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To transform lives. Working with our partners, we design and deliver innovative, high quality health and human services that improve the security and promote independence for New Mexicans in their communities. 

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A visualization of HSD's social impact measures is shown. These measures translate HSD customer cases processed into the impact on the communities we serve. The total amount of SNAP benefits issued are converted to an estimated number of meals provided to New Mexicans. The number of New Mexicans with access to healthcare is generated by looking a the number of individuals with Medicaid coverage. The total number of TANF cases shows how many families were provided shelter and other necessities. The total cases of LIHEAP support provided shows how many homes were heated and cooled for New Mexicans. Child support collections shows the amount supporting each individual child every month.
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Learn more about HSD's Social Impact Measures

A description of the measures and monthly data that can be viewed at the state or county level are available on the HSD Scorecard website.

HSD Customers March 2021

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The Human Services Department provides services and benefits to 1,100,445 New Mexicans through several programs including Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Child Support, and several Behavioral Health Services.

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The Latest News From HSD

State strengthens SNAP process to help families

Apr 16, 2026

SANTA FE — Starting May 1, New Mexico families enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see a new verification process to ensure benefit amounts are determined accurately and households receive the correct level of support they qualify...

PUBLIC NOTICE: New Mexico Primary Care Council Quarterly Meeting

Mar 10, 2026

Interested Parties:   Notice is hereby given that the New Mexico Primary Care Council will convene for a regular meeting on Thursday, April 9th. The meeting will begin at 10:00 am and will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. The public is welcome, and...

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