Government & Politics

Community Health at Risk: Councils Warn One-Time Appropriations Endanger Essential Services, Push for Recurring Funds

New Mexico's 43 county and tribal health councils are asking state lawmakers for recurring funding to sustain public health initiatives, Source NM reports.

New Mexico Judge Orders Meta to Pay $25 Billion in Privacy Case After Nearly 10 Years the Cambridge Analytica Scandal

A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $25 billion in civil penalties after a jury found the company violated the state's consumer protection law more than 43 million times, Bloomberg Law reports.

SNAP Rule Changes Push New Mexico Veterans and Working Families to Food Banks

New SNAP work rules are pushing more New Mexico veterans to food pantries just as food banks face less federal food and higher costs, Source NM reports.

New Mexico Lawmakers Debate Tax Relief as Families Struggle With Rising Costs

As New Mexicans struggle with rising grocery, gas and utility costs, lawmakers are debating competing ways to ease the burden, from phasing out the income tax to raising wages and child tax credits, KRQE reports.

Medicaid Changes: The Facts Behind New Rules Affecting New Mexicans

New Medicaid rules have caused thousands of immigrants to lose their coverage, but they’re not the only ones affected. Did you know that other New Mexico residents could also lose coverage under the recent changes? Our team breaks down the facts to help you understand what’s changing and how to prepare for the new requirements.

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Health Groups Urge New Mexico to Expand Medicaid Coverage for Obesity Drugs

Five national health and Hispanic advocacy groups are pressing Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to widen Medicaid coverage of GLP-1 obesity drugs, the Santa Fe New Mexican reports.

Medicaid Changes: The Facts Behind New Rules Affecting New Mexicans

New Medicaid rules have caused thousands of immigrants to lose their coverage, but they’re not the only ones affected. Did you know that other New Mexico residents could also lose coverage under the recent changes? Our team breaks down the facts to help you understand what’s changing and how to prepare for the new requirements.

Drought is Driving New Mexico Bears into Neighborhoods, and it’s Costing Them Their Lives

Drought has left New Mexico’s bears short on natural food, causing them to wander into neighborhoods in search of easy meals. With bear reports climbing and a record 307 bears killed this year, wildlife officials say keeping bears from getting used to human food is key to keeping them alive.

Cooler Weather May Slow New World Screwworm, NMDA Intensifies Response in Otero County

New Mexico confirmed a New World screwworm case in an Otero County beef cow, and officials say cooler weather will not end the risk, the New Mexico Department of Agriculture said in a news release.

Santa Fe City Hall Operations Interrupted After Employee Receives Suspicious Package Meant for Mayor Michael Garcia

Santa Fe police evacuated City Hall after a city employee was handed a suspicious package meant for Mayor Michael Garcia, the Santa Fe Police Department said.