Lawmakers say New Mexico’s rural, Latino communities are suffering

Leaders in Washington are highlighting the struggles health care providers and communities are facing in the state — and say changes need to be made

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — On Thursday afternoon, Congresswomen Melanie Stansbury, Teresa Leger Fernandez, and Secretary of Health Human Services Xaviar Becerra discussed the importance of health care in Latino communities. Becerra says the number of Latinos in need of proper care continues to grow.