Advocates and officials said the ranking — which still put the state 50th in education — was unsatisfactory, but recent steps could lead to gains.
Child & Family Welfare
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New Mexico Supreme Court upholds CYFD policy of taking drug-exposed newborns into custody
The justices rejected a petition filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico and two Democratic state lawmakers to halt the program.
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Albuquerque mother accused of child abuse in 1-year-old daughter’s death
An Albuquerque mother has been accused of beating her 1-year-old daughter, leaving her with multiple bruises and a skull fracture and ultimately leading to her death.
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Presbyterian announces layoffs, ending Medicare Advantage plans
The changes come after Presbyterian reported an annual operating loss of $568.2 million in a December disclosure.
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New Mexico: Lawsuit seeking to strike down universal childcare is ‘moot’
A hearing — the next step in a case that could determine the future of universal childcare in the state — is scheduled June 11.
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Police have used kids’ gun access law three dozen times in three years, data shows
Advocates say the law is working as intended by essentially scaring irresponsible gun owners into securing their weapons.
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Lawsuit alleges Doña Ana County violated public records law, falsified documents
The suit, which centers on Memorial Medical Center, is related to allegations the hospital denied cancer care to uninsured residents.
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Police have used kids’ gun access law three dozen times in three years, data shows
Advocates say the law is working as intended by essentially scaring irresponsible gun owners into securing their weapons.
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New Mexico programs offer prescriptions for healthy food
During New Mexico’s growing season, the programs benefit not just participants in need of healthy food but local farmers.
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ACLU, lawmakers petition to block CYFD strategy for drug-exposed babies
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and CYFD argue the strategy is working, affecting scores of newborns in New Mexico.
