New Mexico Medicaid patients face long wait times for doctors
A spot survey by the Legislative Finance Committee finds average appointment waits from three weeks to nearly two months for low income Medicaid patients. Many providers are not accepting new Medicaid patients, with urban areas showing the sharpest gaps, fueling concerns over access and rising emergency room use.
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Audit flags off the books social fund in Martinez administration
New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez faces questions after a state audit finds an off the books social fund used for dinners receptions and gifts. The independent review notes excess balances and urges returning unspent money to the general fund with policy changes. Marty Sanchez says quarterly reports exist and go beyond requirements.
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Mailbox damaged and vehicle egged over weekend
Police blotter records show John J. Lara, 20, of 3108 N Delicado Dr, arrested Friday at 12 p.m. in the 2700 block of North Main Street after officers responded to a shoplifting report at a local retail store. No conviction announced. arrest information is public record.
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Multiple arrests in local drug and firearm incidents
Local police report multiple arrests from Friday to Monday for marijuana possession, drug paraphernalia, and unlawful license use. Suspects include Lara Saenz, Yvonne Gonzalez, Juliette Dees, Bryan Carrasco, Clotilde Fuentes, Rosario Chavarria, Valerie Maestas, and David Gonzales, with investigations begun during traffic stops and at various blocks in the city.
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S. Sherman Ave
South Virginia Avenue
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Yvonne Renee Gonzalez
Delaware Ave
West Walnut Street
Juliette Ashley Dees
S. Union Ave
South Grand Avenue
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W. Ash Ave
South Lea Avenue
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Sandy Lane
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E. Third St
East Tilden Street
Chavarria
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E. Hervey St
Atkinson Avenue
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W. Bland St
Local groups announce workshops, trips, and meetings today
Quickbooks Pro workshop runs 1 to 5 p.m. at the WESST Sunwest Centre 500 N Main St with Cynthia Farris guiding data entry and reporting for 129. Senior Circle hosts an April birthday party at 3 p.m. with Frank Castro and voter registration by Belen Mon tez at Wilshire Center 2801 N Main St. Lincoln County Bird Club hosts a 7:30 a.m. field trip departing Beall's lot to Oliver Lee State Park with Jim leading. Roswell Genealogical Society meets 1:30 p.m. at Wilson Cobb Library for Come to Your Census Digging Deeper with Susan Bellomo. Kay Lewis provides details.
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Doctor to Speak on Shingles at Healthsense Talk
Dr Brandon Comet of Tuscan Medical will discuss shingles at Healthsense on the first and third Fridays at 11 30 a m. The free public talk at Senior Circle 2801 N Main St is hosted by Eastern New Mexico Medical Center with refreshments.
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Republican Women to Meet in April Luncheon
Chaves County Republican Women invite the public to a noon April 20 membership luncheon at the Elks Lodge 1720 N Montana Ave. State Sens Stuart Ingle Gay Kernan Bill Burt Cliff Pirtle and Reps Candy Spence Ezzell Nora Espinoza Bob Wooley speak on the NM A Mexican buffet is served for 11. Reservations are required RSVP to Barbara Taylor at 622-0656 and 2016 CCRW membership applications will be available at the luncheon.
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Daily Sp SPC Area soil temperatures report
New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service Chaves County notes soil temperatures at NW Roswell 52 degrees SE Roswell 46 SW Roswell 49 Dexter 50 SW Hagerman 47 with an average reading of 49 degrees.
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