With President Donald Trump back in office, Congressional Republicans are eager to extend his 2017 tax cuts, which likely means slashing the Medicaid program which covers half of all children living in rural New Mexico.

New Mexico legislative leaders are recommending a 5.7% general fund spending increase for the coming fiscal year.

The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) received federal approval to increase Medicaid rates for services provided to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Provider rates in the following three different programs will increase in mid-January.

Combined state and federal spending on health care in New Mexico — principally Medicaid — would increase by $3.3 billion to $15.5 billion, a 27% jump. New Mexico is using a new assessment on ...

New Mexico legislative leaders are recommending a 5.7% general fund spending increase for the coming fiscal year SANTA FE, N.M. -- Leading New Mexico legislators on Wednesday recommended a 5.7% ...

SANTA FE, N.M. — Leading New Mexico legislators on Wednesday recommended a 5.7% general fund spending increase for the coming fiscal year that emphasizes health care access, public school ...

New Mexico State Spending Plan Seeks More Federal Medicaid Dollars as Donald Trump Takes Office SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Leading New Mexico legislators on Wednesday recommended a 5.7% general fund ...

New Mexico’s 2025 legislative session begins today. Lawmakers will gather for a 60-day session. This session looks to be packed with

It’s that time of year again when the gyms are packed with well-intentioned folks working on their New Year’s resolutions. While better diets and more exercise certainly contributes to wellness,

Tuesday marks the start of New Mexico's 60-day legislative session, and the drama is already taking shape. A group of activists known as Youth United for Climate Crisis Action, or YUCCA, is planning to stage a protest at 9 a.m. outside the state Capitol.

Scott Bessent, Donald Trump’s nominee for treasury secretary, made it clear during his confirmation hearing Thursday that he’s only interested in protecting the interests of the rich and powerful. The hedge fund manager with a net worth of at least $500 million repeatedly spiked down questions about whether he would support working-class priorities.

The 2025 legislative session kicks off January 21st and think tank Think New Mexico has a set of recommendations that aim to improve the state’s health care system. KUNM spoke with founder and executive director Fred Nathan about New Mexico joining a compact among states that would bring in more doctors to address professional shortages and other measures that would protect patients.