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New Mexico’s behavioral health overhaul is gaining steam—with a new regional plan just approved for northern New Mexico, covering Santa Fe and Española. After years of failed top-down fixes and funding freezes that derailed progress, state leaders are betting local communities know best. The new strategy prioritizes on-demand transport, detox services, and workforce training—aiming for real, community-driven solutions. But hurdles remain: unclear funding for local programs, rising overdose deaths despite national declines, and looming deadlines like July 2027’s universal provider credentialing system. This is a bold, messy, and urgently needed pivot—can it finally deliver lasting change?

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