2024

New Mexico selected to participate in national caregiver workforce grant program 29 May, 2024 New Mexico one of six states selected for inaugural cohortFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 29, 2024ALTSD Contact:Joey Long, PhDPublic Information OfficerJoey.long@altsd.nm.gov  ...

State celebrates Older Americans Month, “Powered by Connection” 15 May, 2024 SANTA FE – The New Mexico Aging & Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) is proud to join the rest of the nation in celebrating Older Americans Month (OAM). During May, and throughout the...

Biden-Harris Administration Partners with States and Releases Data Recommendations to Strengthen the Direct Care Workforce 26 Apr, 2024 As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Care Workers Recognition Month activities and in support of President Biden's Executive...

State celebrates the impact of older adult volunteers during Volunteer Appreciation Month  22 Apr, 2024  Over 1,300 senior volunteers serve throughout New MexicoSANTA FE – During the month of April, the New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD)...

Sec. Schroer to embark on statewide tour to promote aging department initiatives 10 Apr, 2024 Secretary will visit four distinct regions on first leg of tourSANTA FE – This spring, New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) Cabinet Secretary Jen Paul...

New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services celebrates 52nd anniversary of Senior Nutrition Program 12 Mar, 2024 Program emphasizes importance of nutritious meals to overall health and well-beingSANTA FE – This March, the New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department...

Senior center Capital Outlay applications open for FY 2025 6 Mar, 2024 Local governments and senior center operators encouraged to applySANTA FE – The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) is pleased to announce that the application process for...

New Mexico Aging Department features video highlighting ways to age well in New Mexico 22 Feb, 2024  The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) has shared a video on aging well in New Mexico titled “Tips for Aging Well in New Mexico” on their...

Senate Bill 241 implements nationwide background checks for Aging Department, moves to governor’s desk 15 Feb, 2024  The New Mexico House of Representatives unanimously passed Senate Bill 241, Aging Department Background Checks, with a vote of 63-0.SANTA FE – The New...

Senate confirms Jen Paul Schroer as secretary for Aging and Long-Term Services Department 2 Feb, 2024 Today, the New Mexico Senate confirmed Jen Paul Schroer as the Cabinet Secretary for the New Mexico Aging & Long-Term Services Department with a vote of...