Health

Why October Turns Pink, And Why the Celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month Still Matters

In New Mexico, Breast Cancer Awareness Month puts a spotlight on early detection, screening gaps, survivor support and the continuing fight against breast cancer.

UNM Grant Aims to Expand Rural Maternal Care Through Birthworker Training

A $300,000 W.K. Kellogg Foundation grant to UNM's College of Nursing will fund stipends and statewide trainings for birthworkers to improve maternal care, especially in rural communities, UNM Health Sciences reports.

Warrior Within Project: Albuquerque Teen Creates Clothing Brand to Raise Awareness About Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

An Albuquerque high schooler is promoting mental health awareness through his clothing company, Warrior Within Project, KRQE reports.

Lawmakers Weigh 6% Wholesale Alcohol Tax as New Mexico’s Alcohol Death Rate Stays High

New Mexico lawmakers are taking another shot at overhauling the state's alcohol taxes with a 6% tax collected at the wholesale level, KRQE reports.

13 APS High Schools Now Have Vape Detectors to Curb Student Vaping: What to Know

Albuquerque Public Schools installed 93 new vape detectors across 13 high schools to help prevent student vaping, KOB 4 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.