Governor to Sign Bills That Protect Health Care, Food Assistance in New Mexico
Members of the New Mexico House of Representatives Debating Senate Bill 3 – Immunization Rules…
Health Reporting
Doctors and Nurses Are Punched, Choked, Even Shot. States Want to Stop That.
Other News Organization Article – Originally Appeared in: By Anna Claire Vollers, Stateline – October…
Falls Main Cause of Injury-related Deaths for Elderly – From New Mexico Health Agency
State Agency Press Release – From the New Mexico Department of Health September 23, 2025…
Like EMS, Fire and Police, Programs for the Developmentally Disabled Should be Universally Applicable and Available
If your house catches fire, or there is a person about to attack you in…
New NM Court Program Offers Help to People Struggling With Mental Illness
State Agency Press Release – From the New Mexico Administrative Office of the Courts SANTA…
Despite Failing Grade on Home Visits, Job Supports, Timely Service Plans/Budgets, DDSD Spins Narrative of Success
The mission statement of the Developmental Disabilities Support Division (DDSD) is, “To serve those with…
New Mexico Superintendent of Insurance Urges Consumers to Understand Their Role in the Prior Authorization Process
State Agency Press Release – From the New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance Santa…
Trump’s Bid to Support Coal Could Cost Ratepayers Billions, Report Finds
Keeping retiring coal plants online could prove expensive, the analysis backed by environmental groups said….
State leaders brace for ‘heavy lift’ from Medicaid, food stamp changes
Some expect to tap into reserve funds, but many states will likely reduce services. (The…
Gaslit by Their Employer: CWA Union Workers at NMDOH Fight for a Safe Workplace
NOTE: The Candle sent two emails to, and left two phone messages for, the New…
Three members named to the state’s Behavioral Health Executive Committee
State Agency Press Release – From the New Mexico Administrative Office of the Courts SANTA…
June shines a light on men’s health and preventative care
May 30, 2025 – Public Health – Awareness State Agency Press Release – From the…
New Mexico Legislative Health Committee Wants Answers to HCA Failure to Seek Rate Increase for Developmentally Disability Workers Pay Raises
Refusal of Agency to Apply to CMS for Budget Approved Rate Increase to Assist in…
NM Health Agencies Offer New Help to Medicaid Enrollees to Stop or Reduce Tobacco and Nicotine Use.
State Agency Press Release – From the New Mexico Departments of Health and Health Care…
UNM CDD Has Three to Four Year Wait For Autism Spectrum Evaluations – Director Moriarta Goes Silent When Questioned
Children three years old and under have access to evaluations for developmental disorders such as…