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The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a case to address whether or not people can be punished for living in encampments. The outcome could affect a similar case that has made it up to New Mexico’s Supreme Court.
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Organ donations and transplants hit an all-time high in 2023, according to New Mexico Donor Services. Still, over 640 New Mexicans are sitting on a waitlist hoping to find a match before it’s too late. Donor Services, along with recipients and waitlisters themselves are undertaking efforts to get more New Mexicans with organ failure life-saving transplants.
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Democratic U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich has proposed a bill that could close gaps in bilingual education by getting more literacy coaches on the ground in schools.
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The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case Monday that would put medical abortion out of reach for many.Providers in New Mexico who have had to adapt to a growing number of out-of-state patients are watching the case closely.
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Researchers at the University of New Mexico recently published a study pointing towards an alarming presence of elevated levels of microplastics in human placentas, which could impact future public health.
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New Mexico has two new gun laws on the books coming out of the legislative session. One creates a 7-day waiting period for firearms purchases.Its success may rely on existing laws and others that may or may not come to pass.
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A state fund for keeping members of the birthing workforce in their jobs is open for applications. The goal is to ensure there are enough practitioners to serve the state, which has struggled to provide accessible care.
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New Mexico’s state government is taking part in a program for the next two years to improve housing and health policy, and a wide range of state agencies will participate.
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Changes are coming for “The Santa Fe Reporter,” which has been running for 50 years. The alt weekly has a new publisher and is looking for a new owner.
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State employees can look forward to a raise this year. All state employees are slated to see at least a 3% bump, with some, like the State Police, getting more.
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March marks the annual celebration of Women’s History Month. This year it’s centered on women who advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion. Many New Mexican women paved the way for women today to make their voices heard and make their own history.
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Incarcerated people in the state’s custody are a step closer to being able to receive a medication for opioid use disorder. That’s because of a recent settlement in federal court.The settlement will require the state to provide access to the prescription medication to people already taking it before entering prison.