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Lunch With A Leader: Think New Mexico’s Kristina Fisher To Address State’s Critical Shortage Of Health Care Workers

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Kristina G. Fisher
Think New Mexico

LWV News:

The May 15 League of Women Voters of Los Alamos (LWV) event, Lunch with a Leader, will feature Think New Mexico Associate Director Kristina G. Fisher. 

The entire community is invited to this event that takes place noon to 1 p.m. at the Unitarian Fellowship Hall at 1738 N Sage Loop.

Fisher grew up in Santa Fe where both her parents worked as teachers. She was Valedictorian of her class at Santa Fe Prep, graduated Summa Cum Laude from Williams College, and earned her J.D. from the University of New Mexico School of Law, where she served as Editor-in-Chief Read More

NMDOH: Summer Travel Brings Risk Of Measles

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NMDOH News:

SANTA FE — Summer is coming, and that means more visitors and community events in New Mexico – as well as more potential exposures when it comes to the measles outbreak. 

New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) recommends a dose of measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine for anyone unvaccinated or unsure of their vaccination status traveling into or out of the state for leisure travel, summer camps, art markets and other communal gatherings. 

“Measles is a highly contagious disease, as we can see by its spread around the country,” said NMDOH acting state epidemiologist Dr. Chad Smelser. Read More

Spring Into Health: Tips For Staying Healthy This Spring

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By MICHAELA BAILLY
PA-C
Medical Associates of Northern New Mexico

As winter fades and spring arrives in full bloom, it’s the perfect time to refresh your health routine.

The warmer weather and longer days bring new opportunities to get outside, eat fresh foods, and reset your wellness goals.

Whether you’re managing a chronic condition or simply want to feel your best, here are some practical springtime health tips to help you thrive:

 

  1. Get Moving Outdoors
  • After months of indoor activity, spring is an ideal time to take your workouts outside. Walking, biking, hiking, or gardening can all
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Shout Out To Guide Dogs On International Day 2025

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Los Alamos resident Janet Montoya with her loyal companion from the Guide Dogs of America. Courtesy photo

International Guide Dog Day:

International Guide Dog Day is celebrated on the last Wednesday in April each year. This day honors the work of the loyal companions for people with visual disabilities.

Guide dogs provide opportunities for social interaction and greater independence for people who are blind or have low vision. International Guide Dog Day pays tribute to the dogs who do this impressive work. Guide dogs help their owners make their way through the world while offering love and

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Best Of Liddie’s Recipes: Apricot Pie

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Apricot pie. Photo by Liddie Martinez

By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley

Apricots have always been revered in Northern New Mexico, and on the rare occasions when blossoms don’t freeze with the late frost, we rejoice in their arrival.

Apricots were introduced to New Mexico during Spanish Colonization in the late 1500s and have remained a beloved but elusive fruit. In my youth, green apricots were often the weapon of choice for our mischievous neighbor boys who pelted my sister and me from hidden posts as we wandered through the neighborhood acequia to gather the jewels in the orchards.

We would Read More

Mental Health Awareness Month Kicks Off May 1

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By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
C’YA

Thursday, May 1 starts the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Month. One year ago, a gift from the Women’s Christian Service Society (WCSS) gifted C’YA with funds to become a certified QPR instructor for suicide prevention. The past year we have taught a variety of free prevention classes in Los Alamos and White Rock.

The topic is extremely hard to ponder, but the one-hour presentation is easy. The goal is to teach warning signs to look for and how to offer some help to someone who is struggling. The program includes a great resource booklet covering Read More

Reminder: Loan Repayment For Health Professionals Available

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NMHED News:

SANTA FE — Health care professionals in New Mexico may once again apply for the Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP).

This program provides up to $25,000 in student loan forgiveness to health care professionals who commit to working in underserved counties of New Mexico for a minimum of three years.

More information about the program and how to apply can be found on the Higher Education Department website. The application window opens March 15 and closes at 5 p.m., May 1.

“We are determined to support members of critical workforces throughout our state, and there is Read More

Fentanyl Awareness Day Emphasizes Saving Lives

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NMDOH News:

SANTA FE — Awareness, prevention and real-time solutions can make a difference when it comes to New Mexico’s ongoing efforts to reduce fentanyl overdose in the state.    

Tuesday, April 29 is National Fentanyl Awareness Day, and the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) wants residents to know the important resources available to help.

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid manufactured both legally for pain management and illegally as a street drug. It is the substance most often involved in fatal overdoses in the state. 

New Mexico has worked to provide greater access to treatment Read More

New Mexico Department Of Veterans’ Services Conference

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NMDVS News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (NMDVS) will host a veterans’ conference 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at the Buffalo Thunder Resort Pueblo Ballroom.

The free conference will bring together veterans, family members, service providers, and advocates from across the state and feature breakout sessions for tribal and women veterans. 

State Benefits personnel will assist eligible veterans and unmarried widows applying for property tax waivers, exceptions, and park passes. Certified Veteran Service Officers will be on-site to assist with VA benefits Read More

Community Invited To Health, Wellness & Resource Fair

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By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
C’YA

The Health, Wellness and Resource Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 3, will engage and educate community members of all ages and income levels with local and regional programs, activities and resources.

Champions of Youth Ambitions, (C’YA) is including representatives from Albuquerque and Rio Rancho to provide education and information on disability resources and innovative technology related to tinnitus.

Laura Howard of the Worth Hearing Center and Tinnitus Specialists of New Mexico, has been a clinician there for three years and said she is Read More