AGP Executive Report
Last update: 38 minutes agoSuicide Prevention Update: New Mexico’s suicide rate fell 19% from 2024 to 2025, hitting the lowest level in decades (19.2 per 100,000), with state leaders pointing to more open conversations, 988, and expanded behavioral health funding. ACA Coverage Fight: New Mexico Attorney General Raoul joined a multi-state push in federal court to block Trump administration changes that could make it harder to keep Affordable Care Act coverage—raising costs and uninsured rates. Measles Alert: Valencia County reported a new measles case in an unvaccinated child; health officials listed exposure spots in Belen (including a learning center, Walmart, and Presbyterian Urgent Care) and urged people to check vaccination status and watch for symptoms. Maternal Care Access: A new analysis warns rural pregnant residents may face longer drives for care if Medicaid changes reduce coverage and revenue for rural delivery units. Tick-Related Allergy Clue: A CDC-led study found alpha-gal antibodies are common in tick-heavy states, while New Mexico showed lower rates—highlighting how local tick patterns can shape risk. Student Food Security: New Mexico is funding campus food pantries and emergency meals with $586,000 to reduce stigma and help students stay enrolled.
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