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Council Proclaims October ‘Breast Cancer Awareness Month’ In Los Alamos County

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Los Alamos County Council proclaimed October ‘Breast Cancer Awareness Month’ during its regular meeting Tuesday night. From left, Susanne Egan, Nancy Partridge, Nancy Coombs and State Rep. Christine Chandler accept the proclamation from County Council Vice Chair Theresa Cull. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News: 

Los Alamos County Council proclaimed October as “Breast Cancer Awareness” during its regular meeting Tuesday. 

Council Vice Chair Theresa Cull read the proclamation:

WHEREAS, in 2024, it is estimated that in the United States there will be 310,720 new cases of invasive breast cancer Read More

LAMC’s Free Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic Coming Up Saturday

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LAMC News:

Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) is once again hosting its annual free drive-thru community flu shot clinic, 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 5 at the hospital at 3917 West Road.

The flu vaccine will be administered in a drive-thru configuration that will not require people to get out of their vehicle. This clinic is for ages 18 and older only; children will not be inoculated. High-dose vaccines will be available for those 65 and older, as supplies last.

Attendees are asked to follow the signage at the hospital and follow instructions to receive their free vaccination. While this is a first-come, Read More

Luján, Cantwell, Tester, Baldwin, Rosen Introduce Bill To Prevent Fentanyl Trafficking Through U.S. Transportation Networks

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:

          • Legislation would boost detection of illegal drug smuggling by air, sea, rail and road
          • Bill gains backing by Narcotics Officers, Major City Chiefs, Forensic Science Labs, State Criminal Investigative Agencies, HIDTA Leaders

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Commerce Committee Democrats, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.), and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) introduced legislation to crack down on the trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs, like fentanyl, using the Read More

Will Domestic Abuse Happen Again?

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By Victim’s Advocate
Los Alamos Police Department

Statistics from the National Network to End Domestic Violence show that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men have been the victim of domestic violence. There is always a first time. Most victims are shell shocked the first time it happens. They question whether it was their fault. Was it a one-time event? Will it become a pattern? When your partner hits you, then promises it will never happen again, apologizing profusely, it is easy to believe them. You love them and they love you. 

The truth is that domestic abuse doesn’t tend to be an isolated incident, and statistics Read More

LACDC Staff Complete Narcan Training

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LACDC News:

Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation (LACDC) has announced that its staff has just finished Narcan training and is now a Narcan distribution center at its office within the Small Business Center at 190 Central Park Square.

Anyone in need of Narcan is welcome to stop by the LACDC office to pick some up for free, no questions asked.

Anyone or their staff who would like to be Narcan certified as well may contact the Los Alamos Social Services Division at 505.662.8068 to schedule an in person or zoom class.

These classes are free and open to anyone. Read More

County Shares Safe Driving Tips For Homecoming Weekend

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By JESSICA STRONG
Social Services Manager
Los Alamos County 

This weekend is Homecoming, with many activities happening in Los Alamos County Friday and Saturday. The Los Alamos County DWI Planning Council, the Los Alamos County Health Council and the Los Alamos County Police Department want to remind parents and high school Toppers that even though it is a time to celebrate, it is also a time to make sure safety remains a priority.

In 2022, a total of 2,883 teenagers ages 13-19 died in motor vehicle crashes. (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and Highway Loss Data Institute). These fatalities Read More

Richins: Get Prepared For Respiratory Virus Season

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By JOYCE RICHINS, BS, RN, CIC
Infection Preventionist
Los Alamos Medical Center

As a member of the Los Alamos County Health Council, I would like to help prepare you for the 2024-2025 Respiratory Virus Season. Influenza, RSV and COVID are just around the corner.

Predictions from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (https://www.cdc.gov/cfa-qualitative-assessments/php/data-research/season-outlook24-25/index.html) suggest this season’s peak hospitalization rate will be similar to or lower than last year. Of course, there is still a risk of a higher peak rate.

Respiratory Read More

Winter Moratorium: Utility Disconnection Rule Update

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COUNTY News:

          • Winter utility disconnection rule update

The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities adopted a change to the rule regarding utility disconnection during winter months at its Sept. 18 meeting. Rule GR 13.06 now clearly identifies which customers are eligible for protection from utility service disconnection between Nov. 15 and March 15.

The updated rule states that to qualify for the winter disconnection moratorium of the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU), residential customers must either provide DPU with proof of LIHEAP eligibility or meet eligibility Read More

Stansbury Fights To Disrupt Criminal Suppliers Of Fentanyl

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U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury

Congressional  News:

WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) has introduced the Stop the Opioid Pill Presser and Fentanyl Act (STOPP Fentanyl Act) to commercially disrupt global criminal networks and suppliers of illicit drugs like fentanyl.

“The devastating impact of the fentanyl crisis is deeply personal for me. Sadly, like millions of Americans, this epidemic has touched my life with the death of a close friend,” Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) said. “Drug traffickers and suppliers adapt quickly, and so should we. Our focus must remain on Read More

Think New Mexico Releases Policy Report Proposing Plan, Recommendations To Solve Health Care Worker Shortage

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Staff Report

Think New Mexico just released a new policy report proposing a 10-point plan with 20 separate legislative recommendations to address the urgent crisis of New Mexico’s health care worker shortage.

The number of primary care physicians in New Mexico fell by 30% from 2017-2021 and the numbers of ob-gyns, registered nurses, dentists, psychiatrists, pharmacists, and EMTs have also declined sharply in recent years according to data collected by the New Mexico Health Care Workforce Committee.

To reverse this growing shortage, Think New Mexico’s new report proposes legislative Read More