During New Mexico’s growing season, the programs benefit not just participants in need of healthy food but local farmers.
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VA hasn’t budged on reduced veteran home health rates in New Mexico, rural Texas
The next steps in reversing the rate cuts will be legislation and, if necessary, litigation, advocates said.
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‘A leap of faith’: Santa Fe’s The Life Link set to move, expand services
“It’ll just allow us to do more of what we do,” The Life Link CEO Michael DeBernardi said of the move to St. Michael’s Drive.
Posted inChild & Family Welfare
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.
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Construction on new $636 million UNM medical school set to start in early 2027
The new UNM School of Medicine is one piece of a statewide effort to increase the number of doctors in New Mexico.
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Patients worry after Los Alamos Medical Center halts labor, delivery services
The change is the latest in a series of shrinkages in obstetric care for New Mexico patients, particularly those who live in rural areas.
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Early childhood workers rally support for wage scale amid uncertainty from state
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland joined advocates in emphasizing the importance of supporting early childhood workers.
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After nearly a year, CFYD resolves contract dispute with behavioral health providers
The dispute between CFYD and a state behavioral health board dragged on for nearly a year, threatening to disrupt care for kids.
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New Mexico runs tens of millions of dollars over budget for universal childcare
Analysts say the state will likely need to revise its future budgeting for universal childcare, due to a higher than expected surge in enrollment.
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Union: CYFD retaliated against anonymous workers who spoke in news stories
CYFD denied investigating its workers and highlighted initiatives they said have curbed vacancy rates in frontline workers.
