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New Mexico Lawmakers Tackle $750 Million Health Care Cuts

9/6/2025

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New Mexico lawmakers will hold a special session on October 1 to address federal budget cuts impacting health care and tribal communities.
Indian Affairs Secretary Josett Monette warned of $750 million losses to Indian Country, affecting Medicaid for 40,000 Native Americans.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham plans state funding to support health care, SNAP assistance, and public broadcasting.
Tribal colleges anticipate funding cuts, leading to possible layoffs and program reductions.
Lawmakers encourage tribal governments to express funding needs ahead of the legislative session.

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New Mexico lawmakers will hold a special session on October 1 to address federal budget cuts impacting health care and tribal communities.
Indian Affairs Secretary Josett Monette warned of $750 million losses to Indian Country, affecting Medicaid for 40,000 Native Americans.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham plans state funding to support health care, SNAP assistance, and public broadcasting.
Tribal colleges anticipate funding cuts, leading to possible layoffs and program reductions.
Lawmakers encourage tribal governments to express funding needs ahead of the legislative session.