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Tales Of Our Times: Ecologists, Economists Keep Sharp Watch On The Sum Of Working Parts

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Tales Of Our Times

By JOHN BARTLIT
New Mexico Citizens
for Clean Air & Water 

Our economy and the ecology of infectious diseases are swirls of moving parts. The pandemic has made these truths clearer than usual and shined a light on party politics.

Each party pursues opposite policies, many of which have value to the nation. To win the contest, each party hews close to trendy campaigns that fail the nation. People of varied walks often say, “America is an idea.” Yet, history tells more exactly that America is a fusion of ideas.

Watch the parts. As if in perpetual motion, money cycles through the Read More

Los Alamos Public Schools: Understanding Behavior Improves Ability To Support Children’s Mental Health

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LAPS News:

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. A better understanding of the stages of development and child behavior can greatly improve our ability to support children’s mental health.

It can also lead to stronger parent-child relationships which is the number one protective 333factor as children grow and face life’s inevitable challenges.

In order to support this learning, the LAPS Prevention Program offers a series of Peaceful Parent groups where parents and caregivers can learn practical tools for understanding and regulating child behavior and make connections with other parents Read More

New Mexico Environment Department Moves To Updating Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist Weekdays Only

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NMED News:

For more than a year, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and other state agencies conducted tens of thousands of rapid responses around the state to protect New Mexicans in workplaces, schools, medical facilities, daycare centers and residences.

Since October, the Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist and other rapid response data has been posted to the NMED website, serving as tools for New Mexicans to make more informed decisions about which establishments they visit and when.

With more than 55 percent of eligible New Mexicans completing their vaccine series and the Read More

Senators Ben Ray Luján, Rob Portman Introduce Resolution To Recognize May As Mental Health Awareness Month

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio) introduced a bipartisan resolution to recognize May as National Mental Health Awareness Month.

Earlier this month, Congressional Mental Health Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA-32) and Rep. John Katko (R-NY-24) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives.

“The public health crisis has caused an unprecedented rise in mental health challenges,” Luján said. “After our way of life and economy were disrupted last year, the stress and immense uncertainty Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 124 New Cases, Total 202,821 With 6 New Deaths  And 188,743 Recovered 

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced today 124 new COVID-19 cases.

Los Alamos County reports zero new cases so the total remains 529 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 6 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases: 

  • 31 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 3 new cases in Chaves County
  • 1 new case in Colfax County
  • 2 new cases in Curry
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