Health

Federal judge protects N.M. Planned Parenthood clinics from Medicaid funding cuts

The restriction would have prevented contraception, cancer screenings and sexually transmitted infection testing

August 7, 2025

N.M. mental health reform committee approves project timeline

Local communities to identify the resources they need

August 6, 2025

‘More paperwork for everyone’: N.M. Medicaid program braces for more churn

New Mexico Medicaid Director Dana Flannery appeared virtually at the Medicaid Advisory Committee’s meeting at the Health Care Authority headquarters…

August 5, 2025

Medicaid, ICE detention on agenda for forthcoming special legislative session

Gov’s chief counsel previews Lujan Grisham’s agenda to lawmakers

July 31, 2025

New Mexico senators demand transparency on rural health fund as hospital closures loom

State health officials warn that six to eight rural hospitals could close within 18 months

July 29, 2025

Legislative analysts: Medication treatment for opioid, alcohol addiction not reaching New Mexicans

From left, New Mexico Department of Health officials Dr. Miranda Durham and Secretary Gina DeBlassie and Legislative Finance Committee Program…

July 24, 2025

New Mexico’s 988 lifeline still offers LGTBQ+ option

In 2024, the lifeline received 5,716 calls through the LGBTQ+ support option

July 23, 2025

Colorado’s measles outbreak is over; New Mexico stays steady

The weekly U.S. case count continues to diminish

July 23, 2025

First measles case reported in Santa Fe; possible exposures at amusement park

A dose of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination awaits the next patient during a vaccine clinic at Southwestern…

July 22, 2025

Haaland warns of rural healthcare crisis, opposes federal healthcare legislation

Deb Haaland waves at the crowd during the People’s March in downtown’s Civic Plaza. Roberto E. Rosales/City Desk ABQcca Deb…

July 16, 2025

N.M. Aging Department Long-Term Care Division back in operation

Division will oversee programmatic services for older, disabled New Mexicans

July 14, 2025

Associated Press New Mexico

Northern Arizona resident dies from plague

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A resident of northern Arizona has died from pneumonic plague, health officials said Friday. Plague is…

July 11, 2025

Another life lost in New Mexico’s foster care system

Makamy Anderson’s death is the most recent tragedy to come to light amid a string of deaths of children in…

July 11, 2025

Hospital advocates, state officials navigating federal funding ‘uncertainty’

The budget bill cuts more than $1 trillion from Medicaid

July 10, 2025

NMDOH warns of West Nile after detection in Bernalillo County mosquitoes

No cases in humans have emerged so far

July 9, 2025

More measles cases emerge at Luna County Detention Center

New Mexico has recorded 95 measles cases as of Wednesday

July 3, 2025

N.M. joins lawsuit over mental health funding for students

Suit comes as Trump administration puts on hold $6.8 billion for K-12 schools

July 2, 2025

In with the new: A look at New Mexico laws taking effect July 1

From weed regulation to bicycle road rules and plenty in between

July 1, 2025

New Exceptional Community Hospital projected to open in late 2025

Over 100 new health care jobs projected

June 27, 2025

Federal budget threatens health care provider payments, N.M. budget expert says

The expanded payments have helped stabilize rural hospitals

June 27, 2025

Five inmates test positive for measles at Luna County Detention Center

Statewide cases now at 86

June 26, 2025

New Mexicans’ health outcomes mostly fail to improve despite billions in new funding

State lawmakers assess health rankings ahead of potential Medicaid cuts

June 25, 2025

Gender-affirming care still legal in N.M. despite SCOTUS ruling, groups say

The same year Tennessee enacted its prohibition, New Mexico went the opposite direction

June 23, 2025

Health department warns about poor air quality in areas surrounding Southern New Mexico fires

The Trout Fire has prompted evacuations, burned more than 38,000 acres in the Gila National Forest

June 19, 2025