ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

We ensure that New Mexicans attain their highest level of health by providing whole-person, cost-effective, accessible, and high-quality health care and safety-net services.

Native American Liaison

Shelly Begay, Native American Liaison

HSD’s Native American Liaison monitors state-tribal issues for the Department, assists in formalizing the Department’s government-to-government relations, and works with the Department of Indian Affairs.

The Department works to achieve the goals and objectives of HSD’s Native American Initiative by liaising with tribal health and human services staff. Through outreach and communication, the liaison addresses tribal concerns and gathers input regarding Native American issues across multiple state and federal program areas.

State-Tribal Collaboration Act
State-Tribal Collaboration Act Report – 2012
State-Tribal Collaboration Act Report – 2013
State-Tribal Collaboration Act Report – 2014
State-Tribal Collaboration Act Report – 2015
State-Tribal Collaboration Act Report – 2016
State-Tribal Collaboration Act Report – 2017
State-Tribal Collaboration Act Report – 2018
State- Tribal Collaboration Act Report – 2019
State- Tribal Collaboration Act Report – 2020
HSD State-Tribal Consultation, Collaboration, and Communication Policy
HSD State-Tribal Consultation Protocol

Native American Liaison
P.O. Box 2348
Santa Fe, NM 87504

Call: (505) 470-2731
Email: Shelly.Begay@state.nm.us