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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
The New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty, in collaboration with other members of the
Ask your senator to pass SB 216 so families can meet basic needs while paying down
Ask Senators to pass SB 216 so families can meet basic needs while paying down
Ask Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee to pass Sb 411 Senate Bill 411, Modernizing the
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
HB 22: Limited English Access to State Programs is scheduled to be heard TOMORROW at
Green Chile stew – Feliz Baca Meat of choice, I usually do chicken or pork
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
In 2021, the New Mexico Legislature passed the Patients’ Debt Collection Protection Act. Rules are still needed
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.
Friends, Protecting our families, loved ones and community is at the top of all our
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,
By Teague González, director of Public Benefits Changes to the “Public Charge” rule go into
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
Nondiscrimination protections under the ACA are at risk ALBUQUERQUE—In a move that will especially harm
The Trump administration is attempting to undermine enforcement of nondiscrimination protections under the Affordable Care
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
Please join us in contacting key members of the Senate Finance Committee (SFC) and ask
VGreat news! Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced yesterday that her administration has asked the federal government to
Advocacy efforts conclude in a victory for families SANTA FE—Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham reversed serious
Please support and give public comment on the Medicaid Buy-in Act (also known as Senate Bill 405 sponsored
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
Every child deserves the best start from birth! Please call the policymakers below and ask them
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
By Abuko Estrada Affordable healthcare coverage for all New Mexicans could soon be a reality.
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
by Mandisa Routheni An innovative plan to open up Medicaid so that anyone could buy
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
Good news! The memorials to study a Medicaid buy-in option in New Mexico – House
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
We have one last chance to stop the harmful Medicaid cuts that Governor Martinez and the Human Services Department are proposing in the Centennial Care 2.0 plan! Co-pays, premiums, eliminating retroactive coverage, and ending other important benefits will not make Medicaid better. Please call Governor Martinez at (505) 476-2200 and tell her to stop Medicaid cuts!
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
ALBUQUERQUE, NM—The Legislative Health and Human Services (LHHS) Committee will hold a hearing on Medicaid,
Governor Martinez and the Human Services Department (HSD) are moving forward on a proposal that
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
The U.S. Senate will vote very soon – likely next week – on its version
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
STOP the Attack on New Mexico’s Healthcare System! Ask Congressman Pearce to Vote NO Against
Your action is needed urgently – the House and Senate just sent a tax package
Statement by Sireesha Manne, Healthcare Supervising Attorney at the New Mexico Center on Law and
We’ve all been working hard to build a great healthcare system for New Mexicans. Along
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
New Mexico’s healthcare system is facing a crisis due to budget cuts for Medicaid. Over
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 with permission from the NM Political Report. Read the original article here. By Joey
Republished from the Santa Fe New Mexican. Read the original article here. Outrageous. Shocking. Criminal?
Republished with permission from the NM Political Report. Click here to read the original article
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
Governor Martinez MUST sign Senate Bill 42 by this FRIDAY, April 10th or it will
In 2013 this video was awarded Best Technical Direction in Georgetown Center for Children and Families’ Medicaid Expansion Campaign Film Festival!
In the fall of 2011, the Center collected more than 500 photos of ordinary New Mexicans who care about protecting Medicaid coverage inviting the Governor to a community healthcare meeting to discuss the program.
More than 120,000 New Mexican families have lost their Medicaid health care coverage because the
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