Senator’s comment about people with Parkinson’s sparks controversy
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The moment came during discussion about creating a movement disorders center at UNM. Continue Reading
Senator wants to tax groceries, except healthier foods
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A state senator wants New Mexico to resume taxing a wide variety of foods while leaving exempt a selection of healthier groceries. Continue Reading
The God-awful mess made in New Mexico
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An atomic device equal to what was used on Japan was tested weeks earlier in New Mexico. Continue Reading
Mental health advocate shares ‘deeply personal’ reason for work
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Micah Pearson lives with Bipoloar disorder and says he had an unfortunate experience with law enforcement, being placed in detention without access to treatment for an extended period of time. Continue Reading
Police are on front lines in dealing with behavioral health issues
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Many people experiencing behavioral health problems end up in prisons and jails instead of mental health facilities. Continue Reading
Senate votes to apply smoking rules to vaping
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The state Senate voted 30-10 on Tuesday to restrict the use of e-cigarettes in public places much like other cigarettes. Continue Reading
Budget cuts put our KIDS COUNT gains in child health at risk
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Sadly, New Mexico’s budget still is not fixed, even with the deep cuts to health care. Continue Reading
Why I missed the Flint story
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My mother told me about contaminated water in my hometown. I didn’t listen. Continue Reading
Save lives, generate revenue: Regulate marijuana like alcohol
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If we want less crime, better schools, and a healthier state let’s stop our outdated prohibition laws and do this right. Continue Reading