SANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico Together for Healthcare (NMT4HC), a statewide coalition of families, providers,
State must fill in healthcare gaps – By Abuko Estrada, Healthcare Director As published in
Community members gather in Las Cruces for a press conference and rally to celebrate the
By Arika Sanchez, New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty As published in the Albuquerque
Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing Happening Very SOON! This is our last chance before a full
The 2025 legislative session is here and we are excited for the opportunity to move
From Melissa Candelaria, Yazzie counsel and NMCLP Education Director Thank you to everyone who supported
Indigenous students have the right to a quality education that meets their cultural needs. This
We need your help to target funding to recruit and train a diverse education workforce,
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – A Bernalillo County District Court judge issued a preliminary ruling today, giving
LAS CRUCES–Mountain View Regional Medical Center is violating state law by suing low-income patients, says
ALBUQUERQUE–Families struggling to care for kids who require round-the-clock care filed a class action lawsuit
Ruling comes as HB 22, mandating state agencies plan for translation and interpretation services, works
Introducing NMCLP’s new #AskALawyer video series! In these very short pieces, our attorneys will be
Thousands of New Mexicans who qualify for food and medical assistance are illegally denied or
NMCLP welcomed four law students this summer – Cheyenne Trujillo, Christian White, Kelly Reeves, and
SANTA FE, NM—After six years of organizing efforts, workers and advocates celebrate Gov. Michelle Lujan
LAS CRUCES—A federal district judge ruled today that the New Mexico Human Services Department must
The current public health emergency has exposed barriers to healthcare that many immigrant communities encounter.
Groups provide state leaders multiple strategies to protect New Mexico’s residents ALBUQUERQUE—Advocacy groups from across
ALBUQUERQUE—According to a new report, more investment in home visiting, child care assistance, cash assistance,
LAS CRUCES—On Thursday at 10:00 a.m., in U.S. District Court in Las Cruces, Judge Kenneth
Daisy LiraThis appeared in the Las Cruces Sun News on September 24, 2019. I am
Cecelia FredThis appeared in the Gallup Independent on September 3, 2019. “Always take care of
The Trump administration greenlights rule despite massive public opposition ALBUQUERQUE—Widespread, devastating impact looms as the
LAS CRUCES—On Thursday at 10:30 a.m., in U.S. District Court in Las Cruces, Judge Kenneth
Dear friends, This legislative session was a turning point for New Mexico. The efforts of
In a change of course, Trump administration says entire ACA should be struck down as
Anhdao Bui / Co-Interim Director, New Mexico Asian Family CenterThis appeared in the Albuquerque Journal
Money Appropriated to Study, Develop Innovative Health Coverage Plan SANTA FE—New Mexico Together for Healthcare
SANTA FE— A memorial establishing an advisory council to develop a plan for the statewide
By Richard RangerThis appeared in the Santa Fe New Mexican on March 8, 2019 When
By Sydney TellezThis appeared in the NM Political Report on March 1, 2019. We have
Advocacy efforts conclude in a victory for families SANTA FE—Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham reversed serious
Mothers, Elders Tell of Being Unable to Afford Care for Themselves, Their Families SANTA FE–Dozens
Cancer patients, grandmothers want Buy-in to help their families & communities With the first hearing
Patients with Chronic Disease, Grandparents want Buy-in for families, communities New Mexicans who would benefit
Nationally 78 percent of registered voters believe Medicaid Buy-in should be a priority for their
SANTA FE–New Mexico Together for Healthcare, a coalition of local organizations and families from across
By William Townley, New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty Healthcare Attorney (This op-ed appeared
City Council moved by local support and statewide momentum LAS CRUCES–The City Council of Las
ALBUQUERQUE—Governor-elect Michelle Lujan-Grisham should quash serious cuts New Mexico’s Medicaid program faces in the Centennial Care
County Commissioners moved by local support and statewide momentum DONA ANA COUNTY—The Doña Ana Board
ALBUQUERQUE—New Mexico’s Human Services Department proposed cuts to Medicaid would hurt families and violate federal
SANTA FE—New Mexico’s Human Services Department will hold a hearing on the serious cuts the
City Council moved by local and statewide support for innovative solution ALBUQUERQUE—The Albuquerque City Council,
ALBUQUERQUE—Albuquerque healthcare leaders in the New Mexico Together for Healthcare campaign will present a resolution
LAS CRUCES—On Friday, September 28, New Mexico’s Legislative Health and Human Services Committee will hear
Board of Trustees moved by local support and statewide momentum ANTHONY– The City of Anthony’s
County Commissioners moved by local and statewide support for innovative solution BERNALILLO COUNTY–The Bernalillo County
City Council moved by local support and statewide momentum SUNLAND PARK, NEW MEXICO– The City
Resolution to be voted on at Tuesday’s meeting SUNLAND PARK, NEW MEXICO–On Tuesday, Doña Ana
Community need and widespread support inspired commission GALLUP–The McKinley County Commission, after hearing powerful community testimony,
ALBUQUERQUE—A federal court found that lack of leadership and accountability in the New Mexico Human
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — On Thursday, in U.S. District Court in Albuquerque, Judge Kenneth Gonzales will
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — The proposed cuts to Medicaid in the Trump administration’s budget for fiscal
Statewide effort includes an innovative Medicaid buy-in plan ALBUQUERQUE, NM: On Friday, New Mexico organizations
ALBUQUERQUE, NM–After months of intense pressure from advocates, the UNM Hospital Board of Trustees reversed
ALBUQUERQUE, NM—New Mexico’s Human Services Department (HSD) will hold a hearing on the serious cuts
WASHINGTON DC— Republicans in Congress decided today to end their push on the Graham-Cassidy bill
ALBUQUERQUE, NM—The New Mexico Legislative Health and Human Services (LHHS) Committee will hold a hearing
While efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) briefly stalled last week, the Senate
Tomorrow at 9 a.m., New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) will hold a public hearing
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Public hearings start this week on the Human Services Department’s (HSD) recently
New Mexico will be forced to make tough choices under the Republican healthcare bill in
Statement by Sireesha Manne, Healthcare Supervising Attorney at the New Mexico Center on Law and
Originally published in the Albuquerque Journal September 28, 2016 https://www.abqjournal.com/854783/judge-finds-contempt-in-hsd-legal-case.html SANTA FE – A federal
by Abuko Estrada & Sireesha Manne Originally published in the Albuquerque Journal, September 26, 2016.
by Abuko Estrada and Sireesha Manne Originally published September 19, 2016, NMPolitics.net http://nmpolitics.net/index/2016/09/states-decision-to-cut-medicaid-is-self-defeating/ COMMENTARY: As
Republished from the Las Vegas Optic. See the original column here. Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Las Cruces, NM – On Friday, July 15, 2016, Federal Magistrate Carmen Garza entered proposed
Republished from the Santa Fe New Mexican. Click here to read the original article. By
Republished from the Santa Fe New Mexican. Read the original article here. Outrageous. Shocking. Criminal?
By Abuko D. Estrada, Staff Attorney (505) 255-2840, abuko@nm-law-poverty.nmcodev.com As you know, New Mexico’s Medicaid
Republished from the New Mexico Political Report. Also seen in the Albuquerque Journal and NM
A new report finds that the Medicaid Expansion has significantly increased jobs and revenues in
Since 2008, it has been gloomy in New Mexico. Our state is still recovering from the Great Recession. Our job growth has been among the worst in the nation, leaving us well short of pre-recession job levels. We are the only state in the nation where more people are moving out than moving in.
Our economic forecast still looks dismal.
There has, however, been one ray of sunshine–our healthcare sector is growing and over two hundred thousand New Mexicans have financial relief due to Medicaid expansion.
On September 23rd, Health Action New Mexico celebrated its 20th Anniversary. Health Action NM has
You’re invited to the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Medicare & Medicaid. These programs have improved
On Friday, Governor Martinez signed Senate Bill 42 into law. Under the new law, the
In 2013 this video was awarded Best Technical Direction in Georgetown Center for Children and Families’ Medicaid Expansion Campaign Film Festival!