Public commenters say the changes would create rigid budgeting requirements and could potentially violate educators’ privacy.
Health
Posted inChild & Family Welfare
Behavioral health reforms approved for Santa Fe, Rio Arriba, Los Alamos counties
The plan stems from a law passed in 2025 that mandated regional behavioral health plans in hopes of expanding access to services.
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UNM moves toward more clinic time, less academic time for teaching doctors
The change — which comes as UNM endeavors to double medical school enrollment — has drawn concerns from some clinical faculty members.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Lawsuit claims New Mexico child welfare agency denied responsibility for runaway teen after shooting
CYFD’s alleged inaction left the boy in an unacceptable environment and without crucial resources, an attorney said.
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‘Despicable act’: New Mexico governor vows all possible legal action against DEA
Lujan Grisham compared the agency’s reported fentanyl strategy to feds’ other major failures, such as the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire.
Posted inPolitics
Pojoaque Pueblo graduates celebrate sobriety on the ‘Path to Wellness’
The program diverts people accused of nonviolent crimes related to substance use toward behavioral health services.
Posted inChild & Family Welfare
Childcare is tough to find in New Mexico. Eldercare might be even tougher.
New Mexico has just 31 adult daycare programs, which are designed to meet the needs of adults who can’t be left home alone safely.
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‘Punishing’ changes to New Mexico food regulations include fee hikes for restaurants
Changes to the New Mexico Administrative Code mean restaurants will soon front higher costs for late permit renewals, reinspections and certain types of applications.
Posted inHealth
Albuquerque launches initiatives to curb youth violence, mental health woes
The initiatives will include $750 per month to 20 at-risk young people, and therapy to youth with behavioral health issues.
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New Mexico health officials warn of mosquito-borne illness after West Nile detection
The virus is popping up in mosquitos along the Rio Grande, though no human cases have been identified in the state this year.
