Think New Mexico
@thinknewmexico.bsky.social
Think New Mexico is a nonpartisan, results-oriented think tank whose mission is to improve the quality of life for all New Mexicans.
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A new survey sponsored by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and conducted by Dr. Gabe Sanchez of BSP Polling and the UNM Center for Social Policy found that 86% of NM doctors often or sometimes consider leaving the state.
Of those, most cite medical malpractice as their reason. 💔
#nmleg #nmpol
Of those, most cite medical malpractice as their reason. 💔
#nmleg #nmpol
February 5, 2026 at 8:15 PM
It's signed! 🖊🤝
Moments ago, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed SB1, the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact into law!
There's still a lot of work to do. Let’s keep the momentum going! 💪
Moments ago, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed SB1, the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact into law!
There's still a lot of work to do. Let’s keep the momentum going! 💪
February 5, 2026 at 4:58 PM
It's signed! 🖊🤝
Moments ago, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed SB1, the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact into law!
There's still a lot of work to do. Let’s keep the momentum going! 💪
Moments ago, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed SB1, the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact into law!
There's still a lot of work to do. Let’s keep the momentum going! 💪
February 4, 2026 at 11:05 PM
"I did not find villains. I found exhausted physicians and nurses carrying our communities on their backs and I found a legal system that treats them as targets, rather than partners or healers that are here to help us."
#nmleg #nmpol
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February 4, 2026 at 9:40 PM
"I did not find villains. I found exhausted physicians and nurses carrying our communities on their backs and I found a legal system that treats them as targets, rather than partners or healers that are here to help us."
#nmleg #nmpol
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#nmleg #nmpol
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Good news! 🎉
We are happy to report that SB. 1, the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact for doctors has PASSED the House 64-0, and heads to the governor for her signature.
With 15 days left in the 2026 legislative session, there’s still a lot of work to do. Let’s keep the momentum going! 💪
We are happy to report that SB. 1, the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact for doctors has PASSED the House 64-0, and heads to the governor for her signature.
With 15 days left in the 2026 legislative session, there’s still a lot of work to do. Let’s keep the momentum going! 💪
February 3, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Good news! 🎉
We are happy to report that SB. 1, the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact for doctors has PASSED the House 64-0, and heads to the governor for her signature.
With 15 days left in the 2026 legislative session, there’s still a lot of work to do. Let’s keep the momentum going! 💪
We are happy to report that SB. 1, the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact for doctors has PASSED the House 64-0, and heads to the governor for her signature.
With 15 days left in the 2026 legislative session, there’s still a lot of work to do. Let’s keep the momentum going! 💪
January 27, 2026 at 7:44 PM
January 26, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Our 2026 health care agenda.
Let's get it done. 💙
Let's get it done. 💙
January 21, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Our 2026 health care agenda.
Let's get it done. 💙
Let's get it done. 💙
The numbers are loud📢
Contact your legislators and demand action to reform New Mexico's medical malpractice laws.
Contact your legislators and demand action to reform New Mexico's medical malpractice laws.
January 20, 2026 at 6:26 PM
The numbers are loud📢
Contact your legislators and demand action to reform New Mexico's medical malpractice laws.
Contact your legislators and demand action to reform New Mexico's medical malpractice laws.
#NEW: "But first let's clamp the artery that's bleeding."
And it's medical malpractice. Thank you @abqjournal.bsky.social 🤝
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And it's medical malpractice. Thank you @abqjournal.bsky.social 🤝
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January 19, 2026 at 10:41 PM
#NEW: "But first let's clamp the artery that's bleeding."
And it's medical malpractice. Thank you @abqjournal.bsky.social 🤝
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And it's medical malpractice. Thank you @abqjournal.bsky.social 🤝
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We hear you, Nancy! New Mexico can take action to improve access to health care, as well as protect patient safety. 🏥💙
Contact your legislators to make your voices heard! (1)
Contact your legislators to make your voices heard! (1)
January 15, 2026 at 7:21 PM
We hear you, Nancy! New Mexico can take action to improve access to health care, as well as protect patient safety. 🏥💙
Contact your legislators to make your voices heard! (1)
Contact your legislators to make your voices heard! (1)
Yes, it is. 💔
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January 12, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Yes, it is. 💔
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#THREAD: It's a new year, meaning there is a new opportunity to pass ALL interstate compacts for health care workers! 💙💙 (1)
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January 9, 2026 at 7:33 PM
#THREAD: It's a new year, meaning there is a new opportunity to pass ALL interstate compacts for health care workers! 💙💙 (1)
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#nmleg #nmpol
#NEW: “There was no neurologist on call (pro tip: try to plan your major medical crises Monday-Friday).”
New Mexico's provider shortage is affecting everyone. (1)
New Mexico's provider shortage is affecting everyone. (1)
January 8, 2026 at 7:44 PM
#NEW: “There was no neurologist on call (pro tip: try to plan your major medical crises Monday-Friday).”
New Mexico's provider shortage is affecting everyone. (1)
New Mexico's provider shortage is affecting everyone. (1)
"We are not advocating for taking away patient rights. We believe in accountability. We are asking for balanced, evidence-based reforms that protect patients and keep New Mexico a place where physicians can reasonably practice." (1)
New Mexican's health depends on taking action.
New Mexican's health depends on taking action.
January 5, 2026 at 6:58 PM
"We are not advocating for taking away patient rights. We believe in accountability. We are asking for balanced, evidence-based reforms that protect patients and keep New Mexico a place where physicians can reasonably practice." (1)
New Mexican's health depends on taking action.
New Mexican's health depends on taking action.
It shouldn't be a question. Modifying New Mexico's medical malpractice laws are a crucial step in ensuring that we can keep current providers, as well as recruit new ones. (1)
December 31, 2025 at 7:09 PM
It shouldn't be a question. Modifying New Mexico's medical malpractice laws are a crucial step in ensuring that we can keep current providers, as well as recruit new ones. (1)
We couldn't agree more. 🏥
December 30, 2025 at 7:45 PM
We couldn't agree more. 🏥
The New Mexico Medical Society and the Greater Albuquerque Medical Association are hosting "White Coat Day", on Jan. 28, 2026, for physicians, residents, and medical students to advocate for healthcare in NM.
Visit the link below to find out more. 👇
www.nmms.org/white-coat-day-2026/
Visit the link below to find out more. 👇
www.nmms.org/white-coat-day-2026/
December 24, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The New Mexico Medical Society and the Greater Albuquerque Medical Association are hosting "White Coat Day", on Jan. 28, 2026, for physicians, residents, and medical students to advocate for healthcare in NM.
Visit the link below to find out more. 👇
www.nmms.org/white-coat-day-2026/
Visit the link below to find out more. 👇
www.nmms.org/white-coat-day-2026/
#THREAD: Your view is also our view, @thenewmexican.bsky.social. (1)
December 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
#THREAD: Your view is also our view, @thenewmexican.bsky.social. (1)
#NEW: "States that join the doctor compact experience an increase of 10% to 15% in the number of doctors licensed every year.
This probably explains why states keep joining compacts, and no state that has joined a compact has ever left." (1)
This probably explains why states keep joining compacts, and no state that has joined a compact has ever left." (1)
December 22, 2025 at 7:47 PM
#NEW: "States that join the doctor compact experience an increase of 10% to 15% in the number of doctors licensed every year.
This probably explains why states keep joining compacts, and no state that has joined a compact has ever left." (1)
This probably explains why states keep joining compacts, and no state that has joined a compact has ever left." (1)