New Mexicans who mistakenly received more unemployment insurance money than they should have are off the hook for returning those erroneous overpayments. The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) announced Friday it has received approval from federal authorities to issue a blanket waiver, allowing the department to forgive the overpayments, which were part of […]
New Mexico Statewide News
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Rio Rancho eldercare worker among four charged with abusing assisted living residents
This story was originally pushed by New Mexico In Depth. It’s republished here with permission. By Bryant Furlow, New Mexico In Depth Four New Mexico caregivers have been criminally charged for abusing elderly residents at assisted living, group home and home care facilities in Rio Rancho, Las Vegas and Santa Fe, following investigations by the state’s […]
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New Mexico’s malpractice gold rush
This story is republished from Searchlight NM, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Ed Williams, Searchlight New Mexico In New Mexico’s sprawling northeast corner, residents have only one health care option, for everything from medical emergencies to […]
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New Mexico’s malpractice gold rush
This story is republished from Searchlight NM, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Ed Williams, Searchlight New Mexico In New Mexico’s sprawling northeast corner, residents have only one health care option, for everything from medical emergencies to […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Syndicated
NM’s behavioral health administrator suggests lawmakers use better data to inform decisions
By Daniel Montaño, KUNM Lawmakers heard arguments recently on how to use data to better deliver behavioral healthcare across the state. The company Falling Colors has administered New Mexico’s behavioral health care system since 2017. That can include paperwork, customer service and processing claims. And by the numbers, it’s doing a good job. It pays […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Syndicated
NM’s behavioral health administrator suggests lawmakers use better data to inform decisions
By Daniel Montaño, KUNM Lawmakers heard arguments recently on how to use data to better deliver behavioral healthcare across the state. The company Falling Colors has administered New Mexico’s behavioral health care system since 2017. That can include paperwork, customer service and processing claims. And by the numbers, it’s doing a good job. It pays […]
Posted inLocal Gov.
Governor seeking plans for fairgrounds upgrade
What could the New Mexico State Fairgrounds become? Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said on Tuesday she’d like to see what visions development professionals have for the midtown site. During a news conference at the Expo New Mexico Fine Arts Building, Lujan Grisham announced plans to seek proposals for a master plan to redevelop the 236-acre […]
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Governor seeking plans for fairgrounds upgrade
What could the New Mexico State Fairgrounds become? Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said on Tuesday she’d like to see what visions development professionals have for the midtown site. During a news conference at the Expo New Mexico Fine Arts Building, Lujan Grisham announced plans to seek proposals for a master plan to redevelop the 236-acre […]
Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy, New Mexico Statewide News
Brewing a Better Future
Kaktus Brewing Company in Bernalillo is tapping into community support with a crowdfunding campaign designed to expand its operations, introduce innovative offerings and deepen its connection with locals. Now in its 11th year, Kaktus Brewing Company has grown significantly and is inviting the community to join its next phase of development. Recently transitioned to an […]
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Bernalillo Nominated for Top HAT Award
The Sandoval County Tourism Department and the Sandoval County Tourism Alliance announced last week the Mountain West Brew Fest in Bernalillo has been nominated for the New Mexico Top HAT Finalist Award for the first time. The Mountain West Brew Fest, held Aug. 24 at Loretto Park, featured beers from seven New Mexican breweries and […]