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2024 National Adult Protective Services Conference To Be Held At Albuquerque Convention Center Sept. 16-18

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ALTSD News:

SANTA FE – The 2024 National Adult Protective Services conference will be held Sept.16-8 at the Albuquerque Convention Center.

This year’s event will bring together professionals from across the country dedicated to protecting adults from abuse, neglect and exploitation. The programming will feature a wide range of sessions, workshops and presentations by leading experts in the field of adult protective services, offering valuable opportunities for networking, education and professional development.

“We are honored to have New Mexico chosen as the host location for this Read More

Three States Including New Mexico Ask EPA To Add Four Specific PFAS Chemicals To Hazardous Air Pollutants List

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NMED Secretary James Kenney

ENV.NM.GOV News:

To address the air emissions of PFAS, or “forever chemicals” – three state environmental agencies have submitted a petition to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to add four specific PFAS chemicals to the list of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) under the Clean Air Act.

PFAS air emissions affect surface water, groundwater and soil, and result in the contamination of public and private drinking water sources.

The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and New Jersey Department of Read More

Community Conversations: ‘Bridging The Gap: Communicating With Children And Teens’ Sept. 5

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COUNTY News:

The next Community Conversations event “Bridging the Gap: Communicating with Children and Teens,” is scheduled for 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5 at Fuller Lodge, 2132 Central Ave. Appetizers will be served.

Register in advance for this free event at losalamosjjab.com/events.

Local experts in adolescent psychology and youth communication will lead an interactive workshop to facilitate honest discussion and dialog between parents and youths. This discussion will be a valuable resource for parents wanting to learn how to decode their child’s cues, listen with curiosity Read More

Sweeping DEA Operation Targets Pharmacy Burglaries And Illegal Sales Of Addictive Prescription Medications

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DEA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has seen an increase in burglaries at independent pharmacies across the country. Nearly 900 burglaries involving the theft of controlled substances were reported to DEA in 2023.

Stolen prescription medications adversely impact these small businesses while also putting patients and the community at risk.

Earlier today in the Eastern District of Arkansas, representatives from DEA joined the U.S. Attorney’s Office to announce the results of a 21-month investigation into a Houston-based drug trafficking organization Read More

Social Services Division Provides Latest COVID-19 Guidance

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County has seen an increase in COVID-19 transmission, according to recent data from BioBot’s wastewater surveillance program. This update arrives as BioBot has notified the County that it will cease providing this free service after Aug. 31.

In response, officials from the Los Alamos County Social Services Division are sharing the latest COVID-19 information from the New Mexico Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) so that individuals can protect themselves.

Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved updated Read More

New Online Tool Makes It Easier For New Mexico Families To Access Home Visiting Services

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ECECD News:

SANTA FE — Families in New Mexico can now quickly connect to Home Visiting services through a simple and easy-to-use portal. The Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) has made it easier for families with young children to get the help they need within just a few days.
“ECECD is working to make life-changing early childhood programs like Home Visiting more accessible to New Mexico families,” ECECD Cabinet Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky said. “Whether it’s your first child or your fourth, home visitors are your trusted partners in parenting, helping you navigate Read More

Congressional Delegation On $16.6 Million To Support Safe, Orderly, Humane Asylum Process In New Mexico

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Congressional News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — New Mexico Congressional Delegation members U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Reps. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) are welcoming $16.6 million from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded to organizations in New Mexico helping U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) maintain order at the border by assisting asylum seekers lawfully processed into the United States.

The funding, Read More

LAMC Now Offering Orthopedics And Sports Medicine With Addition Of Surgeon Dr. Ronald D. Wheeler

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Ronald D. Wheeler, MD

LAMC News:

Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) has announced that the hospital is now offering a full range of orthopedic and sports medicine services for all ages. The announcement comes with the arrival of highly experienced orthopedic surgeon Ronald D. Wheeler, MD, to the newly established Los Alamos Orthopedics & Sports Medicine clinic. The clinic is located at Suite 225 inside LAMC.

Dr. Wheeler has an extensive background in orthopedics, having trained and conducted research at several prestigious medical institutions throughout the country, including Mt. Read More