NMSU researchers: Daylight saving time may worsen cognitive, psychological problems
A new study involving NMSU researchers examines how shifting clocks twice a year may affect sleep, mood and cognitive function.
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Smoking rates fall in New Mexico, but vaping continues to rise among adults
New Mexico's adult smoking rate has dropped to 11.7%, but health officials say vaping continues to rise as the state marks World No Tobacco Day.
NMSU researchers’ new formula for mosquito food helps stop spread of disease
A team at New Mexico State University has developed a synthetic mosquito-feeding formula designed to support large-scale efforts to reduce the spread of mosquito-borne diseases worldwide.
Senate passes Heinrich, Luján-backed bill aimed at keeping rural New Mexico hospitals open
The U.S. Senate passed legislation cosponsored by Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján to extend a federal program supporting rural community hospitals in New Mexico and across the country.
Heinrich, Luján push to extend rural hospital program in New Mexico
U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján introduced legislation to extend a federal rural hospital program supporting facilities in Portales and Artesia.
At one rural New Mexico hospital, doctors turn to AI tools
Doctors at Artesia General Hospital are using AI-powered tools to help manage clinical notes and patient records, part of a growing shift toward artificial intelligence in rural healthcare.
Molina Healthcare opens One Stop Help Center in Las Cruces
Molina Healthcare has opened a new One Stop Help Center in Las Cruces offering healthcare enrollment help, housing resources, food assistance and utility support.
MountainView earns top patient safety grade from Leapfrog Group
MountainView Regional Medical Center earned an “A” patient safety grade from The Leapfrog Group in its Spring 2026 rankings.
Las Cruces council approves $600K in nonprofit health grants on split vote
Las Cruces City Council approved $600,000 in nonprofit healthcare grants after a divided vote during Monday’s meeting.
