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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’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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County and Tribal health councils are mandated by state law, but unless they get more funding in the legislative session, most of their operating budgets will disappear. One bill aims to prevent that.
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The Environmental Protection Agency is planning to spend $5 billion dollars over the next five years to help school districts across the country purchase electric buses. In New Mexico, public health officials plan to push lawmakers in the upcoming legislative session for additional funds to help replace diesel school buses with electric vehicles.
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COVID cases are expected to surge this upcoming winter as people spend more time indoors for the typically cooler holiday season. To combat it, the Biden administration is offering a new round of free at-home tests starting on Monday.
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Handguns, assault rifles and even a few muskets were fully on display on Sunday in Old Town Albuquerque by about 150 or so people defying the recent New Mexico public health order issued late Friday by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham banning the carrying of firearms in public spaces.
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Last week, the Biden administration announced applications are now open for states to apply for a staggering $8.5 billion in rebate programs that encourage energy-efficient upgrades to homes.
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An analysis released Tuesday shows over 144,000 New Mexicans live or attend school near oil and gas operations. Environmental advocates are warning of health consequences and calling on the federal government to step up its regulation of the industry.
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At-risk musician and advocate discuss COVID-19 risk policy