Solomon Peña, a Republican candidate for New Mexico House District 14, is taken into custody by Albuquerque police officers in southwest Albuquerque on January 16, 2023. (Roberto E. Rosales/The Albuquerque Journal via AP) Subscribe to something The nation Subscribe now for only $2 a month! Thank you for signing up The nation‘s weekly newsletter. Thanks […]
Legislature working in the healthcare sector is pushing for New Mexico to codify nurse-patient relationships
As New Mexico continues to struggle with a shortage of nurses, a lawmaker with health care experience wants to pass a bill that would limit the number of patients a nurse has to supervise. Rep. Eleanor Chavez (D-Albuquerque) is the executive director of the National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees, District 1199. On […]
Secret Chamber and Tunnel Discovered Under the Temple of the Moon in Teotihuacan Emulate the Underworld
Archaeologists have confirmed the existence of a secret tunnel and chamber beneath the Pyramid of the Moon in Mexico’s ancient city of Teotihuacan. They suggest that these features may have been used in rituals and a way for the ancient inhabitants of Teotihuacan to imitate the underworld. Located about 50 km northeast of Mexico City, […]
Mexico wants to prevent teenage pregnancy | D+C
When teenagers become mothers, there is a high risk that they will remain poor or become poor. They usually drop out of school, which reduces their chances of getting a job. At the same time, early pregnancies negatively affect girls’ health and personal development. Research shows that expectant mothers who are under 15 years old […]
Icarus Behavioral Health releases resources on inpatient mental health care in New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico – Icarus Behavioral Health, a treatment center offering drug and alcohol rehabilitation in Albuquerque, NM, has released a trio of new articles on inpatient mental health and dual diagnosis treatment services for the state of New Mexico. The first source discusses their sustainability as a residential mental health treatment facility for New […]
New reports show travel risks around the world
From catching Covid-19 to getting caught in a blizzard, traveling can be risky business these days. But how risky it usually is depends on the destination – and how you define risks. Safer cities: people’s perception A report published by British insurer William Russell ranked the “safest cities in the world” according to people’s perceptions. […]
Eastern New Mexico restricts abortion – one regulation at a time
Published January 17, 2023 at 4:33 PM, Last updated on January 17, 2023 at 4:34 PM by Vanessa G. Sanchez/Searchlight New Mexico PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico, the latest battleground in New Mexico’s battle over abortion, drew 100 people from across the state on Tuesday as Roosevelt County commissioners overwhelmingly passed an ordinance severely restricting […]
Bills would protect reproductive health rights in New Mexico, including abortions
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — After some New Mexico cities banned certain abortion-related things in their communities, Democratic lawmakers are trying to stop them with bills. Those bills are designed to protect access to abortions in the state. Now the Republicans are arguing that those cities have the right to make those decisions. Cougars behind series […]
Eastern New Mexico restricts abortion – one regulation at a time
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico, the latest battleground in New Mexico’s battle over abortion, drew 100 people from across the state on Tuesday as Roosevelt County commissioners overwhelmingly passed an ordinance severely restricting access to reproductive rights. The county is one of several communities on the Texas border that now want to ban access to […]
New Mexico families need free, universal healthy meals
New Mexico is on a New Year’s mission: to increase its support for youth in school cafeterias across the state. Gov. Michelle Logan Grisham recently announced the Healthy School Meals for All initiative, along with additional resources to ensure these meals are packed with healthy ingredients like fresh, cooked, and locally grown foods. As a […]