Healthcare

Gov. Lujan Grisham Signs Medical Malpractice Reform, Other Healthcare Bills Into Law  

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STATE News:

LOS LUNAS — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed several bills March 6. that will transform New Mexico’s healthcare system by reforming medical malpractice law, health care affordability, patient billing transparency and hospital funding and more. 

The bills—HB 99, HB 4, HB 306 and SB 101, among others—represent a historic milestone in the governor’s years-long push to alleviate physician shortages, make healthcare more affordable and improve the long-term financial security of hospitals across New Mexico. The governor signed the legislation at the soon-to-open Read More

Los Alamos High School Hosts ‘Arrive Alive Tour’ To Raise Awareness About The Serious Risks Of Impaired Driving

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Two students compare their results after participating in the impaired driving simulator exercise, which raises awareness about the serious risks of impaired driving. Courtesy/LAPS

A student participant receives his ticket after driving impaired as part of the ‘Arrive Alive Tour’ impaired driving simulator hosted by LAHS Feb. 27 to raise awareness about the serious risks of impaired driving. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Los Alamos High School (LAHS) hosted the “Arrive Alive Tour” impaired driving simulator on Friday, Feb. 27, to raise awareness about the serious risks of impaired driving. Read More

UNM Health To Provide Free Skin Cancer Screenings

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UNM News:

The UNM School of Medicine Department of Dermatology and UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center will offer free skin cancer screening events tomorrow, Saturday, March 7, 2026 at two different locations:

Schreiber Family Medicine
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
630 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite 125, Taos, New Mexico 87571

Taos Ski Valley Taos Tent
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
7 Thunderbird Rd, Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525

These events are FREE, and everyone arriving during event hours will be seen. The public is encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity for skin cancer screening without needing a doctor’s appointment Read More

New Mexico Health Care Authority To Host Public Feedback Session On CARA Transition Wednesday April 1

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NMHCA News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Health Care Authority will host an online public feedback session Wednesday, April 1, to gather input on the transition of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) program to the agency. 

The session will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will focus on the upcoming transfer of CARA administration to the Health Care Authority, which is scheduled to take effect July 1, 2026.

The session is intended to provide information about the transition and to hear directly from community members, partners and individuals with direct experience with the Read More

New Mexico Health Department Offers Telehealth Family Planning Services

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NMDOH News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has launched a telehealth family planning program to help New Mexicans access affordable reproductive care from home. 

Through the New Mexico Department of Health Helpline, callers can now schedule telehealth appointments for family planning services, including prescriptions for birth control and emergency contraception. Helpline clinical staff are available to counsel patients about family planning options and help them determine which birth control method is right for them.

“We’re excited to offer New Mexicans Read More

Building A Healthier New Mexico: Blue ImpactSM Grants Now Open

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BCBSNM News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico’s Blue Impact grant program is accepting 2026-27 applications through May 1. These grants and other BCBSNM community investments directly target the social and economic factors that play a role in health and wellness.

Awarded grants range from $20,000 to $100,000. Requests should stay within this range to be considered for funding. More information about Blue Impact grants and the link to apply are available here.

“At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, our mission is to help ensure that every New Mexican has the opportunity Read More

‘LIFELINE: 2026 Youth Summit’ Friday At Mesa Library

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COUNTY News:

“LIFELINE: 2026 Youth Summit” is a free, high-energy event for high school students focused on connection, resilience, and real-world life skills.

The summit is 5-8 p.m., Friday, March 6, at Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Ave.

Students will enjoy free food trucks, door prizes, and a prevention toolkit for every participant.

The Summit features interactive workshops and short talks on topics like mental health support, suicide prevention, and how to safely administer NARCAN, alongside hands-on activities and creative experiences hosted by the YMCA, JJAB, Los Alamos Read More

Dannemann: The New Malpractice Law

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By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
© 2026 by Merilee Dannemann

Like most New Mexicans, I am deeply relieved that our medical malpractice law has been changed to get rid of unlimited punitive damages, the part of the law that has been scaring the heck out of our doctors and leading too many of them to leave the state.

I have already seen the first attack on the new version of the law – an article by a trial lawyer implying that injured patients won’t receive the compensation they deserve and greedy corporations will have no incentive for safety. Let’s clear this up.

The news coverage has focused Read More

Seeking LAHS Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors To Apply For LAMC’s 2026 ‘Multiple Avenues For Successful Healthcare’ Program

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LAMC News:

Continuing a community tradition, Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) and Los Alamos High School are very pleased to once again offer the Multiple Avenues for Successful Healthcare (MASH) program to interested and eligible high school sophomores, juniors and seniors.

The goal of this annual program is to expose local students to the multiple exciting and rewarding career opportunities available in their hometown hospital.

This one-week job shadowing experience will occur on the LAMC campus, at 3917 West Road, June 1-5. The shadowing program is designed to involve interactive Read More