Op-Ed: A Deep Dive Into Medical Malpractice
By Rep. CHRISTINE CHANDLER (D-Los Alamos)
Chair of the House Judiciary Committee
Healthcare access is top of mind for everyone in New Mexico, rightfully so, as we see more and more doctors leave the state to practice elsewhere. There are many reasons for this exodus. All of these reasons need to be addressed, including (especially) the unbounded litigation environment created by New Mexico’s Medical Malpractice Act.
Bills implementing the medical compacts, expanding the medical school, ramping up recruitment with a generous loan repayment program, increasing residencies, enacting Read More
Supreme Court Rules On Exclusion Of Expert Witness Affidavit In Malpractice Case
NMSC News:
SANTA FE — The state Supreme Court ruled that a trial court acted properly in striking a sworn statement of an expert witness in a medical malpractice case because it was filed months after a court-imposed deadline for submitting such evidence.
In a unanimous opinion, the Court concluded that the district court in Bernalillo County “properly exercised its inherent authority to enforce its scheduling order” that governed when certain events must occur in the case.
The justices rejected arguments that the trial court had effectively imposed a sanction of dismissal of the case by its Read More
Op-Ed: Hold The line In Hard Times
By ERIC SCHALLER
Los Alamos
I used to work in a level 1 trauma center’s Emergency Department. Occasionally, we saw the results of horrible, evil things come in the door. Things that could rattle the most seasoned docs, nurses, techs, and researchers. Things that I don’t talk about. Things that make you question the assumption that humanity is basically good. Things that make you question whether what you are doing is worthwhile. Things that can make you become cynical and turn your back on trying to help people.
To help myself and my team cope with things like this, I developed the following
Los Alamos 2025 Crime Statistics Reflect 20% Drop
By Chief Dino Sgambellone
Los Alamos Police Department
Overall, crime reported to police in all categories fell 20%, with Crimes Against Persons increasing from 47 to 56, Crimes Against Property decreasing from 153 to 110, and Crimes Against Society decreasing from 22 to 12.
Consistent with crime reported to police in 2024, larceny/theft and fraud cases continue to drive higher crime rates within the community.
Citizens are encouraged to remain vigilant in their neighborhoods and should secure personal belongings, vehicles, and residences. Please feel free to contact the Police Department Read More
NMSOP To Host Patient Advocacy Day At Roundhouse
NMSOP News:
SANTA FE — Patients, survivors, and advocates from across New Mexico will gather at the State Capitol on Friday, January 30, for Patient Advocacy Day, hosted by New Mexico Safety Over Profit (NMSOP).
Patient Advocacy Day will center the voices of New Mexicans who have been directly impacted by the state’s health care workforce shortage, unsafe hospital conditions, and barriers to accountability when preventable harm occurs. Participants will meet with lawmakers to share why NMSOP’s legislative priorities are critical to improving access to care without weakening patient Read More
