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New Mexico health officials maintain vaccine schedule, despite Trump order
“In New Mexico, nothing is changing,” said Dr. Miranda Durham, chief medical officer for the New Mexico Department of Health.
Group that urged New Mexicans to support Project Jupiter discloses finances after ethics case
Elevate New Mexico received nearly $3.7 million, all from Project Jupiter develoeprs Yucca Growth Infrastructure LLC.
8 arrested following monthslong gang investigation in Las Cruces area
Guns and drugs were also seized during the investigation, which officials said helped solve 11 local drive-by shootings.
Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center planning heart care expansion
The hospital is expected to open a new cardiac catheterization in July 2027 to expand access to quick and critical care in Northern New Mexico.
‘Hardest job you’ll ever love’: A family tradition of serving Hobbs domestic violence survivors
“I can’t imagine my life — 13 years later — not being here, not helping the people we’ve helped,” said Executive Director Robert Guthrie.
New Mexico sunshine law in the spotlight as task force considers changes
A task force established through legislation has a big job: Balancing public transparency with an overload of requests for public records.
New Mexico domestic violence shelters describe true cost of chronic state underfunding
Wages aren’t sufficient to recruit and retain qualified staff, while funding from the state has remained relatively stagnant in recent years.
Expert calls for improvements in domestic violence data tracking to curb lethal violence
Some agencies aren’t tracking escalating signs of violence or intervening in cases to prevent future harm — sometimes with deadly consequences.
Albuquerque man indicted in 1-year-old niece’s Suboxone exposure
The girl’s exposure to the medication left her in critical condition, and Narcan was required to reverse her symptoms.
Advocacy group asks for Project Jupiter’s air quality permit application to be tossed
New Energy Economy pointed to the project’s failure to get permission to run a natural gas pipeline through state trust land.
Former budget official sues, alleging state retaliated after she flagged childcare shortfall
The state disputed the allegations, saying it does not retaliate against employees and that universal childcare is funded.
Health
Fallout grows from rambunctious — and physical — Project Jupiter meeting
A security guard accused of pushing a protester could face criminal charges, and four demonstrators are poised to sue.
Here’s how New Mexico is approaching its cancer plan
The newly adopted plan will serve as a “roadmap” for cancer screening, treatment and survival in the state through 2031.
Lawsuit alleges foster teen was repeatedly sexually assaulted in Albuquerque facility
The lawsuit claims staff and managers knew about the assault but failed to stop it or address it out of fear for repercussions.
child & Family Welfare
Will CYFD watchdog get more authority?
Lawmakers have criticized the state’s resistance to accountability, arguing everyone is working to improve children’s lives.
AG Torrez sues CYFD over reports the agency sent teen into Mexico
The temporary restraining order seeks to reverse the agency’s actions in the situation and bring the boy back to the U.S
Christus Health expands services to Los Alamos hospital, Albuquerque clinic
The new facilities are the latest in a series of New Mexico expansions for the Texas-based Catholic hospital firm.
Government
Is IPRA changing? Access advocates, public officials face off in Santa Fe
Public records advocates emphasized the importance of transparency; custodians suggested changes they want to see to the law.
Heinrich proposes legislation to make data centers pay for grid infrastructure
The New Mexico Democrat on Monday introduced the GRID Savings Act, which would make data centers pay for any necessary upgrades to the grid.
Professor: Highlands has “culture of discrimination”
“They are 100% targeting me, and I will be continuing to use institutional and legal channels to hold them accountable,” the professor said.
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