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Santa Fe Osteopathic Medicine School Pitch Hits Snag Over State Support Request

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The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Post file photo

By GABRIELLE PORTER
The Santa Fe New Mexican

An embryonic proposal to launch a new osteopathic medical school in Santa Fe hit a snag this week over a request for state support.

The idea to create New Mexico’s third school of medicine came from an organization called Access Health Initiative, led by the same people behind the Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine, and is “really at the inception,” partner Phil Zaveri said in an interview Friday.

A key part of that plan was a bill sponsored by Rep. Tara Lujan, D-Santa Fe, calling for $40 million from New Mexico’s Read More

Fentanyl, Juvenile Crime Bills Shot Down In House Committee

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HB 274 Sponsor Rep. Elaine Sena Cortez, R-Hobbs

By ESTEBAN CANDELARIA
The Santa Fe New Mexican

During debates on the crime package passed last month — which bundled together several tough-on-crime measures but which critics said was inadequate — lawmakers said they were just getting started.

But Thursday evening, a panel known for killing Republican-sponsored legislation shot down two bills held up by GOP lawmakers, prosecutors and Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham as ways of tackling some of the state’s greatest public safety issues.

House Bills 134 and 274, which respectively would Read More

Lea County Resident Tests Positive For Measles After Death

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NMDOH News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) confirms that a deceased resident of Lea County, who was unvaccinated, tested positive for measles.

The official cause of death is still under investigation by the New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator. However, NMDOH Scientific Laboratory has confirmed the presence of the measles virus. The individual did not seek medical care before passing. 

Measles is a highly contagious respiratory illness that can cause severe complications. One in five cases requires hospitalization, and approximately three in every 1,000 Read More

Legislative Roundup: 16 Days Remaining In Session

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham speaks to people assembled in the Rotunda at the state Capitol in honor of Women’s History Month Thursday, March 6, 2025. Photo by Michael G. Seamans/The New Mexican

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham speaks to people assembled in the Rotunda at the state Capitol in honor of Women’s History Month Thursday, March 6, 2025. Photo by Michael G. Seamans/The New Mexican

The Santa Fe New Mexican Staff:

State’s court highest upholds most of governor’s emergency orders on guns, drug use: The New Mexico Supreme Court on Thursday ruled Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s emergency orders Read More

LAPD’s Victim Assistant On Domestic Violence & Gaslighting

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By LAPD’s Victim Assistant:

The Los Alamos Police Department’s Victim Assistant shares the following information related to Domestic Violence and Gaslighting.

What is Gaslighting?

Gaslighting is a term that describes a type of emotional and psychological abuse in which an abuser convinces his or her victim that the abuse he or she is remembering didn’t occur, or wasn’t nearly as severe as the victim remembers. Gaslighting often makes the victims of abuse doubt their own memory, question themselves, and at times feel like they are going crazy.

Gaslighting can be hard to recognize, especially Read More

Bill To Allow Medical ‘Magic Mushrooms’ In New Mexico Gets Groovy Reception From Lawmakers

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Co-Sponsor Sen. Jeff Steinborn, D-Las Cruces

By DANIEL CHACÓN
The Santa Fe New Mexican

First marijuana, now magic mushrooms.

A state known for ending up at the bottom of a long list of rankings could be among the first in the nation to roll out a program for medical use of psilocybin mushrooms, commonly known as magic mushrooms.

The Senate Judiciary Committee late Wednesday endorsed Senate Bill 219 on an 8-1 vote.

The lone holdout, Sen. Katy Duhigg, D-Albuquerque, praised psilocybin’s efficacy.

“I am very torn on this because I know that psilocybin has amazing potential for substance use Read More

Support Group For Those Taking/Considering Weight Loss Drugs Monthly On First Wednesdays At Unitarian Church

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Dr. Elena McAtee and Certified Health Coach Kate Cleveland will tackle navigating life on weight loss drugs with a support group at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos. Courtesy photo

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos

Health means a lot of things to a lot of people, but sometimes when searching for the answers, the noise is too loud to hear them. The local duo of Dr. Elena McAtee and Certified Health Coach Kate Cleveland will tackle navigating life on weight loss drugs with a support group.

The meetings are 11 a.m. on the first Wednesday of every month at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos. Light refreshments Read More

New Mexicans Can Protect Themselves Against HPV

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NMDOH News:

SANTA FE — About 85% of people nationwide will get a human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in their lifetime – often without even knowing it.

HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection. High risk HPV can cause illness and several types of cancer. March 4, the New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMDOH) Immunization Program wants New Mexicans to know that vaccination of 11–12-year-olds can protect them long before they are ever exposed. HPV vaccination can prevent more than 90% of HPV-related cancers when given on time.  

“You can get HPV from skin-to-skin sexual contact. Read More

Deep Dive Into Grief: A Community Event On Building Empathy And Connection

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos community is invited to a unique and powerful event designed to foster empathy, connection, and understanding through personal stories of grief.

Hosted in collaboration with Los Alamos Library, Los Alamos Community Services Department, Los Alamos Courts and JJAB, this event is 5:45-8 p.m. Friday, March 28, at Mesa Public Library in Los Alamos.

Grief is often associated with the loss of a loved one, but it extends far beyond that—touching experiences such as the loss of identity, marriage, religion, retirement, community, divorce, freedom, health and Read More

Bill To Increase Top Oil And Gas Royalty Rate Offered On New Mexico State Lands Passes House Committee

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Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard

State Land Office News:

          • Offering market rate for premium tracts would generate over a billion dollars in additional value for public schools, universities and hospitals

SANTA FE – Legislation pushed by New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard to increase the top royalty rate offered for new oil and gas development on the best state lands passed the House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Committee today.

Senate Bill 23, sponsored by Sen. George Muñoz and co-sponsored by Speaker of the House Javier Martinez, Read More