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To transform lives. Working with our partners, we design and deliver innovative, high quality health and human services that improve the security and promote independence for New Mexicans in their communities.
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The Human Services Department provides services and benefits to 1,100,445 New Mexicans through several programs including Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Child Support, and several Behavioral Health Services.
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AVISO DE REUNIÓN PÚBLIC: Reunión Extraordinaria del Comité Ejecutivo de la Ley deReforma e Inversión en Salud Conductual
Viernes, 29 de mayo de 2026 | 9:30 a.m. a 12:30 p.m. Ubicación: Autoridad de Salud de Nuevo México, División de Servicios de Salud Conductual 37 Plaza La Prensa, Santa Fe, NM 87507 La Autoridad de Atención Médica de Nuevo México y la Oficina Administrativa de los...
PUBLIC NOTICE: Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act Executive Committee Special Meeting
Date: Friday, May 29, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: New Mexico Health Care Authority, Behavioral Health Services Division 37 Plaza La Prensa, Santa Fe, NM 87507 The New Mexico Health Care Authority and the Administrative Office of the Courts announce a...
NM to stabilize rural health care with new support center
SANTA FE – New Mexico is taking a major step toward improving the financial and operational strength of rural health care providers, by establishing a statewide center for rural health sustainability and innovation. The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA)...
Employment and training program helps New Mexicans find jobs and keep SNAP benefits
SANTA FE – Beginning May 1, thousands of New Mexicans receiving food assistance can participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment and Training (E&T) program to build job skills and meet federal work requirements for benefits. ...
New Mexico seeks vendors to support rural and behavioral health program administration
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) seeking qualified vendors to provide administrative services organization services to support key rural and behavioral health initiatives across the state. This...
AVISO ENMENDADO DE REUNIÓN PÚBLICA: Reunión del Comité Ejecutivo de la Ley de Reforma e Inversión en Salud Conductual
jueves, 23 de abril de 2026, 1 p.m. a 4 p.m.Location: Autoridad de Salud de Nuevo México, División de Servicios de Salud Conductual, 37 Plaza La Prensa, Santa Fe, NM 87507 La Autoridad de Atención Médica de Nuevo México y la Oficina Administrativa de los...
PUBLIC NOTICE: Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act Executive Committee Meeting
Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Location: New Mexico Health Care Authority, Behavioral Health Services Division, 37 Plaza La Prensa, Santa Fe, NM 87507 The New Mexico Health Care Authority and the Administrative...