AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOpioid Settlement Spending: A new State Auditor report says New Mexico cities and counties are moving slowly on opioid settlement dollars, with about half of counties and most municipalities reporting no spending despite high overdose burden. Public Safety on the Move: New Mexico also reclaimed the No. 1 spot for pedestrian deaths in 2025 after a mid-year dip—Albuquerque accounted for nearly half of fatalities. Election Security Pushback: New Mexico’s secretary of state defended the state’s election system after President Trump’s claims of foreign interference and vulnerable voting tech. Care Access & Costs: New data presented at a retina specialists meeting shows Medicaid reimbursement can lag Medicare in some states, raising concerns about patient access. Child Care Expansion: New Mexico is streamlining licensing and zoning barriers to help providers open more free childcare slots. Community Health Outreach: A southern New Mexico resource fair paired Medicaid and prevention info with free produce boxes. Food Safety Recall: General Mills recalled 735,000+ Pillsbury bread rolls due to possible glass contamination. Workforce & Staffing Model: Reporting highlights U.S. hospitals outsourcing some in-person nursing duties to remote health workers in the Philippines amid nurse shortages.
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