Healthcare

NMDOH: Measles Cases Diagnosed In Sandoval County

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NMDOH News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) confirms the first measles cases in Sandoval County: an adult of unknown vaccination status and an unvaccinated child under the age of four.

People may have been exposed to measles at the following locations, days and times:

 

  • Presbyterian Rust Hospital Emergency Department, 2400 Unser Boulevard SE in Rio Rancho.
    • noon – 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 30
    • 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Sunday, May 11
  • Presbyterian Rust Medical Center Hematology/Oncology Clinic, 2400 Unser Boulevard SE in Rio Rancho.
    • 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.,
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LAMC Honored For National Quality Leadership

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Lifepoint Health corporate leadership and LAMC officials gathered at a special celebration on May 9 to recognize LAMC for its continued quality excellence. Back row from left, James McGonnell CFO, Dr. Chris Frost Chief Quality and Medical Officer, David McCullough Division Medical Group Services, Caryn Iverson western Division VP quality, Dávid Loehr, Division Compliance Director, Jason Zachariah Chief Operations Officer LifePoint Health, Jen Aldefer Western Division President; and Tracie Stratton CEO of LAMC. Front row from left, Debra Temple, Chief Nursing Officer LAMC, Mo Jones Read More

NMDOH: Homeless Face Greater Health Risks

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NMDOH News:

SANTA FE — People who are homeless are more likely to get sick, hurt or even die from preventable causes.  

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has published a report titled “A Novel Strategy for Counting Persons Experiencing Homelessness and Describing Their Health Outcomes in New Mexico Healthcare Facilities, 2019–2023.“ The report analyzed statewide hospital data to more accurately estimate the number of people experiencing homelessness (PEH) and to better understand their health conditions. It examined key demographic and clinical factors, including Read More

Scenes Of School Bus And Car Collision On Diamond Drive

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Los Alamos police and firefighters responded to the scene of a school bus and car collision early this afternoon on Diamond Drive near Los Alamos High School. LAPD reports that the bus driver was cited for failure to yield, and the juvenile in the other car was transported to Los Alamos Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. Courtesy photo 

The school bus involved in a collision with a car early this afternoon on Diamond Drive near Los Alamos High School in which the bus driver was cited for failure to yield, and the juvenile in the other car was transported to Los Alamos Medical Center Read More

More Than 25,000 New Mexicans Get MMR Shots

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NMDOH News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH). has announced that between Feb. 1 and May 12 — 27,123 New Mexicans received the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine — roughly twice the number of residents who got the shot during the same time last year.

“The MMR vaccine remains the best tool against the measles virus, and the ever-growing number of New Mexicans getting it speaks to their desire to slow the ongoing outbreak,” NMDOH Immunization Program Manager Andrea Romero said.

To date, NMDOH reports 71 measles cases in the state in 2025. Cases have been diagnosed in five New Read More

Dannemann: Workers’ Comp Task Force Was A Model For Future Legislation

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By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again

In 1990, Raymond Sanchez took on the trial lawyers and won. Yes, that Raymond Sanchez. At the time he was Speaker of the House.

Supporting that effort was none other than Marty Chavez. Yes, that Marty Chavez. Chavez was then a state senator.

The challenge was workers’ compensation. Workers’ comp insurance in New Mexico had become so expensive that most businesses couldn’t afford it. Insurance companies were leaving the state. Many businesses could not get insurance at any price.

Sanchez and Chavez are both featured in a 7-minute film, produced by New Read More

Luján, Murkowski Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation To Combat Maternal And Infant Mortality Crisis

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. —U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) reintroduced the Midwives for Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services (MOMS) Act, bipartisan legislation that addresses the maternal and infant mortality crisis by increasing the number of trained midwives in the United States.

The bipartisan legislation would increase funding for midwifery education and increase diversity in the maternity care workforce by recruiting students from minority or disadvantaged backgrounds.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Read More

Los Alamos County Eco Station Services Halted Several Hours Following Radiation Detection Alert Monday May 5

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Scene at the Los Alamos County Eco Station Monday afternoon at 3701 East Jemez Road following a Radiation Portal Detector alert after which LAFD and LANL were called to investigate. Courtesy/LAC

LAFD and LANL respond to the scene of a Radiation Portal Detector alert Monday afternoon at the Los Alamos County Eco Station at 3701 East Jemez Road. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Eco Station services were suspended at approximately 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 5, for the remainder of the day, when the Radiation Portal Detectors alerted Environmental Services staff to potential radioactive Read More

DEA Disposes Of 620,000 Pounds Of Unused Medications On 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

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DEA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — DEA and nearly 4,500 law enforcement agencies joined forces last month to dispose of more than 620,000 pounds of unneeded and expired medications in an effort to prevent drug misuse and abuse.

The spring collection event marked DEA’s 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

Since its inception 16 years ago, DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Day has helped Americans safely remove nearly 19.8 million pounds of expired, unwanted, or unused medications from their homes.

“We want to thank our state, local, and tribal partners for their continued support of DEA’s Read More