This profile about one of our steadfast volunteers, Nathan Padilla of Roswell, is the second in a series recognizing our volunteers and staff to show appreciation for the work they do and their commitment to improving health in New Mexico. Two monumental events in Nathan Padilla’s life– his struggles with…

This profile about one of our steadfast volunteers, Twila Rutter from Clovis, is the first in a series recognizing our volunteers and staff to show appreciation for the work they do and their commitment to improving health in New Mexico. Twila Rutter has had a unique and varied perspective of…

Chaves County CASA — Chaves County CASA supports healthy families — caring practitioners can come to your home for 6 to 18 months of support, helping with education, skill building, family reunification, and more while respecting your family’s culture, history and traditions. Casakids.org or 575–625–0112 It takes one caring adult to make a difference…

Organized by the New Mexico SGM Health Collaborative — Theme: Seldom Heard Voices. We will focus on groups in our LGBTQ+ Communities who are often under-represented. This year’s summit will include updates on policy, research, and programming connected to the health of LGBTQ+ people in New Mexico. We will also hear from experts on the health concerns of LGBTQ+…

Each year we honor individuals who are passionate about improving health in New Mexico. We are most interested in hearing about unsung heroes, community members and leaders not often in the spotlight. …

Communities Joined in Action — The 2024 Communities Joined in Action National Conference is going to be in Albuquerque, and the call for proposals is still open! They are seeking proposals across five focus areas: organizational effectiveness and workforce, financing and sustainability, innovative initiatives, partnering and community engagement, and social determinants of health focus. The…

Breath of My Heart Birthplace — At Con Alma, we believe everyone should know about the amazing work our grantees are doing to improve the health and wellbeing of everyone who lives in New Mexico. …

100% Otero — 100% Otero makes it easy for you to find vital services you need in Otero County. Visit tenvitalservicesnm.org and look under “Otero County” to find services in such sectors as schools, food, transportation, housing, parent help and job training. You can help rate service providers too!

New Mexico Caregivers Coalition — Call to Action — New Mexico Caregivers Coalition released their “2023 Listening to Caregivers” report today. The report details recommendations to help elected officials understand the complicated issues that caregivers face. The Report focuses on caregivers within the Personal Care Services program and the Developmental Disabilities Waiver program which are New Mexico’s publicly-funded Medicaid…