New Mexico expands school-based health centers, increasing access to student care
State-funded centers provide health services in schools, with telehealth and mobile care reaching additional students
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NM House passes public safety package
Legislative package advances with measures to increase fentanyl trafficking penalties, criminalize weapon conversion devices, and enhance DWI enforcement, while sparking debate over criminal competency provisions.
Earthquake near Texas border felt in Las Cruces, El Paso
Magnitude 5.3 quake recorded near Mentone, Texas; no damage reported in New Mexico
New Mexico House panel signs off on press shield bill
Legislation would expand protections for journalists, including bloggers and social media influencers
Lawmakers propose Slot Canyon Riverlands State Park in Doña Ana County
Legislation seeks to establish New Mexicoâs 36th state park along the Rio Grande
Deb Haaland announces run for NM governor
Haaland, a Democrat and member of the Laguna Pueblo, said in the video posted on social media Tuesday morning that she would soon begin a listening tour across the state.
New data tool allows journalists and the public to track âwandering copsâ in New Mexico
The National Police Index for New Mexico launched Jan. 15
Democratic legislators search for agreement on alcohol tax hike
With nearly 1,900 alcohol-related deaths in 2023, legislators propose a âhybridâ tax model combining wholesale and retail taxes. Debate continues over tax rates, prevention funding for Native communities, and innovative harm reduction programs.
Lawmakers announce bills to address health care worker shortage
Legislators cited private equity ownership as the key contributor to a lack of workers
