Aging And Long Term Services Department
Recent News About Aging And Long Term Services Department
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New Mexico has been certified as an Age-Friendly Employer, a recognition that reflects the state's efforts to support workers of all ages through its hiring and workplace policies.
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The Aging and Long Term Services Department (ALTSD) has launched an updated website aimed at providing a cleaner layout, easier navigation, and improved accessibility.
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The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) has reactivated a division to oversee essential programs aimed at empowering residents to age with dignity and independence.
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The Kinship Caregiver Pilot Program, established through House Bill 252 during the 2025 Legislative session, aims to support individuals raising children outside the traditional foster care system.
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The Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) is seeking public input on the rule for the new Kinship Caregiver Pilot Program.
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SANTA FE – The Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) has announced the appointment of Corey Roybal as the new Director of Adult Protective Services (APS).
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Corey Roybal has been appointed as the new director of Adult Protective Services (APS) in New Mexico.
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June is recognized as Elder Abuse Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of protecting older adults from harm.
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The annual Conference on Aging is set to take place this year, bringing together seniors, caregivers, service providers, and advocates from across the state.
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Valerie Tsosie has been appointed to the Policy Advisory Council of the Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD).
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During the week of April 21-25, New Mexico honors the volunteers who aid older adults and adults with disabilities throughout the state.
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Last week, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed House Bill 252 into law, inaugurating a new pilot program to offer support to grandparents and other relatives who assume caregiving responsibilities for children when parents are unable to do so.
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New Mexico's Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) has been awarded a $100,000 grant to enhance senior services in the state's rural regions.
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New Mexico has taken a significant step towards empowering individuals with disabilities and older adults by introducing the Supported Decision-Making Act, which has been signed into law by the governor.
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This spring, the state of New Mexico is collaborating with the Alzheimer's Association to conduct a series of community forums throughout the region.
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New Mexico is marking the 53rd anniversary of the Senior Nutrition Program this March.
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The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) and the Alzheimer’s Association of New Mexico have introduced a joint campaign to address Alzheimer's disease.
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The New Mexico House has passed the Supported Decision-Making Act, which seeks to provide adults, including those with mental illness and intellectual or developmental disabilities, the legal right to enter into a supported decision-making (SDM)...
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Emily Kaltenbach has been confirmed as the Aging Secretary for New Mexico.
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Food assistance recipients who have experienced electronic theft of their benefits will be eligible for federal reimbursement until December 20, 2024.