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Free Well Testing For Mora, San Miguel And Taos Counties

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Environment Secretary James Kenney

NMED News:

MORA COUNTY — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is offering free private well water testing to well owners in parts of Mora, San Miguel and Taos counties located within one mile of the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon burn scar area.

This initiative responds to water quality testing conducted as part of a 2025 independent geological study, which showed the presence of heavy metals in some of the wells tested in the area. Well owners in this area can sign up for free well testing by completing NMED’s form at https://www.env.nm.gov/morasanmigueltaos-pws/mora-san-miguel-and-taos-county-private-well-sampling-form/ Read More

New Mexico Governor Addresses ACA Tax Credits Block

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

From the Office of Gov. Lujan Grisham:

SANTA FE — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement:

“On Thursday, Senate Republicans in Congress blocked a Democratic proposal to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits for millions of Americans, which will cause healthcare premiums to skyrocket in January. It’s an appalling failure by a Republican Party that is more concerned with placating President Trump than protecting the constituents they were elected to represent.

“My administration saw this coming, which is why we worked with Read More

Epilepsy Foundation To Host Education Day January 2026

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UNM News:

Epilepsy Foundation New Mexico is pleased to host Epilepsy Education Day on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at the University of New Mexico (UNM) Center for Development and Disability.

Epilepsy Education Day is an educational conference for pediatric, teen, and adult patients and their families. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn from renowned epileptologists and epilepsy professionals.

Light lunch will be provided. Childcare will not be provided; this event is geared toward the patients and parents or caregivers.

Epilepsy Education Day New Mexico 2026 Agenda 

  • 9 a.m.
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New Documents Added To Electronic Public Reading Room

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LANL News:

The following documents have been added to the Los Alamos National Laboratory Electronic Reading Room.

The document(s) have been submitted to fulfill one or more requirements of the Los Alamos National Laboratory.

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New Southwest Coalition For Life Leader To Head Multi-State Expansion Of Pro-Woman Birthing Centers

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SOUTHWEST COALITION News:

LAS CRUCES — the new Chief Operating Officer of Southwest Coalition for Life, Mayra Rodiguez is advancing a new model for the future of serving pregnant mothers. After exposing Planned Parenthood’s deceit of women and achieving a landmark victory over the abortion giant in court, Rodriguez is now a champion for authentic women’s health.

“From the heart of Mexico City to the corridors of women’s healthcare in the United States, my journey has always been about serving women,” said Rodriguez, who once ran three Planned Parenthood centers and will now lead a network Read More

District 1199 New Mexico Endorses Sam Bregman For Governor, Citing Comprehensive Healthcare Plan

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From the Sam Bregman for Governor Campaign:

ALBUQUERQUE — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Sam Bregman, announced the endorsement of District 1199 New Mexico, a leading union representing healthcare workers across the state.

District 1199 New Mexico’s leadership highlighted Bregman’s platform, which focuses on increasing access to care, ensuring adequate staffing levels, and improving working conditions for all healthcare professionals. The union specifically recognized Bregman’s commitment to protecting essential healthcare jobs and making critical investments Read More

ABC Hosts Suicide Prevention Training At Mesa Library Monday

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HEALTH News:
While everything may look merry and bright, the holidays can bring extra stress and pressure and stir up feelings of overwhelming grief and loneliness. People can make a difference by checking in and reaching out to friends, family members, coworkers, and neighbors who are showing signs of distress or are in crisis.
The next ABC Suicide Prevention Partner class will take place, noon to 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 15 in the upstairs classroom at Mesa Public Library in Los Alamos. Ask, Be Present, Connect is a 60 minute class that addresses how to prevent suicide. During the class participants
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Martinez: Challenges Of Grandparents, Kin Raising Children

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Jeramay Martinez

By JERAMAY MARTINEZ
Health Care Specialist
Los Alamos County

Most of us know how the adoption and foster care system works, but kinship care is somewhere in the middle. It’s when grandparents, extended family members or even family friends take in, become legal guardians, and care for the children when their parents can’t. Kinship care is more common than you may think in New Mexico. A recent report from the Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation found that 8 percent of all kids in New Mexico are in some type of kinship care arrangement. That is more than double the national Read More

Algae Bloom Advisory Lifted At Santa Cruz & Clayton Lakes

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NMED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is lifting a harmful algae bloom advisory that was issued in late September for Santa Cruz Lake in Santa Fe County and Clayton Lake in Union County following updated monitoring data showing improved conditions.

Harmful algae blooms (HABs) occur when certain algae rapidly grow in surface waters, creating potential health risks for people and animals. These blooms can appear blue, bright green, brown, or red and may look like scum or floating grass clippings. Some HABs can produce toxins that are dangerous to both humans and animals. Read More

State Seeks To Hire Hundreds Of Child Welfare Workers, Expand Kids’ Mental Health Services

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Valerie Sandoval
Acting Cabinet Secretary

CYFD News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico is seeking to hire hundreds of child welfare workers, expand substance abuse and infant mental health programs, and strengthen safety nets for vulnerable children and families under a proposed $422.3 million state budget.

The New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) fiscal year 2027 budget represents a 4.7 percent increase and seeks $43.1 million of General Fund investments to replace expired federal health services grants, to add wrap-around services in communities and to broaden alternative Read More