An employee at the University of New Mexico Center for Reproductive Health has resigned from his position. The individual, who had been a security guard at the facility, reportedly experienced a "crisis of conscience" after interacting with Abortion Free New Mexico's (AFNM) sidewalk counseling team over several years.

According to Bud Shaver from AFNM, the security guard's behavior varied from being "aggressive and hostile" to occasionally showing support for their efforts. Shaver noted that the guard appeared conflicted due to AFNM's opposition to the University of New Mexico's abortion policies.

The guard reportedly shared with AFNM volunteers that he sometimes encouraged women to seek help from them. He also disclosed personal struggles within his family, mentioning a relative battling cancer. Throughout this period, AFNM volunteers regularly prayed with him and suggested he consider employment elsewhere.

In a statement attributed to the former employee, he explained his decision by saying, "I just couldn't do it anymore."

Tara Shaver, spokeswoman for Abortion Free New Mexico, commented on the situation: "You just can’t shake abortion stigma. The killing of an innocent child through abortion will never be normalized. Abortion doesn’t just taint the women seeking abortions but also the workers at abortion facilities. Shame, regret, and even self-hatred haunt those most closely involved in abortions. While we rejoice when a mom chooses life, we also rejoice when abortion workers walk away from the abortion industry. Abortion Free New Mexico applauds this abortion clinic worker who bravely walked away from the UNM free-standing abortion facility (UNMCRH). This testimony is a direct result of our volunteers who prayerfully minister to everyone with love and compassion."