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"The result is obvious: Outstanding physician—people I know—are leaving New Mexico or retiring early because they can no longer afford to practice here."

Winston warns that while some New Mexicans can travel out of state for care, many can’t. The reality? Fewer doctors, longer waits, and shrinking access to health care. Read more below.👇 ... See MoreSee Less

The result is obvious: Outstanding physician—people I know—are leaving New Mexico or retiring early because they can no longer afford to practice here. Winston warns that while some New Mexicans can travel out of state for care, many can’t. The reality? Fewer doctors, longer waits, and shrinking access to health care. Read more below.👇
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Think New Mexico
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There are solutions to correct New Mexico's health care provider shortage, but many providers are making the decision to leave the state sooner rather than later. Today, Dr. Angelina Villas-Adams shares her perspective and frustrations with NM's health care status quo. ... See MoreSee Less

There are solutions to correct New Mexicos health care provider shortage, but many providers are making the decision to leave the state sooner rather than later. Today, Dr. Angelina Villas-Adams shares her perspective and frustrations with NMs health care status quo.Image attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment
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Think New Mexico
2 days ago
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"For too long, doctors have been silent."

Nathaniel Roybal, a retina surgeon in Albuquerque speaks on the costs of not adequately addressing the medical malpractice environment in New Mexico, which has caused doctors to flee the state and kept prospective providers away. ... See MoreSee Less

For too long, doctors have been silent. Nathaniel Roybal, a retina surgeon in Albuquerque speaks on the costs of not adequately addressing the medical malpractice environment in New Mexico, which has caused doctors to flee the state and kept prospective providers away.Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment
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Think New Mexico
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As New Mexico’s health care crisis deepens, some doctors are closing their practices, leaving countless patients without access to care. Dr. Debbie Vigil says the state’s medical malpractice laws are to blame. Read her full testimony below.⬇ ... See MoreSee Less

As New Mexico’s health care crisis deepens, some doctors are closing their practices, leaving countless patients without access to care. Dr. Debbie Vigil says the state’s medical malpractice laws are to blame. Read her full testimony below.⬇Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment
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Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF) is partnering with Think New Mexico to host a FinCamp in Albuquerque on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 8:00 AM-3:00 PM. FinCamps are a FREE full day of in-person professional development where you have the opportunity to dive into NGPF’s curriculum and resources, collaborate with other educators and get reinvigorated for the classroom.

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Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF) is partnering with Think New Mexico to host a FinCamp in Albuquerque on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 8:00 AM-3:00 PM. FinCamps are a FREE full day of in-person professional development where you have the opportunity to dive into NGPF’s curriculum and resources, collaborate with other educators and get reinvigorated for the classroom. For further inquires, contact Think New Mexicos Education Reform Director, Mandi Torrez, via email.
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There are solutions to correct New Mexico's health There are solutions to correct New Mexico's health care provider shortage, but many providers are making the decision to leave the state sooner rather than later. Today, Dr. Angelina Villas-Adams shares her perspective and frustrations with NM's health care status quo.
"For too long, doctors have been silent." Nathani "For too long, doctors have been silent." Nathaniel Roybal, a retina surgeon in Albuquerque speaks on the costs of not adequately addressing the medical malpractice environment in New Mexico, which has caused doctors to flee the state and kept prospective providers away.
As New Mexico’s health care crisis deepens, some As New Mexico’s health care crisis deepens, some doctors are closing their practices, leaving countless patients without access to care. Dr. Debbie Vigil says the state’s medical malpractice laws are to blame. Read her full testimony below.⬇
Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF) is partnering wit Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF) is partnering with Think New Mexico to host a FinCamp in Albuquerque on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 8:00 AM-3:00 PM. FinCamps are a FREE full day of in-person professional development where you have the opportunity to dive into NGPF’s curriculum and resources, collaborate with other educators and get reinvigorated for the classroom. For further inquires, contact Think New Mexico's Education Reform Director, Mandi Torrez, via email.
🚨Time to Take Action, New Mexico!🚨 New Mexi 🚨Time to Take Action, New Mexico!🚨 New Mexico's Public Education Department is working on a statewide action plan to improve the quality of New Mexico's public schools, and they are actively seeking public input right now. The survey deadline is Aug. 27, 2025. To join us and submit your own comments, complete the survey at the link in our bio.
More and more New Mexicans are calling for changes More and more New Mexicans are calling for changes to the state's health care system. For Michael Gajewski, medical malpractice is the top of mind. Read more of what he has to say below. ⬇
Doctors like Dr. Lawrence Andrade and Dr. Aedra An Doctors like Dr. Lawrence Andrade and Dr. Aedra Andrade are leaving New Mexico, citing the states burdensome environment for medical providers. The Andrade's leave behind their practice of 22 years in Gallup and are relocating to Joplin, Missouri. Read their full goodbye statement to their community down below. ⬇
"The compacts shouldn’t be controversial — the "The compacts shouldn’t be controversial — they essentially make it easier for doctors and health care professionals in other states to start practicing here. That means hospitals and health care networks would have an easier time recruiting physicians." The Albuquerque Journal Editorial Board lists out the reasons on how adopting the interstate health care worker compacts will expand health care for all New Mexicans. Read more at the link in our bio.
This Friday, we celebrate our 49 Turquoise Legacy This Friday, we celebrate our 49 Turquoise Legacy Circle members who have graciously included Think New Mexico in their will or estate plan. Help us reach 50 TLC members!
ICYMI: New Mexico Safety Over Profits settled wit ICYMI: New Mexico Safety Over Profits settled with the NM Ethics Commission for $5,000, after the organization previously refused to disclose its donors. KUNM's Daniel Montaño takes a look. You can find the press release and report from the NM Ethics Commission at the link in our bio.
"Among the group’s biggest previously undisclose "Among the group’s biggest previously undisclosed donors were Iowa-based trial lawyer Nicholas Rowley, who contributed $425,000 since 2021, and the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association, which contributed $245,000 since 2022." Daniel J. Chacón with The Santa Fe New Mexican takes a closer look at the recent settlement between the New Mexico Ethics Commission and New Mexico Safety Over Profit. ➡
"A nonprofit group that has advocated against chan "A nonprofit group that has advocated against changes to New Mexico’s medical malpractice laws disclosed nearly $1.3 million in contributions Monday after reaching a settlement agreement with the State Ethics Commission. The list of donors to the group, called New Mexico Safety Over Profit, is made up almost entirely of trial lawyers, according to a Journal review. Most of the more than 50 contributors are from New Mexico, though a smaller number are from out of state." Read more about New Mexico Safety Over Profit's settlement and newly released donor list by clicking the link in our bio.
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thinknewmexico Think New Mexico @thinknewmexico ·
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#NEW: There are solutions to correct New Mexico's health care provider shortage, but many providers are making the decision to leave the state sooner rather than later. Today, Dr. Angelina Villas-Adams shares her perspective and frustrations with NM's health care status quo. (1)

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26 Aug

#NEW: "For too long, doctors have been silent."

Nathaniel Roybal, a retina surgeon in Albuquerque speaks on the costs of not adequately addressing the medical malpractice environment in NM, which has caused doctors to flee the state and kept prospective providers away. (1)

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#NEW: As New Mexico’s health care crisis deepens, some doctors are closing their practices, leaving countless patients without access to care. Dr. Debbie Vigil says the state’s medical malpractice laws are to blame. Read her full testimony below.⬇ (1)

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