By Leah Romero, Source New Mexico Las Cruces could see New Mexico’s state-funded reproductive health clinic open its doors on the east side of town by late summer or fall 2026, according to project organizers. Christopher Ramirez, spokesperson for the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, told Source NM that organizers are in the […]
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Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness, New Mexico Statewide News
Luján slams Trump administration over HHS cuts
<img width="1014" height="1024" src="https://eastmountains.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/03/Lujan_Headshot-1014×1024-1.jpg" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" alt="U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Lujan" decoding="async" srcset="https://eastmountains.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/03/Lujan_Headshot-1014×1024-1.jpg 1014w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Lujan_Headshot-297×300.jpg 297w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Lujan_Headshot-150×150.jpg?crop=1 150w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Lujan_Headshot-768×776.jpg 768w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Lujan_Headshot-400×404.jpg 400w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Lujan_Headshot.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw – 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw / 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw / 12)), 100vw" data-attachment-id="1657477" data-permalink="https://nmpoliticalreport.com/lujan_headshot/" data-orig-file="https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Lujan_Headshot.jpg" data-orig-size="1024,1034" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Lujan_Headshot" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" Ben […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Westside Albuquerque
Homelessness in Sandoval County: A hidden crisis
By Jesse Jones On a freezing January night in Bernalillo, two people experiencing homelessness were found dead in a tent in the arroyo behind the Denny’s on U.S. 550 — a grim reminder that Sandoval County isn’t immune from experiencing one of the state’s biggest challenges. Despite rapid population growth, Sandoval County lacks shelters and […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, New Mexico Statewide News
NM measles cases tick up to 43
<img width="1024" height="682" src="https://eastmountains.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/03/iStock_000056976906Medium-1024×682-1.jpg" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://eastmountains.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/03/iStock_000056976906Medium-1024×682-1.jpg 1024w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/iStock_000056976906Medium-300×200.jpg 300w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/iStock_000056976906Medium-768×512.jpg 768w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/iStock_000056976906Medium-1200×800.jpg 1200w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/iStock_000056976906Medium-400×267.jpg 400w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/iStock_000056976906Medium.jpg 1250w" sizes="(max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw – 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw / 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw / 12)), 100vw" data-attachment-id="1653609" data-permalink="https://nmpoliticalreport.com/little-girl-getting-a-flu-shot/" data-orig-file="https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/iStock_000056976906Medium.jpg" data-orig-size="1250,833" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.8","credit":"Antonio Diaz","camera":"Canon EOS 5D Mark II","caption":"Closeup of a cute […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, New Mexico Legislature #nmleg, Westside Albuquerque
Sandoval County Entities Set to Receive $42.8M in Capital Outlay
By Hannah Grover Local governments and entities in Sandoval County are set to receive approximately $42.8 million in capital outlay funding this year. Capital outlay is awarded through legislation on a yearly basis and assists local governments and other entities with projects such as infrastructure and construction. Local governments and other entities request these capital […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, New Mexico Statewide News
Current, former CDC staff warn against slashing support to local public health departments
By Jess Mador, WABE and KFF Health News On a sunny weekday in Atlanta, a small crowd of people gathered for a rally outside of a labor union headquarters building. The event, put together by Atlanta-area Democratic U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams, was attended mostly by union members and recently fired federal workers, including Ryan Sloane. […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, New Mexico Legislature #nmleg, New Mexico Statewide News
Bill paving the way for low-income utility rates awaits governor’s signature
<img width="1000" height="666" src="https://eastmountains.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/03/powerlines.jpg" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://eastmountains.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/03/powerlines.jpg 1000w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/powerlines-300×200.jpg 300w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/powerlines-768×511.jpg 768w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/powerlines-400×266.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw – 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw / 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw / 12)), 100vw" data-attachment-id="1657056" data-permalink="https://nmpoliticalreport.com/powerlines/" data-orig-file="https://eastmountains.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/03/powerlines.jpg" data-orig-size="1000,666" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="powerlines" data-image-description=" power lines ” data-image-caption=”” data-medium-file=”https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/powerlines-300×200.jpg” data-large-file=”https://eastmountains.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/03/powerlines.jpg” /> By Hannah Grover […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, New Mexico Legislature #nmleg, New Mexico Statewide News
Bill increasing royalty rates on top producing oil and gas leases heads to governor’s desk
<img width="1024" height="747" src="https://eastmountains.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/03/Rer_oilgasnewmexico01-1024×747-1.jpg" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://eastmountains.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/03/Rer_oilgasnewmexico01-1024×747-1.jpg 1024w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Rer_oilgasnewmexico01-300×219.jpg 300w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Rer_oilgasnewmexico01-768×561.jpg 768w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Rer_oilgasnewmexico01-1200×876.jpg 1200w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Rer_oilgasnewmexico01-400×292.jpg 400w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Rer_oilgasnewmexico01.jpg 1370w" sizes="(max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw – 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw / 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw / 12)), 100vw" data-attachment-id="1660001" data-permalink="https://nmpoliticalreport.com/2025/02/06/legislation-seeks-to-raise-royalty-rates-in-the-high-production-areas-of-the-permian-basin/rer_oilgasnewmexico01/" data-orig-file="https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Rer_oilgasnewmexico01.jpg" data-orig-size="1370,1000" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"5.6","credit":"Roberto E. Rosales","camera":"NIKON D750","caption":"Pictured is a pump jack in […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Housing & Homelessness, Westside Albuquerque
11-year-old in custody for role in the murder of Corrales cyclist
By Kevin Hendricks Police arrested another minor who is accused of intentionally crashing a stolen car into and killing a 63-year-old Corrales man who was riding his bike last summer in Albuquerque. The Albuquerque Police Department announced Tuesday that an 11-year-old is in custody for his role in the murder of Scott Habermehl, a longtime […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, New Mexico Statewide News
Possible measles exposures in Guadalupe, Valencia counties
The New Mexico Department of Health warned that a Texas traveler who had measles was in Guadalupe and Valencia counties earlier this month, giving the opportunity for exposure to the highly infectious disease. The public locations with possible measles exposures in New Mexico from the Texas traveler are as follows: Saturday, March 8, from 2–4:30 […]