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State expands Las Vegas nursing home to include 'specialized' psychiatric care

By Christina Heath | Jul 9, 2021

New Mexico has expanded one of its nursing homes in Las Vegas to include psychiatric care for senior patients in the facility, a press release said.

New Mexico approves 'return-to-work support payments' of up to $1,000

By Christina Heath | Jul 9, 2021

New Mexico state officials said that a support program will provide supplemental payments for those receiving unemployment benefits who return to work in the new few weeks, with some workers receiving up to $1,000 total in incentive pay.

Gov. Lujan Grisham signs bills so funds 'can do the most good' for rural firefighters

By Christina Heath | Jul 9, 2021

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham hosted a "signing ceremony" last week to commemorate the signing of Senate Bills 256 and 90 which will allow rural firefighters to have access to the funding they need.

Coalition urges quick adoption of clean car standards amid climate concerns

By New Mexico Sun | Jul 9, 2021

A coalition of New Mexican citizen groups has petitioned the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board to update its Advanced Clean Car Standards by the end of 2021.

'Putting target on gun owners' with new law won't break cycle of poverty, violence, critic says

By Trina Thomas | Jul 9, 2021

The Wild West is losing some of its free rein after a new law went into effect that requires background checks to be completed for New Mexico residents before purchasing a firearm.

Albuquerque awarded $3.95 million to help resolve 'major inequities' in COVID vaccination rates

By Valerie Bonk | Jul 8, 2021

Albuquerque's Office of Equity and Inclusion was recently awarded a $3.95 million grant to improve COVID-19 vaccination rates in areas that are disproportionately impacted by the virus, the city announced in a press release.