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U.S. Senators Heinrich And Luján Announce Legislation To Protect New Mexico Workers From Extreme Heat

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As temperatures climbed to historic levels once again this summer, U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), announced legislation that would implement workplace heat stress protections in New Mexico and nationwide.

“Every day, thousands of New Mexicans work to maintain our grid, build our roads, care for our favorite open spaces, farm the land, and do countless other jobs under the heat of the sun — work we all rely on to make our communities function. These folks deserve our respect. And with temperatures hitting higher than ever Read More

New Helicopter Enhances Emergency Air Medical Services In Northern New Mexico

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Crew with new H125 B3E (AS350 B3E) helicopter. Courtesy photo

HEALTHCARE News:

TAOS — Patients needing emergency air medical transport throughout northern New Mexico now have greater access to critical care with the arrival of a new helicopter in Taos. TriState CareFlight 16’s new H125 B3E (AS350 B3E) helicopter went into service in Taos earlier this month, delivering faster response times, improved performance, and advanced capabilities to support patients in need. The program is part of Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, which recently entered into a multi-year Read More

First Private ABC Suicide Prevention Training Held Aug. 16

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Bernadette Lauritzen speaking Aug. 16 at ABC suicide prevention training. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Bernadette Lauritzen (Executive Director of Champions of Youth Ambitions), alongside Brandi Weiss (Program Manager and Anchorum Fellow for Los Alamos Community Foundation), hosted the first ABC suicide prevention training partner class at the Los Alamos Jewish Center on Aug. 16.

ABC suicide prevention training (ask, be present, and connect) recently rolled out in Los Alamos in partnership with Santa Fe Community College.

LAUNCH (Los Alamos Uniting for Community Health) is working Read More

Fencing To Be Installed Around Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Health Research Laboratory

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LANL News:

Los Alamos National Laboratory’s (LANL) Health Research Laboratory (HRL) complex, adjacent to Los Alamos Medical Center on Diamond Drive, is being emptied for pre-demolition preparation activities. Fencing around the perimeter of the complex is expected to be installed in the next couple of months.

Most of the parking used by hospital staff and patients between the medical center and HRL will remain open and may continue to be used. Parking will be reassessed for safety prior to construction mobilization. A gate will be installed under the Los Alamos Canyon (Omega) Bridge to prevent Read More

Los Alamos County Council Proclaims September 2025 ‘National Suicide Prevention Month In Los Alamos’

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Los Alamos County Council proclaimed September 2025 ‘National Suicide Prevention Month in Los Alamos’ during this evening’s meeting in Council Chambers. Pictured from left, Los Alamos JJAB Executive Director Rachel Mohr-Richards, Los Alamos Community Foundation Program Manager Brandi Weiss, Social Services Manager Jessica Strong, Councilor Melanie Hand, and Los Alamos Community Foundation Executive Director Liz Martineau. Courtesy/LAC Read More

ABC Community Suicide Prevention Course To Debut In Los Alamos Beginning Friday, Sept. 12 At Mesa Public Library

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SFCC News:

In response to New Mexico’s persistently high suicide rate, among the top five in the nation, Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) has developed a new suicide prevention course: ABC – Ask, Be Present, Connect.

The program debuts this August in Los Alamos and is free and open to the public.

“The ABC program goes beyond crisis intervention,” said curriculum creator, Marvel Harrison, PhD. “It includes upstream prevention by building a culture where it’s safe to ask someone if they’re thinking about suicide. Talking about suicide saves lives.”

The ABC Suicide Prevention program Read More

CHRISTUS St. Vincent Earns State’s Only 5-Star CMS Rating

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CHRISTUS St. Vincent News:

          • Earning five stars places CHRISTUS St. Vincent among the top-performing hospitals in the nation.

SANTA FE — CHRISTUS St. Vincent has been awarded the highest possible 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), making it the only hospital in New Mexico to earn the national distinction.

The 5-star rating recognizes hospitals that achieve exceptional performance in patient outcomes, safety, patient experience and overall quality of care.

“This 5-star rating is a testament to the dedication, skill and compassion of our entire workforce,” Read More

Life After 50: What Did You Say…?

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By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
C’YA

I really wanted to start this column with “Just get over yourself” … but it sounded too aggressive. Let me explain.

Over the last three weeks, at the age of 57, I have been the proud owner of a brand-new pair of hearing aids. Whaaaat? The additional aaa in what are not what because I didn’t hear what I said – it is the what of disbelief – as in “you hear me correctly?”!

After I retired, I noticed tinnitus, a ringing or buzzing in my ears. I was able to navigate it, but did so mostly because some doctors say you can do nothing about it. Then recently, I realized Read More