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Native Communities Eye Expanded Services Under Haaland’s Healthcare Proposal

Deb Haaland’s public option proposal could give tribes in New Mexico new authority to expand healthcare services and strengthen Native health systems. By contracting directly with the state, tribal communities would gain resources to open more clinics, provide culturally relevant care, and reduce reliance on federal programs alone. The plan promises expanded access, financial stability, and greater health equity for Native families. Haaland’s pitch underscores how healthcare reform can intersect with tribal sovereignty, offering a model for empowering Indigenous communities nationwide.

Lobbyist’s Decades of Work Drive NM Healthcare Reform

The reforms made by the healthcare system in New Mexico were not the results of mere coincidences. The success is attributed to lobbying that changed the law as well as the recruitment processes. A long-time lobbyist has been actively involved in the work with legislators and healthcare organizations in order to deal with issues such as physicians shortage, urban-rural discrepancies, and high prices on healthcare services. This lobbying has improved the conditions of physicians, promoted more people to become physicians in New Mexico, increased the number of employees in the health sector, and provided access to quality medical assistance and helped hospitals overcome their financial difficulties.

Expanded Child Care is Progress. But New Mexico’s Families Still Face a 15,000-Seat Gap.

Despite major investments in early childhood education, New Mexico still faces a severe shortage of child care seats, leaving thousands of families struggling to find reliable care.

AI-Powered Cars Made by Students During 10-Week Academic Challenge

New Mexico's future on AI is bright as students from different school learns more about artificial intelligence and made AI-powered car.

How a Garden Cultivates Learning Through Hands-On Activities

As students tend the garden at John Adams Middle School, they not only learn gardening skills but also develop science and math abilities.

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Man Dies in Albuquerque Shooting Outside Oasis Event Center, APD Investigating 

Albuquerque police are investigating the death of a man who was shot outside the Oasis Event Center in northwest Albuquerque on Saturday.

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Albuquerque’s Rio Grande is Running Dry – and Its Underground Water Lifeline is Under Pressure

Hotter temperatures, shrinking snowpacks and prolonged drought are forcing cities across the American Southwest to rethink how they use water. In Albuquerque, conservation has become central to protecting the supplies beneath the city.

Father Who Allegedly Admitted to Shooting and Killing His Own Son Arrested by Police in Albuquerque

Police arrested 64-year-old Mark Leib for allegedly shooting and killing his 34-year-old son at their Albuquerque home Sunday night.

Fast-Growing, High-Paying Jobs That Don’t Require a College Degree in the U.S.

Forget the college debt mountain. These growing US careers offer strong earning potential without requiring a bachelor's degree — but experience and training matter.