SANTA FE – The State of New Mexico is now a Certified Age-Friendly Employer through the Age-Friendly Institute, becoming the first government in the Southwest region to receive this national designation. The Age-Friendly Employer certification demonstrates that New...
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) has launched a newly redesigned website. The updated site offers a cleaner layout, easier navigation, and improved accessibility to help older adults, caregivers, and New Mexicans with...
SANTA FE – New Mexicans will now have access to more coordinated and comprehensive support for older adults, individuals with disabilities, and their caregivers through the Long-Term Care Division. The newly re-activated division will oversee a range of critical...
SANTA FE – The Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) is inviting the public to weigh in on the rule for the new Kinship Caregiver Pilot Program. Created through House Bill 252 during the 2025 Legislative session, the Kinship Caregiver Pilot Program is...
Corey Roybal named director of Adult Protective ServicesSANTA FE – The Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) is proud to announce that Corey Roybal is now serving as the new Director of Adult Protective Services (APS). Roybal brings over a decade of...
State reminds New Mexicans of the importance of preventing abuse.SANTA FE – Throughout the month of June, the state is urging all New Mexicans to recognize the signs of elder abuse and take steps to prevent it. “Our older adults deserve to live safely and with dignity...
SANTA FE – The 47th annual Conference on Aging will take place September 23-25th at the scenic Glorieta Adventure Camp in Glorieta, New Mexico.This year’s conference will bring together seniors, caregivers, service providers and advocates from across the state for...
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) is excited to announce the appointment of Valerie Tsosie as a new member of the ALTSD Policy Advisory Committee (PAC)."We are honored to welcome Valerie to the Policy Advisory Council,” said...
SANTA FE – During April 21-25, the state recognizes and celebrates the dedicated volunteers who selflessly give their time, energy and compassion to support older adults and adults with disabilities across the state. From delivering meals and providing companionship,...
Last week, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed House Bill 252 into law, creating a new program to support grandparents and other relatives who step in to raise children when parents are unable to do so. SANTA FE – Last week, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed House...