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Learn about the goals and successes of County and Tribal Health Councils
Learn more and become more involved by contacting Valeria Alarcon, NMAHC Executive Director [valeria@nmhealthcouncils.org] or Gerilyn Antonio, NMAHC Tribal Liaison [gerilyn@nmhealthcouncils.org]
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2025 Legislative Session
Sign our ONLINE Letter of Support
The Ask: Recurring funding for County & Tribal Health Councils
Who: These letters are submitted to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, Legislative Committees, Representatives, and Senators.
Time: This letter will be active during the entire interim and legislative session
Please share this letter with your networks to support New Mexico’s trusted health hubs!
Gather IN PERSON Signatures
The Ask: Recurring funding for County & Tribal Health Councils
How: Print the Letter of Support to gather in-person signatures during local community events. Once complete, please scan and send the letter and signatures to info@nmhealthcouncils.org
Please use this link to download and edit on your personal device.
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Topics Covered In the Advocacy Toolkit
Finding Your Legislator
Sample Talking Points
Communication Templates
Topics Covered In the Advocacy Roadmap
Engaging Legislative
& Health Council ChampionsExecutive Budgets
Partnership Opportunities
Topics Covered In Local Health Priorities
See Direct Impacts
How Health Priorities are Identified
Discover How Health Councils Address Inequities
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2024 Legislative Successes
We express our deepest gratitude to New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, Elected Officials, and Partners who supported and advocated for HB67, which would fund
New Mexico’s 43 County and Tribal Health Councils,
during the 2024 Legislative Session.
Thank you for being dedicated to the health
and well-being of New Mexicans!
New Mexico’s Inaugural:
2024 Legislative + Health Council Summit
The goals of these Summits are to strengthen the relationship between Health Councils and State Legislators, fostering communication and understanding of the critical role Health Councils play in improving community health.
Advocate for funding and policy changes: The summits provided a platform for health councils to advocate for increased funding and supportive policies that would enable them to effectively address health disparities and improve health outcomes in their communities.
Enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing among health councils: The summits facilitated networking and information exchange among health councils, allowing them to learn from each other's experiences and best practices.
Raise awareness of health issues and disparities: The summits served as a platform to highlight important health issues facing New Mexico communities and promote public awareness of these challenges.
These June 2024 Summits were designed to empower Health Councils to advocate for the needs of their communities and contribute to improving the health and well-being of all New Mexicans.
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June 20, 2024: featuring special remarks from Representative Liz Thomson and Representative Nathan Small
June 24, 2024: featuring special remarks from Representative Anthony Allison and NMDOH Secretary Patrick Allen