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Gessing: Medical Malpractice Success A Win, But More Needed

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By PAUL J. GESSING
President
Rio Grande Foundation

The passage of medical malpractice reform is the most important public policy success in New Mexico in more than a decade. It took support from New Mexicans of every political stripe and a bi-partisan coalition in the Legislature to achieve this success, but at long last the State’s malpractice-driven doctor shortage may be over.

In addition to the medical malpractice bill, the Legislature entered New Mexico into the national doctor compact and enacted a $10K tax credit for physicians. Combined, this may be enough to start turning the tide. Read More

New Mexicans Can Get Up To $14,000 For Home Energy Upgrades

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EMNRD News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department is now accepting applications for rebates of up to $14,000 to help low-income households replace aging appliances and heating and cooling systems with energy-efficient alternatives, cutting monthly utility bills while promoting energy efficiency.

The rebates are available to New Mexico homeowners and renters who earn less than 80% of the median income for the area in which they live or participate in certain federal benefit programs.

Once EMNRD certifies their eligibility, applicants receive coupons Read More

Hilltopper Swim And Dive Team Goes To State

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Hilltopper Swim/Dive State Team: Front row from left, Samantha Clayton, Michelle Lo, Deb Brug, Emilie Daligault. Second row from left, Grace Nowell, Madalyn Baily, Sonya Pakin, Alma Hurlocker, Emma Reide, Grace Evans, Catherine Price, Anna Kerstiens. Back row from left, Austin Theye, Sam Nowell, Thomas Daligault, Peter Maginot, Ammon Lee, Gus Marchand. Not pictured: Steven Yeamans. Courtesy photo

Hilltopper Seniors from left, Catherine Price, Emma Reide, Deb Brug, Sam Nowell and Austin Theye. Courtesy photo

SPORTS News:

The Hilltopper Swim/Dive Team set out for the NMAA State Swim/Dive Read More

Albuquerque Set To Welcome 2026 Lone Star Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships

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VISIT ABQ News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Albuquerque will once again welcome top collegiate track and field athletes from across the region for the 2026 Lone Star Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships, taking place Feb. 27-28 at the Albuquerque Convention Center. The two-day men’s and women’s championships marks the second consecutive year the event will be hosted in Albuquerque, following a successful 2025 meet.

The event is expected to draw 400 student-athletes, coaches and supporters and generate an estimated $530,000 in positive economic impact for local hotels, restaurants and Read More

Driver Ends Up In Ditch Off Edge Of NM 4

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A driver alone in their vehicle somehow drove off the edge of N.M. 4 on Tuesday afternoon. The tip of the vehicle is visible here to the right of the tow truck, at the base of the tree. Los Alamos police said the driver sustained minor injuries and was transported (by Los Alamos Fire Department EMTs) to Los Alamos Medical Center. No citations were issued by Los Alamos police, which handled the scene until the Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office arrived, because the location of the incident is in the SFSO jurisdiction. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen

Traffic is backed up from Pajarito all the way past the Truck Read More

New Mexico Museum Of Natural History & Science To Reopen April 4 Following Major State-Funded Renovation

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NMMNHS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs today announced the reopening of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science Saturday, April 4, following a major state-funded renovation that strengthens the museum’s infrastructure and enhances the visitor experience.

The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) serves as a key destination for New Mexicans and out-of-state visitors alike, drawing more than 175,000 ticketed visitors during FY 2025. The museum also served approximately 40,000 school children over that same period. Read More

Homewise Preserves Cultural Heritage With Purchase, Renovation And Sale Of Historic B. Ruppe Drugstore To Solamente Holistic Health

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HOMEWISE News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Homewise is pleased to announce the successful acquisition, thoughtful renovation, and sale of the historic B. Ruppe Drugstore building in the Barelas neighborhood to Solamente Holistic Health. This project honors the legacy of one of Albuquerque’s culturally important community spaces while supporting local entrepreneurship and wellbeing.

Founded in 1883, B. Ruppe Drugs was the longest continuously operating drugstore in Albuquerque, serving the community for over a century before closing in 2017. In the 1980s, Maclovia Read More

LAHS Students Celebrate American Indian Day At State Capitol

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Students from the Los Alamos High School Native American Cultural Club visited the State Capitol as part of the American Indian Day celebration. Photo by Sal Zapien/LAPS

LAHS students pose for a photo with Sen. Leo Jaramillo D-Los Alamos. Photo by Sal Zapien/LAPS

LAPS News:

Twenty-two students from the Los Alamos High School Native American Cultural Club were part of the celebration of American Indian Day at the State Capitol.

The visit included a ceremony in the rotunda which began with an invocation by Governor Benny Lujan, Pueblo of Ohkay Owingeh, followed by the posting of Colors by the Jicarilla Read More

Los Alamos County DWI Planning Council Encourages Participation In New Mexico Community Survey

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County DWI Planning Council invites community members over the age of 18 to take part in a brief, anonymous New Mexico Community survey hosted by the New Mexico Office of Substance Abuse Prevention (NMOSAP).

The survey focus is on alcohol and prescription drug use. By sharing honest feedback, participants will help provide valuable insights that can guide more effective support services and public health initiatives. The survey will be open until April 4.

Substance use can have significant impacts on individual health, families, workplaces, and the broader community. Read More

FBI: Woman Pleads Guilty To Meth Trafficking

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Las Cruces woman has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking charges after more than 40 grams of methamphetamine was recovered during a traffic stop. 

According to court documents, investigators with the FBI Safe Streets Gang Task Force and the Las Cruces/Dona Ana Metro Narcotics unit conducted a joint investigation into Ivory Hernandez, 43, for trafficking, drugs, stolen vehicles and firearms. May 7, 2025, investigators attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Hernandez’s vehicle between Anthony and Las Cruces, New Mexico. Hernandez initially slowed down Read More