The Second Session of the 57th Legislature

January 2-16, 2026: Legislation may be prefiled
January 20: Opening day (noon)
February 4: Deadline for introduction
February 19: Session ends (noon)
March 11: Legislation not acted upon by governor is pocket vetoed
May 20: Effective date of legislation not a general appropriation bill or a bill carrying an emergency clause or other specified date

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More school health clinics possible in NM (KRQE)

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More school health clinics possible in NM

Parent’s opinions toward campus clinics changing

By Gabrielle BurkhartPublished:   Updated: 

ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – Students being able to get condoms and birth control at health clinics on high school campuses has sparked controversy in the past. However, health care workers claim many parents’ opinions are changing.

Now, lawmakers want to add more clinics in schools across New Mexico.

Albuquerque lawmakers are sponsoring a bill to appropriate funding for a student health clinic at West Mesa High School in Albuquerque.

The school health clinics have the look and feel of a doctor’s office. One of the oldest School-Based Health Center is inside Albuquerque High School.

“The demand is great all over the state for them,” explained Sen. Gerald Ortiz y Pino. “The School-Based Health Centers have a terrific record already.”

Read more here: http://krqe.com/2015/02/05/parents-opinions-changing-toward-campus-clinics/