gratitude To Legislature For COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement At Roundhouse

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NMPHA News:

We are writing to express our deep gratitude to the legislature for requiring proof of (COVID-19) vaccination of any visitor to the Roundhouse.

Requiring vaccination of all visitors to the Roundhouse is a commonsense COVID-19 preventive measure that protects our communities.

Allowing for remote participation ensures that all interested parties—including those who choose to remain unvaccinated—can safely access appropriate official public business of the legislature, which strengthens the fairness and responsiveness of our state government.

We are appalled by the unscientific Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update Nov. 24: 1,409 New Cases, Totaling 308,091 With 21 New Deaths And 261,131 Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced 1,409 new COVID-19 cases today and a 7-Day positivity rate of 12.2 percent.

Los Alamos County reports 7 new cases today bringing the total to 901  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 21 new deaths today in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 420 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 40 new cases in Chaves County
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County COVID Update: Reminder Celebrate Holidays Safely

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Los Alamos County Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson

COUNTY News:

While the State of New Mexico continues to see new COVID-19 cases daily, Los Alamos County Emergency Management Office reminds the community to celebrate the holidays safely.

“Vaccinations rates in Los Alamos are high, however, Los Alamos is not immune to breakthrough cases,” Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson said. “We should all practice due diligence to ensure that we keep family and friends safe.”

Simpson recommends the following to reduce transmission as individuals gather to celebrate Thanksgiving:

  • Self-isolate
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New Mexico Legislative Council Director Raúl Burciaga Details New Capitol Building Safety Policies

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New Mexico Legislative Council Director Raúl Burciaga

NMLC News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico Legislative Council (NMLC) Director Raúl Burciaga announced Tuesday the Capitol building policy updates for the upcoming Special Session in early December and Regular Session, which begins Jan. 18.

“Given the high number of COVID-19 cases across the state and the strain this continues to put on state resources, it is incumbent on us to protect everyone in the Capitol complex while conducting the state’s business,” Director Burciaga said. “I believe the measures being taken for the special and regular Read More

Speaker Brian Egolf On New Safety Policies At Roundhouse

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The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

STATE News:

The 2022 Legislative Session begins Jan. 18 and ends Feb. 17 and new safety policies announced Tuesday include a requirement of proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for all who enter the Roundhouse in Santa Fe.

New Mexico House Speaker Brian Egolf released the following statement Tuesday on the new safety policies:

“Virtual participation in the legislative process will continue while the policies announced today allow for the safe reopening of our state’s Capitol to all New Mexicans so they have the access they Read More

Whipple: Gratitude Journaling To Stop Anxiety; Find Joy

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By Dr. Laura Whipple DC
Los Alamos

Thanksgiving is a time of year when we get reminded to have gratitude for the good things in our lives.

This is a practice that can be applied all year round by keeping a journal.

Neuroscience research shows that the emotion of gratitude creates an increase in our happy brain chemicals like dopamine and serotonin.

We also know from brain research that we are unable to feel positive emotions and negative emotions at the same time.

Gratitude journaling first thing in the morning allows us to practice shifting our thoughts to the positive. Over time we become more aware Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update Nov. 23: 1,189 New Cases, Totaling 306,743 With 12 New Deaths And 260,582 Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced 1,189 new COVID-19 cases today and a 7-Day positivity rate of 12.1 percent.

Los Alamos County reports 3 new cases today bringing the total to 894  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 12 new deaths today in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 373 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 1 new case in Catron County
  • 13
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New Mexico COVID-19 Update Nov. 20-22: 3,658 New Cases, Totaling 305,579 With 14 New Deaths And 259,606 Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced 3,658 new COVID-19 cases between Saturday Nov. 20 and Monday Nov. 22 and a 7-Day positivity rate of 12.0 percent.

Los Alamos County reports 7 new cases today bringing the total to 892 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 14 new deaths today in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 993 new cases in Bernalillo
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