Healthcare

New Mexico Supreme Court Clarifies How Insurers Must Offer Uninsured And Underinsured Motorist Coverage

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State Supreme Court News:

SANTA FE — Insurance companies must offer uninsured motorist and underinsured motorist coverage (UM/UIM) on a per-vehicle basis in New Mexico and disclose the premiums for each of a consumer’s vehicles, the New Mexico Supreme Court ruled Monday.

UM/UIM coverage protects motorists when the other driver lacks enough insurance to pay for a person’s injuries and damages.

“By offering such coverage on a per-vehicle basis, customers will have the option of purchasing the coverage they can afford rather than purchasing UM/UIM coverage on all vehicles on a multi-vehicle Read More

New Mexico PFAS Claim Filed As Federal Bellwether Case

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NMED News:

CHARLESTON, S.C. — A federal judge last week opened the door to New Mexico’s pursuit of its ongoing civil case against Cannon Air Force Base for environmental and public health damage near Clovis.

The judge’s statements pave the way for New Mexico’s July 2024 lawsuit to serve as a national bellwether case for PFAS claims under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, commonly referred to as the federal Superfund law.

With this filing, New Mexico moves to the front of the line among states seeking compensation for damages to their natural resources Read More

Skolnik: Dr. Shin – Please See The Whole Truth, Not Part Of It

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By RICHARD SKOLNIK
White Rock

Healthcare providers have a special obligation to follow data, science, and evidence. Thus, I remain deeply disappointed at the content of Dr. Lisa Shin’s letters to the editor.

In her latest letter to the editor (link), Dr. Shin ignores the impact on the federal budget of the “Big Beautiful Bill Act.” The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has just estimated that the Senate Bill would add $3.9 trillion to the federal deficit from 2025 to 2034.

Dr. Shin should also note that the annual growth rate of GDP in the US since the late 1940s has been higher under Read More

State Boosts Small Business Health Insurance Savings

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NMHCA News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico Healthcare Authority (NMHCA) has announced that more than 36,000 New Mexicans employed by small businesses will see bigger savings on health insurance starting this summer, as the state expands premium discounts that are already helping more than 4,100 small businesses provide affordable coverage. 

Beginning July 1, New Mexico’s Small Business Premium Relief Initiative will offer 15 percent premium discounts for Gold and Platinum-level health plans, up from the current 10% discount. Bronze and Silver-level health insurance plans will continue to benefit Read More

Scenes From Los Alamos Airport Open House Saturday

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The Los Alamos County Airport, in cooperation with Chapter 691 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and Los Alamos ScienceFest 2025, hosted an Open House Saturday morning that included aviation activities, exhibits, and fun with various experimental aircraft, many built in Los Alamos and the surrounding area. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Kevin Carpenter is seated in the EAA Hangar’s flight simulator to try his hand at flying the virtual over Los Alamos and the surrounding area as Instructor Skip Egdorf watches and helps him stay on course. Carpenter said he wants to become Read More

New Mexicans Can Compare Prescription Costs Online

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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

LAMC Hospital Auxiliary Seeks Volunteers … And Shoppers!

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Hospital Auxiliary Board Vice President Carol MacLeod, right, and Secretary Kim Hogan at the Lobby Shop last Thursday inside Los Alamos Medical Center. They invite the community to stop by and see the many items available for purchase; proceeds go to charitable causes. They also ask community members to consider volunteering with the Hospital Auxiliary. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

Joy and laughter fill the Lobby Shop despite its urgent need for volunteers and shoppers. The Hospital Auxiliary operates the Lobby Read More

Public Invited To Shape Kinship Caregiver Pilot Program 

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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

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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

Public Health Offices Closed For Independence Day

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NMDOH News:

SANTA FE — State public health offices and administrative offices will be closed Friday, July 4 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.  

Also known as Independence Day, the holiday celebrates the Second Continental Congress’ unanimous adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, a document announcing the colonies’ separation from Great Britain. 

All New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) offices will resume regularly scheduled hours as of Monday, July 7. 

The NMDOH Helpline, 1.833.SWNURSE (1.833.796.8773) will be available on July 4 during regular Read More