New Mexicans Can Compare Prescription Costs Online
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — New Mexicans can now use the public portal of the All Payer Claims Database (APCD) to compare costs on prescriptions statewide.
The portal, which went live in August 2024, was developed to expand healthcare pricing transparency in compliance with the Health Information Systems Act and the APCD rule. This public portal will empower New Mexicans to compare healthcare prices and access information on healthcare quality, helping them make informed choices to seek quality care.
As of June 2025, the portal now includes prescription costs and is accessible in Spanish Read More
Republican Lawmakers Call Foul Over LFC Report On NM Orphaned Oil Well Program
NMSR News:
TAOS — Yesterday, the members of the Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) received a spotlight report about orphaned oil & gas wells in New Mexico. However, this report was subsequently flagged by lawmakers as being biased against our state’s extractive industries. Concerns around the report arose from data reported by the Oil Conservation Division of the Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department that lacked input from industry partners and experts. Though the publication was intended to provide policy options to legislators, it failed to acknowledge the compliance Read More
103rd Santa Fe Indian Market Aug. 16–17
SWAIA News:
SANTA FE — The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) is pleased to release the 103rd annual Santa Fe Indian Market schedule of events. For 103 years, the Santa Fe Indian Market has been held the third weekend of August, representing a promise from the City of Santa Fe to the original Native American participating artists. On August 16 and 17, 2025, nearly 1,000 of the world’s most accomplished Native American artists in ten juried classifications Read More
NMSU Students Win National Dairy Innovation Award For Heart-Healthy Snack Pack
NMSU team members Alejandro Schutte, Andrea Soler, Ashley Medina, Jazmine Arreola, and Joy Agbawodike received the Platinum Dairy Innovator Award and a $10,000 prize at the American Dairy Science Association’s annual meeting in Louisville, Kentucky. Courtesy/NMSU
Nuestro Corazón – Spanish for ‘Our Heart’ – features nearly 80 percent dairy content and delivers on both health and convenience, two top priorities for today’s consumers. Courtesy/NMSU
NMSU News:
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — A team of food science students from New Mexico State University (NMSU) has earned national recognition Read More
Twin Cabins Wildfire Update For June 26
Forest Service:
Firefighters have knocked down the Twin Cabins Wildfire to approximately 40 acres in the Jemez Ranger District, near the northwest boundary between Valles Caldera National Preserve and the Santa Fe National Forest, adjacent to Forest Road 144 and Twin Cabins Canyon.
Start Date: June 23, 2025, at 1 p.m.
Containment: 10%
Cause: Under investigation
Vegetation: Burning in oak brush, Ponderosa pine, and Douglas fir.
Resources: 40 personnel
Overview: Fire crews are actively managing the 40-acre wildfire using full suppression tactics. Currently, the wildfire does not pose Read More
State Rep. Christine Chandler And U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández Host Los Alamos Townhall
Far left, N.M. Rep. Christine Chandler, left, and U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández at the podium during their town hall meeting Friday afternoon at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Immigration, the U.S. possibly entering Israel’s war with Iran and the sale of public lands were among the top concerns voiced during a town hall hosted by U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández and N.M. Rep. Christine Chandler.
Friday afternoon at Fuller Lodge, a crowd of people filled the room to express their concerns and questions Read More
Public Invited To Shape Kinship Caregiver Pilot Program
ALTSD Cabinet Secretary Emily Kaltenbach
ALTSD News:
SANTA FE – The Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) is inviting the public to weigh in on the rule for the new Kinship Caregiver Pilot Program.
Created through House Bill 252 during the 2025 Legislative session, the Kinship Caregiver Pilot Program is designed to assist those who are raising children outside of the traditional foster care system by helping them access services, legal resources, and financial support.
“Whether it’s grandparents stepping in, an aunt or uncle opening their home, or an older sibling keeping the Read More
Enterprise Bank & Trust Support Aids CASA First In It’s Advocacy For Children
CASA First Executive Director Annie Rasquin, LISW, at her offices Tuesday at 466 W. San Francisco St. in Santa Fe. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
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SANTA FE—Entering the offices of CASA First in Santa Fe is like coming home after a long trip – calm and comforting. That soothing feeling permeates the space, including a large area called the “Calm and Comfort Room”, designated for gatherings with children and families. Soft stuffed animals containing weights provide traumatized children with a secure Read More
State Police To Conduct Saturation Patrols & Sobriety, Registration, Insurance, Driver’s License Checkpoints Across New Mexico In July
NMSP News:
New Mexico State Police (NMSP) will conduct sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols; and registration, insurance, and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during July 2025.
We are bringing awareness to these events to reduce impaired driving-related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.
These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.
Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make the Read More
LAPS: 200+ Students Enroll In Summer Literacy Program
Miss Van Anne with several of the more than 200 students participating in the Literacy NM Summer Program underway through July 3 at Barranca Mesa Elementary School. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
More than 200 students are enrolled in the Literacy NM Summer Program being held at Barranca Mesa Elementary School. This program replaced the traditional summer school provided by Los Alamos Public Schools.
The Literacy NM Summer Program offers small group, specialized reading and writing instruction for students who have completed kindergarten through 7th grade.
This is the first year that LAPS Read More
