/tags/healthcare healthcare en-US Copyright Thu, 02 Oct 2025 01:14:59 GMT /local-news/2025-10-01/democratic-lawmakers-say-this-special-session-is-the-first-step-to-address-federal-cuts Before the commencement of the New Mexico special legislature session on Wednesday, Democratic state lawmakers outlined their priorities to address the impacts from federal budget cuts. Thu, 02 Oct 2025 01:14:59 GMT /local-news/2025-10-01/democratic-lawmakers-say-this-special-session-is-the-first-step-to-address-federal-cuts Jeanette DeDios /local-news/2025-09-30/leger-fernandez-federal-government-shutdown-budget-bill The U.S. government will run out of money after midnight Tuesday to continue funding federal government entities across the country unless a deal is made by both the Democrats and Republicans. Wed, 01 Oct 2025 01:17:23 GMT /local-news/2025-09-30/leger-fernandez-federal-government-shutdown-budget-bill Jeanette DeDios /local-news/2025-06-16/thousands-in-albuquerque-bring-their-voices-to-no-kings-day-protest Thousands of people in Albuquerque attended Saturday’s “No Kings Day” rally, part of a nationwide day of protest against President Trump's policies. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 04:30:23 GMT /local-news/2025-06-16/thousands-in-albuquerque-bring-their-voices-to-no-kings-day-protest Jeanette DeDios /local-news/2024-09-26/unm-project-echo-model-diabetes-healthcare-rural The health care worker shortage in New Mexico hits rural areas particularly hard. That’s especially true for finding specialty care to manage chronic disease. UNM's Project ECHO is using their model to close these gaps. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 17:33:04 GMT /local-news/2024-09-26/unm-project-echo-model-diabetes-healthcare-rural Taylor Velazquez /local-news/2024-08-19/sandoval-regional-medical-center-union-rallies-to-be-included-in-raises The United Health Professionals of New Mexico rallied outside University of New Mexico Hospital’s Sandoval Regional Medical Center on Monday calling for a 3% raise that every other employee received. Tue, 20 Aug 2024 01:39:03 GMT /local-news/2024-08-19/sandoval-regional-medical-center-union-rallies-to-be-included-in-raises Jeanette DeDios /local-news/2024-08-19/unmh-resident-doctor-raises Residents at the University of New Mexico Hospital ratified a new contract last week, winning a 5% raise after months of negotiations. Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:24:16 GMT /local-news/2024-08-19/unmh-resident-doctor-raises Taylor Velazquez /show/lets-talk-new-mexico/2024-07-26/lets-talk-about-recruiting-more-health-care-providers Waiting months for health care appointments is a common experience for New Mexicans, in part because of a lacking health care workforce. On this week’s Let’s Talk New Mexico, we’ll discuss plans to recruit and retain workers to boost access to quality healthcare. Fri, 26 Jul 2024 22:25:38 GMT /show/lets-talk-new-mexico/2024-07-26/lets-talk-about-recruiting-more-health-care-providers Taylor Velazquez /local-news/2024-07-08/presbyterian-proposes-solutions-to-combat-new-mexicos-health-care-worker-shortages New Mexico’s health care staffing shortage continues to worsen, with a recent report noting nearly all counties say this is their top occupational need. During a recent hearing of the Legislative Health and Humans Services Committee, an official with Presbyterian Medical Services spoke about the impacts of these shortages and offered recommendations to lawmakers to recruit and retain more workers. Mon, 08 Jul 2024 23:11:28 GMT /local-news/2024-07-08/presbyterian-proposes-solutions-to-combat-new-mexicos-health-care-worker-shortages Taylor Velazquez /news/2024-06-14/top-officials-celebrate-new-mental-health-emergency-room A brand-new facility that will treat mental health emergencies will begin taking patients on Tuesday June 18, and some of the state’s top officials celebrated the center in a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday. Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:53:19 GMT /news/2024-06-14/top-officials-celebrate-new-mental-health-emergency-room Daniel Montaño /local-news/2024-01-03/gateway-center-in-albuquerque-will-now-accept-clients-directly-from-first-responders An Albuquerque shelter for people experiencing homelessness opened a receiving area for first responders Wednesday. That is in addition to several other services the city is adding on to the still-new shelter. Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:36:07 GMT /local-news/2024-01-03/gateway-center-in-albuquerque-will-now-accept-clients-directly-from-first-responders Megan Myscofski