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Policy & Advocacy Resources

Empower your community by turning your voice into action to shape legislation, advance change, and hold decision-makers accountable.  This page holds provides information on recent laws in New Mexico, including their impact, key advocacy organizations, advocacy resources, and helpful tools to amplify your voice. 


Recent Laws in New Mexico and Their Impact

House Bill 156 - 'Repeal Special Session Vaccination Laws'

These documents give insight into the history of vaccinations in New Mexico and how this bill supports vaccine access.

Click on each image to learn more!

   






HR-1 - 'The One Big Beautiful Bill'

This document highlights the impacts of HR1 on rural healthcare in New Mexico. 

NM Rural Health Transformation Program

This document provides an overview of the impacts the Rural Health Transformation Program will have in New Mexico.


Leading Advocacy Organizations

  • Paid Family Medical Leave Act: The Southwest Women’s Law Center is the lead advocate for this initiative; please read more about the PFML Act here.

  • New Mexico Together 4 Healthcare -  is a statewide, multiracial campaign of families and community organizations working together to strengthen healthcare access for all of New Mexico’s children and families. We work to advance affordable healthcare solutions for all New Mexicans and build a community-led movement to take part in healthcare policy decisions.

PRESS RELEASE: Community Members, Providers, and Advocates Celebrate Passage of HB 4, Sustaining the Health Care Affordability Fund to Keep New Mexicans Covered



Advocacy Resources & Tools

Using MyRoundhouse to Stay Up-To-Date on Legislation

Watch this video tutorial to learn how to set up your FREE account to track legislation during the session. This is an easy and quick way to stay in the loop and be notified of a bill or memorial's movements.

Navigating nmlegis.gov - Find Bills, Legislators' Contact Information, Live Webinars and Recordings, and More!

Watch an in-depth and helpful tutorial from one of NMPHA's very own Policy Interns, Hannah Obrey. Watch video here


NM Voices for Children - A Guide to Legislative Advocacy in New Mexico 

View this thorough and comprehensive booklet for all of the ins and outs of legislative advocacy in New Mexico! 

NM Voices for Children - A Guide to New Mexico's State Budget

State budgets can be complicated and daunting, but they are crucial to creating safe, healthy, and thriving communities. Learn more here!

Ways to Advocate Guide 


 Advocacy can take many forms, this document highlights ways to advocate within your own capacity.


Creative Approaches to Advocacy 

Advocacy can feel overwhelming, but there are other approaches besides lobbying. This presentation highlights creative approaches to advocacy that focus on building connections with people. 

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