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Yard Sale In White Rock June 6-7 To Raise Funds For Susan G. Komen Cancer Research And Treatment

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Nancy Partridge of Los Alamos participating in a Susan G Komen 3-Day walk in San Diego. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

The third annual Yard Sale to Raise Funds for Breast Cancer is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7, in White Rock.

The annual Yard Sale raises funds for breast cancer research and treatment through national non-profit Susan G. Komen, via local resident Nancy Partridge’s participation in the annual 3-Day 60-mile walk.

Anyone interested in donating items to be sold at the yard sale may drop them off by the garage door at 390 Connie Ave. in White Rock, prior to June 5. Read More

LAMC Welcomes General Surgeon Humberto D. Martinez, MD

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Humberto D. Martinez, MD

LAMC News:

Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) welcomes Humberto D. Martinez, MD, Board-certified general surgeon, to LAMC and the community. Dr. Martinez is fluent in both English and Spanish, providing a diverse and inclusive care environment at Los Alamos Surgical Associates. He will begin seeing patients on June 2 in the clinic at Suite 250 inside LAMC at 3917 West Road.

Dr. Martinez is a highly experienced general surgeon affiliated with prestigious medical associations such as the American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, and Dallas Country Read More

Dannemann: Medicaid Budget Cuts Will Make It Cost More

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By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
© 2025 by Merilee Dannemann

The American system of paying for healthcare is absurd. It’s complex, it’s confusing, it wastes enormous resources on administration, and it doesn’t necessarily get patients the services they need. But it can be made worse. Republicans in Congress are trying.

The bill that just passed the US House of Representatives proposes to save money on Medicaid. The Republicans have resurrected old ideas that have already been proven not to work by claiming they are bold new solutions.

This is what the so-called work requirement sounds Read More

Council Proclaims May Mental Health Awareness Month

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County Council Chair Theresa Cull, second from left, presents a proclamation declaring May Mental Health Awareness Month in Los Alamos to, from left, Los Alamos Community Foundation’s (LAFC) Brandi Weiss with , Chair Cull, County Social Services Division Manager Jessica Strong, Juvenile Justice Advisory Board’s Jennifer McNeel and LACF’s Elizabeth Martineau. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

During the LAUNCH event May 19 at SALA, Los Alamos County Council Chair Theresa Cull presented a proclamation declaring May Mental Health Awareness Month in Los Alamos.

The Proclamation:

  • Whereas, mental
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Last Change To Review 2025-2029 ALTSD State Aging Plan

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ALTSD News:

As New Mexico’s designated State Unit on Aging, the Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) is committed to supporting older adults and people with disabilities across the state. 

ALTSD consists of the Office of the Secretary and five core divisions that connect New Mexicans to essential resources:

  1. Administrative Services
  2. Consumer and Elder Rights
  3. Aging Network
  4. Adult Protective Services
  5. Long-Term Care 

Our mission is to empower individuals to maintain their independence, health and dignity. Through a wide range of programs and services, we strive to ensure that Read More

Lunch With A Leader: Think New Mexico’s Kristina Fisher Addresses State’s Growing Health Care Worker Shortage

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Think New Mexico Associate Director Kristina G. Fisher, speaking at the League of Women Voters ‘Lunch with a Leader’ event held May 15 at the Unitarian Church. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Think New Mexico Associate Director Kristina G. Fisher discusses the state’s serious and growing shortage of health care workers during the May 15 ‘Lunch with a Leader’ event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

Think New Mexico Associate Director Kristina G. Fisher was the featured speaker at the monthly League of Women Voters Read More

State Public Health Offices To Close On Memorial Day

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NMDOH News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico public health offices and administrative offices will be closed Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day.

All New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) offices will reopen as regularly scheduled Tuesday, May 27.

The NMDOH Helpline, 1.833.SWNURSE (1.833.796.8773) will be available during regular business weekday business hours through the holiday weekend: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday.

The Helpline is staffed by nurses available to speak in English and Spanish for health questions, health care connections and provider Read More

New Mexico Medicaid Members Have Greater Access To ‘Quit Smoking’ Services

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NMDOH News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health and the New Mexico Health Care Authority have joined forces with BlueCross BlueShield of New Mexico, Molina Healthcare, Presbyterian and United Healthcare to help New Mexicans enrolled in Medicaid to stop or reduce tobacco and nicotine use.  

This unprecedented collaboration will leverage the New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMDOH) Quitline as a comprehensive source for Medicaid members who want help with nicotine use.  

For 20 years, 1.800.QUIT.NOW has been a trusted resource for New Mexicans seeking to quit tobacco and nicotine. Read More

New Mexico Environment Department Proposes Clean Fuels Program To Protect Air And Boost Economy

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NMED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has proposed a Clean Transportation Fuel Program to the state’s Environmental Improvement Board (EIB).

If approved, New Mexico would become the fourth state in the nation with a clean transportation fuel standard, following Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s signing of House Bill 41 in March 2024.

This innovative market-based program would allow producers, importers, and dispensers of low-carbon fuels to generate and sell credits to those producing high-carbon fuels.

“Under Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s leadership, New Read More

LACF In Partnership With Anchorum Health Foundation Provides $52,750 In Grant Funding To Los Alamos Nonprofits

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LACF News:

The Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF), in partnership with Anchorum Health Foundation and Christus St. Vincent, announces a distribution of $52,750 to five Los Alamos non-profit organizations addressing the needs of health and wellness in the community, with an emphasis on mental health. These grants were made possible through the Anchorum Health Foundation in Santa Fe.

“We are extremely excited and grateful to be partnering with Anchorum Health Foundation to bring support to our local nonprofits and aid in the ability to help Los Alamos become an even better place,” said Read More