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New Mexico developing new plan to tackle rising demand for dementia care
Faced with an aging population and growing reliance on caregivers, New Mexico is making a new plan to address dementia and brain health through 2031. The state Aging and Long-Term Services Department is accepting public comments until June 23 on its updated dementia road map, a five-year plan intended to guide initiatives for residents with…
New Mexico’s proposed rules for universal childcare receive pushback
Providers have expressed early concerns with the proposals, arguing they may not work with all business models.
New Mexico moves up one spot in child well-being — to 49th
Advocates and officials said the ranking — which still put the state 50th in education — was unsatisfactory, but recent steps could lead to gains.
New Mexico Supreme Court upholds CYFD policy of taking drug-exposed newborns into custody
The justices rejected a petition filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico and two Democratic state lawmakers to halt the program.
New World screwworm infestation detected in New Mexico dog
It marks the first such case in New Mexico, after months of surveillance by state and federal authorities.
New Mexico Democrats pumped about an all-female ticket in November
For the first time in New Mexico history, two women are at the top of the Democratic ticket in November following Tuesday’s primary election.
Highlands regents say they will pay ousted university president under contract
Neil Woolf, who was hired in 2024 at $290,000, will receive “separation pay, final compensation and accrued benefits” under his contract.
Gender-affirming care protected in New Mexico — but not always easy to access
Some transgender people say care can be difficult to come by — especially with a federal government that has sought to erode it.
New Mexico will use AI to implement Medicaid work requirements. What does that mean?
The state will use AI tools to manage some components of the new requirements, but human caseworkers will still be making final decisions.
Albuquerque mother accused of child abuse in 1-year-old daughter’s death
An Albuquerque mother has been accused of beating her 1-year-old daughter, leaving her with multiple bruises and a skull fracture and ultimately leading to her death.
Presbyterian announces layoffs, ending Medicare Advantage plans
The changes come after Presbyterian reported an annual operating loss of $568.2 million in a December disclosure.
Health
New Mexico on edge for livestock infections as screwworm hits Texas
It remains tough to predict whether the flies will make their way into the state, said State Veterinarian Dr. Samantha Holeck.
New Mexico: Lawsuit seeking to strike down universal childcare is ‘moot’
A hearing — the next step in a case that could determine the future of universal childcare in the state — is scheduled June 11.
Santa Fe’s new free medical clinic finds new home in Hopewell Mann
Comunidad de Colores and a Catholic clinic initially planned to share space, but the deal was severed over care that clashes with Catholic doctrine.
child & Family Welfare
Police have used kids’ gun access law three dozen times in three years, data shows
Advocates say the law is working as intended by essentially scaring irresponsible gun owners into securing their weapons.
Lawsuit alleges Doña Ana County violated public records law, falsified documents
The suit, which centers on Memorial Medical Center, is related to allegations the hospital denied cancer care to uninsured residents.
Police have used kids’ gun access law three dozen times in three years, data shows
Advocates say the law is working as intended by essentially scaring irresponsible gun owners into securing their weapons.
Government
‘I believe in democracy’: Santa Fe County independents laud semi-open primary
More than 343,000 New Mexicans — about 24.3% of the state’s 1.4 million eligible voters — voted in Tuesday’s primary election.
New Mexico programs offer prescriptions for healthy food
During New Mexico’s growing season, the programs benefit not just participants in need of healthy food but local farmers.
VA hasn’t budged on reduced veteran home health rates in New Mexico, rural Texas
The next steps in reversing the rate cuts will be legislation and, if necessary, litigation, advocates said.
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