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Wastewater Sounded the Measles Alarm in New Mexico—Before Doctors Even Caught It

New Mexico health officials detected measles in wastewater five days before doctors confirmed cases in Sandoval County, according to a study reported by Source NM.

New Mexico Asks Court to Rein In Meta, Arguing Social Media Is Fueling a Teen Mental Health Crisis

New Mexico asked a judge to declare Meta Platforms a public nuisance, seeking nearly $3.7 billion in penalties and sweeping changes to its platforms, Reuters reports.

Environmental Air Quality on Funding, Monitoring & Health Outcomes

The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board approved the Environment Department’s proposal to raise air quality fees. This marks the first increase since 2009. The new...

Hospital Denies Breach as City, County Pursue Lawsuit Over Care Access: Here’s What to Know

Memorial Medical Center denied breaching its agreements after Las Cruces and Doña Ana County sued over the hospital's operations, the Albuquerque Journal reports.

CDC Report Cites New Mexico’s Measles Response—But Cases in Detention Centers Raise Concerns

A CDC report credits New Mexico's outreach and vaccine push for containing the 2025 measles outbreak, but new 2026 cases are tied to detention centers, 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.

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.