/public-health-new-mexico Public Health New Mexico en-US Copyright Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:58:52 GMT /sentor-Lujan-representative-Stansbury-SNAP-WIC-bills-funding-benefits-shutdown New Mexico’s federal lawmakers are pushing bills aimed at bankrolling food assistance, which is set to stop Saturday amidst the ongoing government shutdown. U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Lujan and U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury, both Democrats, are sponsoring bills aimed at stopping that, and said both the money and the votes are there. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:58:52 GMT /sentor-Lujan-representative-Stansbury-SNAP-WIC-bills-funding-benefits-shutdown Daniel Montaño /local-news/2025-10-24/new-mexico-coalition-of-sexual-assault-program-celebrates-one-year-anniversary-of-helpline This month marks the one year anniversary of the state’s first 24/7 statwide hotline for sexual assault survivors. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 21:07:20 GMT /local-news/2025-10-24/new-mexico-coalition-of-sexual-assault-program-celebrates-one-year-anniversary-of-helpline Taylor Velazquez /Darren-white-2025-Albuquerque-mayor-election-candiate-interview-position-policies-experience In the final installment of our series taking a look at Albuquerque’s mayoral candidates, we hear from former Bernalillo County Sheriff Darren White, who also served as the Chief Public Safety Officer for Albuquerque before stepping down after an incident involving his wife’s DWI stop. He is now the programming manager for KKOB News Radio. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 23:59:18 GMT /Darren-white-2025-Albuquerque-mayor-election-candiate-interview-position-policies-experience Daniel Montaño /news/2025-10-23/national-prescription-drug-take-back-day-offers-new-mexicans-opportunity-to-dispose-of-medications-safely Saturday’s event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. across New Mexico, with dozens of collection sites around the state. One of the Albuquerque locations is Sandia Pharmacy, located at 201 San Pedro Dr. SE Suite C, where Health Equity Council staff will be assisting. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:17:49 GMT /news/2025-10-23/national-prescription-drug-take-back-day-offers-new-mexicans-opportunity-to-dispose-of-medications-safely Mark Haslett /local-news/2025-10-22/unmh-prevention-violence-healthcare-nurses The American Hospital Association reports that violence in the health care system has significantly increased over the past decade, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, the University of New Mexico implemented a workplace violence program three years ago. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:09:22 GMT /local-news/2025-10-22/unmh-prevention-violence-healthcare-nurses Taylor Velazquez /Louie-Sanchez-2025-Albuquerque-Mayoral-Election-Candidate-interview-stance-positions-policy-experience In the fifth installment of our series taking a look at each Albuquerque mayoral candidate, we have an interview from our public media compatriot, New Mexico PBS. Host of New Mexico in Focus, Nash Jones, spoke with Louie Sanchez, an Albuquerque City Councilor representing District 1 on Albuquerque’s Westside, who is running for the top office. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:48:30 GMT /Louie-Sanchez-2025-Albuquerque-Mayoral-Election-Candidate-interview-stance-positions-policy-experience Daniel Montaño /Alexander-Alex-Uballez-2025-Albuquerque-mayoral-election-candidate-interview-positions-experience-policies-plans In the fourth installment of a series looking at Albuquerque’s mayoral candidates, °µºÚÍø’s Daniel Montano spoke with former U.S. Attorney for New Mexico, Alex Uballez, who said his choice to run for mayor came from a desire to continue serving the public after leaving his position as the top federal prosecutor in the state. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:47:40 GMT /Alexander-Alex-Uballez-2025-Albuquerque-mayoral-election-candidate-interview-positions-experience-policies-plans Daniel Montaño /Eddie-Varela-Albuqerque-Mayor-2025-candidate-interview-position-policy-experience In our third installment of our series looking at all of Albuquerque’s mayoral candidates, °µºÚÍø’s Daniel Montano sits down with Eddie Varela, a retired fire chief with some unconventional ideas who says his background prepared him for a career in city government. Fri, 17 Oct 2025 20:35:50 GMT /Eddie-Varela-Albuqerque-Mayor-2025-candidate-interview-position-policy-experience Daniel Montaño /Mayling-Armijo-Albuquerque-mayor-2025-elections-candidate-interview-leader-experience-crime-focus In the second part of our series on the six Albuquerque mayoral candidates, °µºÚÍø’s Daniel Montano talks with Mayling Armijo, who would be the first female mayor here if successful. She was the Economic Development Director for Bernalillo County and is an officer in the Navy reserves. She is currently the executive director of the Elevated Lending Community Development Corporation. She said both familial and personal experiences with crime and other issues in the city drove her to run. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:40:34 GMT /Mayling-Armijo-Albuquerque-mayor-2025-elections-candidate-interview-leader-experience-crime-focus Daniel Montaño /news/2025-10-15/albuquerque-city-councilor-citizens-seek-expansion-of-protections-for-bicyclists-people-using-mobility-devices The July 2025 death of Kayla Vanlandingham, 19, has underscored the dangers faced by those using road crossings throughout the city. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:41:16 GMT /news/2025-10-15/albuquerque-city-councilor-citizens-seek-expansion-of-protections-for-bicyclists-people-using-mobility-devices Mark Haslett