With around 15 million people relying on it for drinking water, the Rio Grande is said to have lost around 85 percent of its historic flows due to overuse and major droughts for several years, the World Wildlife Fund noted in June.
Company representatives said they have already updated their proposed mine plans to avoid, as much as possible, drilling or other disturbances within the boundaries of the Mount Taylor Traditional Cultural Property designation. Nonetheless, the current plans include about 30 acres within the boundary for dewatering well pads and ventilation shafts.
The increase is higher than the nationwide median increase of 15%, according to a statement from the office, and will take effect Jan. 1. Despite the rise, OSI officials noted that the state’s premiums have historically been lower than the national average and that next year’s boost will result in monthly healthcare payments that are largely in line with the rest of the nation.
The New Mexico Medical Society (NMMS) has announced that Richard J Berry has been selected to serve as the organization’s Executive Director and CEO following a search led by members of the Society’s Search and Executive Committees.
In 2023, New Mexico’s cattle and calves production was valued at $1.72 billion, ranking 22nd nationally, with a herd of about 430,000 head of beef cattle and cows at the start of 2026.
“Small molecule TBBPA, as used in plastics and in consumer products, should be restricted,” said Arlene Blum, director of the Green Science Policy Institute, which extensively researches flame retardants, advocates for stronger protections and works with industries to remove them from products. “It can get into humans and contribute to cancer and behavioral harm. Infants and toddlers who crawl in the dust and put their hands in their mouths are especially vulnerable.”
"The event was attended by people from across New Mexico and the country, with participants joining the forum virtually from around the world. Lopez welcomed scientists and engineers, folks from National Laboratories, industry, entrepreneurs, utilities including Los Alamos Public Utilities, universities, Tribal and community leaders, investors, federal partners and policymakers. New Mexico legislators and legislative aides also joined the more then 200 in-person attendees."
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will visit Albuquerque Wednesday to campaign for fellow Republican Greg Cunningham, a retired Marine and Albuquerque Police Department detective who’s challenging incumbent U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) in the Nov. 3 general election.
Has anybody else in NM had a wild time with UNM Hospital billing? I am trying to figure out if their practices are considered legal or if I have some sort of recourse. They just sent me to collections despite:
- refusing to send me a comprehensive statement.
- not allowing me to come in person to pick up the most current versions of my unpaid invoices. They promised to send them to me multiple times, and never did.
- listing the wrong address on their mail to me, even though it's listed correctly in my online account.
- changing the account number and receivable group on every invoice, including for existing invoices whenever they have sent me a new copy.
- the amount owed changes on each version of the invoice, so I do not know which invoice is the most current or valid.
- when I call their billing department, the automated system says they are at capacity and to try calling another time, with no option to leave a voicemail.
I am privately insured and never been delinquent on any type of bill. How am I supposed to be able to verify my charges and make appropriate payments when being faced with this many obstacles?
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