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New Mexico Department Of Health Advises General Public Against Using Facemasks To Prevent Novel Coronavirus

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NMDOH News:

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) continues to monitor and respond to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in China and around the world.

China has reported more than 40,000 confirmed cases that have been identified in twenty-four countries, including 15 cases in the US. There have been no cases of novel coronavirus diagnosed in New Mexico at this time.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new guidance on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including masks and respirators. Currently, there is a decrease in Read More

PEEC: Leap Day Potluck And Night Sky Viewing

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The community is invited to join astrophysicist Galen Gisler at the nature center Feb. 29 for a Leap Day potluck dinner and night sky viewing. This event is free to attend, but registration is required. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center Saturday, Feb. 29 for a fun Leap Day potluck dinner at the Los Alamos Nature Center.

Attendees will enjoy good food and good company and then head outside to view the night sky with astrophysicist Galen Gisler. This event is 6-8:30 p.m. and free to attend, but registration is required at peecnature.org.

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Mountaineers Feature Greenland Adventure Feb. 25

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Into the wilderness, Greenland style. Photo by Martin Staley

Greenland’s ‘Red Dot’ Trail: 100 times longer, 1,000 times more remote. Courtesy/Martin Staley, Tanja Pietrass

PEEC News:

At the Mountaineers meeting Tuesday Feb. 25, Martin Staley and Tanja Pietrass will tell the story of their July/August 2019 adventure to Iceland and Greenland, the main ingredient of which was a 10-day, 100-mile backpack on Greenland’s remote and beautiful Arctic Circle Trail, basically following the Arctic Circle westward from Kangerlussuaq, near the ice cap, to Sisimiut on the coast. 

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AGU: Researchers Get ‘Whale’s-Eye View’ Of Antarctic Sea Ice

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Cameras attached to the backs of Antarctic minke whales with suction cups. The footage shows scientists how these mysterious creatures feed and respond to different amounts of sea ice. Photo by Jacob Linsky/NMFS

AGU News:

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Cameras attached to a rare species of Antarctic whale are giving scientists an unprecedented view of how the whales survive in their sea ice habitat, according to new research presented here at the Ocean Sciences Meeting 2020.

In a recent study, scientists attached tags to 30 Antarctic minke whales, a small and little-known species of baleen whale, to better Read More

Bill Creating Path To Import Drugs From Canada Sent To Gov

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. Courtesy/The Governor’s Office

By MICHAEL GERSTEIN
The New Mexican

A bill that would create a potential pathway for New Mexico to import prescription drugs from Canada is now on its way to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s desk, where it is expected to be signed into law.

The House unanimously approved Senate Bill 1, which calls for the state to create a plan for Canadian drug imports, late Sunday night in a 68-0 vote after the Senate previously passed the measure. The governor expressed support for the proposal in a statement Sunday night.

“This measure received Read More

75th Anniversary Of Trinity Site: NMMSH Hosts Motor Coach Tour

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The world’s first atomic bomb mounted inside the tower at Trinity Site. The steel frame of the tower was almost completely destroyed by the detonation. Courtesy/WSMR

Workers carefully unload the core of the atomic bomb at the McDonald House, about three miles from Trinity Site. The core was assembled inside a clean room at the house. Courtesy/WSMR

NMMSH News:

ALAMOGORDO — July 16, 2020 marks the 75th Anniversary of an event that was destined to change the course of world history.

On that day in 1945, the United States secretly detonated the first atomic bomb at Trinity Site in New Mexico.

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American Geophysical Union: New Research Shows Warming, Acidic Oceans May Nearly Eliminate Coral Reef Habitats By 2100

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Coral bleaching happens when corals are stressed by conditions such as high temperatures. According to new research, rising sea surface temperatures and acidic waters could eliminate nearly all existing coral reef habitats by 2100. Courtesy/USGS

AGU News:

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Rising sea surface temperatures and acidic waters could eliminate nearly all existing coral reef habitats by 2100, suggesting restoration projects in these areas will likely meet serious challenges, according to new research presented here Monday at the Ocean Sciences Meeting 2020.

Scientists project 70 to 90 Read More

Scenes From CD3 Candidate Valerie Plame Event

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Los Alamos Democrats Andrea Determan, left, and Public Education Commissioner Karyl Ann Armbruster, right, host a meet & greet for Congressional District 3 candidate Valerie Plame, center, Wednesday at Bathtub Row Brewery Co-op. Courtesy photo
The crowd listens as CD3 candidate Valerie Plame speaks during the meet & greet Wednesday evening at Bathtub Row Brewery Co-op for. Courtesy photo
Another crowd scene from the meet & greet for CD3 candidate Valerie Plame Wednesday evening at Bathtub Row Brewery Co-op. Courtesy photo
Earlier in the day Wednesday, CD3 candidate Valerie
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Smith’s Pharmacist Katie Fry Prepares Mission To Haiti

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Here the smallest patients can receive the care, nutrition and information that could change their lives. Donations are being accepted at Smith’s stores in Los Alamos and White Rock. Courtesy photo

Local Smith’s Pharmacist Katie Fry stands with a patient from her volunteer work in Haiti. Courtesy photo

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos

One of our favorite Smith’s employees is headed to Haiti once again on a life changing mission and you can help.

Pharmacist Katie Fry and friend Elizabeth Hargreaves will return to the impoverished location to assist families with lifesaving care, as they Read More