As we mentioned last week, Senate Bill 417, the Native American Suicide Prevention bill, had passed the New Mexico legislature and was on its way to Governor Susana Martinez' desk. Yesterday, the Governor signed the bill into law, although the bi
Suicide rates among youth in general in New Mexico are at tragic levels, while those among American Indian youth are twice as high as the overall state rate. A new bill to try to make a positive impact is on its way to Governor Susan Martinez's desk, and sponsors hope she signs it. From Clearly New Mexico:
