Bill making it easier for medical workers to work in New Mexico heads to the governor's desk

Feb 03, 2026

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The first bill to help cut down on long waits to get a doctor's appointment is heading to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's desk. Senate Bill 1 expands access to healthcare by allowing licensed, qualified providers in other states to serve New Mexicans through the Interst ate Medical Licensure Compact. The House has passed [...] ...read more read less