New Mexico Health Care Authority
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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.
La DDSD de la Autoridad de Atención Médica de NM participó en el Día de los Derechos de las Personas con Discapacidad y el Día del Síndrome de Down NM. La 3-2-1 Dance Crew brilló en el Capitolio. Celebramos inclusión, visibilidad y oportunidades para todos.
February 11, 2026 at 10:40 PM
La DDSD de la Autoridad de Atención Médica de NM participó en el Día de los Derechos de las Personas con Discapacidad y el Día del Síndrome de Down NM. La 3-2-1 Dance Crew brilló en el Capitolio. Celebramos inclusión, visibilidad y oportunidades para todos.
DDSD from the New Mexico Health Care Authority joined Disability Rights Awareness Day at the Legislature and NM Down Syndrome Day with the Rio Grande Down Syndrome Network. The 3-2-1 Dance Crew stole the show. Celebrating advocacy, visibility, and inclusion across NM.
February 11, 2026 at 10:31 PM
DDSD from the New Mexico Health Care Authority joined Disability Rights Awareness Day at the Legislature and NM Down Syndrome Day with the Rio Grande Down Syndrome Network. The 3-2-1 Dance Crew stole the show. Celebrating advocacy, visibility, and inclusion across NM.
Cambios en tarjetas OTC desde el 2 de marzo de 2026.
Entrega en persona: lunes a viernes, 8:00 a.m.–3:45 p.m., solo si cumple criterios de dificultad y recibió menos de 4 tarjetas OTC en el último año.
¿Por correo? Use ebtEDGE, ebtedge.com o llame al 1-800-283-4465 / 1-800-843-8303.
Entrega en persona: lunes a viernes, 8:00 a.m.–3:45 p.m., solo si cumple criterios de dificultad y recibió menos de 4 tarjetas OTC en el último año.
¿Por correo? Use ebtEDGE, ebtedge.com o llame al 1-800-283-4465 / 1-800-843-8303.
February 11, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Cambios en tarjetas OTC desde el 2 de marzo de 2026.
Entrega en persona: lunes a viernes, 8:00 a.m.–3:45 p.m., solo si cumple criterios de dificultad y recibió menos de 4 tarjetas OTC en el último año.
¿Por correo? Use ebtEDGE, ebtedge.com o llame al 1-800-283-4465 / 1-800-843-8303.
Entrega en persona: lunes a viernes, 8:00 a.m.–3:45 p.m., solo si cumple criterios de dificultad y recibió menos de 4 tarjetas OTC en el último año.
¿Por correo? Use ebtEDGE, ebtedge.com o llame al 1-800-283-4465 / 1-800-843-8303.
Martes de Prosperidad celebra a las personas en los programas de Exención DD y Mi Via que están prosperando en sus trabajos en todo Nuevo México.
Más información sobre Employment First y los apoyos disponibles:
👉 https://www.hca.nm.gov/employment-first/
Más información sobre Employment First y los apoyos disponibles:
👉 https://www.hca.nm.gov/employment-first/
February 11, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Martes de Prosperidad celebra a las personas en los programas de Exención DD y Mi Via que están prosperando en sus trabajos en todo Nuevo México.
Más información sobre Employment First y los apoyos disponibles:
👉 https://www.hca.nm.gov/employment-first/
Más información sobre Employment First y los apoyos disponibles:
👉 https://www.hca.nm.gov/employment-first/
Thriving Tuesday is all about celebrating the people in our DD Waiver and Mi Via Waiver programs who are thriving at work across New Mexico.
Learn more about Employment First and available supports: https://www.hca.nm.gov/employment-first/
Learn more about Employment First and available supports: https://www.hca.nm.gov/employment-first/
February 10, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Thriving Tuesday is all about celebrating the people in our DD Waiver and Mi Via Waiver programs who are thriving at work across New Mexico.
Learn more about Employment First and available supports: https://www.hca.nm.gov/employment-first/
Learn more about Employment First and available supports: https://www.hca.nm.gov/employment-first/
New SNAP work rules now apply to SNAP applications and renewals starting Jan. 1, 2026. Not everyone is affected.
Help is available: https://www.hca.nm.gov/wp-content/uploads/ABAWD-QA-2026-12.26.25-v3-002.pdfs | 1-800-283-4465
Help is available: https://www.hca.nm.gov/wp-content/uploads/ABAWD-QA-2026-12.26.25-v3-002.pdfs | 1-800-283-4465
February 10, 2026 at 4:02 PM
New SNAP work rules now apply to SNAP applications and renewals starting Jan. 1, 2026. Not everyone is affected.
Help is available: https://www.hca.nm.gov/wp-content/uploads/ABAWD-QA-2026-12.26.25-v3-002.pdfs | 1-800-283-4465
Help is available: https://www.hca.nm.gov/wp-content/uploads/ABAWD-QA-2026-12.26.25-v3-002.pdfs | 1-800-283-4465
OTC EBT card requests change March 2, 2026.
In-person pickup is available Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–3:45 p.m., only if you meet hardship criteria and have received fewer than 4 OTC cards in the past year.
Need a card by mail? Use the ebtEDGE app, visit ebtedge.com, or call 1-800-283-4465 / 1-800-843-8303.
In-person pickup is available Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–3:45 p.m., only if you meet hardship criteria and have received fewer than 4 OTC cards in the past year.
Need a card by mail? Use the ebtEDGE app, visit ebtedge.com, or call 1-800-283-4465 / 1-800-843-8303.
February 9, 2026 at 7:01 PM
OTC EBT card requests change March 2, 2026.
In-person pickup is available Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–3:45 p.m., only if you meet hardship criteria and have received fewer than 4 OTC cards in the past year.
Need a card by mail? Use the ebtEDGE app, visit ebtedge.com, or call 1-800-283-4465 / 1-800-843-8303.
In-person pickup is available Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–3:45 p.m., only if you meet hardship criteria and have received fewer than 4 OTC cards in the past year.
Need a card by mail? Use the ebtEDGE app, visit ebtedge.com, or call 1-800-283-4465 / 1-800-843-8303.
As new SNAP work requirements take effect in New Mexico, this explainer breaks down what the changes mean, who may be affected, and where to find support and resources to navigate the updates.
Learn more:
Learn more:
What to know about new SNAP work requirements
The federal mandates include work, volunteering or attending a training for 80 hours per month for those between the ages of 18 and 64.
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February 8, 2026 at 5:02 PM
As new SNAP work requirements take effect in New Mexico, this explainer breaks down what the changes mean, who may be affected, and where to find support and resources to navigate the updates.
Learn more:
Learn more:
NM HCA partnered with HMS to bring SMART naloxone vending machines to Southwest NM, expanding access to life-saving overdose reversal medication.
NM Health Care Authority Helps HMS Bring SMART Naloxone Vending Machines to Southwest NM
Hidalgo Medical Services (HMS) is expanding access to life-saving overdose prevention tools with the installation of two "SMART" Naloxone Vending Machines—one in Grant County and one in Hidalgo County. These machines are part of New Mexico's statewide naloxone distribution effort, which is funded by…
www.grantcountybeat.com
February 7, 2026 at 4:03 PM
NM HCA partnered with HMS to bring SMART naloxone vending machines to Southwest NM, expanding access to life-saving overdose reversal medication.
Focus Friday: New Mexico launched a state-funded food assistance program to support residents affected by SNAP rule changes and help families access food during this transition.
New Mexico launches state-funded food assistance program as SNAP rules change
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico is launching a temporary state-funded food assistance program to provide a one-time lump-sum payment to households that are impacted by new federal Supplemental …
www.krqe.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Focus Friday: New Mexico launched a state-funded food assistance program to support residents affected by SNAP rule changes and help families access food during this transition.
NM HCA reminds SNAP recipients that benefits are not affected until recertification. Keep your address updated and report changes to your case worker.
Roadrunner Food Bank feeling impact as new work requirements for SNAP go into effect
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Just days after the new work requirements for SNAP benefits went into effect, local food pantries are already feeling the strain. The New Mexico Health Care Authority sai…
www.krqe.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:04 PM
NM HCA reminds SNAP recipients that benefits are not affected until recertification. Keep your address updated and report changes to your case worker.
❤️ National Wear Red Day
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., and symptoms can look different for women. Wearing red helps raise awareness and encourage prevention. Learn more: https://www.goredforwomen.org/en/
#WearRedDay #HeartHealth #NMHealth
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., and symptoms can look different for women. Wearing red helps raise awareness and encourage prevention. Learn more: https://www.goredforwomen.org/en/
#WearRedDay #HeartHealth #NMHealth
February 6, 2026 at 2:03 PM
❤️ National Wear Red Day
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., and symptoms can look different for women. Wearing red helps raise awareness and encourage prevention. Learn more: https://www.goredforwomen.org/en/
#WearRedDay #HeartHealth #NMHealth
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., and symptoms can look different for women. Wearing red helps raise awareness and encourage prevention. Learn more: https://www.goredforwomen.org/en/
#WearRedDay #HeartHealth #NMHealth
❤️ Día Nacional de Vestir de Rojo
Las enfermedades del corazón son la principal causa de muerte en EE. UU., y los síntomas pueden ser diferentes en las mujeres. Vestir de rojo ayuda a crear conciencia y promover la prevención.
👉 https://www.goredforwomen.org/en/
Las enfermedades del corazón son la principal causa de muerte en EE. UU., y los síntomas pueden ser diferentes en las mujeres. Vestir de rojo ayuda a crear conciencia y promover la prevención.
👉 https://www.goredforwomen.org/en/
February 6, 2026 at 2:02 PM
❤️ Día Nacional de Vestir de Rojo
Las enfermedades del corazón son la principal causa de muerte en EE. UU., y los síntomas pueden ser diferentes en las mujeres. Vestir de rojo ayuda a crear conciencia y promover la prevención.
👉 https://www.goredforwomen.org/en/
Las enfermedades del corazón son la principal causa de muerte en EE. UU., y los síntomas pueden ser diferentes en las mujeres. Vestir de rojo ayuda a crear conciencia y promover la prevención.
👉 https://www.goredforwomen.org/en/
Febrero es el Mes Nacional del Corazón ❤️
Cuide su corazón y aprenda cómo mantenerlo saludable. Pequeños cambios, como comer de forma inteligente, moverse más y cuidar su bienestar, pueden marcar una gran diferencia.
Obtenga consejos para una vida saludable:
Cuide su corazón y aprenda cómo mantenerlo saludable. Pequeños cambios, como comer de forma inteligente, moverse más y cuidar su bienestar, pueden marcar una gran diferencia.
Obtenga consejos para una vida saludable:
Healthy for Good
Healthy for Good is a revolutionary movement to inspire you to create lasting change in your health and your life, one small step at a time. The approach is simple: Eat smart. Add color. Move more. Be well.
www.heart.org
February 5, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Febrero es el Mes Nacional del Corazón ❤️
Cuide su corazón y aprenda cómo mantenerlo saludable. Pequeños cambios, como comer de forma inteligente, moverse más y cuidar su bienestar, pueden marcar una gran diferencia.
Obtenga consejos para una vida saludable:
Cuide su corazón y aprenda cómo mantenerlo saludable. Pequeños cambios, como comer de forma inteligente, moverse más y cuidar su bienestar, pueden marcar una gran diferencia.
Obtenga consejos para una vida saludable:
February is National Heart Month ❤️
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. This month is a reminder to take care of your heart and encourage loved ones to do the same. Small steps today can lead to a healthier tomorrow.
For more info: https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. This month is a reminder to take care of your heart and encourage loved ones to do the same. Small steps today can lead to a healthier tomorrow.
For more info: https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living
February 5, 2026 at 10:47 PM
February is National Heart Month ❤️
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. This month is a reminder to take care of your heart and encourage loved ones to do the same. Small steps today can lead to a healthier tomorrow.
For more info: https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. This month is a reminder to take care of your heart and encourage loved ones to do the same. Small steps today can lead to a healthier tomorrow.
For more info: https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living
El Día Mundial contra el Cáncer nos recuerda que el cáncer toca a todas las comunidades.
Hoy honramos a quienes luchan, recordamos a los seres queridos que hemos perdido y reafirmamos nuestro compromiso con la concientización, la investigación y el apoyo continuo.
Hoy honramos a quienes luchan, recordamos a los seres queridos que hemos perdido y reafirmamos nuestro compromiso con la concientización, la investigación y el apoyo continuo.
February 4, 2026 at 7:31 PM
El Día Mundial contra el Cáncer nos recuerda que el cáncer toca a todas las comunidades.
Hoy honramos a quienes luchan, recordamos a los seres queridos que hemos perdido y reafirmamos nuestro compromiso con la concientización, la investigación y el apoyo continuo.
Hoy honramos a quienes luchan, recordamos a los seres queridos que hemos perdido y reafirmamos nuestro compromiso con la concientización, la investigación y el apoyo continuo.
World Cancer Day is a reminder that cancer touches every community.
Today we honor the fighters, remember the loved ones we’ve lost, and commit to continued awareness, research, and support.
Today we honor the fighters, remember the loved ones we’ve lost, and commit to continued awareness, research, and support.
February 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM
World Cancer Day is a reminder that cancer touches every community.
Today we honor the fighters, remember the loved ones we’ve lost, and commit to continued awareness, research, and support.
Today we honor the fighters, remember the loved ones we’ve lost, and commit to continued awareness, research, and support.
Recordatorio: Las reglas de trabajo de SNAP aplican al solicitar o renovar en 2026. Algunos adultos de 18 a 64 años que no están exentos podrían necesitar trabajar o hacer voluntariado 80 horas al mes para conservar beneficios. Más info en HCA.NM.Gov/snapchanges o llama al 1-800-283-4465.
February 3, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Recordatorio: Las reglas de trabajo de SNAP aplican al solicitar o renovar en 2026. Algunos adultos de 18 a 64 años que no están exentos podrían necesitar trabajar o hacer voluntariado 80 horas al mes para conservar beneficios. Más info en HCA.NM.Gov/snapchanges o llama al 1-800-283-4465.
Reminder: SNAP work rules apply when you apply or renew in 2026. Some adults ages 18–64 who do not meet an exception may need to work or volunteer 80 hours a month to keep benefits. Learn more at HCA.NM.Gov/snapchanges, visit a local HCA Income Support office, or call 1-800-283-4465.
February 3, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Reminder: SNAP work rules apply when you apply or renew in 2026. Some adults ages 18–64 who do not meet an exception may need to work or volunteer 80 hours a month to keep benefits. Learn more at HCA.NM.Gov/snapchanges, visit a local HCA Income Support office, or call 1-800-283-4465.
Cambios en tarjetas OTC desde el 2 de marzo de 2026.
Entrega en persona: lunes a viernes, 8:00 a.m.–3:45 p.m., solo si cumple criterios de dificultad y recibió menos de 4 tarjetas OTC en el último año.
¿Por correo? Use ebtEDGE, ebtedge.com o llame al 1-800-283-4465 / 1-800-843-8303.
Entrega en persona: lunes a viernes, 8:00 a.m.–3:45 p.m., solo si cumple criterios de dificultad y recibió menos de 4 tarjetas OTC en el último año.
¿Por correo? Use ebtEDGE, ebtedge.com o llame al 1-800-283-4465 / 1-800-843-8303.
February 2, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Cambios en tarjetas OTC desde el 2 de marzo de 2026.
Entrega en persona: lunes a viernes, 8:00 a.m.–3:45 p.m., solo si cumple criterios de dificultad y recibió menos de 4 tarjetas OTC en el último año.
¿Por correo? Use ebtEDGE, ebtedge.com o llame al 1-800-283-4465 / 1-800-843-8303.
Entrega en persona: lunes a viernes, 8:00 a.m.–3:45 p.m., solo si cumple criterios de dificultad y recibió menos de 4 tarjetas OTC en el último año.
¿Por correo? Use ebtEDGE, ebtedge.com o llame al 1-800-283-4465 / 1-800-843-8303.
OTC EBT card requests change March 2, 2026.
In-person pickup is available Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–3:45 p.m., only if you meet hardship criteria and have received fewer than 4 OTC cards in the past year.
Need a card by mail? Use the ebtEDGE app, visit ebtedge.com, or call 1-800-283-4465 / 1-800-843-8303.
In-person pickup is available Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–3:45 p.m., only if you meet hardship criteria and have received fewer than 4 OTC cards in the past year.
Need a card by mail? Use the ebtEDGE app, visit ebtedge.com, or call 1-800-283-4465 / 1-800-843-8303.
February 2, 2026 at 3:03 PM
OTC EBT card requests change March 2, 2026.
In-person pickup is available Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–3:45 p.m., only if you meet hardship criteria and have received fewer than 4 OTC cards in the past year.
Need a card by mail? Use the ebtEDGE app, visit ebtedge.com, or call 1-800-283-4465 / 1-800-843-8303.
In-person pickup is available Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–3:45 p.m., only if you meet hardship criteria and have received fewer than 4 OTC cards in the past year.
Need a card by mail? Use the ebtEDGE app, visit ebtedge.com, or call 1-800-283-4465 / 1-800-843-8303.
Service Spotlight Saturday: NM approved $24.4M to support behavioral health services statewide, expanding access and strengthening community programs.
NM Oks $24.4M For Behavioral Health Services Statewide
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January 31, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Service Spotlight Saturday: NM approved $24.4M to support behavioral health services statewide, expanding access and strengthening community programs.
Focus Friday: NM received $24M+ for mental wellness programs, expanding behavioral health services and access statewide.
New Mexico receives over $24 million in mental wellness program funding
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — Mental wellness in New Mexico just got a big boost thanks to more than $24 million in program funding. The passing of Senate Bill 3 during the 2025 legislative session made…
www.krqe.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Focus Friday: NM received $24M+ for mental wellness programs, expanding behavioral health services and access statewide.
We Care Wednesday 💙 Feb. 3 is Behavioral Health Day in New Mexico, honoring the importance of mental health and substance use support.
🔗 hca.nm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2.3.26-Behavioral-Health-Day-Proclamation.pdf
🔗 hca.nm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2.3.26-Behavioral-Health-Day-Proclamation.pdf
January 28, 2026 at 9:05 PM
We Care Wednesday 💙 Feb. 3 is Behavioral Health Day in New Mexico, honoring the importance of mental health and substance use support.
🔗 hca.nm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2.3.26-Behavioral-Health-Day-Proclamation.pdf
🔗 hca.nm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2.3.26-Behavioral-Health-Day-Proclamation.pdf
