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Carlsbad Caverns Faces New Drilling Risk as BLM Plan Opens 97% of Public Lands

A federal land-use plan that could open 97% of public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management's Carlsbad field office to energy and mineral leasing is facing formal pushback from conservation groups who say regulators never seriously weighed the risks to one of New Mexico's most treasured landscapes. The revised Carlsbad Resource Management Plan touches ground that includes Carlsbad Caverns National Park, a sprawling network of caves tied to underground water supplies that southeastern New Mexico communities rely on.

Carlsbad, NM · 15h
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New multigenerational community center opens on Albuquerque westside

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Albuquerque’s 10th senior center opened its doors today. The Conway Wood Northwest Multigenerational Center is located on Cibola Loop near Ellison Drive. It’s named after advocate Conway Wood, who worked to support adults for more than 60 years. He started advocating for this particular community center about 20 years ago. “We […]

Albuquerque, NM · 1d

KRQE News 13

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After 73 years of service, Albuquerque Speech Language and Hearing Center is closing its doors

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Affordable hearing aids, speech therapy, hearing tests and more – those were some of the services being offered by Albuquerque Speech Language and Hearing Center, a local nonprofit. But after 73 years of serving the community, staff with the center say they have no choice but to close their doors. “That […]

Albuquerque, NM · 2d

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First in-home health care training center breaks ground in Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — New Mexico’s health care workforce could soon be getting a boost through a new home health care training center that broke ground today. Near 4th Street and Hazeldine in southwest Albuquerque, it will be New Mexico’s first dedicated hub of its kind, meant to give people the skills they need for […]

Albuquerque, NM · 1d

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Albuquerque Cardiac Tech Firm Karoo Health Bolts for Denver, Eyes 80% of Staff There

Karoo Health, a venture-backed cardiac health firm founded in Albuquerque, is moving its base to downtown Denver after signing a three-year office lease at 1925 Blake St. The startup, which launched in 2021 and partners with cardiology practices across the country, says it has outgrown its New Mexico roots and could no longer easily find the workforce it needed to keep growing.

Denver, CO · 2d

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New Mexico seniors on Presbyterian’s Senior Care Medicare Advantage HMO plans lose them Dec. 31 and can choose coverage that keeps their doctors by Dec. 7 or by Feb. 28

New Mexico seniors on Presbyterian’s Senior Care Medicare Advantage HMO plans lose them on Dec. 31, and Presbyterian Health Plan will not offer them in 2027. Medicare’s fall enrollment period runs through Dec. 7, and a second window for people whose plan is not renewed runs from Dec. 8 through Feb. 28. Which Presbyterian plans […]

New Mexico · 5d

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Albuquerque Veterans Center Adds New Building Next Door to Fight Mental Health Crisis

The New Mexico Veterans Integration Centers, known as The VIC, is adding a building beside its existing southeast Albuquerque center near I-25 and Gibson. The nonprofit, which works to help veterans experiencing homelessness, says the project will expand mental-health services, provide space for donated household goods and support food security.

Albuquerque, NM · 4d

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Free dental clinic held at Tingley Coliseum

A free dental clinic at Tingley Coliseum will offer cleanings, fillings, extractions and simple root canals to an expected 1,000 to 1,200 patients.

Albuquerque, NM · 6d

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Residents near Zuni Road First Nations Clinic report rising safety concerns

Residents living near the First Nations Community Clinic on Zuni Road say ongoing problems in their neighborhood have made them fear for their safety.

Albuquerque, NM · 7d

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Medicaid meetings begin to prepare for new rules

New Medicaid rules will affect more than 825,000 people in New Mexico, with work requirements and shorter renewals set to start Jan. 1.

Albuquerque, NM · 6d

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New Mexico to host information events on federal Medicaid changes

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – With federal Medicaid changes approaching and SNAP changes already in effect this year, the New Mexico Health Care Authority is urging residents to learn what they must do to protect their benefits. Story continues below. News: San Juan County residents feeling weight of second round...

New Mexico · 9d

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Keep Your Benefits NM statewide sessions begin Nov. 5 in Albuquerque

With federal Medicaid changes approaching and SNAP changes already in effect this year, the New Mexico Health Care Authority is urging residents to learn what they must do to protect their benefits. The agency is launching free, in-person Keep Your Benefits NM information sessions across the state to help residents...

Albuquerque, NM · 8d

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UNM Truman Health Services opens new clinic in Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Truman Health Services, operated by the University of New Mexico has opened a new clinic. The new clinic is located near Gibson and University in Albuquerque. The UNM Truman Health Service has offered care to New Mexicans for many years in a series of aging and unconnected buildings. Officials say this new […]

Albuquerque, NM · 13d

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BernCo commissioners set to write a new prescription for jail health care

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — Everyone booked into the Metropolitan Detention Center gets a health screening. That was more than 26,000 people last fiscal year, and many of them arrived in withdrawal or mental health crisis. On Tuesday, Bernalillo County commissioners will decide who provides that care once UNM Hospital’s contract ends June 30, […] The post BernCo commissioners set to write a new prescription for jail health care appeared first on City Desk ABQ .

Bernalillo County, NM · 16d

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UNM Health diverts ambulances, cancels all clinic appointments Monday over cybersecurity issue

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — UNM Health patients should stay home Monday. A cybersecurity issue forced the University of New Mexico Health System to cancel every clinic appointment and send ambulances to other hospitals. UNM Health officials announced the shutdown Monday, Oct. 26. They said teams are actively...

Albuquerque, NM · 16d

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University of New Mexico Hospital diverting ambulance traffic due to ‘cybersecurity’ issue

Officials at the University of New Mexico Health System on Monday announced that they were diverting all ambulances and canceling all appointments due to a “cybersecurity issue” that is impacting patients at one of the state’s largest hospitals and at dozens of clinics across the state.

Albuquerque, NM · 16d

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What Happened to Our Water and Air?

“Nobody ever worried about water when I was growing up.”. Diane Denish, New Mexico’s lieutenant governor from 2003 to 2011, was reminiscing during a chat on her front patio in Albuquerque. Birds chirped and mature trees shaded her home. A nearby park offered five acres of green grass and trees, keeping signs of the state’s ongoing drought at bay.

New Mexico · 22d

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Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains opens new Albuquerque clinic

Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains will nearly double its capacity for abortion care and family planning services in Albuquerque after opening a new health center Wednesday. The clinic, 136 Washington St. in Albuquerque, will provide the full range of sexual and reproductive healthcare, including abortions, birth control, gender-affirming care,...

Albuquerque, NM · 21d

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UNM receives $13.5M award for rural primary care research

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico’s Clinical & Translational Science Center received a $13.5 million National Institutes of Health award to expand its care to rural communities. UNM said the award allows the center to expand its Primary Care – Building Research Integration in Different Geographic Environments (PC-BRIDGE) initiative, a network of […]

Albuquerque, NM · 19d