Gov. signs bill ensuring New Mexicans who speak languages other than English can access state services
SANTA FE—Today, after over a decade of work by families and community leaders seeking fair
March 2, 2022
SANTA FE—Today, after over a decade of work by families and community leaders seeking fair
ALBUQUERQUE—Late Friday, a federal court reaffirmed the New Mexico Human Services Department’s obligation to identify
Court hearing FRIDAY: HSD must translate food stamp applications immediately, argue plaintiffs ALBUQUERQUE—On Friday in
Your dedication and countless phone calls, emails, and comments in hearings worked! Huge efforts to
SANTA FE—HB 22, a bill mandating state agencies create and implement plans for translation and interpretation
Help ensure all New Mexicans can access state services in languages other than English! HB
HB 22: Limited English Access to State Programs is scheduled to be heard TODAY at
HB 22: Limited English Access to State Programs is scheduled to be heard TOMORROW at
Help ensure all New Mexicans can access state services in languages other than English! HB
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
Thousands of New Mexicans who qualify for food and medical assistance are illegally denied or
All New Mexicans deserve equal access to state services, regardless of the language they speak.
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