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On The Job In Los Alamos: Assisting Clients At TriCore

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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

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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

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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

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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 

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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: 

  1. Building, maintaining, and use of outdoor fires, including campfires and recreational fires of any
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New Mexico Seeks Vendors To Support Rural And Behavioral Health Program Administration

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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