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Las Cruces Officials Take Legal Action Against Memorial Medical Center for Contract Breach

KVIA••Armando Ramirez
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The City of Las Cruces and Doña Ana County have filed a Notice of Breach against Memorial Medical Center, citing a lack of progress in fulfilling contractual obligations related to healthcare services. This action follows a similar notice issued in 2024, where the hospital was accused of failing to provide expanded services for those unable to afford care. Officials have been attempting to resolve these issues for 18 months through meetings and written requests, but have seen little compliance. The goal is to ensure that all residents, especially those needing indigent care, receive the healthcare promised in the agreements. City leaders clarified that this action targets hospital leadership, not the dedicated staff.

Key Details: • Notice of Breach filed recently; similar notice sent in 2024. • City and County have been addressing issues for 18 months. • Focus on ensuring access to care for indigent residents.

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