Healthcare

January Is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month

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NMHCA News:

SANTA FE — As New Mexico observes Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month in January, the state is highlighting continued declines in overdose and suicide deaths, alongside ongoing efforts to expand access to treatment, prevention, and crisis response services. 

“January is a time of renewal, and it’s also a reminder that healing can begin at any moment,” said Nick Boukas, behavioral health services division director at the New Mexico Health Care Authority. “We want every person to know that treatment works, support is available, and recovery is not only possible, but also happening Read More

Permian Strategic Partnership And Philanthropic Partners Launch Infant Tele-Audiology Clinics In Artesia And Hobbs

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HEALTHCARE News:

The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) today announced the expansion of access to critical early hearing detection and intervention services for infants and families across Southeast New Mexico. Two new infant tele-audiology clinics, located in Artesia and Hobbs, will be operated by the New Mexico School for the Deaf (NMSD).

The Hobbs clinic is supported through a partnership between the JF Maddox Foundation and the PSP, while the Artesia clinic is funded by the PSP in collaboration with the Written in Red Foundation, John A. Yates & Charlotte G. Yates Legacy Foundation Read More

Los Alamos Medical Center Announces Retirement Of Vicki Martinez And Honors Her For 20 Years Of Dedication

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On her retirement Los Alamos Medical Center’s Vicki Martinez with Interim CEO Tony Young. Courtesy/LAMC

LAMC News:

After more than 20 incredible years at Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC), the hospital has bid a heartfelt farewell to Vicki Martinez as she begins her well-deserved retirement. Martinez has been a cornerstone of the LAMC hospital family, serving as the Executive Assistant in Administration for most of her tenure.

If you’ve ever walked into the administration suite, chances are her warm smile was the first to greet you. Known as the gatekeeper to the executive team, Martinez balanced Read More

Healthcare At Forefront Of 2026 Legislative Preview

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From left, Rep. Christine Chandler, moderator Margo Batha, League of Women Voters of Los Alamos First Vice President Leslie Wallstrom and Sen. Leo Jaramillo participate in the 2026 Legislative Preview Thursday evening at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos resident Morrie Pongratz asks legislators how best to address the state’s shortage of healthcare professionals during Thursday’s Legislative Preview in Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

As the next 30-day New Mexico Read More

Think New Mexico’s Kristina Fisher Lays Out Healthcare Reform Topics For Upcoming 30-Day Legislative Session

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Associate Director Kristina Fisher of Think New Mexico speaks to the importance of healthcare reform during the legislative preview held Thursday evening at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

A lengthy to-do list for improving healthcare in New Mexico emerged during the legislative preview hosted by the League of Women Voters of Los Alamos (LWVLA) and American Association of University Women (AAUW) held Thursday evening in Fuller Lodge.

That list includes increasing the standard of proof in malpractice Read More

DEA Releases 2026 Aggregate Production Quotas

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Cheri Oz
DEA Assist. Administrator of Diversion Control 

DEA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration released the established aggregate production quotas (APQ) for schedule I and II controlled substances and assessment of annual needs (AAN) for the list I chemicals ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine for 2026.

“DEA is committed to ensuring that patients can access the prescription medications that they need to stay healthy,” DEA Assistant Administrator of Diversion Control Cheri Oz said. “DEA takes seriously its responsibility Read More

Family YMCA’s Holistic Winter Wellness Program: A Multidisciplinary Approach To Whole-Person Wellness

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YMCA News:

Beginning Feb. 1, the Family YMCA will host the Holistic Winter Wellness Program. The program blends four complementary modalities led by experienced practitioners:

Conscious Connected Breathwork

Led by Tessa D, this 75-minute guided breathwork session uses music, affirmations, and mindful breathing to quiet the mind and open the heart. Participants experience deep relaxation while supporting nervous-system regulation, improved sleep, reduced anxiety, and increased energy and emotional clarity.

Sound Bath Meditation

Facilitated by Amber Word, this 90-minute immersive Read More

New Documents Added To Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room

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LANL News:

New documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.

All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.

For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room.

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Possible Measles Exposure Linked To Travel In Albuquerque

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NMDOH News:

SANTA FE — A traveler from South Carolina who was diagnosed with measles spent a night in Albuquerque, leading to potential measles exposure in that area.  

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports the traveler stayed at the Quality Inn, 450 Paisano St. NE, from 11:45 p.m. Dec. 28, 2025, through 7 a.m. Dec. 29, 2025. 

“This situation reminds us there continue to be active measles cases across the United States,” Dr. Miranda Durham, NMDOH Chief Medical Officer said. “The measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine remains the best protection against measles.”  

If you were Read More

State HCA Announces $1 Million In Grant Funding Available To Strengthen New Mexico’s Primary Care Workforce

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HCA News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico’s primary care providers are encouraged to apply for grant funding to establish or expand residency programs and support primary care provider workforce.  

The Health Care Authority (HCA) will award $1 million in funding beginning July 1, 2026. Allocations will depend upon the number of applications received, funding requested and availability of funds. 

This Graduate Medical Education (GME) grant funding was allocated by the 2025 New Mexico Legislature in House Bill 480.  

Grant applications open at 8 a.m., Jan. 2, 2026, and will be posted on the HCA GME Grant Read More