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New Mexico expands mental health and substance use services with clinic program – KVIA

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June 5, 2024

New Mexico expands mental health and substance use services with clinic program – KVIA

El Paso, Texas ( KVIA)-The New Mexico Human Services Department proudly announced that New Mexico has been chosen as one of ten states to receive enhanced federal Medicaid funding for health services. This development is part of a four-year Medicaid Demonstration program led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, reaffirming our commitment to the health and well-being of our residents.
Commencing on January 1, 2025, New Mexico will introduce certified community behavioral health clinics (CCBHCs) in the state. These clinics will enhance access to mental health and substance use treatment by providing sustainable Medicaid funding for a wide range of evidence-based services, promising a brighter future for our community.

HSD, the Children’s Youth and Families Department, has certified six providers as CCBHCs:

·        University of New Mexico Health System in Bernalillo and Sandoval Counties
·        All Faiths Children’s Advocacy Center in Bernalillo County
·        Carlsbad Life House in Eddy County
·        Families & Youth Innovations Plus in Doña Ana County
·         Santa Fe Recovery Center in Santa Fe and McKinley Counties
·        Mental Health Resources in Curry County
For more information, visit CCBHC – New Mexico Recovery Project (nmrecovery.org)

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Texas man charged with selling artist Fritz Scholder fakes to New Mexicans

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January 7, 2026

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Fourth Republican candidate announces bid for New Mexico governor

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23 hours ago

January 6, 2026

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Fourth Republican candidate announces bid for New Mexico governor

SANTA FE, N.M. — Former New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner Jim Ellison is running for governor as a Republican, he announced on social media Tuesday.

Ellison is running on affordability, opportunity and trust in government as the key points of his campaign. His experience includes serving on the NMPRC in 2023 and 2024.

“New Mexico deserves leadership that listens, acts, and delivers results. Our state has enormous potential, but too often that potential is held back by policies that don’t serve everyday New Mexicans,” he said on his website. “I’m running to bring practical solutions, honest accountability, and a renewed focus on the public interest.”

A Georgia native, Ellison has lived in New Mexico for 20 years and currently lives in the Albuquerque area with his wife and two children.

Ellison is aiming to get 5,000 signatures by Feb. 2, to appear on the primary ballot with at least three other Republicans who have announced their candidacy.

Ultra Health CEO Duke Rodriguez announced his campaign in December and recently confirmed to KOB 4 that he received enough signatures to appear on the primary ballot. Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull and New Mexico State Sen. Steve Lanier are also running.

Three Democrats are running – Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman, Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima.

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