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Styron’s CSD Corner: Update On County’s Efforts To Assist Community Members Experiencing Homelessness

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By CORY STYRON
Director
County Community Services Department

Over the past six months our Social Services Division, led by Manager Jessica Strong under the Los Alamos County Community Services Department, has initiated a new pilot program focused on mobile outreach services. This endeavor aims to support individuals in our community who are currently experiencing homelessness or are at imminent risk of becoming homeless. It’s an initiative funded by a $165,000 grant from the New Mexico Department of Health, and I am proud to say that Los Alamos is among fourteen counties selected Read More

UNM: Autism & The Indigenous Community May 15

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UNM News:

The next VIRTUAL Weaving Colors session, focusing on the Autism Evaluation Process through Indigenous Families’ Perspectives is 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

A group of parents sharing their experiences as they navigate the system of obtaining an autism evaluation and how they mentally and emotionally process the diagnosis and their new path.

Registration Link: https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0033-0021-1dfeb0e265e24bc2b5d59aa253db182e 

Questions? Call 505.272.1852 or email HSC-AutismPrograms@salud.unm.edu (Attn: Weaving Colors) Read More

Heinrich On Passage Of National Security Supplemental 

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From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

          • Package includes legislation Heinrich cosponsored to keep deadly fentanyl out of New Mexico communities

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement after voting to pass a bipartisan supplemental package that will strengthen America’s national security, support our democratic allies, and provide critical humanitarian assistance, including to Palestinian civilians in Gaza.

The package includes the FEND Off Fentanyl Act, which Heinrich cosponsored, to tackle the opioid epidemic and Read More

‘Balanced Momtality Women’s Health & Wellness’ To Host Pelvic Floor 101 Workshops April 25 And April 30

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BUSINESS News:

Dr. Desiree Cassell, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist and owner of The Balanced Momtality Women’s Health and Wellness has announced a partnership with two local organizations to bring the women in the Los Alamos community two free chances to learn about healing and restoring their pelvic floor, core and more.

The first free Pelvic Floor 101 workshop is 10-11 a.m. Thursday, April 25 at The Family Strengths Network at 3540 Orange St. During this lecture style class, participants will learn what the pelvic floor is, how it is supposed to function, and how to identify when it’s not Read More

DPU: Cloudy Water In White Rock Is No Cause For Alarm

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COUNTY News:

The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is receiving calls from White Rock customers  concerned about cloudy water coming from their pipes. The cloudiness is simply air in the line and shouldn’t cause alarm.

Crews from the DPU’s Water Production crews repaired a large transmission main near White Rock that was leaking earlier this week. The repair required draining the main, which caused air to enter the line.

Residents who see cloudiness, such as in a glass of water, can set the water aside for a few minutes and the cloudiness will dissipate. Read More

Update On Police Activity Near Presbyterian Española Hospital

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Update: The area around Presbyterian Española Hospital is now open and all lockdowns have been lifted.

Rio Arriba County Emergency Services News:

Rio Arriba County Emergency Services had issued an alert at 10:09 a.m. today of police activity in the area of Presbyterian Española Hospital at 1010 Spruce St.

North Coronado Avenue was shut down two blocks in both directions. Española Public Schools in the area were also placed on lock down.

Rio Arriba County Emergency Services i=issued an update at 10:49 a.m. today that the area around Presbyterian Española Hospital is opened and all lockdowns Read More

Learn The ‘Old Ways’ To Make Herbal Remedies April 27

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NMHS News:

The Northern Río Grande National Heritage Area (NRGNHA) is offering a hands-on plant and local herb identification and remedy workshop 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 27 at Los Luceros Historic Site, 253 County Road 41 in Alcalde. Find directions online.

Participants will learn to identify the important parts of the plants, understand the medicinal properties the herbs have, and make remedios, or remedies, with locally foraged healing herbs.

Students will prepare salves, poultices, and tinctures. Information, materials, and local herbs will be provided.

The class is $50 per Read More

County Details New Standards To Limit PFAS In Drinking Water

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COUNTY News:

For the first time ever, national standards regarding forever chemicals in tap water are being rolled out by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Collectively called PFAS, which stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, these chemicals have been used since the 1940s and are now found everywhere—in air, water, soil and blood. They are often called forever chemicals because it takes thousands of years for them to break down.

What is the source of these chemicals? PFAS are found in a wide variety of products, such as cookware, food packaging, contact lenses, clothing, Read More

Applications Available To LAHS Students For 2024 Multiple Avenues For Successful Healthcare Program At LAMC

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LAMC News:

Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) and Los Alamos High School are once again offering the Multiple Avenues for Successful Healthcare (MASH) program to interested and eligible high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. The goal of this annual program is to expose local students to the multiple exciting and rewarding career opportunities available in their hometown hospital.

This one-week job shadowing experience will occur on the LAMC campus, at 3917 West Road in Los Alamos, during the week of June 10-14, 2024. The shadowing is designed to involve interactive activities and presentations Read More

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