More on measles with Dr. Chad Smelser Measles spread by direct person-to-person contact, but it can also float in the air March 3, 2026
N.M. health department reports more measles cases among inmates at more detention facilities Hidalgo, Luna and Doña Ana counties all see infections March 2, 2026
Associated Press New Mexico Accessible walks bring the joys of birding to people with mobility and other limitations TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Wearing an oxygen pack on her back for her COPD, Marcia OBara is leading a group… March 1, 2026
N.M.’s first measles case of 2026 detected in Lordsburg jail The 2025 statewide measles outbreak infected 100 people February 25, 2026
New Mexico joins multistate lawsuit over federal rollbacks to children’s vaccines State lawmakers passed legislation in the 2026 session to allow New Mexico health officials permanent control over vaccine recommendations February 25, 2026
‘We heard from patients’: New Mexico lawmakers put spotlight on health care Rep. Elizabeth “Liz” Thomson (D-Albuquerque). Source NM, Filecca New Mexico lawmakers’ efforts to make health care more accessible and more… February 24, 2026
As kids adapt to boredom, unstructured fun rises again Forty-five percent of kids favor unstructured play over organized activities, pointing families to intentional boredom. Photo credit: Depositphotos via APcca… February 23, 2026
While you were sleeping: Health care bills head to N.M. governor’s desk New Mexico has the highest per-capita enrollment in Medicaid in the nation February 19, 2026
Involuntary commitment bill heads to New Mexico governor’s desk Behavioral health advocates opposed the bill February 18, 2026
N.M. Senate committee advances bill to expand firefighter cancer coverage Emergency responders say the current law creates an unfair system February 17, 2026
N.M. Senate committee proposes flurry of 11 amendments to medical malpractice bill Senate Judiciary meets again Tuesday to make final decision on House Bill 99 February 17, 2026
Associated Press New Mexico Indian Health Service to phase out use of dental fillings containing mercury by 2027 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The federal agency that provides health care to Native Americans and Alaska Natives has announced it… February 15, 2026
N.M. House approves fund to keep paying for expired federal health care tax credits New Mexico Rep. Reena Szczepanski (D-Santa Fe), one of the sponsors of House Bill 4, lauded the fund the bill… February 13, 2026
Another year, another setback for alcohol tax push Measure ruled not germane to state budget February 13, 2026
N.M. House committee unanimously passes medical-malpractice reform New version of HB99 reinserts punitive damage caps for corporate hospitals February 12, 2026
Malpractice bill tangled up with concerns over private-equity Lawmakers indicate they don’t want to limit punitive damage caps for most hospitals February 6, 2026
A newborn’s death likely linked to the mom drinking raw milk while pregnant Officials warn people to avoid consuming unpasteurized dairy products February 5, 2026
High Desert Games returning to Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Registration open until March 2 February 3, 2026
New Mexico medical malpractice bill clears its first hurdle An ‘unfriendly’ amendment prompted heated debate January 30, 2026
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 January 29, 2026
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… January 27, 2026
Another N.M. House committee advances seven interstate health care compacts Bills now head to the House floor January 27, 2026
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 January 26, 2026
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 January 22, 2026
