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New Mexico Just Expanded Disability Rights — and It Could Change Lives Across the State

New Mexico is deepening its role as a national leader in disability rights after expanding insurance coverage for complex rehabilitation technology devices. Advocates say the new law could improve mobility, healthcare access and quality of life for thousands of disabled residents across the state.

Hospitals and Doctors Rally Behind HB 99 to Keep Care Local

New Mexico’s healthcare community is rallying behind House Bill 99, a medical malpractice reform designed to protect patient access to care. Physicians and hospitals warn that without reform, liability pressures will worsen the state’s physician shortage and destabilize community hospitals. HB 99 promises to reduce wait times, keep care closer to home, and create a fairer medical liability system, ensuring New Mexicans can access essential services when they need them most.

Deadly Hantavirus Raises Alarm Following Cruise Ship Illnesses

Health officials suspect hantavirus caused a cruise ship outbreak that killed three passengers and left others seriously ill. The rodent‑borne virus, rare but deadly, has a fatality rate of up to 35% in severe cases. WHO continues its investigation, while experts stress rodent control and early medical attention as the best defenses against future outbreaks.

Lujan Grisham Urges Parents: Enroll Kids in Summer Reading Program

Registration for the Summer Reading Program is ongoing, along with application for site partners and instructors.

Edgewood and Santa Fe County Move Toward EMS and Fire Services Agreement After Community Outcry

After weeks of public anger and fears over emergency response times, Edgewood and Santa Fe County are nearing a deal to preserve fire and ambulance services for residents in the growing New Mexico town.

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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.

COMMUNITY FEATURE: Casa Fortaleza: “For a Society Free of Sexual Violence”

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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.