AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFentanyl Response: Bernalillo County commissioners are proposing a state of emergency to address the fentanyl crisis, as the county continues to report New Mexico’s highest overdose rates. Food Access: Prickly Pear Food Co-op in Truth or Consequences now accepts SNAP/EBT and offers 50% off New Mexico-grown fresh fruits and vegetables through Double Up Food Bucks. Syphilis Prevention: The state renewed its testing order after syphilis rates fell 32% from 2023 to 2025. Congenital syphilis remains a serious concern: New Mexico’s 2024 rate was 366 cases per 100,000 live births, versus 109.6 nationally. Coverage Costs: New Mexico approved an average 19.8% increase in small-group health insurance premiums for 2027. Early Childhood: New Mexico officials and program leaders are pushing back against a proposed federal rollback of Head Start standards.
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