AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBroadband Access: New Mexico is kicking off rulemaking for LITAP, its ACP-like Low-Income Telecommunications Assistance Program, with enrollment starting in December and discounts up to $30 statewide (up to $70 on Tribal lands) to help families access telehealth, education, and other services. School Health: The New Mexico Department of Health is urging parents to update kids’ immunizations before school starts, pointing families to VaxView and free “Got Shots” clinics through Aug. 29. Food Safety: A major Salmonella enteritidis egg recall is expanding across multiple states, including New Mexico, tied to nearly 1.6 million cartons of eggs distributed through Kroger and Brookshire’s; officials say illnesses have been reported and consumers should check codes and return or discard affected cartons. Mosquito-Borne Risk: New Mexico confirmed two West Nile virus cases—one hospitalized in Bernalillo County and one recovering at home in Otero County—along with prevention guidance like repellent use and removing standing water. Cancer Care: New Mexico Cancer Center announced advanced estrogen receptor-targeted PET imaging for recurrent or metastatic breast cancer, aiming to reduce the need for long-distance travel for specialized scans. Maternal Health Disparities: A new Maternal Mortality Review Committee report finds pregnancy-related deaths in New Mexico were concentrated in 2021, with American Indian and Alaska Native women in the hardest-hit Northwest region. Animal Health & Biosecurity: The return of New World screwworm continues to drive heightened livestock precautions, including USDA plans for phased reopening of southern cattle ports with strict inspections.
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