House committee backs memorial to study firearm safety as a public-health issue The House Indian Affairs Committee gave House Memorial 65 a do-pass recommendation after testimony from the sponsor, public-health professionals and community members. The memorial asks the Department of Health and Department of Public Safety to convene a task force, meet monthly, and deliver a report by mid-September on data-driven measures to reduce firearm deaths and injuries.

New Mexico's House Indian Affairs Committee is taking a bold step by proposing a task force to tackle firearm violence as a pressing public health issue.

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Senate Raises Penalty for Aggravated Battery on Officers, Orders PFAS Study; Several Memorials Pass The Senate passed House Bill 61 to increase aggravated battery penalties for assaults on peace officers, approved a PFAS implementation study memorial after debate about regulatory scope, and passed four additional Senate memorials addressing youth violence, overdose prevention, CYFD funding clarity and radiation exposure compensation.

New Mexico's Senate just took bold steps to enhance public safety by raising penalties for assaults on officers and tackling critical environmental health issues!

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Senate committee hears bill to fund statewide mosquito surveillance and grants Senate Bill 79 would fund Department of Health grants to counties for mosquito surveillance and testing to prevent West Nile and other mosquito-borne diseases. Sponsor cited a personal family health crisis and DOH entomologist said targeted data-driven efforts are possible; committee debated tabling because some funding already appears in the enacted budget.

A personal tragedy spurs a renewed push for statewide mosquito surveillance funding in New Mexico, aiming to combat the threat of West Nile virus.

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Committee advances memorial asking agencies to review PFAS exemptions amid active rulemaking House Joint Memorial 3 asks state agencies to study whether PFAS exemptions in the PFAS Protection Act are safe for people and the environment. Industry groups warned the memorial's draft could conflict with the statute and influence active rulemaking; the committee advanced the memorial 8–2.

New Mexico is poised to re-evaluate PFAS exemptions that could impact public health and the environment—what's at stake?

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How to access and query the New Mexico Decedent Image Database (NMDID) At an RTI FTCOE webinar, Dr. Shamsi Berry (WMed) demonstrated how researchers can use the NMDID data dictionary, run simple and complex queries using Microsoft Access, extract medications using RxNorm identifiers and an NLP tool, and noted download and data-coverage limitations.

Unlock the secrets of mortality patterns and health conditions with Dr. Shamsi Berry's expert guide to navigating the New Mexico Decedent Image Database!

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Commission enacts emergency rules for public health and safety measures Commission implements emergency rules to address urgent public health threats and funding

Senate Bill 105 could revolutionize New Mexico's approach to public health emergencies, allowing for rapid rule adoption but stirring debate over the balance of speed and oversight.

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Emergency Act enforces immediate public safety measures Public health and safety necessitate immediate enforcement of the emergency act.

New Mexico's House Bill 448 is on the fast track to revolutionize public health and safety—will it be enough to tackle the urgent challenges facing the community?

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Commission plans rule revisions to enhance public health safety measures Commission directs revisions to rules to address public health safety and compliance.

New Mexico's House Bill 441 could revolutionize public health regulations, allowing for rapid responses to emergencies while sparking a heated debate on oversight and accountability.

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Department of Health launches programs to combat overdose deaths and drug-related health issues Department establishes harm reduction and overdose prevention programs to reduce drug-related mortality.

New Mexico is taking a bold step to combat the rising tide of drug-related overdoses with House Bill 355, introducing comprehensive harm reduction and overdose prevention programs aimed at saving lives.

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New Mexico lawmakers introduce overdose prevention program in Harm Reduction Act Lawmakers propose amending the Harm Reduction Act to establish an overdose prevention program.

New Mexico is taking a bold step to combat the substance abuse crisis with House Bill 355, introducing a groundbreaking Overdose Prevention Program that could save lives.

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New Mexico Department of Health secures funding for disease prevention and health promotion Department allocates resources for quality healthcare and disease prevention initiatives in New Mexico.

New Mexico's House Bill 2 promises a monumental shift in public health funding, targeting disease prevention and equitable healthcare access for all.

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Senator Muñoz introduces Senate Bill 536 to enhance public health and safety Senate Bill 536 aims to improve public peace, health, safety, and welfare in New Mexico.

Senate Bill 536 could reshape New Mexico's public health landscape, promising enhanced safety and well-being for communities in urgent need.

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Senator Stewart introduces Senate Bill 523 for public safety in New Mexico Senate Bill 523 addresses public peace and welfare concerns in New Mexico.

Senate Bill 523 is poised to transform public health and safety in New Mexico, but will it pass the test of community scrutiny?

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