/tags/community-health community health en-US Copyright Wed, 10 Sep 2025 20:29:26 GMT /local-news/2025-09-10/nonprofit-fix-50-000-feral-cats-albuquerque There are thousands of feral cats across the city of Albuquerque. Oftentimes they’re also unfixed, which allows them to repopulate at a rapid rate. But a non-profit has been tackling this issue, and is celebrating a major milestone. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 20:29:26 GMT /local-news/2025-09-10/nonprofit-fix-50-000-feral-cats-albuquerque Mia Casas /local-news/2023-08-28/federal-funds-aim-to-grow-nms-nursing-workforce-as-shortage-persists While the national nursing shortage may be easing, vacancies still haven’t returned to pre-pandemic numbers, according to a study from Nursing Solutions Inc. In New Mexico, the most recent data showed 9,000 RN job postings in the state as of last summer. The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center has announced it’s set to receive millions in federal funds to address the gap, particularly in rural areas. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:28:27 GMT /local-news/2023-08-28/federal-funds-aim-to-grow-nms-nursing-workforce-as-shortage-persists Nash Jones /public-health-new-mexico/2018-07-12/southeast-abq-neighbors-take-lead-on-needle-cleanup The opioid crisis in New Mexico has caused historically high numbers of overdose deaths and has overwhelmed law enforcement agencies. But another side… Thu, 12 Jul 2018 23:11:38 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2018-07-12/southeast-abq-neighbors-take-lead-on-needle-cleanup May Ortega