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Public invited to help shape Kinship Caregiver Pilot Program
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 Services
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...
June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month
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...
State announces date for annual Conference on Aging
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...
Valerie Tsosie joins ALTSD Policy Advisory Council
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...
Honor New Mexico volunteers during Appreciation Week
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,...
Governor signs Kinship Caregiver Support Pilot Program
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...
State awarded competitive Community Care Corps grant
New Mexico has been selected to receive $100,000 from the National Community Care Corps to strengthen senior services in rural areas of the state.SANTA FE – New Mexico has been selected to receive $100,000 from the National Community Care Corps to strengthen senior...
Governor signs Supported Decision-Making Act
New Mexicans with disabilities and older adults are one step closer to having greater autonomy in their decision-making after the governor signed SB 535 into law last week.SANTA FE – New Mexicans with disabilities and older adults are one step closer to having greater...
State teams up with Alzheimer’s Association for statewide community forums
SANTA FE – This spring, the state is partnering with the Alzheimer's Association to host a series of community forums across New Mexico.Building on the “Take Action. Talk” initiative, these forums invite New Mexicans to share their experiences with Alzheimer's disease...