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...
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State celebrates the impact of older adult volunteers during Volunteer Appreciation Month
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
New Mexico is Blue Zone Bound
New Mexico is Blue Zone Bound 17 Jan, 2024 The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) will be hosting Senior Day at the Roundhouse on January 24, 2024. Attendees will have the opportunity to talk with legislators about their needs, network with...
New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department Welcomes Laura Hopkins as new Policy Advisory Committee member
New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department Welcomes Laura Hopkins as new Policy Advisory Committee member 18 Dec, 2023 The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Laura Hopkins as a new member of the...