Residents of nursing homes in New Mexico trust the operators to maintain clean and safe facilities. Ongoing stories of abuse and negligence nationwide have prompted four congressmen, who are investigating skilled nursing homes, to demand answers from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. In their formal letter to the agency, the lawmakers stated their expectation that CMS would brief them by April 16.
4 congressmen want answers from CMS about nursing home oversight
Recent study shows increase in distracted driving
A survey published in 2018 related to traffic behavior and attitudes in the United States has been released, and the primary conclusion is that phone-related distracted driving has increased dramatically since 2013. The study also reflects that these same drivers see distracted driving as a major road hazard. Drivers across New Mexico face an increased risk any time they share the road with a distracted driver.
Dealing with harassment as an undocumented worker
Many undocumented workers who suffer sexual harassment at work are afraid to report their experiences. They worry that their supervisors will retaliate against them, costing them their jobs. Or, worse, that they will be arrested, detained and deported as retribution.
The causes of fatalities on the highways
Car accidents are a regular occurrence on America's highways, and many of them turn out to be fatal as well. There are many different factors that can cause deadly accidents. Drivers in New Mexico will want to be aware of some of the most common causes of fatal car crashes.
