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Dannemann: Consumer Protection On The Line

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By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
© 2024 New Mexico News Services

The patient was all set for surgery. The insurance company had approved the surgery and the patient was in the hospital’s administrative office to settle last-minute details. Two days before the surgery was scheduled, the hospital received a notice from the insurance company that the claim was denied. The patient, panicked, contacted the insurance company and was told, “Well, you can always pay cash.”

This story was told in several reports I heard on NPR. At least one version was recounted by the patient herself, which Read More

Ten Year Collaborative Partnership Nearly Doubles Siberian Crane Population Along Eastern Flyway

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Courtesy/International Crane Foundation

International Crane Foundation News:

After a successful 10-year partnership for Siberian Crane Flyway Conservation, the International Crane Foundation announced the population of Siberian Cranes in the eastern flyway region has increased from less than 3,500 in 2015 to almost 7,000 cranes today.

The Foundation held closing ceremonies in China recently to celebrate the Saving Wildlife for Siberian Crane Project, with 110 representatives from government departments, protected areas, scientific research institutions, non-governmental Read More

FBI-Albq. Warns Of Government Impersonation Scams

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FBI News:

FBI-Albuquerque is issuing a public warning of Government Impersonation Scams.

The FBI, along with other federal, state, local, and tribal partners are working together to investigate cases where scammers are using advanced spoofing scams to steal the public’s hard-earned money.

According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), there have been Nationwide reported losses of more than $33 million due to Government Impersonation scams from January through November 2024. While these scams are not new, they have become more advanced and involve networks of criminals. Read More

Los Alamos County Dept. Of Public Utilities To Participate In Peer-Learning Cohort To Prepare For Microgrids

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will participate in a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Clean Energy to Communities (C2C) peer-learning cohort to support grid modernization and resiliency within the Los Alamos County electric production and distribution systems.

Over 6 months, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and World Resources Institute (WRI) will convene 37 entities across 23 states and Tribal entities in three separate peer-learning cohorts to learn from each other and energy experts about best practices for addressing common Read More

New Mexico’s 988 Lifeline Available 24/7 During Holidays 

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HCA News:

          • Mental health support is always available

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) reminds residents that the 988 lifeline is available 24/7 throughout the holiday season, providing free and confidential support for anyone experiencing mental health, emotional, or substance use challenges.

“If you’re facing a difficult time, you’re not alone this holiday season,” said Kari Armijo, Secretary of the New Mexico Health Care Authority. “The 988 lifeline is available 24/7 to provide support, someone to talk to, and behavioral health resources.”

The holiday season, while Read More

LANL, U-M To Develop Michigan-Based AI Research Center

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University of Michigan, LANL to jointly develop Michigan-based AI research center. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

The University of Michigan (U-M) and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) plan to develop a state-of-the-art facility for high-performance computing and AI research that will enhance and strengthen the university’s research capabilities in science, energy and national security and create new jobs in southeast Michigan.

The effort, part of a new partnership agreement, builds on a recently established research collaboration between the two institutions. Under the expanded Read More

Today’s Winter Solstice Marks Shortest Day And Longest Night Of 2024

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Winter Solstice News:

Winter is coming. Our ancestors celebrated the winter solstice, the longest night of the year, with festivals marking the cycle of death and rebirth.

Since then, astronomers have determined the scientific basis for Earth’s seasons, and even discovered winters on other planets, while communities around the world still celebrate with age-old traditions.

This year, snuggle up under a cozy blanket with a toasty cup of hot cocoa and learn more about the science, culture, and legends behind this annual event.

The Winter Solstice Occurs at a Specific Moment

Most people observe Read More

Luján Joins Senate In Passing Social Security Fairness Act

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:

joined the U.S. Senate Friday night in voting to pass the Social Security Fairness Act, a bipartisan bill that he co-sponsored.

“I was proud to help pass the Social Security Fairness Act for the good of thousands of New Mexicans. This important bipartisan legislation will help ensure that New Mexicans are getting the benefits they have earned and deserve,” Sen. Luján said. “I’m honored to stand with the millions of dedicated public servants—police officers, teachers, firefighters, and other local and state employees—who tirelessly Read More

Robinson: Faceless Flunkies Making Dangerous Decisions

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By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2024 New Mexico News Services

“Live your life in such a way that half the world isn’t dancing in the streets when some hero puts you in the forever box.”

This meme, with a photo of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, isn’t circulating in public – it’s on websites for medical professionals.

Debates over Thompson’s assassination and the capture of his accused killer are still blazing on social media and even at Christmas parties and show no sign of letting up. The consensus is the shooting reveals a seething anger against health insurers, although most of us stop Read More

AFRL Hosts Ribbon Cutting At FORTRESS Facility At KAFB

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Col. Jeremy Raley, director of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) Space Vehicles Directorate, addresses a crowd Aug. 20, 2024, at a ceremonial ribbon-cutting ceremony at AFRL’s new Radiation Tolerance Research on Electronics for Space and Strategic Systems, or FORTRESS, facility at Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB). Raley explained that the purpose of the new facility will be primarily to create natural and man-made environments needed to test the integrity and reliability of new electronic components for use in support of the warfighter. (This photo has been altered for security Read More