Senate Bill 241 preserves much of the legislative intent behind language that was vetoed by the governor this week.
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First hantavirus case of year in New Mexico reported in Santa Fe County
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, in which flu-like symptoms progress to trouble breathing, is fatal in about 40% of cases.
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As obesity rises in New Mexico, advocates push for Medicaid to cover weight loss drugs
The change, advocates argue, would curb rising obesity rates, reduce health care disparities and save on health care costs.
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Lujan Grisham signs ‘life-changing’ universal child care bill into law
New Mexico’s governor also signed SB 96 on Tuesday, a measure streamlining zoning laws related to opening child care centers.
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New Mexico governor signs major medical malpractice bill into law
LOS LUNAS A medical malpractice reform that was years in the making is now the law of the land in New Mexico. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday signed into law a series of bills aimed at increasing health care access and affordability, after the subject emerged as a major theme of the 2026 legislative […]
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New Mexico state auditor: Child welfare agency misused millions
Audit of CYFD spending finds $4.2 million in misused dollars state auditors argued did not go toward behavioral health.
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VA cuts reimbursement rates to cover in-home care for New Mexico veterans
ALBUQUERQUE — Amanda Salas, a caregiver with Heritage Healthcare Services, has been looking after people in their homes for nearly two decades. She assists her clients — including seniors, people with disabilities and veterans — with essential activities like bathing, dressing, preparing meals and light housekeeping. Oftentimes, she helps clients stave off social isolation, too. “We’re going […]
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Hantavirus project step in pandemic prep
Hantavirus regularly circulates in the Southwest after being spread through infected rodents’ urine, feces and saliva.
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New case of measles crops up in Doña Ana County jail
All six confirmed cases this year have occurred in Southern New Mexico jails in Doña Ana, Hidalgo and Luna counties.
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New Mexico rural libraries launch soundproof booths for telehealth
The telehealth booths are now installed at libraries in Aztec, Bayard, Columbus, Fort Sumner, Gallup, Hobbs and the Mescalero Apache Reservation.
