Healthcare

New Mexico Environment Department Warns Public Of Concerning Algae Bloom In Santa Cruz Lake

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Harmful algae blooms spotted Sept. 22 in the water and on the shoreline of Santa Cruz Lake. Courtesy/NMED

NMED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is advising visitors to Santa Cruz Lake near Española to exercise caution due to the presence of a potentially harmful algae bloom.

Recent samples collected from the lake indicate that harmful algae are present.

NMED is recommending that visitors follow specific safety precautions while at the lake:

  • Do not drink untreated surface water;
  • Avoid swimming in areas with algae blooms and keep pets out of the water;
  • Stay clear of
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Robinson: Self-Serving Senators Keep Medical Compacts Out Of Special Session

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By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2025 New Mexico News Services

          • Look around, senators. You’re hurting people.

What is it about healthcare that inspires so much gibberish? On the same day that the president was dispensing unfounded medical advice on Tylenol to pregnant women, state Senate Majority Leader Peter Wirth was spinning a wild yarn about why lawmakers shouldn’t take up medical compacts during the upcoming special session.

The interstate medical licensure compact is an agreement among states to recognize each others’ professional licenses. It allows healthcare workers licensed Read More

The Y Kicks Off Smart Start Program For Teens

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The Family YMCA News:

Ready to become stronger, faster, and more injury-resistant? The Family YMCA’s Teen Strength Training class is designed to help athletes (and future athletes!) build powerful muscles, protect joints, and prevent injuries—giving them the edge on the field, court, or track.

Whether seeking to enhance performance or simply get fitter, this program is the perfect way to level up one’s game.

Sign up today and start training smarter, not harder! Read More

Coro de Cámara To Perform In Concert ‘Connections: Sharing Our Mental Health Stories’ Oct. 16, 18, 19

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Coro de Cámara ensemble at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy⁄Coro de Cámara

Coro de Cámara News:

With the goal of creating connections, raising mental health awareness, and fostering mental well-being, the Coro de Cámara chamber chorus offers three unique performances of “Connections: Sharing Our Mental Health Stories” Oct. 16, 18, 19 in Los Alamos and Santa Fe.

The program includes inspiring pop, Broadway, and choral music; dance, drama, and real-life stories; a Q&A with mental health professionals and free resources. 

Coro Artistic Director Nylea Butler-Moore, who has long considered Read More

NMDOH: Plague Case Reported In Bernalillo County

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NMDOH News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports a case of plague in a 77-year-old man from Bernalillo County, the second case of the year.

The man was hospitalized and has since been discharged. There have been no deaths from plague in 2025.

Plague is a bacterial disease of rodents and is generally transmitted to humans through the bites of infected fleas, but can also be transmitted by direct contact with infected animals, including rodents, wildlife and pets.

“The bacterium that causes plague can be found in wild rodents and their fleas throughout New Mexico,” said Read More

REVEL To Host First-Ever ‘Love Life ALS Stunt Carnival’

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REVEL News:

ALBUQUERQUE — REVEL will host the first-ever “Love Life ALS Stunt Carnival” Saturday, Oct. 4, at 4720 Alexander Blvd. NE in Albuquerque, bringing together stunts, live entertainment, and community activities to raise awareness and support for families impacted by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

The event will feature Glenn Allen Love Jr., a former UCLA and Canadian Football League player turned Hollywood stunt performer. All proceeds from the event will go to the Love Life ALS Foundation.

In July 2024, the day after celebrating his daughter’s first birthday, Love — then Read More

SFCC: SNA To Host Blood Drive With Vitalant Nov. 4

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SFCC News:

Santa Fe Community College’s Student Nurses Association Club will host a Vitalant Blood Drive  9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4.

The event will be in the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center parking lot at 6401 Richards Ave.

 Please bring photo ID to participate.

To schedule a blood donation, visit https://vit.la/78y54w. For information, call 505.428.1000. Read More

United Way Of Northern New Mexico Awarded $25K Blue ImpactSM Grant To Fuel Youth Leadership And Increase Nonprofit Capacity

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Local nonprofit leaders and residents gather for a community event at United Way’s Youth Pathfinder Casita at McCurdy Family Resource Campus in Española Valley. Courtesy/UWNNM

UWNNM News:

Los Alamos/Española—United Way Northern New Mexico (UWNNM) has received a $25,000 Blue Impact grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico. The grant will support UWNNM’s Collective Impact program, which connects and convenes Northern New Mexico nonprofits and empowers youth to discover their potential and succeed in meaningful careers.

“This Blue Impact grant is a powerful investment in the Read More

Luján Presses Secretary Kennedy On Major Flaws To Autism Research Program That Jeopardizes Sensitive Health Data And Scientific Integrity

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) pressed Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on major issues regarding the Real-World Data Platform pilot, which is being developed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to study causes of autism and outcomes. In the letter, Sen. Luján highlights how the initiative disregards privacy and data-governance safeguards, jeopardizing the sensitive health information of individuals with autism without their knowledge. Additionally, Read More

Falls Prevention Awareness Week, Sept. 22-26: Falls Main Cause Of Injury-Related Deaths For Elderly 

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DOH News:

SANTA FE — Unintentional falls were the leading cause of injury-related deaths among older New Mexicans from 2019-2023, according to New Mexico Department of Health data. 

A recent New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) report on Unintentional Fall-Related Injuries Among Older Adults in New Mexico includes some key points on fall-related deaths and hospitalizations among New Mexicans aged 65 and older.

Among the findings include:

  • The age-adjusted death rate from falls among older adults (65+) in New Mexico dropped 41% from 2019 to 2023.  
  • The age-adjusted hospitalization
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