/tags/rural-healthcare rural healthcare en-US Copyright Fri, 03 Oct 2025 03:01:38 GMT /local-news/2025-10-02/special-session-passes-all-bills-addressing-federal-budget-cuts The special legislative session ended Thursday evening in Santa Fe, where all of the bills that addressed the recent federal budget cuts passed while others stalled in committee. Fri, 03 Oct 2025 03:01:38 GMT /local-news/2025-10-02/special-session-passes-all-bills-addressing-federal-budget-cuts Jeanette DeDios /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 /$46-million-for-rural-health-expansion The governor’s office announced an additional $46 million for a fund meant to expand rural health care. Providers looking to grow or just starting out can submit an application to the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund starting September 18. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 22:29:36 GMT /$46-million-for-rural-health-expansion Daniel Montaño /local-news/2023-11-14/as-transgender-refugees-flock-to-new-mexico-waitlists-grow As many states have moved to restrict or ban gender-affirming care for trans people, a few states, including New Mexico, have codified protections. But those laws don’t always mean accessing care is simple or quick, as a surge in new patients in the state collides with limited doctors and clinics. Tue, 14 Nov 2023 17:40:25 GMT /local-news/2023-11-14/as-transgender-refugees-flock-to-new-mexico-waitlists-grow Cecilia Nowell, KFF Health News /local-news/2022-04-21/expanded-healthcare-coverage-for-new-mexicans-takes-another-step-forward The state approved nearly $800,000 in the recent legislative session to study how a proposed law would change healthcare coverage and costs. Officials must now prioritize which areas to research. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:10:49 GMT /local-news/2022-04-21/expanded-healthcare-coverage-for-new-mexicans-takes-another-step-forward Jered Ebenreck /local-news/2022-03-17/va-study-suggests-overhaul-of-abq-hospital-closing-4-rural-nm-clinics A report from the Veteran’s Administration released this week is drawing rebuke from members of New Mexico’s congressional delegation because of its recommendation to close VA health clinics in Gallup, Las Vegas, Raton and Española. Thu, 17 Mar 2022 18:57:29 GMT /local-news/2022-03-17/va-study-suggests-overhaul-of-abq-hospital-closing-4-rural-nm-clinics Kaveh Mowahed /news/2020-11-27/nevada-rural-health-conference-explores-cross-jurisdictional-sharing Nevada recently hosted its annual rural health conference, with a particular focus on infrastructure as COVID-19 continues to ravage rural America. Thu, 26 Nov 2020 01:27:11 GMT /news/2020-11-27/nevada-rural-health-conference-explores-cross-jurisdictional-sharing Stephanie Serrano