The 30-day legislative session that begins Tuesday at the state Capitol could see quick action, as leading Democratic lawmakers have vowed to fast-track bills dealing with health care, roads and immigration detention facilities to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's desk.
Flu is hitting New Mexico hard this year and the Department of Health is urging residents to get a seasonal flu shot to help curb the spread and — more importantly — to stay safe. This time last year the flu represented about 7% of all emergency room visits. Now it's more than 10%.
Let's Talk New Mexico
Geothermal energy is a virtually inexhaustible and clean renewable resource that can be used for heating, cooling, and electricity generation by tapping into steam and hot water created by the Earth’s molten core. A recent report found that New Mexico has the potential to produce substantial power from its abundant geothermal resources – but what will it take it to tap into it?
Finding Help With Food
A list of resources around New Mexico for those who need assistance in the wake of the ongoing government shutdown and disruption in SNAP benefits.
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In its annual Honesty and Ethics poll, Gallup has named nursing as the nation’s most trusted profession. In light of New Mexico’s persistent medical professional shortages, nurses say this should be a call to action to support the nursing workforce with more investments to keep patients safe and healthy.
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Ryan Ellison is among six US Department of Justice appointees who have lost their interim or acting US attorney titles over the past year.