U.S. Senators Luján, Barrasso Introduce Legislation To Help Improve Efficiency Of 988 Suicide And Crisis Lifeline
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) have introduced bipartisan legislation to improve the routing of calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline to local call centers.
Currently, calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline are routed to a call center based on a phone’s area code. This process can result in a call center mismatch, as over 80 percent of the calls are from cell phones that may not be in the same geographic location as their area code.
The 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2023 is a critical Read More
Business Spotlight: Michelle Wilde Of Mullein Leaf Wellness Institute
Michelle Wilde, LPCC, LMT, owner of Mullein Leaf Wellness Institute in Los Alamos. Courtesy photo
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
“Being able to be part of the healing journey with a person is truly an honor.” –Michelle Wilde
Michelle Wilde, LPCC, LMT owns Mullein Leaf Wellness Institute in Los Alamos. She is a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, Body-Connection Coach and Licensed Massage Therapist, specializing in integrative, holistic care for mind & body.
She is also a certified 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work Leader, a strategic Read More
Reminder! Public Listening Session For Comprehensive Health Plan Scheduled For 6 PM Thursday Dec. 14
The Los Alamos County Health Council reminds the public that the online public listening session for the Los Alamos County Comprehensive Health Plan is 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14.
No advance registration is needed.
For more information, visit www.lacnm.com/chp Read More
Community Invited To ‘A Light Shining In The Darkness’
By Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church
Greetings dear community of Los Alamos,
This is an invitation for you to attend or to invite a friend to spaces that may be helpful during this time of year.
In the midst of our flurry of festivities it is very easy to forget that some people have pain and depression amid the many celebrations that are happening during this time of year. Our lives do have many losses in the form of a death of a loved one, divorce, losing a job, continued struggles with health including the residual struggles with COVID and yet there is a light that shines Read More
Sen. Ben Ray Luján And Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Support Treatment Of Pregnant And Postpartum Women
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Friday, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) introduced the bipartisan Pregnant and Postpartum Women Treatment Reauthorization Act to reauthorize the grant residential treatment programs for pregnant and postpartum women (PPW) to receive residential treatment for substance use disorder.
This legislation will authorize funding to enhance comprehensive substance use disorder (SUD) treatments, prevention and recovery support, parenting Read More
Luján Expresses Disappointment After NDAA Fails To Provide Justice For New Mexicans Who Sacrificed For National Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Report failed to include the Senate-passed Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA):
“The NDAA fails to provide justice for New Mexicans who sacrificed for our national security. Generations of New Mexicans and their families have gotten sick and died from the radiation exposure and the lasting impacts of the Trinity Test. For New Mexico to have been ground zero for the first nuclear weapon – and left out of the original Read More
Luján, Cornyn, Kaine, Shaheen, Durbin Introduce Bill To Boost Substance Use Recovery Resources And Services
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) introduced the Strengthening Communities of Recovery Act today to reauthorize and expand resources for individuals experiencing substance use disorder.
As the United States faces a severe behavioral health crisis, exacerbated by an epidemic of substance use disorders (SUD), individuals in recovery are often struggling to reintegrate into society due to stigma, lack of support, and limited access to resources that address Read More
New Mexico Governor Renews Executive Orders Around Gun Violence, Substance Misuse
From the Office of the Governor:
- Renewal keeps public health orders in place
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham renewed executive orders today declaring gun violence and substance misuse public health emergencies. The governor’s multi-pronged strategy is demonstrating progress as area law enforcement agencies continue to work together to address the gun violence epidemic. The renewal extends the emergency to Dec. 29, 2023, ensuring that progress continues.
In her executive orders, Gov. Lujan Grisham ordered a coordinated response to these public health emergencies involving Read More
LAMC Lobby Shop Early Bird Sale Moved To Friday Dec. 8
De-stress December Programs At County Libraries
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Public Library System will be hosting two workshops in December to help the community face the busy season and year-end festivities with calm and focus.
Gwen Kalavaza will lead a workshop on “Being Present” 6:30-7:30 p.m., Dec. 7 at the White Rock Branch Library. Kristine Coblentz will host an evening of “Less Stress, More Ease” ” 6:30-7:30 p.m., Dec. 14 at Mesa Public Library.
Kalavaza’s workshop, “Being Present”, will explore ways to find peace amongst the chaos and to appreciate the season. Through visualization and energy awareness, participants will become Read More
LAMC Lobby Shop To Host Early Bird Sale Dec. 1
Family YMCA To Host Postpartum Recovery Workshop
YMCA News:
The postpartum period, or fourth trimester, is such a whirlwind of excitement, overwhelm, hormones, fatigue and getting to know your new little bundle of joy.
However, too often in our culture the mother is written off and expected to just “bounce back” after just having grown a human inside her body and then birthed that human, only to be told “take it easy for six weeks”. Then to come to the six week postpartum “clearance” to be told “return to activity as usual” many times without even a pelvic exam.
The Postpartum Recovery workshop is an in depth masterclass of all the things Dr. Read More
Los Alamos County Social Services: Comprehensive Health Plan Online Public Listening Session Moved To Dec. 14
Scene from County Health Forum held Nov. 15 at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Social Services would like to invite the community to the last remaining public listening session to collect input for the County Comprehensive Health Plan (CHP). The Zoom-only session was changed to 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14. No advance registration is needed.
The County would like to thank the community members who have already contributed their insight to the development of the Comprehensive Health Plan. Whether volunteering time to be interviewed, attending the previous listening Read More
LAMC Lobby Shop Hosts ‘Lunch Hour Sale’ Today!
Mountain View Coalition On Air Quality Misinformation Issue
From New Mexico Environmental Law Center:
ALBUQUERQUE — The Mountain View Coalition and community partners issued a public statement urging Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller to veto two controversial bills that would purge the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Joint Air Quality Control Board and establish a moratorium on action until February, and also addressing misinformation that has been published in a local media outlet.
The mayor has 10 days to veto O-23-88 and R-23-176, which passed City Council Nov. 8 by votes of 5-4 and were sent to the Mayor Nov. 15.
Hundreds of community members have called Read More
Small Business Saturday: Feldenkrais® Los Alamos
BUSINESS News:
Small Business Saturday will be held Saturday. A number of local businesses are taking part and offering specials and activities. One of the participants is:
Feldenkrais® Los Alamos
Give the gift of lessons that educate your body to move more efficiently and reduces/eliminates pain. Gift certificates available for private or group lessons.
Special:
20% off on Saturday, November 25th from 10:00am – 2:00pm in the lobby of 557 Oppenheimer. private lessons normally $100 will be 20% off or $80. Group lessons normally $15 will be 20% off or $12. Please note: Saturday, November Read More
The Endeavor Foundation Awards $3.2 Million To 13 Small Liberal Arts Colleges To Tackle Student Mental Health
Students at St. John’s College in Santa Fe. Courtesy/SJC
St. John’s College News:
SANTA FE —To address what the U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recognizes as “the defining public health crisis of our time,” 13 colleges have received $3.275 million in funding from The Endeavor Foundation for the first phase of “Enhancing Student Learning and Experience through Campus Wellness, Student Wellbeing and Mental Health Initiatives.”
The multi-year collaborative project seeks both to respond to pressing needs and to integrate attention to mental health, wellbeing and wellness throughout Read More
Rotary Thanks Purple Pinkie Polio Eradication Supporters!
Rotary Club of Los Alamos President Tim Bullock, left, and Rotarian James Weirnecke joined young students at Piñon Elementary School on Purple Pinkie day to raise awareness of Polio. Courtesy/Rotary
Young elementary school students supported the recent Purple Pinkie initiative to be part of the solution to End Polio Now! Courtesy/Rotary
By ALISON PANNELL
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
The Rotary Club of Los Alamos would like to sincerely thank the elementary students, school staff, Rotary Interact students, and the community who participated in our Purple Pinkie Day on Oct. 28. With the great Read More
Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Svc. Seeks New Board Members
Seeking Dedicated Board Members! Join the Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service (LAVNS) and make a real difference in our community’s healthcare.
Are you passionate about improving healthcare services? Do you have a desire to contribute your expertise and leadership skills? Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service is looking for committed individuals to join its esteemed Board of Directors.
Board members play a crucial role in shaping and guiding the LAVNS organization’s strategic direction. Board members’ insights and contributions will directly impact the quality of healthcare Read More