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U.S. Senators warn 15 New Mexico hospitals likely to close if ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ cuts become law

U.S. Senators warn 15 New Mexico hospitals likely to close if ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ cuts become law

15 New Mexico hospitals ranked in the top 10% of all hospitals in the country for percentage of patients on…

Heat of the Moment

Heat of the Moment

New Mexico’s rising temperatures put everyone at risk — but especially people without homes

Hundreds of state workers evacuated twice in one month due to gas leaks

Hundreds of state workers evacuated twice in one month due to gas leaks

Incidents prompt public sector workers’ union to file grievance with health secretary

New Mexico plagued by high maternal mortality rate

New Mexico plagued by high maternal mortality rate

Over 80% of deaths determined to be preventable

N.M. attorney general and two manufacturers cap diabetes drug costs in settlements

N.M. attorney general and two manufacturers cap diabetes drug costs in settlements

Approximately 11% of the state’s adult population has diabetes

New Mexico health officials report measles exposures in San Juan, Lea county hospitals

New Mexico health officials report measles exposures in San Juan, Lea county hospitals

The is the first case of the outbreak recorded in San Juan County

New Mexico courts appoint mental health reform experts

New Mexico courts appoint mental health reform experts

Committee responsible for reviewing, approving and overseeing regional plans for behavioral health services

As temperatures rise, New Mexico heat-rule champions push back against delay

As temperatures rise, New Mexico heat-rule champions push back against delay

Industry opponents file hundreds of comments against proposed workplace protections

N.M. measles cases rise to 78, with possible exposures at Santa Fe and Albuquerque Walmarts

N.M. measles cases rise to 78, with possible exposures at Santa Fe and Albuquerque Walmarts

Officials stress vaccines ahead of summer travel

New Mexico health officials urge early measles vaccines for children in outbreak counties

New Mexico health officials urge early measles vaccines for children in outbreak counties

DOH Secretary DeBlassie says wastewater testing for measles so far mostly negative

MLG joins other Dem governors to decry proposed Medicaid cuts in nation’s most-reliant state

MLG joins other Dem governors to decry proposed Medicaid cuts in nation’s most-reliant state

40% of the state is on Medicaid, the highest per capita rate in the country

Potential Medicaid cuts drive N.M. health legislation plans

Potential Medicaid cuts drive N.M. health legislation plans

In the worst-case scenario, the proposal would translate to cuts of more than $1.1 billion in state

Joe Biden has advanced prostate cancer with a Gleason score of 9

Joe Biden has advanced prostate cancer with a Gleason score of 9

What does this mean?

Measles by the numbers

Measles by the numbers

Where have measles made it to in New Mexico?

N.M. budget expert expects Medicaid work requirements out of Congress

N.M. budget expert expects Medicaid work requirements out of Congress

Charles Sallee interviews for a promotion to lead the Legislative Finance Committee on Aug. 17, 2023 at the Roundhouse in…

N.M. health officials: ‘One of the most severe’ flu seasons in recent years

N.M. health officials: ‘One of the most severe’ flu seasons in recent years

A health care provider places a bandage on an influenza vaccine injection site in 2022. Health officials recommend everyone 6-months…

New Mexico lays out timeline for rebuilding behavioral health system

New Mexico lays out timeline for rebuilding behavioral health system

New executive committee will hold public meetings

New Mexico health department reports measles spread to fifth county

New Mexico health department reports measles spread to fifth county

New Mexico’s case total now 71 after reaching Curry County

DOH warns summer travelers to get vaccinated against measles

DOH warns summer travelers to get vaccinated against measles

Outbreak in New Mexico still under 70 people, but outbreaks are nationwide

20 attorneys general ask federal judge to reverse deep cuts to U.S. Health and Human Services

20 attorneys general ask federal judge to reverse deep cuts to U.S. Health and Human Services

New Mexico’s AG signed onto the complaint

Health officials warn of measles spread before summer

Health officials warn of measles spread before summer

One additional case reported in Doña Ana County

Severe asthma patients in New Mexico could face additional health care hurdles

Severe asthma patients in New Mexico could face additional health care hurdles

New insurance policy adds prior authorization for biologics protocol

Stanford researcher: U.S. at a ‘tipping point on’ measles resurgence

Stanford researcher: U.S. at a ‘tipping point on’ measles resurgence

No new cases reported in New Mexico on Tuesday

New Mexico toughens requirements to become a caregiver

New Mexico toughens requirements to become a caregiver

Two of the new law’s sponsors say low pay for caregivers remains an issue