Malpractice bill tangled up with concerns over private-equity
Lawmakers indicate they don’t want to limit punitive damage caps for most hospitals
Health & Wellness
N.M. Senate committee advances anti-gun trafficking bill
Senate Republicans describe legislation as ‘extreme measure’
A newborn’s death likely linked to the mom drinking raw milk while pregnant
Officials warn people to avoid consuming unpasteurized dairy products
Committee advances bill requiring regular reporting on N.M. foster children held in offices
Republican lawmaker says legislation reflects her ‘desperation’ over CYFD
High Desert Games returning to Bonnie Dallas Senior Center
Registration open until March 2
New Mexico medical malpractice bill clears its first hurdle
An ‘unfriendly’ amendment prompted heated debate
Presbyterian spends big on medical malpractice reform
The health plan gave $5,000 to every Democratic and Republican legislative leader in the state House and Senate
N.M. Senate committee advances bill to train firearm dealers, ban sale of ‘extremely dangerous’ guns
State GOP leaders call the measure ‘unconstitutional’
N.M. Senate committee advances bill with $547M for new UNM School of Medicine
The Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee on Monday voted unanimously to advance a bill that would give the University of New Mexico nearly $547 million for a new School…
Another N.M. House committee advances seven interstate health care compacts
Bills now head to the House floor
N.M. Senate passes interstate medical compact bill
In a 40-0 vote, lawmakers see a ‘first step’ to address New Mexico’s health care worker shortage
Two insurance companies stop covering some gender-affirming care in New Mexico
Original sponsor of state’s gender-affirming care law will consider bringing new bill to address insurance companies
Punitive damages emerge as flashpoint in latest malpractice reform push
Punitive damages are currently uncapped under New Mexico law
More restrictions or fewer rules? New Mexico lawmakers introduce competing visions on guns
A handgun with a silencer and two magazines are shown at a gun range in Atlanta, Jan. 27, 2017. Lisa Marie Pane/AP File Photodur-i-syn New Mexico legislators are weighing four…
House committee advances flurry of medical compact bills, despite Senate Dem opposition
State health official says feds could claw back $210M in rural healthcare funds without compact passage
N.M. Gov bans overnight office stays for youth in CYFD custody
Ban follows years of concerns and incidents regarding the practice
Flu cases soar in New Mexico: State health officials say get your shot now
FILE – Pharmacy manager Aylen Amestoy administers a patient with a seasonal flu vaccine at a CVS Pharmacy in Miami, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)(AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell,…
U.S. overdose deaths fell through most of 2025, federal data reveals
New Mexico one of five states where overdoses did not decrease
Gov. picks CYFD lead to head N.M. child welfare oversight office
Dawn Walters still needs state Senate approval
N.M. congresswoman celebrates House passage of health care insurance subsidies
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury also calls for Noem’s impeachment following ICE shooting of Minnesota woman