Healthcare

Reuben Murray Named CEO Of CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico

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Reuben Murray

CHRISTUS News:

ALAMOGORDO — CHRISTUS Health announced today that Reuben Murray has been named chief executive officer of CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico after serving in the role as interim since spring.  

Murray’s connection to Alamogordo is deeply personal. His father, an Air Force service member, was last stationed at Holloman Air Force Base, where the Murray family spent six years.

A proud graduate of Alamogordo High School (Alamo Tigers Class of 1981), Reuben has long considered this community a meaningful part of his journey. His wife Sharon (Class of 1980), was born in Alamogordo Read More

DOH: New Mexico Suicide Deaths Rise 9% In 2024

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NMDOH News:

SANTA FE — Suicide deaths in New Mexico increased 9% in 2024 to 512 deaths, a jump of 42 more deaths than in 2023, according to new data from the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH). 

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, making it an important time to raise awareness about suicide prevention and the resources available to help. 

“Suicide is preventable, but it requires all of us to act,” said Clarie Miller, lead suicide prevention coordinator for NMDOH. “Whether it’s learning the warning signs, knowing how to connect someone to 988, or simply checking in on friends Read More

Behavioral Health Reform And Investment Act Executive Committee Meeting Sept. 30

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NMHCA News:

The New Mexico Health Care Authority and the Administrative Office of the Courts announce the third meeting of the Executive Committee established under the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act (Senate Bill 3). The Committee continues to shape the structure, cadence, and regional implementation of this landmark legislation, bringing together all three branches of government and community stakeholders to transform behavioral health services statewide.  

Public participation is encouraged as we work together to build a stronger, more equitable behavioral health Read More

Heinrich Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation To Expand Healthcare Coverage, Benefits For Firefighters With Service-Related Cancers

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) cosponsored the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act, bipartisan legislation that will expand health care coverage and benefits for first responders who become permanently disabled from service-related cancers and the families of those who pass away from these cancers. The bill is led by U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.).

“Our first responders put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities, and too many suffer or lose their lives from cancers caused by Read More

National Collaborative Of Small Liberal Arts Colleges Secures $8.5 Million For Student Well-Being Initiative

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SJC News:

NEW YORK — The Endeavor Lab Colleges (ELC), a national consortium of 10 small liberal arts colleges, proudly announced today the completion of the first phase of its groundbreaking initiative to enhance student mental health and well-being. Endeavor Foundation has generously invested more than $8.5 million to support the project, including $5.22 million over the next three years for Phase 2.

“We are thrilled to move to the next phase of this vital work,” Dr. Lori Collins-Hall, ELC Project Director said. “Thanks to the dedication of our partner institutions and the confidence and Read More

New Court Program Offers Help To Newly Arrested People Struggling With Mental Illness

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Left to right: Supreme Court Justice Briana H. Zamora, Supreme Court Chief Justice David K. Thomson, First Judicial District Chief Judge Brian Biedscheid. Courtesy photo

COURT News: 

SANTA FE — The First Judicial District Court announced a program today to help newly arrested people with severe mental illness obtain treatment and other community services. Individuals charged with misdemeanors, except DWI, and nonviolent felony offenses are eligible for the program.

The initiative is the fourth competency diversion pilot program established by New Mexico courts since last year.

“The Read More

NNSA, LANL Given Okay To Depressurize Containers

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From LANL:

The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) Los Alamos Field Office and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) received Temporary Authorization from the New Mexico Environment Department to safely perform the controlled depressurization of headspace gas from four flanged tritium waste containers at LANL’s Technical Area 54, Area G.

The “Transmittal of Notification of Planned Start of a Temporary Authorization Request” is posted in the LANL Electronic Public Reading Room at https://eprr.lanl.gov/.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Read More

LARSO: Register For Older Adult Wellness Summit

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By Kiah McConnell
LARSO Marketing & Program Coordinator

Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization is offering a free Older Adult Wellness Summit 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24 at SALA Event Center.

This event is possible thanks to generous sponsorships from the Los Alamos Community Foundation and Anchorum Health Foundation.

This event is for anyone age 55 or older, caregivers, and family members of older adults. Registration is now open. Space is limited, so sign up early. Pick up a registration form at the front desk at the Betty Ehart or White Rock Senior Activity Center or email Read More

New Mexico State Bar Foundation’s Legal Resources For The Elderly Program To Host Free Virtual Legal Webinar Sept. 9

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NMSBF News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico State Bar Foundation’s Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (“LREP”) will be hosting a free virtual legal webinar starting at 11 a.m., Sept. 9. This webinar will cover Powers of Attorney, Advance Health Care Directives, probate, non-probate transfers (including Transfer on Death Deeds) and Institutional Medicaid.

New Mexico residents can register for this free webinar online at https://bit.ly/LREP-Sept-9 or by calling 505-797-6005 and providing their first and last name and email address. After registering, they will receive a confirmation Read More

McQuiston: Would You Survive A Car Crash From The 1970s Vs. Today?

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By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963

If you’ve ever looked at classic cars from the 1970s, it’s easy to admire the chrome bumpers, solid frames, and heavy steel doors. Many people assume those older cars were “built like tanks” and therefore safer. But when it comes to surviving a serious crash, the reality is the opposite. Modern vehicles give you a far better chance of walking away.

Here’s why:

The Myth of Heavy Steel vs. Real Safety

Back in the 1970s, vehicles were heavier, but weight doesn’t equal protection. Older designs were rigid, meaning the car absorbed

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