Healthcare

Can New Mexico Lawmakers Get In, Get Out For Special Session Scheduled To Begin Thursday?

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Senate Finance Chairman John Arthur Smith, D-Deming, said of the special session set to begin Thursday that he will be ‘disappointed if we can’t finish up in a day’. Luis Sánchez Saturno/SFNM

By JENS GOULD
Santa Fe New Mexican

The New Mexico Senate’s conservative-leaning Democrats long have been the gatekeepers — the ones who ultimately decide if legislation backed by the governor and the House of Representatives can become law.

Of course, the control they wield has an expiration date after a number of their most influential members lost primary elections this month to more progressive Read More

U.S. House Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Luján Joins New Mexico Mayors In Discussion On Federal Funding For Local Governments During COVID-19 Pandemic

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U.S. House Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Luján

CONGRESSIONAL News:

NAMBE — U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), the U.S. House Assistant Speaker, accepted an invitation by Mayors Caucus Co-chair Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull to join the New Mexico Municipal League’s Mayors Caucus recently for a discussion about the need to pass additional federal assistance for local governments struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“It was important for me to hear directly from New Mexico’s mayors and local leaders about the impact that COVID-19 is having on their ability to administer programs, provide services, Read More

New Mexico Social Justice And Housing Organizations Ask Governor For Rent Relief Fund To Prevent Homelessness

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NMCLP News:

ALBUQUERQUE — To prevent a dramatic spike in homelessness as New Mexico navigates the COVID-19 crisis and its economic aftermath, social justice and housing organizations asked Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham this week to prioritize legislation creating a rent relief fund at the upcoming special session.

Their letter also asks the governor to support a legislative moratorium on evictions and expanded protections for low-income homeowners.  

“If we don’t get some help with rent soon, I don’t know what’s going to happen to me and my family,” said Allyssa Garcia who lives in Albuquerque. Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 9,621 With 5 More Deaths And 4,072 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 102 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update includes 5 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:

  • 12 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 3 new cases in Chaves County
  • 3 new cases in Cibola County
  • 2 new cases in Colfax County
  • 6 new cases in Curry County
  • 12 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 1 new case in Hidalgo County
  • 3 new cases in Lea County
  • 6
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New Mexico Auditor Brian Colón On Firing Of Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services CEO David Conejo

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STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico State Auditor Brian S. Colón issued the following statement Thursday on the firing of CEO David Conejo of Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services (Hospital):

“I have long been concerned with the troubling allegations of gross operational mismanagement, failure to communicate, and lack of transparency at the Hospital under the leadership of CEO David Conejo,” Colón said. “Over the past year I have held Mr. Conejo and the Hospital administration accountable and will continue my attentive and vigilant oversight of the Hospital’s fiscal operations. Read More

New Mexico Fishing Report For June 12

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Ben and Kathy Newton from Logan own Ute Lake Fish N Fun bait shop. Courtesy photo

NMGF News:

In this time of change, the Department would like to encourage anglers to continue COVID safe practices; it is a great time to mend equipment, stock tackle boxes and prepare for upcoming fishing trips.

In the weekly fishing report, provided by Dustin Berg of Go Unlimited (supporting disabled anglers) and the Department of Game and Fish, we will continue to share tips and tricks to help you be ready and to safely go on your next adventure.

Check out the latest stocking report.

In this week’s fishing report, Read More

HOPE Pregnancy Providing Remote Services

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HOPE Pregnancy Center News:

HOPE Pregnancy Center continues to serve our community through remote parent mentoring, material assistance porch-drops and take-home pregnancy tests.  

HOPE’s offices have remained closed since March 16 due to the stay-at-home mandate and to ensure staff and client health and safety and will remain closed until further notice. HOPE’s in-person activities and events are on hold until meeting restrictions due to COVID-19 are lifted and the board and staff agree that the safety of the participants can be reasonably ensured.

Even though HOPE’s offices are closed, Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Cases At 9,526 With 6 More Deaths And 3,983 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 162 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 6 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update includes 6 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:

  • 18 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 1 new case in Chaves County
  • 7 new cases in Cibola County
  • 3 new cases in Curry County
  • 7 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 1 new case in Eddy County
  • 1 new case in Grant County
  • 1 new case in Hidalgo County
  • 3 new cases
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