Healthcare

Heinrich, Tester, Murray Urge FDA To Ensure Safer At-Home Disposal Policies For Prescription Opioids & Include Input From Tribal Communities

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON,  D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, Jon Tester (D-Mont.), and Patty Murray (D-Wash.) led a letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging the agency to conduct Tribal consultations and discussions with rural communities to incorporate their feedback prior to finalizing its policy on at-home disposal of prescription opioids.  

In April, the FDA issued a policy that Read More

DFA Announces $40 Million For New Mexico Regional Recreation Centers And Quality Of Life Grant

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DFA News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) announces the New Mexico Regional Recreation Centers and Quality of Life Grant. During the 2023 Legislative Session, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation appropriating $40 Million for projects statewide to plan, design, furnish, equip, and construct regional recreational projects that contribute to the quality of life for regional residents.

“This funding has the potential to make a positive impact on the well-being of residents by providing resources to establish or enhance recreational centers, Read More

First Born Program To Host Prenatal Retreat Friday Aug. 18

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First Born Program News:

The First Born Program of Los Alamos is hosting a prenatal retreat for first time parents to be noon to 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18.

This event will cover information about newborn feeding and sleeping, short demonstrations on infant massage, infant CPR and choking first aid, plus some parent-to-be well being and self care tips.

This free event will include healthy snacks and a light lunch. This is irst Born Program’s third event of this sort and parents have said they greatly appreciate the knowledge and connections they have made with other families in the community.

This Read More

Leonard: Seven Important Keys In The Pursuit Of Happiness

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By LAURA LEONARD 
Doctor of Chiropractic
Los Alamos

The quest for happiness is and has always been a fundamental human aspiration. While the path to happiness is as unique as the individual seeking it, there are some key principles backed up by research, anecdotal stories, parables and life experiences that form the foundation of a fulfilling and joyful life.

Positive Relationships

We are born as social beings. The connections we make with family, friends, partners and pets shape our sense of emotional well-being. Positive relationships offer a safety net of support during life’s Read More

New Mexico Environment Department Confirms Boil Water Advisory Required For Village Of Angel Fire After E. Coli Detected In Samples

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NMED News:

ANGEL FIRE — The New Mexico Environment Department’s (NMED) Drinking Water Bureau confirms that a boil water advisory is required for the Village of Angel Fire.

The Village of Angel Fire was required to issue the advisory Aug. 11, 2023, after E. coli, a bacteria, was detected in water samples collected from the water system’s distribution and Peralta 2 Well.

New Mexico drinking water regulations require the Village of Angel Fire to notify their water system consumers of this finding as soon as practical but no later than 24 hours after the system is notified of the confirmation of Read More

U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs Extends Deadline To File For PACT Act Backdated Benefits

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NMDVS News:

SANTA FE — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has extended the deadline for veterans and survivors applying for PACT Act backdated benefits claims to 9:59 p.m., MST Monday, Aug. 14, 2023.

The PACT Act is the federal law signed by President Joe Biden last year that opens up VA health care for veterans who may be suffering from health issues they believe are linked to service-connected exposure to toxic materials.

Veterans or survivors who apply for PACT Act benefits prior to the deadline extension may, if granted compensation, receive payments backdated to Aug. 10, 2022—when Read More

Court Orders Mewbourne Oil Company To Pay $5.5 Million & Reduce Unlawful Air Pollution From Oil & Gas Wells In New Mexico & Texas

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Cabinet Secretary James Kenney

NMED News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Mewbourne Oil Company has agreed to pay a $5.5 million penalty and to spend at least $4.6 million for projects to ensure 422 of its oil and gas battery pads in New Mexico and Texas comply with state and federal clean air regulations. 

These terms are in settlement of claims of unlawful operations alleged in a civil complaint filed today under the federal Clean Air Act and New Mexico state law. Mewbourne’s actions taken pursuant to the deal will eliminate more than 11,000 tons of harmful pollutants from the air each year.

“Good air quality Read More