News and Events
Senior Centers & Adult Day Care on Path to Reopening
State Medicare Experts Launch Medicare 101 to Help New Medicare Beneficiaries Navigate the Program
New Legislation Creates Financial Protections for Residents of Retirement Communities
Aging and Long-Term Services Department praises The Continuing Care Act, Senate Bill 152, sponsored by Senator Bill Tallman and Representative Liz Thomson
New Mexico State Plan on Aging Public Hearings
The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department will seek public comment through May 19, 2021 on its proposed State Plan on Aging for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2025.
First Dose of COVID Vaccine Complete for all 309 N.M. Long-Term Care Facilities
Fraud Surrounding COVID-19 is Increasing
COVID Vaccines for Seniors and People Living with Disabilities
Needed: Letters for Long-Term Care Residents
Aging and Long-Term Services Department Presents Budget
Get involved with Medicare’s open-enrollment with the ALTSD
Cabinet Secretary for the New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) Karen Martinez discussed Medicare’s open enrollment and how you can get involved today.
Gov. issues statement on passing of Rep. Salazar
MVD now offers online license renewal for drivers 79 an older
New Mexico SHIP Medicare Open Enrollment Counseling Services 2020
24 Counties Eligible for Expanded Nursing Home Visitation Options
Eligible long-term care facilities can provide open-window and chatterbox visits
New Collaboration to Benefit the Aging Community
Senior Olympics Trainers to join ALTSD's Create and Connect Campaign with live appearances on the Senior Social Hour
25 Counties can Expand Their Nursing Home Visitation Options
Eligible long-term care facilities can provide open-window and chatterbox visits
Nursing Home Visitation Guidelines Updated
State plans for expanding COVID-safe visitation options at long-term care facilities
Partners in a Pandemic
N.M. Aging and Long-Term Services Department Joins with The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center to Provide Services Amid COVID-19
Food Box - That's a Wrap
509,866 Meals Delivered
$750,000 Worth of Food Purchased
710,896 Pounds of Food Boxed
2,040 Volunteers
NM Grown Fruits Vegetables for Seniors
Gravity Oilfield Services Makes Generous Donation to Nursing Facilities to Improve Communications for Residents and their Loved Ones
Beware of Fraud Schemes Associated with COVID-19 Scams
As awareness about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic grows, so do the scams associated with it. Scammers use public health emergencies as opportunities for new fraud schemes, and because older adults are at greater risk for serious illness from COVID-19, they often target these more vulnerable populations. Click the links below to learn more.
Collaborative Emergency Donation Drive for Homebound Seniors & Disabled People
"Statewide Action Plan to Expand Senior Services" Advocacy Meetings
Statewide Action Plan to Expand Senior Services
Town Hall Meetings
Agreement Reached to Continue Senior Services Contract with Enhanced Oversight
Final Ombudsman Rule
Notice of Hearing for Aging & Long-Term Services Department
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Proposed Amendments Public Hearing Announcement