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State Higher Education Department Awards Student Debt Relief To 400+ Health Professionals Working In New Mexico

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HED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Higher Education Department (HED) is awarding student debt relief payments to more than 400 health professionals through the Health Professional Loan Repayment Program.

A total of 1,213 health care professionals in New Mexico are currently receiving student debt relief through the program, including 401 new awardees this year.

The debt relief, totaling $24.4 million, is granted to these awardees on the condition that they conduct their work in high-need communities across the state for a minimum of three years.

The program supports a variety of high-need Read More

Los Alamos County Joins Forces With Community Partners To Launch ‘I Can Help’ Program For Residents In Need

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COUNTY News:

Many Los Alamos County community members are facing growing uncertainty due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, rising food costs, and other economic challenges.

In response, Los Alamos County Social Services Division has joined forces with LA Cares, Self-Help, Trinity on the Hill, Los Alamos MainStreet, and other community partners to launch the “I Can Help” program — a collaborative effort to provide emergency food meal kits and coordinate community donations for those in need beginning Nov. 7 at designated locations.

“This program highlights what makes Los Alamos Read More

Española Postpones Decision On Pathways Shelter Overnight Permit, Refers To Independent Hearing Officer … To Continue Providing Overnight Beds Through Jan. 12, 2026

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NMCLP News:

  • Procedurally unclear referral leaves final decision pending during the coldest months, as community watches to ensure critical winter services remain available

ESPAÑOLA — Following a late-night hearing Tuesday, the Española City Council delayed a final decision on the Pathways Shelter’s special use permit appeal, instead referring the matter to an independent hearing officer who will make a recommendation for the City Council.

The Council also voted to allow the shelter to continue its overnight operations through Jan. 12. Although Pathways remains open overnight for Read More

Mind&Melody President And Co-Founder Cristina Rodriguez Named L’Oréal Paris Women Of Worth

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L’Oréal Paris announces the 10 Women Of Worth honorees for 2025. The honorees include Mind&Melody President and Co-Founder Cristina Rodriguez, seated, third from left, Yasmine Arrington Brooks, Mizpah Brown-Rich, Keely Cat-Wells, Amy Bowers Cordalis, Sloane Davidson, Lynne B Hughes, Dr. Anita Ravi, Gloria Umanah and Olivia Zhang. They are joined here by L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth spokeswomen Aja Naomi King, far left, Eva Longoria, seated, third from right, and Helen Mirren, far right. Courtesy photo

Mind&Melody President and Co-Founder Cristina Rodriguez of Los Read More

State Study To Explore Services And Supports For Vulnerable New Mexicans

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HCA News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico will study additional opportunities to augment health care and social services for Medicaid members with serious mental illness under a $1 million legislative initiative awarded to Manatt Health Strategies, LLC.  

The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) contracted with Manatt Health Strategies, LLC to conduct a comprehensive behavioral health assessment and feasibility study examining how to better serve individuals with serious mental illness or substance use disorders, a population that often relies on emergency interventions. 

“New Mexico knows Read More

Los Alamos Chiropractic Center Announces Dr. Joshua Sinberg, D.C. Has Joined Its Team

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Dr. Joshua Sinberg, D.C.

HEALTH News:

Los Alamos Chiropractic Center, 557 Oppenheimer Dr., Suite 100, announces that Dr. Joshua Sinberg has joined its team. 

Sinberg is an experienced Doctor of Chiropractic with over 20 years of clinical expertise in musculoskeletal health, spinal rehabilitation, and integrative medicine. His background spans private practice, multidisciplinary medical teams, and the surgical device industry, allowing him to bridge chiropractic and medical perspectives in patient care.

Before joining Los Alamos Chiropractic Center, Sinberg served as Associate Read More

Op-Ed: Support For Española Pathways Shelter

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By Pastor Russ Hall
Valley View United Methodist

We all know that the pain of addiction, grief, and homelessness runs deeply within this community. We see the symptoms of decades of systems, structures, and neglect that is tearing families apart. We do not have to bring in outsiders to fill the Española Pathways Shelter because it is full with our sons and daughters, nieces and nephews, friends and community members who would otherwise be bereft.

The Española Pathways Shelter is a presence of hope in this community to those who have lost hope. We cannot imagine, nor do we want our community to endure Read More

LAMC Hires General Surgeon, CT Tech, Medical Assistants

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Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) announces the hiring of a new general surgeon, five medical Assistants, and a CT technician. From left, General Surgeon Dr. Ahmed Kandeel, Medical Assistant Alexander Suazo, Medical Assistant Luisa Villalpando, CT Tech Julie Snyder, Medical Assistant Justine Martinez, Medical Assistant Zuleika Ramirez, and Medical Assistant Zac Romero. Find more career opportunities at LAMC at https://www.losalamosmedicalcenter.com/careers. Courtesy/LAMC Read More