/tags/new-mexico New Mexico en-US Copyright Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:29:33 GMT /news/2024-09-06/new-mexico-starts-building-an-abortion-clinic-to-serve-neighboring-states Construction is getting underway on a state-funded reproductive health and abortion clinic in southern New Mexico that will cater to local residents and people who travel from neighboring states such as Texas and Oklahoma with major restrictions on abortion. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:29:33 GMT /news/2024-09-06/new-mexico-starts-building-an-abortion-clinic-to-serve-neighboring-states The Associated Press /news/2024-06-24/u-s-supreme-court-blocks-the-states-rio-grande-water-deal-with-new-mexico Water law experts say the Supreme Court's recent decision will set a precedent for the federal government to intervene in water conflicts between states moving forward. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 10:46:35 GMT /news/2024-06-24/u-s-supreme-court-blocks-the-states-rio-grande-water-deal-with-new-mexico Alejandra Martinez | The Texas Tribune , Berenice Garcia | The Texas Tribune /health-wellness/2023-04-19/west-texas-group-plans-to-start-its-first-abortion-access-fund After a recent court ruling eased abortion rights advocates’ legal concerns about helping people access the procedure out of state, the Big Bend Reproductive Coalition said it will start its own fund. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 15:15:00 GMT /health-wellness/2023-04-19/west-texas-group-plans-to-start-its-first-abortion-access-fund Travis Bubenik | Marfa Public Radio /health-wellness/2023-04-06/shuttered-texas-abortion-clinic-opens-new-mexico-location-and-spreads-the-word-in-austin On its opening weekend last month, Whole Woman's Health had 23 appointments; 21 of them were for Texans. Thu, 06 Apr 2023 15:57:33 GMT /health-wellness/2023-04-06/shuttered-texas-abortion-clinic-opens-new-mexico-location-and-spreads-the-word-in-austin Olivia Aldridge /texas-news/2022-08-10/texas-anti-abortion-protesters-set-sights-on-new-mexico-where-the-procedure-is-still-protected As Texans seek abortions in the only neighboring state to allow them, opponents of the procedure follow them across the border, hoping to create more “sanctuary cities for the unborn.” Wed, 10 Aug 2022 18:51:00 GMT /texas-news/2022-08-10/texas-anti-abortion-protesters-set-sights-on-new-mexico-where-the-procedure-is-still-protected William Melhado | The Texas Tribune /news/2022-06-25/new-mexico-warily-assumes-its-new-role-as-a-destination-for-abortion-seekers-and-providers For many in Texas and elsewhere, New Mexico may be the closest place to obtain legal abortion services. But it’s a mostly rural, sparsely populated state that has long struggled to provide health care to its own residents. Sat, 25 Jun 2022 20:00:00 GMT /news/2022-06-25/new-mexico-warily-assumes-its-new-role-as-a-destination-for-abortion-seekers-and-providers Jolie McCullough | The Texas Tribune /health-wellness/2022-06-25/many-texans-are-already-seeking-abortions-in-new-mexico Traveling out of state could be the only option for Texans who want abortions. But the cost and logistics may make it an option that’s out of reach for many. Sat, 25 Jun 2022 17:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2022-06-25/many-texans-are-already-seeking-abortions-in-new-mexico Laura Rice, Cristela Jones /business-economy/2022-04-13/texans-drive-up-sales-of-recreational-marijuana-in-new-mexico Sales soared during the first week recreational recreational marijuana was legal and dispensaries in small towns near the Texas state line did big business. Wed, 13 Apr 2022 16:00:00 GMT /business-economy/2022-04-13/texans-drive-up-sales-of-recreational-marijuana-in-new-mexico Angela Kocherga | KTEP EL Paso /2019-08-07/texans-may-be-able-to-register-for-new-mexicos-medical-marijuana-program A ruling by a New Mexico judge this week may enable Texas residents to register for that state’s medical marijuana program. But critics are worried that... Wed, 07 Aug 2019 20:28:48 GMT /2019-08-07/texans-may-be-able-to-register-for-new-mexicos-medical-marijuana-program Ryan Poppe /2019-07-30/see-saw-diplomacy-lets-people-play-together-along-u-s-border-wall A playdate recently broke out at the fence that separates the U.S. and Mexico in an event that was "filled with joy, excitement, and togetherness." Tue, 30 Jul 2019 20:36:26 GMT /2019-07-30/see-saw-diplomacy-lets-people-play-together-along-u-s-border-wall Bill Chappell