Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News

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 […]

Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque

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, Westside Albuquerque

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 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 […]

Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Announce $122 Million from the America the Beautiful Challenge to Restore Lands and Waters

The Biden-Harris administration, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and public and private sector partners announced $122.4 million in grants Dec. 2 through the America the Beautiful Challenge (ATBC).  The 61 new grants will support landscape-scale conservation projects across 42 states, 19 tribal nations and three U.S. territories. According to a press release, the […]