As transgender ‘refugees’ flock to New Mexico, wait lists grow
Patients seek gender-affirming health care in New Mexico since access is protected by law
Health & Wellness
Millions rely on private wells. Few regularly test their water
More than 43 million Americans rely on private wells, which are subject to a patchwork of state and local regulations
NMAG supports Yelp informing the public about crisis pregnancy centers
Yelp is currently involved in a lawsuit involving information on crisis pregnancy centers
Bode Miller unveils movie on mental health in ski towns in Durango, Pagosa Springs
Famed ski racer will host a screening, panel Wednesday and Thursday
Efforts are underway to create a telehealth prenatal and postpartum service for rural patients
N.M. hospital association and human services are looking to solve issue in OB-GYN desert
Abortion rights advocates say consequences dire if SCOTUS declines to hear pill case
Supreme Court just began new term, but has yet to announce whether it will hear the case
Next legislative session ‘make or break’ for N.M. health councils
Without replacing federal grant, two-thirds of councils could dissolve
Thousands of health care workers go on strike in multiple states
Workers striking over wages and staff shortages
Saturday clinics to be offered
San Juan Health Partners Pediatrics to offer Saturday clinic hours
Pura Vida For Good planning diverse, socially conscious projects
Organization branching beyond Tico Time success
New Mexico AG grants limited authority to attorneys defending public health order
Federal judge to hear first arguments Wednesday afternoon; Governor calls for ‘immediate and swift action’ as others call for action during January legislative session
N.M. public health order isn’t only about guns
ACLU raises concerns about criminalization of young people
NM lawmakers want nicotine prevention funds restored after shortfall halted efforts statewide
Earlier this summer, the state’s nicotine prevention and cessation efforts were halted when money the state gets from a settlement with tobacco companies fell millions short of what the Department…
Compassionate nurses honored with Daisy Awards
Sharmayne Delgarito, Nicole Dunkle receive awards
Research continues on safety of vaping
Concerns about advertising and products targeting teens are being raised
State immunization campaign raises awareness
Back-to-school “Got Shots?” events continue through August
Health department confirms new West Nile virus infections
Eight new cases confirmed
State commemorates National Breastfeeding Month
Programs offer breastfeeding support to new parents
Security asked mask advocates to leave
New mutual aid network distributing thousands of masks, want health care settings to keep or return masking safety measures
NM joins in amicus on lawsuit over Idaho law banning abortion information
A coalition of 20 attorneys general filed the amicus brief