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‘A leap of faith’: Santa Fe’s The Life Link set to move, expand services
“It’ll just allow us to do more of what we do,” The Life Link CEO Michael DeBernardi said of the move to St. Michael’s Drive.
ACLU, lawmakers petition to block CYFD strategy for drug-exposed babies
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and CYFD argue the strategy is working, affecting scores of newborns in New Mexico.
Construction on new $636 million UNM medical school set to start in early 2027
The new UNM School of Medicine is one piece of a statewide effort to increase the number of doctors in New Mexico.
Advocates push for demolition-bound rural Socorro-area museum to be repurposed instead
The state says it has tried everything and that repurposing the facility would require millions and a monumental effort.
Patients worry after Los Alamos Medical Center halts labor, delivery services
The change is the latest in a series of shrinkages in obstetric care for New Mexico patients, particularly those who live in rural areas.
New Mexico judge orders release of former juvenile offender after parole board denied freedom
The decision sets a precedent for other inmates and for parolees already free who were threatened with returning, lawyers say.
Early childhood workers rally support for wage scale amid uncertainty from state
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland joined advocates in emphasizing the importance of supporting early childhood workers.
After nearly a year, CFYD resolves contract dispute with behavioral health providers
The dispute between CFYD and a state behavioral health board dragged on for nearly a year, threatening to disrupt care for kids.
New Mexico runs tens of millions of dollars over budget for universal childcare
Analysts say the state will likely need to revise its future budgeting for universal childcare, due to a higher than expected surge in enrollment.
Future of free childcare for all families in New Mexico remains uncertain
“In child care, I really think we have done it as right as you can,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said.
Union: CYFD retaliated against anonymous workers who spoke in news stories
CYFD denied investigating its workers and highlighted initiatives they said have curbed vacancy rates in frontline workers.
Health
Despite progress, New Mexico still falls short by 15,000 childcare slots
The problem is particularly acute for children under 2; the state needs about 12,000 more slots for infants and toddlers.
How much are New Mexico’s low-interest loans expanding daycare capacity?
Providers and state officials have lauded the program, arguing it takes an incremental approach to creating a universal childcare system.
At one rural New Mexico hospital, doctors turn to AI tools
“There’s a lot of fear in AI these days,” one doctor said. “But honestly, this isn’t really doing my job. It’s helping me take notes.”
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.
Vadito mother facing charges alleging overdose in 6-year-old daughter’s death
CYFD investigated the family seven times since 2020 but never removed the girl from her mother’s care, a spokesperson wrote.
Man sentenced to 36 years in prison in decades-old sex assault case
The sentence caps years of appeals, overturned convictions and other complications in assault cases that started decades ago.
Government
Rapidly approaching New World screwworm likely to strain New Mexico cattle industry
“It’s going to be very difficult at this point to keep it out of the United States,” said Dr. Samantha Holeck, state veterinarian with the New Mexico Livestock Board.
Yazzie/Martinez plaintiffs want more say in New Mexico’s efforts to fix K-12 education
The plaintiffs are asking for roughly $200,000 to pay to bring in experts to weigh in and to meet with the community.
Some lawmakers, child advocates take different views on CYFD oversight
Lawmakers have argued that amid ongoing failures by CYFD to protect children, it should be taken from the governor’s control.
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