AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoYouth addiction and treatment access: Serenity Mesa Recovery Center highlights rising teen drug use in New Mexico, saying local adolescent treatment options have long been inadequate. Mental health and policing: Family members of 23-year-old Jose Armas in Albuquerque say he was in a mental health crisis and that officers didn’t respond properly before a fatal shooting. Homelessness and health/housing strain: A new state report finds homelessness rose sharply, with Bernalillo County doubling and Albuquerque up 83%, driven by housing costs and funding gaps. Medicaid spending snapshots (NM communities): New data show growth in multiple categories, including Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment in Farmington ($6.07M in 2024), Durable Medical Equipment in Socorro (+12.5%), and Vision Services in Santa Fe (+35.1%). Care system leadership: Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services named Maridel Acosta-Cruz as its new CEO. Public health policy and safety: Attorney General Jay Jones joined opposition to the federal KIDS Act, arguing it would weaken protections for children online. Drought emergency: Corrales declared a local drought emergency, citing severe fire danger and public health risks.
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