Welcome to the Journal's coverage of New Mexico's 2025 legislative session. Here are a few links and key info:
Seven things to do in New Mexico this weekend
If you’ve woken up with sweaty palms, shaky hands and a grumbling stomach begging for relief, you’re not alone. The new year brought a warm winter, new habits and an uptick of norovirus — commonly called the stomach flu.
New Mexicans will travel to the past early Sunday.
The Day of the Tread evolved from modest beginnings, with about 290 riders signed up for its debut nearly two decades ago. The event experienced significant growth almost immediately, as registration increased to approximately 900 for its sop…
Presbyterian, the state’s largest hospital system, is limiting the amount of IV fluid it uses in its hospitals, attributing Hurricane Helene to creating a national shortage.
New Mexico hospitals are bracing for IV shortages created by the destructive weather events in the South.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are now widely available at many pharmacies, but for New Mexicans who lack insurance, the wait will be longer and supplies less certain.
When Irene Hobbs saw a flyer hanging at the Highland Senior Center promoting an upcoming fall risk assessment screening event, it came at the right time.
Federal officials approved updated COVID-19 vaccines on Thursday, clearing the way for distribution at New Mexico pharmacies and health clinics.
The Red & Green VegFest can provide some insight on eating better and being kinder to our planet. The event, on Saturday, Aug. 17, is put on by the nonprofit Sprouting Compassion that promotes awareness about the intersection of veganism …
A UNM student known as the “Nerdy Ninja†advanced to the finals on NBC’s “American Ninja Warrior.â€
Federal officials approved updated COVID-19 vaccines on Thursday, clearing the way for distribution at New Mexico pharmacies and health clinics.
The Red & Green VegFest can provide some insight on eating better and being kinder to our planet. The event, on Saturday, Aug. 17, is put on by the nonprofit Sprouting Compassion that promotes awareness about the intersection of veganism …
A UNM student known as the “Nerdy Ninja†advanced to the finals on NBC’s “American Ninja Warrior.â€
With 150-foot spring fed waterfalls and a large natural pool, Sitting Bull Falls is an oasis in the desert. Visitors can rock climb and access the falls, and it has historic picnic areas built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.
“Poisoned Ground†is part of the American Experience series. It will premiere at 8 p.m. Monday, April 22, on New Mexico PBS, channel 5.1. It will also be available to stream on the PBS app.
The West Mesa Community Center has announced its second annual Community Health Fair, according to a news release.
“Mejor prevenir que remediar.â€
Pain relievers, allergy medicines and cough suppressants. All are available over the counter.
New Mexico recently reported its first human plague case since 2021, but plague has been in the state for decades and New Mexico accounts for many of the human plague cases in the U.S.Â
Launching the state's Health Care Authority was one of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's many goals for the 2024 legislative session, but legislators also passed bills to subsidize rural hospitals, get more money for emergency medical services an…
The New Mexico Department of Health is encouraging people 65 or older to get an updated dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new recommendation.
New Mexico is among 38 states linked to a salmonella outbreak involving cantaloupes.Â
This easy- to moderate-hike just north of Las Cruces is carved into the foothills of the Robledo Mountains.
Fat black bees pack their legs with pollen in the broad yellow blossoms of Rose Garcia’s luffa vines. An arch made of cheap metal mesh and zip ties is weighed down by the blossoming plants, with their broad leaves, tenacious tendrils reaching…
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning that cases of leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, are surging in Florida and should be considered when making travel plans.
WASHINGTON — The National Institutes of Health is beginning a handful of studies to test possible treatments for long COVID, an anxiously awaited step in U.S. efforts against the mysterious condition that afflicts millions.
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 4-year-old niece recently was diagnosed with neuroblastoma after not feeling well for a few weeks. Her parents noticed her belly was swollen, so they took her to the doctor after it didn’t resolve on its own. I’d never he…
The New Mexico Department of Health confirmed Friday that two patients have been infected with West Nile Virus in the past week.
The Project ECHO program, which had its first session last week and will include four more through October, has a key focus on identifying mental health issues in children.
Yoga enthusiasts gathered at North Domingo Baca Park to celebrate International Yoga Day. Take a look.
A new boutique catering to outdoor enthusiasts and embracing the culture of athleisure is bringing retail to the Sawmill District.
The Young Explorers Summer Science Program is returning to the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science for three weeks of fun and scientific exploration this July.
The move by the New Mexico Human Services Department to extend the existing contracts through June 2024 - instead of the end of this year - comes after Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's administration made a last-minute decision in January to can…
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Women often use hormone therapy to relieve hot flashes and other menopause symptoms -- and new research suggests patches or creams may be safer for their blood pressure than pills.
A federal appeals court cleared the way for the maker of OxyContin to settle thousands of legal claims tied to the opioid epidemic while shielding the wealthy owners of Purdue Pharma, the Sackler family, from future lawsuits.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration stripped one of the nation's largest drug distributors of its license to sell highly addictive painkillers Friday after determining it failed to flag thousands of suspicious orders at the height of the…
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