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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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PUBLIC NOTICE: New Mexico Primary Care Council Quarterly Meeting
Interested Parties: Notice is hereby given that the New Mexico Primary Care Council will convene for a regular meeting on Thursday, October 8th. The meeting will begin at 10:00 am and will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. The public is welcome, and...
State selects regional leads to improve rural health access
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) has selected five organizations to lead a new effort to bring better health care to rural, frontier, and tribal communities. The initiative, called Healthy Horizons, comes with more than $74 million to...
State to host virtual information session on federal Medicaid changes
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) will host a free, virtual information session on Wednesday, Sept. 23, from noon to 1:30 p.m. MST to help New Mexicans understand new federal Medicaid requirements. The HCA will explain the new work or...
AVISO PÚBLICA: Reunión del Comité Ejecutivo de la Ley de Reforma e Inversión en Salud Conductual
Fecha: martes, 6 de octubre de 2026 | 9:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. Ubicación: New Mexico State Capitol Bldg., 490 Old Santa Fe Trl., Rm. 322, Santa Fe, NM 87507 Aviso de Entrada Pública: ElNew Mexico State Capitol está actualmente en construcción. Toda entrada...
Public Notice: Behavioral Health Reform & Investment Act Executive Committee Meeting
Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Location: New Mexico State Capitol Bldg., 490 Old Santa Fe Trl., Rm. 322, Santa Fe, NM 87507 Public Entry Notice: The New Mexico State Capitol is currently under construction. All...
State seeks administrator for rural health information system
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Health Care Authority is seeking a qualified organization to coordinate and administer the Rural Health Data Hub initiative, a state-wide healthcare information system. The selected administrator will work with HCA, rural health...
Recovery Awareness Month kicks off with 30+ events across NM
More than 30 recovery events planned across 20 New Mexico counties SANTA FE — New Mexico communities will come together this September for more than 30 events across 20 counties, connecting people with recovery resources and support as part of Recovery...