Originally published at santafenewmexican.com on April 26, 2025. America may finally be turning a corner in the opioid crisis. For the first time in years, overdose deaths are declining. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported a 17% decrease in opioid-related fatalities between July 2023 and July 2024: a promising sign that prevention and […]
The $26 billion opioid settlement offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to combat America’s deadliest drug crisis, if states and localities spend the funds transparently, strategically, and solely on opioid abatement.
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New Mexico is facing a healthcare provider shortage, exacerbated by challenges in medical malpractice payouts and high malpractice caps.
The Medicaid Forward Plan, introduced as House Bill 400, is aimed at creating a state-administered health coverage plan.
The recent shooting on the University of New Mexico campus should encourage crackdowns on criminals.
Today’s fresh employment numbers from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics are concerning.
State officials and New Mexico’s congressional delegation can do more to prevent future wildfires.
While the emergency was originally instituted with much fanfare, the executive orders are being quietly rescinded.
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