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Albuquerque Public Schools schedules School Choice Fair for October 14
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Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) will hold its School Choice Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the Berna Facio Professional Development Center.


Deb Haaland addresses resilience, book bans and LGBTQ+ support in recent posts
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Deb Haaland shared reflections on resilience inspired by her upbringing and spoke out against book bans while reaffirming support for LGBTQ+ communities in New Mexico through several posts made on October 11-12, 2025.


UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center introduces advanced surgical robots for patient care
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Two new surgical robots have been introduced at The University of New Mexico Sandoval Regional Medical Center (SRMC), a campus of UNM Hospital, to assist surgeons in performing various procedures.


Roundabout opens to connect Rail Trail with Tiguex Park in Albuquerque
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City workers have completed a new roundabout at the intersection of Mountain Road and 19th Street in Albuquerque, providing a connection between The Rail Trail and Tiguex Park.


Locker505 board member on state healthcare crisis: 'We can’t keep providers in our state because of the malpractice'
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Mike Romo, a board member of the nonprofit Locker505, expressed concerns about New Mexico's malpractice system, stating it is driving providers away.


Rio Grande Foundation president: 'New Mexico's medical provider shortage is simply one aspect of the problem'
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Paul Gessing, President of the Rio Grande Foundation, a free-market think tank, said that New Mexico's provider shortages are part of broader national issues tied to third-party payment and regulatory growth.


New Mexico GOP director on healthcare crisis: 'Doctors are leaving NM and insurance companies are fighting to stay alive'
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Leticia Muñoz, executive director of the State Republican Party of New Mexico, expressed concerns about the state's healthcare system.


Olivia Krolczyk on tort reform: 'Americans are paying an extra $4,200 a year because of lawsuits and legal scams'
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Olivia Krolczyk, a public speaker and ambassador of the Riley Gaines Center at the Leadership Institute, has expressed concerns over lawsuit abuse and coordinated fraud schemes that are contributing to rising consumer costs.


The Chile Wire: New Mexico healthcare crisis worsens as malpractice costs soar, lawmakers debate reform
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The Chile Wire announced on X from a New Mexico Legislative Task Force hearing that Senator Craig Brandt called for a reduction in trial lawyer influence and an overhaul of the malpractice system amid rising insurance premiums and physician...


State Sen. Townsend: 'New Mexico is the only State in the union where the population of Doctors declined last year'
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Jim Townsend, a State Senator, has emphasized the urgent need to address medical malpractice issues in light of the declining physician population in the state.


Fired Patients Union says tort reform blocks malpractice lawsuits
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The Fired Patients Union recently announced on X that tort reform has made it nearly impossible to sue for malpractice or negligence, thereby weakening accountability and allowing negligent providers to avoid consequences for patients.


Rojas Report CEO: Federal healthcare laws 'are crushing private medical practices while fueling industry consolidation'
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Dutch Rojas, CEO of the Rojas Report, has expressed concerns that federal healthcare laws such as the Stark and Anti-Kickback Statutes unfairly benefit large health systems while discouraging competition from private practices.


New Mexico House Republicans say malpractice laws favor trial lawyers over patients
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New Mexico House Republicans have raised concerns about the state's medical malpractice laws, claiming they drive doctors out of New Mexico and benefit trial lawyers more than patients.


Deb Haaland discusses conservation values and healthcare challenges in October posts
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Deb Haaland shared personal reflections on environmental stewardship rooted in family teachings while celebrating New Mexican traditions such as the Balloon Fiesta in a series of tweets dated October 10, 2025.


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández calls for end to shutdown and urges Speaker Johnson’s action
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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández used social media posts on October 9 and 10, 2025 to address federal workers impacted by the government shutdown and called on Speaker Johnson to take legislative action.


Rep. Lord on failed malpractice reform: 'Can't find a doctor? Blame a Democrat'
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Stefani Lord, a representative of the New Mexico House, said that Democrats blocked a bill intended to address malpractice laws that are increasing insurance costs for clinics.


Former Senate candidate Domenici on doctor shortages: 'New Mexico is losing doctors at an alarming rate'
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Nella Domenici, a former candidate for the New Mexico Senate, has expressed concerns about the state's healthcare system.


Santa Fe convenes task force on health care access and malpractice reform
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The city of Santa Fe has announced the formation of a task force to address healthcare accessibility and medical malpractice reform.


New Mexico House Republicans renew call for tort reform amid doctor shortages
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The New Mexico House Republicans have renewed their calls for medical malpractice reform, alleging that Democratic leaders are obstructing necessary changes as doctors exit the state and patients encounter extended wait times.


Sam Bregman details legal proceedings after teen brings loaded gun to Albuquerque school
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District Attorney Sam Bregman provided updates between October 7 and October 9, 2025, about a juvenile arrested for bringing a loaded firearm to Albuquerque High School.