Layoffs hit major NM health care company

Molina Healthcare of New Mexico will be laying off 81 employees, Albuquerque Business First confirmed with the company Monday afternoon. Molina said in a statement to Business First the "extremely difficult" cuts will be made in its health care services department, but did not provide a specific date as to when the layoffs will happen. "Due to restructuring of state contract guidelines, we are overstaffed," the company said in the statement. "Molina appreciates the contributions these employees…