Health

Why Advocates Want Non-Dairy Milk in Schools

Animal advocates want New Mexico schools to offer non-dairy milk with every breakfast and lunch, while Albuquerque Public Schools says doing so for all students would add cost, KOB 4 reports.

Have Babies or Young Children at Home? Health Officials Urge Extra Protection From Summer Heat

Babies and young children overheat faster than adults, so parents should watch for dehydration and avoid common heat mistakes, KOAT reports.

The Power of Sleep in Learning: Parents Urged to Reset Children’s Sleep Schedules Ahead of New School Year

A University of New Mexico psychiatry professor says parents can ease the shift from flexible summer sleep schedules to a school routine by moving bedtime earlier a little at a time, KOAT reports.

$2.6M Settlement Funds New Mental Health and Addiction Prevention Programs for Albuquerque Students

Albuquerque Public Schools is allocating $2.6 million from an opioid settlement to counseling positions and new student prevention programs, KOB 4 reports.

Extreme Heat Kills More Than Hurricanes and Floods Combined — Here’s How to Survive New Mexico’s Scorching Summer

Extreme heat is now the deadliest climate threat, claiming nearly 500,000 lives yearly worldwide. In New Mexico, triple-digit summers are dangerous. Stay safe with these proven survival tips.

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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.

APS to Open School Transfer Requests for 2027-28 on October 26

Albuquerque Public Schools will begin accepting school transfer requests for the 2027-28 school year on Oct. 26, the district said.