SANTA FE – In 2025, the New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department advanced a wide range of policies, programs, and partnerships to help older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers across the state live with dignity and independence. “This past year...
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) is requesting $8.2 million in general fund representing an 11% general fund increase from the previous year. “New Mexico’s older adults need a strong, responsive support network,” said Aging...
SANTA FE – The state has begun accepting applications in Rio Arriba and San Juan counties for the new Kinship Caregiver Pilot Program. .Created through House Bill 252 during the 2025 Legislative session, the Kinship Caregiver Pilot Program is designed to assist...
New Mexico names Erin Anderson as long-term care ombudsman SANTA FE – As the state marks National Residents’ Rights Month, the New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) today announced the appointment of Erin Anderson as the new state ombudsman, to...
SANTA FE – The state is urging New Mexicans to take charge of their healthcare coverage by making informed choices during this year’s Medicare fall open enrollment. From October 15 through December 7, older adults and people with disabilities can make important...
SANTA FE – New Mexico has been selected to receive a competitive $1.2 million national Lifespan Respite Grant from the Administration for Community Living. The grant, to be distributed over three years, is sponsored through the federal government and will be overseen...
SANTA FE – Senior centers are cornerstones of healthy aging, providing older New Mexicans with opportunities for connection, learning, and essential services that help them live independently and with dignity. The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department...
SANTA FE – The New MexiCare Caregiver Program is now accepting applicants from Bernalillo and Doña Ana counties, making the program fully state-wide. The New MexiCare Caregiver Program provides financial and training assistance to family and friend caregivers who...
SANTA FE – Registration for the 47th Annual New Mexico Conference on Aging is now open through August 29.This year’s event will take place at the Glorieta Conference Center from September 23 – 25 and is presented by the Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD)...
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...