Outreach Projects and Initiatives
Our Work Across New Mexico
At Health Action New Mexico, we believe that lasting change begins in our communities. Below are highlights of some of the initiatives we’re proud to be part of, showcasing the partnerships, events, and stories that drive our mission forward across the state.
Anthony Senior Center Healthcare 101
July 2026-Health Action New Mexico held a Healthcare 101 event at the Senior Center in Anthony, NM. Many community members were in attendance. Lots of collaboration and an incredible spread of food was provided to all participants.
Healthcare 101 informational material was presented to attendees, lots of important issues concerning individuals and questions about navigating health insurance were discussed.
Food was spectacular! Special thanks to Anthony volunteers, Loren, Gigi, Mercedes and everyone else who helped to make this event valuable.
Promotoras Meeting
June 2026-Event was held at the Community Center in Del Cerro, NM. There were approximately 55 people in attendance, participants wore the HANM shirts in support of assisting New Mexicans to better understand their Health benefits through Medicaid, Medicare & BeWell.
The presentation by CAWA (Coalition of Agriculture Workers Association) was focused on legal rights of farm and dairy workers in New Mexico. Presenters were Ismael Chacon, Staff Attorney at NM Legal Aid (Central Legal De Campesino and Jessie Dixter, a second-year law student at the UNM School of Law and Stephanie Welch Attorney with the NMCLP.
Special shout out to our very own local screen printing shop, where we get all our fabulous shirts, stickers, totes and more!
Check them out on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/111tshirtlab/?hl=en
Mini Health Fair
May 2026-HANM Mini Health Fair held in La Union, New Mexico. Event was in collaboration with the following
non- profit organizations: Empowerment Congress, Tresco, Presbyterian, NM Health, Southern New Mexico Promotoras
de Salud, Emery Services Medicare Enrollment, Binational Breastfeeding Coalition, NMDOH Mobile Vaccine and Amador Health Center.
HealthCare 101 Sessions provided by HANM's Southern Coordinator-Loren, with participants ranging from 26 to 85 years old. Participants were from Las Cruces, Anthony, Sunland Park, Berino & La Union Communities.
Special THANK YOU to the volunteers, nonprofits and GroWild Cafe for the delicious food, beverages and a very beautiful space!