Healthcare

DEA Files Intent To Temporarily Place 7-OH And Three Related Substances Into Schedule I Of Controlled Substances Act To Protect Public Safety

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DEA Administrator Terrance Cole

DEA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration filed its intent July 1 to temporarily place 7-hydroxymitagynine (7-OH) and three related substances into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).  Prior to DEA issuing this notice, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) confirmed synthetic 7-OH, and the three related substances have no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. 

Two Notices of Intent (NOI) were sent to the Federal Register on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. One NOI addresses 7-OH above a specified Read More

New Mexico Small Businesses Challenge Sweeping Labeling Regulation

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NFIB News:

SANTA FE — NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business) joined a coalition of business organizations in filing a lawsuit at the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico challenging a new regulation from the New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board (EIB) requiring small business manufacturers to label products containing poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Although PFAS is a catchall term used to describe more than 14,000 substances with varying chemical properties, this sweeping mandate will apply to nearly all products with ingredients that fall under Read More

State Awards $24.5 Million Under Behavioral Health Reform Law To Help Communities Move From Planning To Action

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Health Cabinet Secretary Kari Armijo

NMHCA News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico approved the first round of funding under the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act, known as SB3, awarding approximately $24.5 million to expand mental health, substance use disorder treatment and crisis services across all 13 behavioral health regions.

“This funding is about helping communities move from planning to action,” said Kari Armijo, cabinet secretary for the New Mexico Health Care Authority. “Regions have identified what their communities need most, and these investments will help expand services Read More

County Health Council: Our Teens Matter

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Evelyn Drake

By EVELYN DRAKE
Intern
Los Alamos County Social Services Division

Los Alamos is a unique place—not just in general, but especially within New Mexico. Our community is known for being filled with incredibly bright and driven people. While that reputation can push students to achieve great things, it also carries a difficult reality. High expectations, especially around academics, can motivate, but they can also overwhelm. For many teenagers in Los Alamos County, these expectations contribute to declining mental health.

At Los Alamos High School, one of the top public high schools Read More

Urology From A-Z: LAMC’s Free Community Seminar Series At SALA July 20

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LAMC News:

Community members are invited to attend Los Alamos Medical Center’s next entry in the hospital’s free health seminar series hosted at SALA Event Center by hearing an informative talk on common urological conditions and treatments at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 20th. Presenting that evening will be Kenneth Son, MD, and William Mustas, PA, from Los Alamos Urology.

Attendees will be able to enjoy refreshments, socialize, meet subject matter experts in a casual setting, and learn about their health. They can do so all while enjoying SALA, a vibrant community event center located at 2551 Central Read More

New MRI Suite Construction Advancing Rapidly At LAMC

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Construction is underway on new MRI suite at LAMC. Courtesy/LAMC

LAMC News:

Los Alamos Medical Center is committed to investing in the latest technology to better serve our community and patients, and to support its care teams. That’s why the hospital is thrilled to share that exciting progress is happening in its brand-new MRI suite.

Construction is rapidly moving forward, and patients and visitors will notice increased activity around the construction zone. LAMC is working closely with its teams and contractors to keep patient care and safety as their top priorities.

This important upgrade Read More

Disabled American Veterans To Host Benefits Seminar In Clovis June 30 

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DAV News:

ERLANGER, KY. — DAV (Disabled American Veterans) is a nonprofit charity that provides a lifetime of support for veterans of all generations and their families, helping more than 1 million veterans in positive, life-changing ways each year.

One of the various services DAV provides at no cost to veterans is our Information Seminar program. These seminars are available across the country to help veterans and their families obtain the services and benefits they have earned.

DAV has an information seminar coming to your area:

  • Tuesday, June 30, 2026
  • 9 a.m.–10 a.m.
  • Clovis Chamber of Commerce
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Alzheimer’s And Extreme Heat: Exercise Caution

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HEALTHCARE News:

As temperatures rise, extreme heat can have a significant impact on everyone’s safety, but these conditions can be especially stressful and confusing for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

“Alzheimer’s disease causes a number of changes in the brain and body that may affect the individual’s safety, including changes in sensitivity to temperatures,” said Terri Spitz, executive director of the Alzheimer’s Association of New Mexico.

According to a study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), people living with Alzheimer’s were 6% more likely to die Read More

State Receives 18,000 Elder Abuse Reports This Year

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ALTSD News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico Adult Protective Services has received approximately 18,000 allegations of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation so far in 2026, state officials said, as the state marks Elder Abuse Awareness Month with a push to help New Mexicans recognize the warning signs and report suspected abuse.  

Elder abuse can take many forms, including physical and emotional abuse, neglect, abandonment, financial exploitation and scams. This includes scams that often target older adults, including fraudulent phone calls, impersonation schemes, and romance scams. These Read More