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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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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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AVISO ENMENDADO DE REUNIÓN PÚBLICA: Reunión del Comité Ejecutivo de la Ley de Reforma e Inversión en Salud Conductual
jueves, 23 de abril de 2026, 1 p.m. a 4 p.m.Location: Autoridad de Salud de Nuevo México, División de Servicios de Salud Conductual, 37 Plaza La Prensa, Santa Fe, NM 87507 La Autoridad de Atención Médica de Nuevo México y la Oficina Administrativa de los...
PUBLIC NOTICE: Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act Executive Committee Meeting
Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Location: New Mexico Health Care Authority, Behavioral Health Services Division, 37 Plaza La Prensa, Santa Fe, NM 87507 The New Mexico Health Care Authority and the Administrative...
State strengthens SNAP process to help families
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
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...
New Mexico Medicaid now covers traditional healing practices for Native American members
SANTA FE — New Mexico Medicaid now covers traditional healing practices for Native American Medicaid members in participating Tribes, Nations or Pueblos, expanding culturally appropriate health services provided by certified traditional healers. “Our...
Parents behind on child support risk losing hunting, fishing licenses
SANTA FE – New Mexico parents who are behind on child support payments may be denied hunting or fishing licenses under the state’s Parental Responsibility Act. “Enjoying the outdoors through hunting and fishing is a New Mexico tradition that...
PUBLIC NOTICE: State hosts public feedback session on CARA transition
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Health Care Authority will host an online public feedback session Wednesday, April 1, to gather input on the transition of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) program to the agency. The session will take place from 11...