/tags/public-health-new-mexico Public Health New Mexico en-US Copyright Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:52:09 GMT /Albuquerque-abq-city-council-approves-passes-opioid-settlement-funds-plan The Albuquerque City Council on Monday passed a plan that's been in the making for about a year and a half on how to spend millions of dollars in funds meant to fight the opioid epidemic, but there was some debate and disagreement on where the funds should go between the council and the mayor's office. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:52:09 GMT /Albuquerque-abq-city-council-approves-passes-opioid-settlement-funds-plan Daniel Montaño /new-mexico-NM-launches-measles-tracker-and-resource-guide The country is dealing with one of the largest measles outbreaks since the respiratory virus was declared eliminated in 2000, leading to a child’s death this week in Texas — the first life lost to the disease in 10 years. In response, the New Mexico Department of Health launched a measles resource guide, including frequently asked questions, best practices and a case tracker. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 23:05:13 GMT /new-mexico-NM-launches-measles-tracker-and-resource-guide Daniel Montaño /new-mexico-nm-heath-care-healthcare-worker-compact-bill-house-hb-79-81-82-passes A trio of health care bills passed through their first committee Friday with broad bipartisan support. They’re all aimed at expanding access to health care by making it easier for some providers to move into the state. House bills 79, 81 and 82 would add New Mexico to a growing list of states allowing providers to practice as long as they’re licensed in any other state within the compact. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 20:56:54 GMT /new-mexico-nm-heath-care-healthcare-worker-compact-bill-house-hb-79-81-82-passes Daniel Montaño /Report-finds-NM-New-Mexico-roads-bridges-bad-infrastructure--costs-taxpayers-billions-a-year-annually A nonprofit research firm says New Mexico doesn’t have enough funding in place to properly maintain and improve the state’s transportation system. What’s more, declining and deficient infrastructure is costing New Mexicans billions of dollars. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:23:41 GMT /Report-finds-NM-New-Mexico-roads-bridges-bad-infrastructure--costs-taxpayers-billions-a-year-annually Daniel Montaño /NM-New-Mexico-rasies-medicaid-rates-pay-payouts-for-developmentally--intellectually-disabled-ddsd-hca The State Healthcare Authority is raising Medicaid reimbursement rates to providers who work with patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities to help attract and retain more of those providers. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 17:33:34 GMT /NM-New-Mexico-rasies-medicaid-rates-pay-payouts-for-developmentally--intellectually-disabled-ddsd-hca Daniel Montaño /norovirus-noro-cases-rise-in-nm-new-mexico-amid-national-trend-how-to-avoid-norovirus The state announced Friday norovirus cases have been on the rise in New Mexico amid a larger national trend. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:58:11 GMT /norovirus-noro-cases-rise-in-nm-new-mexico-amid-national-trend-how-to-avoid-norovirus Daniel Montaño /local-news/2024-04-23/u-s-supreme-court-case-on-encampment-sweeps-mirrors-a-similar-one-in-new-mexicos-high-court The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a case to address whether or not people can be punished for living in encampments. The outcome could affect a similar case that has made it up to New Mexico’s Supreme Court. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:21:59 GMT /local-news/2024-04-23/u-s-supreme-court-case-on-encampment-sweeps-mirrors-a-similar-one-in-new-mexicos-high-court Megan Myscofski /local-news/2024-04-17/governor-announces-special-legislative-session-on-public-safety Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Wednesday that she is calling a special session to pass more public safety legislation. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 22:45:43 GMT /local-news/2024-04-17/governor-announces-special-legislative-session-on-public-safety Megan Myscofski /local-news/2024-04-15/study-measures-impact-of-behavioral-health-copay-law A new, one-of-a-kind law took effect in New Mexico two years ago that did away with behavioral health co-pays for people in certain insurance plans. A new study on the law says results so far are mixed. Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:02:48 GMT /local-news/2024-04-15/study-measures-impact-of-behavioral-health-copay-law Megan Myscofski /local-news/2024-04-02/county-addiction-treatment-board-looks-for-new-members A board that advises Bernalillo County programs on addiction treatment and harm reduction is looking for four new members. The 15-seat board includes medical providers and addiction specialists. Tue, 02 Apr 2024 15:37:52 GMT /local-news/2024-04-02/county-addiction-treatment-board-looks-for-new-members Megan Myscofski