Improving Lives Throughout New Mexico: The Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program
New Mexico’s Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program is a five-year, federally funded initiative focused on expanding access to care, strengthening the rural health workforce, and supporting long-term sustainability for providers serving rural, frontier, and tribal communities.1
Stakeholder Advisory Committee Applications Now Open
The New Mexico Health Care Authority is accepting applications for the Rural Health Transformation Program Stakeholder Advisory Committee.
The committee will provide input, lived experience, and subject matter expertise to help guide implementation of New Mexico’s Rural Health Transformation Program. HCA is seeking members who reflect the diversity of New Mexico’s rural, frontier, and Tribal communities and bring perspectives related to rural health care access, delivery, and community needs.
Applicants must reside in New Mexico. HCA is especially interested in individuals with direct experience living in, working in, or serving rural, frontier, or Tribal communities.
Application deadline: September 10, 2026
Program Overview
Authorized under H.R. 1, Public Law 119-21, the RHT Program is a national investment to improve rural health systems.
- Program runs 2026–2030, with annual funding tied to performance
- Supports providers, communities, and statewide infrastructure
awarded to New Mexico for Federal Fiscal Year 2026
Funding & Procurement Opportunities
Funding will be distributed through competitive procurements and community-based awards.
Administrative Services Organization (ASO) RFP
Provides administrative and operational support across RHT Program initiatives, including contract management, financial processes, and reporting
Currently under evaluation
Center for Rural Health Sustainability & Innovation (CRHSI)
Provides administrative and operational support across RHT Program initiatives, including contract management, financial processes, and reporting
Currently under evaluation
Healthy Horizons
Provides rural, frontier, and tribal communities with stronger connections to specialty, maternal, behavioral health, and chronic disease care, helping people receive timely, coordinated services closer to home
Currently under evaluation
Rural Health Innovation Fund
Provides communities with the support and flexibility to lead local solutions that improve health, strengthen prevention, and address barriers to care in rural, frontier, and tribal communities
Currently under evaluation
Rooted in New Mexico
Provides administrative and operational support for the Rooted in New Mexico initiative, including workforce program coordination, contract administration, financial tracking, and reporting to support rural health workforce recruitment, training, and retention efforts
Submissions due: September 4, 2026 at 5PM MDT
Preproposal conference will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2026 3PM – 4PM MDT
Microsoft Teams meeting: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/274789144520744?p=phq1Z0UPZ63HqXvmqh Meeting ID: 274 789 144 520 744 Passcode: q4ov96dR
Dial in by phone: +1 505-312-4308,,5252529# United States, Albuquerque Phone conference ID: 525 252 9#
RHT RiNM Cost Proposal Template (Document Download)
RHT RiNM Workplan Template (Document Download)
Rural Health Data Hub
Provides administrative and operational support for the Rural Health Data Hub initiative, including data project coordination, contract administration, financial tracking, performance monitoring, and reporting to support secure data integration, analytics, transparency, and informed decision-making
Submissions due: TBD at 5:00PM MST
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- Funding and procurement announcements
- Webinar and engagement opportunities
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Additional Information
Federal Guidance
1. This project is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $211,484,740.89 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.