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New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 155 New Cases, Total 201,336 With 2 New Deaths And 186,774 Recovered 

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced 155 new COVID-19 cases today.

Los Alamos County reports zero new cases so the total remains 527 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 2 new deaths today in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 44 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 1 new case in Cibola County
  • 4 new cases in Curry County
  • 1 new case in De Baca
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Los Alamos Chiropractic Center Announces New Addition

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Dr. Laura Whipple, DC has joined Los Alamos Chiropractic Center at 2610 Trinity Dr. #14. Courtesy photo

BUSINESS News:

Los Alamos Chiropractic Center welcomes Dr. Laura Whipple, DC to the clinic at 2610 Trinity Dr. #14.

Dr. Whipple relocated to Los Alamos a year ago from Austin, Texas to be closer to family and the mountains. She has more than two decades of experience in treating athletes, injuries of the spine, extremities, muscles and more complex health concerns like chronic fatigue, autoimmune disease and fibromyalgia.

Dr. Whipple uses a unique combination of deep tissue treatments, Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 543 New Cases, Total 201,186 With 3 New Deaths And 186,553 Recovered May 15-17

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced 543 new COVID-19 cases between Saturday and Today.

Los Alamos County reports 1 new case so the total is now 527 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 3 new deaths over the 3-day period in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 146 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 10 new cases in Chaves County
  • 4 new cases
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Acupuncture Center Of Los Alamos Has New Owner

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Dr. Aimee Price

BUSINESS News:

After 13 years serving the good people of Los Alamos, owner of the Acupuncture Center of Los Alamos, Dr. Henry Ahlefelder is retiring. New owner Dr. Aimee Price is taking the helm.

For the past six years Drs. Ahlefelder and Price have worked together to provide high quality and effective acupuncture treatments.

“Since joining our practice Dr. Price has made a major contribution to our Los Alamos community,” Dr. Ahlefelder said. “Her ever expanding patient base is testament to both her skill level, and her ability to make people feel comfortable with treatment. Read More

New Mexico Human Services Dept. Holds Listening Sessions

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HSD News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) is holding public listening sessions to receive feedback regarding the department’s business processes and customer satisfaction.

The department is seeking input from customers, providers, employees, advocacy organizations and members of the public about how it can improve its services to New Mexicans.

Specifically, the department is requesting feedback regarding:

  • Medicaid and Behavioral Health Services;
  • Child Support Services; and
  • Applying for HSD benefits and Customer Service.

Additionally, members of the Read More

LAMC Selects Jennifer King For 2021 Mercy Award

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Los Alamos Medical Center 2021 Mercy Award Recipient Jennifer King. Courtesy/LAMC

LAMC News:

Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) has announced that Jennifer King has been recognized as the hospital’s 2021 Mercy Award winner.

The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of LifePoint Health’s hospitals who profoundly touches the lives of others and best represents the spirit and values on which the company was founded.

King is recognized for demonstrating compassion and unwavering commitment to helping others.

The Mercy Award is an annual recognition program established in 2002 to honor Read More

New Mexico Human Services Dept. Announces Campaign Promoting Mental And Physical Well-Being Resources

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HSD News:

SANTA FE – A Dose of Wellness is a new campaign to promote mental and physical well-being by offering positive tools and informational resources to help New Mexicans improve their health, the New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) announced.

“We cannot separate the mind from the body,” said Dr. Neal Bowen, division director for Behavioral Health Services at HSD. “Poor physical health increases the risk of mental health concerns; just as mental health concerns have a negative impact on physical health.”

The campaign is designed to increase public awareness, provide helpful Read More