Judge Elaine Lujan ruled Duke Rodriguez’s lawsuit was moot given that lawmakers acted earlier this year to fund the program.
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New Mexico developing new plan to tackle rising demand for dementia care
Faced with an aging population and growing reliance on caregivers, New Mexico is making a new plan to address dementia and brain health through 2031. The state Aging and Long-Term Services Department is accepting public comments until June 23 on its updated dementia road map, a five-year plan intended to guide initiatives for residents with […]
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New Mexico’s proposed rules for universal childcare receive pushback
Providers have expressed early concerns with the proposals, arguing they may not work with all business models.
Posted inChild & Family Welfare
New Mexico moves up one spot in child well-being — to 49th
Advocates and officials said the ranking — which still put the state 50th in education — was unsatisfactory, but recent steps could lead to gains.
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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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New World screwworm infestation detected in New Mexico dog
It marks the first such case in New Mexico, after months of surveillance by state and federal authorities.
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New Mexico Democrats pumped about an all-female ticket in November
For the first time in New Mexico history, two women are at the top of the Democratic ticket in November following Tuesday’s primary election.
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Highlands regents say they will pay ousted university president under contract
Neil Woolf, who was hired in 2024 at $290,000, will receive “separation pay, final compensation and accrued benefits” under his contract.
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Gender-affirming care protected in New Mexico — but not always easy to access
Some transgender people say care can be difficult to come by — especially with a federal government that has sought to erode it.
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New Mexico will use AI to implement Medicaid work requirements. What does that mean?
The state will use AI tools to manage some components of the new requirements, but human caseworkers will still be making final decisions.
