Voters reelected Donald Trump president on Nov. 5, sending the former president to the White House for a second term and leaving many New Mexicans wondering how the political shift will affect abortion rights in the Southwest.
Ground has been broken on a new reproductive health and abortion clinic in southern New Mexico as the state struggles to care for an increasing number of patients from other parts of the country where access to abortion is limited.
“Delivering quality healthcare to New Mexico’s population requires a tailored approach that takes into account rural communities, New Mexicans benefiting from Medicaid, and the tens of thousands of public employees in our state,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said.
The governor’s short-term goals included asking lawmakers to approve $500 million for a Strategic Water Supply, $250 million for the Land of Enchantment Conservation Fund and smaller amounts for conservation work, outdoor recreation infrastructure and other projects.
The Gateway Center in Albuquerque is supposed to be a wide funnel for people who need housing and other health and social services. Skye McMillon found the place is only partially open as winter weather begins blowing into town.
It’s fall and that means cold and flu season — and COVID. Health officials are advising another round of vaccine boosters to stay ahead of the virus. Barbara Ramirez reports.
Children are at greater risk to pollutants and various deleterious effects caused by climate change, including behavioral health risks, a new report found.
Voters reelected Donald Trump president on Nov. 5, sending the former president to the White House for a second term and leaving many New Mexicans wondering how the political shift will affect abortion rights in the Southwest.
Ground has been broken on a new reproductive health and abortion clinic in southern New Mexico as the state struggles to care for an increasing number of patients from other parts of the country where access to abortion is limited.
“Delivering quality healthcare to New Mexico’s population requires a tailored approach that takes into account rural communities, New Mexicans benefiting from Medicaid, and the tens of thousands of public employees in our state,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said.
The governor’s short-term goals included asking lawmakers to approve $500 million for a Strategic Water Supply, $250 million for the Land of Enchantment Conservation Fund and smaller amounts for conservation work, outdoor recreation infrastructure and other projects.
The Gateway Center in Albuquerque is supposed to be a wide funnel for people who need housing and other health and social services. Skye McMillon found the place is only partially open as winter weather begins blowing into town.
Lack of menstrual products leads to school absence. A New Mexico law addresses the problem, but may not have gone far enough.
It’s fall and that means cold and flu season — and COVID. Health officials are advising another round of vaccine boosters to stay ahead of the virus. Barbara Ramirez reports.
UNM has started a wellness initiative based in Navajo teachings that is helping students foster their sense of community.
Vanessa G. Sánchez investigates why medication for opioid addiction that is life-saving for pregnant women and babies is rarely prescribed.
Children are at greater risk to pollutants and various deleterious effects caused by climate change, including behavioral health risks, a new report found.
