UNM Health Sciences researchers to test psychedelic drugs as treatments for depression, PTSD and more

By Michael Haederle, UNM Health Psychedelic drugs – often associated with 1960s counterculture – are attracting newfound attention from physicians and neuroscientists who are studying their potential to help people suffering from an assortment of behavioral health problems. University of New Mexico Health Sciences researchers are at the forefront of several new studies to evaluate […]

Opinion: ABQ has bigger needs than controversial $200K playground

This letter is provided as opinion/commentary from the author. Diane Denish is a former lieutenant governor of New Mexico and a strong advocate for children. She is a resident of the Netherwood Park neighborhood in Northeast ABQ. Have an opinion? Of course you do! You can submit your own: editor@citydesk.org Recently, a local paper published […]

Biden withdraws, endorses VP Harris for Dem. nomination

After weeks of resisting calls to leave the race, President Joe Biden reversed course Sunday afternoon with a lengthy letter to supporters saying he would decline the nomination and spend the next few months focused on his presidential duties. A few minutes later, his campaign’s social media accounts posted Biden’s call for delegates to select […]

UNM Hospital, SRMC receive highest awards in clinical care

By Chris Ramirez, UNM Health The University of New Mexico Hospital and UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center – A Campus of UNM Hospital (SRMC) are among the top hospitals in the nation for certain clinical care, according to new ratings released by U.S. News & World Report, a multifaceted media company dedicated to helping consumers, […]

Biden says cooling political rhetoric doesn’t mean he’ll ‘stop telling the truth’ about Trump

By AAMER MADHANI and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Joe Biden returned to the campaign trail Tuesday for the first time since the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, continuing his call to calm the divisive rhetoric on both sides, but also arguing that doing so “doesn’t mean we should […]

Judge Cannon dismisses Trump classified documents case over concerns with prosecutor’s appointment

By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal judge presiding over the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump in Florida dismissed the prosecution on Monday, siding with defense lawyers who said the special counsel who filed the charges was illegally appointed by the Justice Department. The decision by U.S. District Judge […]

Man rams car into anti-Trump protesters in Nob Hill Saturday

Just hours before the world’s attention turned to an apparent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, Albuquerque police were called to investigate an incident apparently targeting anti-Trump protesters in Nob Hill. Social media posts spread quickly Saturday with reports that two men parked near Central Avenue and Wellesley Drive in Nob Hill […]

From Research to Clinical Practice: Applying Lessons Learned from Long COVID Study

By Chris Ramirez, UNM Health After nearly three years of studying the effects of “Long COVID”, a variety of symptoms that linger after a SARS-CoV-2 infection, University of New Mexico clinicians are using research findings to enhance and improve treatment plans for patients.   In late 2021, UNM joined two large national studies of patients through […]

Vote Now! UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center – finalist for most beautiful hospital in U.S.

By Nicole San Roman, UNM Health Voting is now open for the “Top 20 Most Beautiful Hospitals” in the U.S.” and The University of New Mexico Sandoval Regional Medical Center – A Campus of UNM Hospital (SRMC) needs the community’s help to make it to the top spot! Click Here to Vote for SRMC! The […]

Post-debate polling puts New Mexico in play for Trump if Dems stick with Biden

A leaked poll from a Democratic-leaning firm, the first public poll data following President Joe Biden’s disappointing performance in last week’s presidential debate, shows Biden losing support in key battleground election states and even puts a few reliable Democratic voting states in play – including New Mexico. The poll by Democratic firm OpenLabs — first […]