Government & Politics

Federal Agency Downgrades Routine Park Projects, Raising Concerns Over Neglected New Mexico Sites

The U.S. Department of the Interior has canceled routine maintenance and programming contracts for national parks nationwide, including several sites in New Mexico, saying the deals ran counter to the priorities of the current administration, Source NM reports.

Why the USDA Wants to Repeal the Roadless Rule, and What New Mexico Stands to Lose

Almost all New Mexicans who commented on the USDA's plan to scrap the 2001 Roadless Rule opposed it, citing wildlife, water and solitude, Source NM reports.

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.

Thousands of New Mexico Immigrants Lose Medicaid Coverage as New Federal Eligibility Rules Take Effect

About 2,350 immigrants in New Mexico lost Medicaid eligibility on Oct. 1 as federal changes took effect, according to the New Mexico Health Care Authority, KOAT reports.

PNM Says It Will Cooperate if Investigated After PRC Staff Urge Formal Probe Over Billing Practices

Public Regulation Commission staff asked commissioners to formally investigate PNM over estimated meter readings and high summer bills, and PNM says it would cooperate, Source NM reports.

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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.