Posted inNew Mexico State Government, New Mexico Statewide News

Juveniles may get more access to medication to treat addiction as a bill advances in the legislature

By Daniel Montaรฑo, KUNM More adolescents might have access to Medication Assisted Treatment, or MAT, for substance use disorder thanks to a bill that passed committee on a party line vote Friday. House bill 152 would require facilities that receive state money and treat adolescents for substance use disorder to make MAT, like Suboxone or […]

Posted inHousing & Homelessness, New Mexico State Government

New Mexicoโ€™s housing costs, homelessness worse than other states

While virtually all U.S. states struggle with housing affordability and homelessness, the situation in New Mexico is worse than most. A few examples: The median price for a new home is $440,000 โ€” a price thatโ€™s unaffordable for 82% of New Mexicans. Median rent is up 60% (versus 27% nationally) and homelessness is up 87% […]

Posted inHousing & Homelessness, New Mexico State Government

New Mexicoโ€™s housing costs, homelessness worse than other states

While virtually all U.S. states struggle with housing affordability and homelessness, the situation in New Mexico is worse than most. A few examples: The median price for a new home is $440,000 โ€” a price thatโ€™s unaffordable for 82% of New Mexicans. Median rent is up 60% (versus 27% nationally) and homelessness is up 87% […]

Posted inHousing & Homelessness, New Mexico Legislature #nmleg, Westside Albuquerque

From Dreamer to Senator: Nava Focuses on Education, Public Safety in Legislative Session

Editorโ€™s note: This is a series profiling our local state legislators, their priorities and issues impacting our Sandoval County throughout the 60-day Legislative Session. In November, Cindy Nava made history when she was elected to the New Mexico state legislature. She became the first former undocumented person and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, (DACA) recipient […]

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Should utilities be able to charge a separate rate for low-income customers?

This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Hannah Grover State lawmakers are considering giving utility companies the option to create separate rates for low-income customers. HB 91, public utility rate […]

Posted inNew Mexico State Government, New Mexico Statewide News

Should utilities be able to charge a separate rate for low-income customers?

This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Hannah Grover State lawmakers are considering giving utility companies the option to create separate rates for low-income customers. HB 91, public utility rate […]

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