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New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham To Speak On Health Care At Democratic National Convention Tonight

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From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will attend the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week and speak this evening, Aug. 20, on the issue of health care.

The governor is a convention delegate and former New Mexico Secretary of Health. Democrats are expected to officially nominate Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s 2024 presidential candidate in Chicago this week.

Also attending the convention are Lujan Grisham’s Chief-of-Staff Dan Schlegel, Deputy Chief Operating Officer Caroline Buerkle and Communications Director Michael Coleman. Read More

DEA: National Fentanyl Prevention & Awareness Day Aug. 21

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DEA News:

On Wednesday, Aug. 21, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will recognize National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day by joining the many voices dedicated to educating the public on the serious dangers of fentanyl poisoning from fake pills and other illicit drugs.

Did you know that just 2mg of fentanyl, the amount on the tip of this pencil, can be enough to kill the average person? The 2024 DEA fentanyl seizures represent more than 216 million deadly doses.

Help DEA save lives by educating yourself and talking to others about the dangers of fentanyl. Join DEA in observance Read More

NNSA Addresses US 84/285 Tractor-Trailer Rollover

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NNSA Los Alamos Field Office News:

At 11:18 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, a flatbed tractor trailer truck carrying demolition debris from Los Alamos National Laboratory overturned on the southbound lanes on U.S. 84/285 north of Santa Fe. Our first concern is for the driver of the truck and the safety of the other drivers on the highway, and we are grateful for the response by emergency personnel. There is no danger to the public.

The truck, which is operated by a lab contractor, was traveling to Waste Control Specialists in Andrews, Texas, carrying four Super Sacks of demolition debris from the Laboratory’s Read More

Hampton: Support Vote For RECA On House Floor

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By DAVID HAMPTON
Los Alamos

Downwinders are the residents of the Tularosa Basin, who have experienced, and continue to experience to this day, high levels of cancer, infant mortality, and other ailments, since the world’s first nuclear weapon was detonated near their homes in July 1945. These ailments appear to be associated with the effects of nuclear fallout and exposure to plutonium, and are similar to those experienced from the detonations at Hiroshima and Nagasaki, as well as sites associated with nuclear weapons production.

In spite of their suffering, they were initially excluded Read More

Stansbury On Lower Prescription Drug Costs For Seniors

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U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury

TATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) released the following statement Aug. 15 after the Biden-Harris Administration announced they would be lowering prescription drug costs for 10 of the most popular medications for America’s seniors:

“In New Mexico, we take care of our elders – full stop. That is why the continued fight by President Biden to take on Big Pharma and to lower the costs of life-saving medication has been so important, and I’m grateful for his work,” Rep. Stansbury said. “The more than 46,000 New Mexicans on Medicare will Read More

Posts From The Road: Lewis Clark Valley

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Lewiston-Clarkson: A viewpoint just out of Lewiston, Idaho on Highway 95 gives visitors a nice view of the cities of Lewiston and part of Clarkson, Wash. The viewpoint is almost 2,000 feet higher in elevation than Lewiston at the river level. Lewiston is seen on the left side of the photo and Clarkson on the right. The two cities and surrounding area are the center of activity and population in the Lewis Clark Valley. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Confluence: The confluence of the Clearwater River seen on the left in the photo and the larger Snake River seen in the upper and right side of the Read More

Retired Military Working Dog Betyar Honored At Kirtland AFB

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Military Working Dog Betyar receives a medal during his retirement ceremony Aug. 12 at Kirtland Air Force Base. Betyar completed four and a half years of active-duty service to the U.S. Air Force and some of his accomplishments include a deployment to Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait in 2023, responding to three credible bomb threats and supporting multiple secret service missions for the current and past president of the United States. Photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick/U.S. Air Force

Military Working Dog Betyar during his retirement ceremony Aug. 12 at Kirtland Air Force Base. Photo by Senior Read More

Rep. Stansbury Hosts ‘Water Is Life’ Event

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U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury

From the Office of U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury:

U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) continued her district work month by discussing water-related policy wins and the positive impact around New Mexico.

“In New Mexico, when we say, ‘water is life,’ we mean it. Water is a vital life-saving, life-giving, and economy-growing resource that ensures our communities thrive,” Stansbury said. “I have focused on continued protection of the acequias and water rights of our communities and on the best ways to provide more clean water to people across the state for my entire Read More

Celebrate Local Organizations On National Nonprofit Day

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Executive directors from local nonprofits met recently to collaborate on local initiatives. Jordan Redmond (Family Council), Chris Daniels (The Family YMCA), Jack Allison (LA Visiting Nurses), Kim Ferguson (HOPE Pregnancy Center), Ellen Specter (First Born), Ryn Herrmann (Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce) and Sandy Jones (Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce). Photo by Liz Martineau/LACF

LACF News:

The Los Alamos County Council recently proclaimed today, Aug. 17, 2024 National Nonprofit Day in Los Alamos. Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF) President Pat Soran was honored to accept the Read More

Los Alamos Among 10 Healthiest Communities In America

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This four-bedroom in Los Alamos is priced at $948,000. Realtor.com
By JULIE GERSTEIN
Julie Gerstein

Where you live might be just as important as how you live when it comes to longevity.

Many people might equate wellness with coastal California breezes or Florida sunshine, but the healthiest counties in America actually dominate the Midwest, according to the U.S. News and World Report‘s 2024 ranking of the healthiest communities in the U.S.

Six of the top 10 picks on the list are in Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.

But the Mid-Atlantic enclave of Falls Church, VA, took

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