/tags/abortion-access abortion access en-US Copyright Fri, 15 Nov 2024 01:37:25 GMT /local-news/2024-11-14/house-speaker-martinez-says-new-mexico-is-already-trump-proof With President-elect Trump set to take office in January, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has called his state’s Legislature into a special session to protect its policies against Trump’s agenda. New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martínez says his state is already “Trump-proof.” Fri, 15 Nov 2024 01:37:25 GMT /local-news/2024-11-14/house-speaker-martinez-says-new-mexico-is-already-trump-proof Nash Jones /local-news/2024-10-15/could-new-mexicos-u-s-senate-race-impact-national-abortion-policy New Mexico has become a safe haven for abortion access since federal protections for the procedure were overturned and many surrounding states have implemented bans. The issue has taken center stage in the race for the state’s next U.S. senator between two-term Democratic incumbent Martin Heinrich and his Republican challenger, Nella Domenici. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:56:41 GMT /local-news/2024-10-15/could-new-mexicos-u-s-senate-race-impact-national-abortion-policy Nash Jones /kunm-news-update/2024-09-06/fri-ag-takes-on-snapchats-owner-in-lawsuit-centered-on-child-sexual-exploitation-more Texas has sued the Biden administration to try to block a federal rule that shields patient medical records from criminal investigations if they cross state lines to seek abortion in New Mexico or other states where it is legal. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 11:36:35 GMT /kunm-news-update/2024-09-06/fri-ag-takes-on-snapchats-owner-in-lawsuit-centered-on-child-sexual-exploitation-more 91���� News /news/2024-06-12/lawmakers-discuss-challenges-faced-by-patients-traveling-out-of-state-for-abortion-care In a Senate subcommittee hearing Wednesday, lawmakers discussed the challenges, costs and emotional impact on people traveling out of state for abortion access. New Mexico has seen one of the largest increases in out-of-state patients in the nation. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 23:51:28 GMT /news/2024-06-12/lawmakers-discuss-challenges-faced-by-patients-traveling-out-of-state-for-abortion-care Daniel Montaño /local-news/2024-03-28/what-happens-when-a-hospital-goes-catholic Nina Martin, reporter and editor with the Center for Investigative Reporting, discusses her reporting on the merger between Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center and Christus Health for the Reveal podcast, and how it created limits on reproductive and other care. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 23:27:51 GMT /local-news/2024-03-28/what-happens-when-a-hospital-goes-catholic Mia Casas /2023-12-08/abortions-in-new-mexico-more-than-triple-post-dobbs The number of abortions performed in New Mexico has more than tripled since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. That’s according to a new study that says interstate travel across the country continues to grow for the procedure.New Mexico has seen one of the most dramatic increases in abortion care in the country because of demand from out-of-state patients. Fri, 08 Dec 2023 16:18:14 GMT /2023-12-08/abortions-in-new-mexico-more-than-triple-post-dobbs Megan Myscofski /local-news/2023-10-27/why-a-texas-panhandle-city-hit-pause-on-a-proposed-abortion-travel-ban-for-now The fault line was exposed this week. On Monday, Lubbock County officials rushed to approve the ordinance, being pushed by the same organizers behind the “sanctuary city” movement that predated the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. But on Tuesday, the Amarillo City Council took a deep breath and said they would not follow other local governing bodies in approving the ban. Sat, 28 Oct 2023 01:59:47 GMT /local-news/2023-10-27/why-a-texas-panhandle-city-hit-pause-on-a-proposed-abortion-travel-ban-for-now Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune /news/2023-10-24/lubbock-county-becomes-latest-to-approve-abortion-travel-ban Lubbock is now the fourth, and largest, county to pass the ordinance which would punish people through civil lawsuits for aiding pregnant women seeking abortions outside of Texas. Tue, 24 Oct 2023 21:05:55 GMT /news/2023-10-24/lubbock-county-becomes-latest-to-approve-abortion-travel-ban Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune /show/lets-talk-new-mexico/2023-05-30/lets-talk-about-abortion-access-in-new-mexico Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade last year, more people are coming to New Mexico for abortions and lawmakers passed a bill to ensure access. But counties and local governments have passed ordinances to restrict abortion and at least one is suing to overturn that state law. On the next Let’s Talk New Mexico we get an update on all this. Tue, 30 May 2023 16:33:30 GMT /show/lets-talk-new-mexico/2023-05-30/lets-talk-about-abortion-access-in-new-mexico Megan Kamerick /local-news/2023-05-03/coalition-outlines-priorities-for-state-funded-reproductive-health-clinic-in-las-cruces Advisory committee preps for out of state patients, expects support for locals ‘We also need to prioritize our folks’ care here in our large, rural state’ Wed, 03 May 2023 23:12:57 GMT /local-news/2023-05-03/coalition-outlines-priorities-for-state-funded-reproductive-health-clinic-in-las-cruces Megan Myscofski