Holy Cross Hospital, Taos

02/28/2026

It is an honor to recognize Dr. Trinidad de Jesus Arguello for receiving the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award from the New Mexico Behavioral Health Planning Council.

This award reflects a lifetime of compassion, resilience, and unwavering commitment to behavioral health in rural New Mexico. For more than 50 years, Dr. Arguello has served as a dedicated community advocate, with a deep understanding of the needs of marginalized populations and a strong commitment to culturally responsive and bilingual practices, particularly here in Taos County.

As a valued Board Member of Holy Cross Medical Center, Dr. Arguello brings that same passion and insight to our organization. Her leadership strengthens our mission, supports equitable access to care, and helps ensure we remain responsive to the diverse needs of our community.

We are proud to celebrate her well deserved recognition and grateful for her continued service to Holy Cross and the people of Northern New Mexico.

02/19/2026

Holy Cross Medical Center would like to extend its sincere gratitude to the New Mexico Legislature and Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham for their leadership in establishing the Rural Health Care Practitioner Tax Credit for registered nurses serving in rural hospitals.

This important legislation, which provides eligible rural RNs with an annual tax credit of up to $3,000, represents a meaningful investment in the healthcare professionals who care for some of our state’s most vulnerable and geographically isolated communities. Rural nurses are the cornerstone of hospitals like Holy Cross, delivering high-quality, compassionate care close to home for thousands of New Mexicans.

To date, we have provided 70 letters verifying hours worked for our registered nurses seeking to claim the credit. The strong participation among our nursing staff demonstrates both the value of this program and the tangible difference it is making in supporting and retaining rural healthcare professionals.

We deeply appreciate the Legislature’s and Governor’s continued commitment to strengthening rural healthcare across New Mexico. This tax credit sends a powerful message to our nurses that their dedication, expertise, and service are recognized and valued.

With gratitude,
Holy Cross Medical Center

New Mexico Legislature
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham

01/26/2026

We are proud to celebrate a major milestone for heart care in New Mexico. On January 22, Holy Cross Hospital in Taos successfully completed the first HeartFlow Plaque Analysis procedures in the state. This achievement reflects the collaboration of our cardiology team, including Dr. Tiziano Scarabelli and Carol Chen-Scarabelli, along with the dedicated work of our radiology and imaging department and the trust of the two patients who participated. Bringing this advanced, noninvasive technology to Taos is another example of Holy Cross’ ongoing commitment to providing the best care possible for our rural community, close to home.

01/24/2026

The Holy Cross Labor and Delivery team is proud to welcome the first New Year’s baby for 2026, Natalia Cabrera, born on January 5th at 8:21 pm.

Congratulations to parents Victoria Fernandez and Jose Cabrera on the arrival of their beautiful daughter. We also congratulate big sister Catalina Cabrera on welcoming her new baby sister.

Thank you to the Cabrera family for trusting Holy Cross to support you during such a meaningful moment. We wish your family health, happiness, and a wonderful year ahead as you begin this new chapter together.

01/19/2026

Holy Cross is very excited to be the first in the state to offer advanced plaque analysisc with HeartFlow!

Holy Cross Medical Center is expanding heart care for northern New Mexico residents with the introduction of HeartFlow Plaque Analysis, an advanced, non-invasive technology that helps doctors better understand a patient’s risk for heart disease. Beginning in January 2026, Holy Cross will become th...

01/14/2026

Holy Cross Medical Center is proud to support Taos High School’s Mariachi El Tigre as they prepare for an unforgettable performance opportunity at the Symphony of Magic Invitational at Disney's California Adventure Park 🎶✨

This talented group of students has been invited to showcase their music on a professional stage, gaining invaluable experience and representing our community with pride. They are still seeking additional support to make this journey possible.

If you’re interested in helping, please reach out to Martin Roaque, Music Director, at Taos High School: (575) 751-8000. Every bit of support helps these students take the stage and shine.

01/08/2026

At Holy Cross Hospital, patient feedback plays a vital role in improving care for our community. By reviewing patient experience data each month, hospital leaders identify what is working and where changes can make a difference. Recently, Holy Cross Hospital reported strong improvement across all ten inpatient experience measures in September and October, with scores exceeding state benchmarks. These insights help care teams strengthen communication, responsiveness, and coordination from admission through discharge, ensuring patients and families receive the highest quality care guided by the voices of those we serve.

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Holy Cross Hospital has reported recent improvements in patient experience measures and sepsis care outcomes, according to internal quality data and hospital leadership. The results reflect changes in monitoring practices, clinical workflows, and coordination across departments, with a focus on pati...

12/29/2025

Please note that as of January 4th, 2026, the Holy Cross Hospital Lab will be closed on Sundays. The new Lab hours are:
- Mon-Fri, 6:30am - 6:00pm
- Sat 7:00am - noon
- Closed Sundays

12/24/2025

We are seeing an increase in respiratory illnesses such as Influenza within the community so at this time Holy Cross will be implementing visitor restrictions. Visitor restrictions are in place to ensure patient, visitor and employee safety.

While the restrictions are in effect, children 12 and under, as well as anyone with cold and flu-like symptoms are restricted from visiting the Holy Cross Medical Center unless they are seeking care. If you are experiencing the following symptoms when seeking care, please put on a mask available at patient entrances to help protect others during your visit:

· Fever
· Cough
· Sore Throat
· Runny Nose
· Nasal Congestion

If you are not experiencing these symptoms and visiting a loved one in the hospital, please remember to wash or sanitize your hands frequently to avoid getting sick or getting someone else sick and wear a mask while in the facility.

Thank you for understanding.

12/22/2025

Patient-Led New Mexico is an initiative dedicated to elevating patient voices and increasing awareness about the factors that influence access to healthcare across the state. The campaign focuses on helping patients and communities better understand these issues and bringing their voices to the forefront in shaping healthcare policy in New Mexico. To learn more and explore ways to stay informed or get involved, visit: https://www.patientlednm.org

12/18/2025

Holy Cross Medical Center came together in a big way this holiday season through our annual CAV Angel Tree program. Thanks to the generosity of our employees, more than 70 gifts were donated to CAV to be distributed to local children in need.

From bikes and beds to toys and everyday essentials, our team helped brighten the season for families across our community. The generosity was so overwhelming that gifts were overflowing from PBX, and it truly took a small army to help move and organize everything.

A special thank you to Anna Fresquez and Felicia Bustos for coordinating this incredible effort and helping make it all come together.

From our family to yours, happy holidays. Stay safe and enjoy your time with family and friends.

12/18/2025

Holy Cross Hospital outpatient Lab and Imaging services will be closed for the holidays:
- Wednesday, 12/24
- Thursday, 12/25
- Wednesday, 12/31
- Thursday, 1/1
Regular hours will resume the Friday following each holiday.