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Infectious Disease MDF: ‘Hantavirus Is Not The Next COVID—But It Is A Warning’
Tyler B. Evans, MD, MS, MPH, DTM&H, FIDSA
MEDICAL News:
The hantavirus outbreak aboard the expedition cruise ship MV Hondius has triggered alarming headlines and understandable anxiety. But according to Dr. Tyler Evans, infectious disease specialist, CEO of Wellness Equity Alliance, and former Chief Medical Officer for New York City’s COVID-19 response, hantavirus is most likely not the next pandemic, but it does expose how fragile and improvised global outbreak preparedness still is.
Dr. Evans says the Hondius outbreak should be understood as a stress test, not a panic event. Read More
UNM-LA Collaborates With UNM To Offer Early Assurance Program To Pre-Professional Health Students
From left, UNM-LA student Cruz Estrada, UNM-LA Science Dept. Lecturer II Derek Martinez and UNM-LA student Brittini Suazo in biology class. UNM-LA has partnered with UNM in Albuquerque to offer an Early Assurance Program for pre-professional health students interested in pursuing a doctorate in pharmacy. Courtesy/UNM-LA
BY KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
University of New Mexico (UNM) College of Pharmacy Dean Donald Godwin recently reached out to University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Chancellor Mike Holtzclaw and Dean of Instruction Brent Pickett Read More
Local Shop For The Cure Yard Sale Fundraiser May 15-16
COMMUNITY News:
The fourth annual yard sale to raise funds for breast cancer will be held 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16, at 390 Connie Ave. in White Rock.
Anyone interested in donating items for the yard sale may drop them off by the garage door at 390 Connie Ave. before May 12. Please only contribute clean, gently used, saleable items.
The annual yard sale raises funds for the national non-profit Susan G. Komen, to fund breast cancer research and treatment via local resident Nancy Partridge’s participation in the annual 3-Day 60-mile walks. All proceeds go directly to Susan Read More
State To Stabilize Rural Healthcare With New Support Center
NMHCA News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico is taking a major step toward improving the financial and operational strength of rural health care providers, by establishing a statewide center for rural health sustainability and innovation.
The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) has released a request for proposals to find a vendor for the Center for Rural Health Sustainability & Innovation that will provide technical assistance, shared services, and partnership support to rural, frontier and tribal health providers across the state. The center is a cornerstone initiative of the state’s Read More
Op/Ed: Petition Circulating To Keep LAMC OBGYN Open
By NICOLE O’DANIEL
Los Alamos
We, the Los Alamos community and surrounding areas, want to keep labor and delivery (L&D) open at the Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC). It has been devastating news for many in our community to learn of the closure as, for our community members it is not safer or better for pregnant or laboring women to be forced to travel outside of Los Alamos through cellphone dead zones. The community is coming together via a petition/letter that insists LAMC keep their doors open and continue providing necessary services to the women in our community.
In the formal announcement Read More
Local Breast Cancer Research Advocate Participates In The Susan G Komen Center For Public Policy Advocacy Summit
Los Alamos resident Nancy Partridge, right and Albuquerque resident Lola Neudecker attended The Susan G Komen Center for Public Policy annual Advocacy Summit April 27-29 in Washington, D.C. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Los Alamos resident Nancy Partridge and Albuquerque resident Lola Neudecker joined 200 volunteer Advocacy Ambassadors April 27-29 at The Susan G Komen Center for Public Policy annual Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C.
The two advocates, who have known each other since second grade, spent the first part of this week visiting with members of the 119th Congress, advocating Read More
Los Alamos Family Council: Understanding Mental Illness
LAFC News:
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health is part of everyday life. It shapes how we think, feel, connect with others, and move through the world.
While symptoms can vary, a broad view of mental health shows:
- Mental illnesses are medical conditions involving changes in emotion, appetite, thinking, or behavior that can affect daily functioning.
- Serious mental illness can substantially interfere with major life activities, including work, school, relationships, and self-care.
- Economic instability, housing insecurity, unemployment, and limited access to healthcare
Española Humane & The Horse Shelter Partner To Bring Free Drive-Through Vaccines For Horses 10 AM To 2 PM May 9
COMMUNITY News:
Española Humane is expanding access to lifesaving care in a new way—by going big. In a new partnership with The Horse Shelter, Española Humane will offer free drive-through vaccines for horses from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, at its new Animal Clinic, at 2126 El Llano Road, just north of Española High School and across from the Ohkay Owingeh airport.
The event marks the beginning of a collaborative effort to serve animals across Northern New Mexico—both large and small—by removing barriers to care and reaching more families where they are.
“This partnership allows us Read More
Older Americans Month Highlights How Area Agencies On Aging Help Older Adults ‘Champion Their Health’ At Home
USAGING News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Every May as a nation, we recognize Older Americans Month, an annual observance that celebrates the contributions and resilience of the 58 million older adults in our country. This year’s theme, Champion Your Health, encourages individuals to take steps—large and small—to support their health and well-being.
A key part of staying healthy while aging is having access to the right support, and that’s where Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) play a vital role. AAAs connect older adults and caregivers to services that make it easier to live safely and independently Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Assisting Clients At TriCore
On the job in Los Alamos is Perla Maestas-Grado assisting a client on Wednesday at TriCore Lab inside Gateway Medical Care at 118 Central Park Square. She has worked for 9 years in the industry and for 13 months with TriCore. To learn more, visit www.tricore.org. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
On the job in Los Alamos on Wednesday is Sandra Smithers at TriCore Lab inside Gateway Medical Care at 118 Central Park Square. She has worked at TriCore for 10 years. To learn more, visit www.tricore.org. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Fourth Annual Summit For Treatment Court Alumni May 4-6
NMSC News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The Administrative Office of the Courts Therapeutic Justice Support Program is hosting the NM Alumni Summit at the Santa Ana Resort & Casino, May 4-6, 2026.
More than 265 people are expected to attend the summit, which will provide alumni, professionals, and families with professional development to enhance the support system for alumni and participants of treatment court programs in New Mexico.
“The Judiciary values the long-term successes of alumni,” said New Mexico Supreme Court Chief Justice Julie J. Vargas. “New Mexico is the leader in Treatment Court Read More
LAMC Hosts Kindergartners For 2026 Teddy Bear Clinic
Scene from the 2026 Teddy Bear Clinic held April 30 at Los Alamos Medical Center. Courtesy/LAMC
Scene from the 2026 Teddy Bear Clinic held April 30 at Los Alamos Medical Center. Courtesy/LAMC
LAMC News:
Continuing an annual community tradition, Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) welcomed more than 180 Los Alamos Public Schools kindergarteners to the hospital for its 2026 Teddy Bear Clinic on Thursday, April 30.
These young students left the experience with hospital familiarity, medical knowledge, lasting memories and an LAMC bag full of fun—including a miniature teddy bear and copy of The Read More
State Launches Dashboard To Track Water Security Plan
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico launched a public dashboard on Tuesday that enables New Mexicans to track progress on a 50-year Water Action Plan aimed at preparing the state for a climate crisis expected to leave the state 25% drier within 50 years.
The 50-Year Water Action Plan Implementation Dashboard provides the public with a real-time window to monitor the state’s progress in addressing projected water shortages driven by drought and climate change. The plan is based on three pillars: conserving existing freshwater supplies, developing new water sources and protecting water quality. Read More
Don’t Let Ticks Limit Time Outdoors: Know The Preventive Measures To Take
NPMA News:
FAIRFAX, VA — Ticks are making their return fast and furiously, emphasizing the need for prevention to protect Americans, their families and pets this season. During Tick Awareness Week (May 3-9, 2026), the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is reminding Americans about the potential health threats ticks pose and the best ways to keep these parasitic pests away while enjoying the great outdoors.
Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and alpha-gal syndrome are a few of the many diseases that ticks can put humans and animals at risk for. According to recent data from Read More
Counties Recognize Mental Health Awareness Month
NACo News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of Counties (NACo) again this year will mark Mental Health Awareness Month throughout the month of May with counties advocating for solutions that support the wellbeing of residents and address the nation’s mental health crisis.
“Mental health is not a background issue—it is a frontline crisis that counties are confronting every day. This month, we are turning awareness into action, urging Congress and federal partners to deliver the policy reforms and resources that communities need and deserve,” NACo President J.D. Clark said. Read More
New Mexico Medical Foundation, BCBSNM Collaborate To Strengthen State’s Maternal Health Workforce
HEALTHCARE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Medical Foundation, the charitable arm of the New Mexico Medical Society, recently announced it received a grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico as part of the 2026/2027 Special Beginnings® initiative. This collaboration will help mothers, infants and families in New Mexico, with a focus on expanding access to quality care, reducing health disparities and addressing the social determinants that influence maternal and infant well-being.
Through the Special Beginnings grant, the New Mexico Medical Foundation is developing and delivering Read More
May Is National Asthma And Allergy Awareness Month
AAFA News:
This year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) continues a tradition it started in 1984 – designating May as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Our focus for 2026: The Power of Community to Improve Asthma and Allergy Health.
“For the more than 106 million people in the United States with asthma and/or allergies, disease prevention, symptom management, and control are influenced by where you live,” said Kenneth Mendez, president and CEO of AAFA. “Your community, your access to healthcare, and the policies that shape the world around you all contribute Read More
Los Alamos County Enters Stage 1 Fire Restrictions April 28
COUNTY News:
Due to ongoing dry conditions and prevailing high winds, Fire Marshal Colorado Cordova of the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) has enacted fire restrictions to Stage 1, effective today, April 28, within the boundaries of Los Alamos County to safeguard public health and safety, as well as protect lands, structures, and natural and historical artifacts.
Under the Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Order 2026-01, stringent restrictions and conditions are imposed as follows:
- Building, maintaining, and use of outdoor fires, including campfires and recreational fires of any
New Mexico Seeks Vendors To Support Rural And Behavioral Health Program Administration
NMHCA News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) seeking qualified vendors to provide administrative services organization services to support key rural and behavioral health initiatives across the state.
This procurement will support administration and oversight of multiple high-impact programs, including the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund, the federally funded Rural Health Transformation Program, implementation of the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act (Senate Bill 3), and non-Medicaid behavioral health Read More