AARP New Mexico is accepting nominations for its 2025 Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors 50+ New Mexicans who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members. Nominations will be accepted now until Friday, Aug. 1, at 5 p.m. MT.
An emergency can hit at a moment’s notice – whether it’s a natural disaster like flooding, wildfires or high winds, or a personal emergency like a house fire.
“When an emergency hits, adrenaline kicks in making it hard to think straight,” said Joseph Roybal Sanchez, AARP New Mexico State Director. “You may only have minutes to get your family, your pets and yourself to safety.”
$69,000 in grants aim to help residents of all ages, especially older adults, improve how they live, move, and stay connected in their neighborhoods through innovative local projects.
Albuquerque Isotopes baseball season begins later this month with opening night Friday, March 28, against the Sacramento River Cats. And AARP New Mexico plans to be part of the season in a couple of ways.
The first is a special ticket offer. AARP New Mexico is partnering with the Isotopes to offer a buy one, get one free for any Tuesday, Isotopes home game in the Reserved and Berm levels. Tickets must be purchased in multiple of 2s.
Free tickets are still available for An Evening of Comedy at Aunty Sally’s in Hilo with Augie T and An Afternoon of Comedy at the Kaua`i Community College in Lihue.
Governor Shapiro’s state budget proposal included an increase of $20 million for the PENNCARE line item, which is the funding that supports older adults in their communities through local Area Agencies on Aging. While we sincerely appreciate the proposed increase, it is not enough to ensure that older adults receive the services and supports they need to age in place.
More is needed — $30 million — to serve a growing aging population at home, where they want to be. According to AARP’s latest “Home and Community Preferences Survey,” older adults overwhelmingly want to stay in their homes (75 percent) and communities (73 percent).
AARP Pennsylvania is celebrating a big win for Philadelphia residents 50-plus following the City’s new budget agreement. In a statement issued June 12, 2025, State Director Bill Johnston-Walsh praised Mayor Parker and City Council for advancing priorities like affordable housing, safe streets, and livable communities.
The Illinois Commerce Commission is currently considering a proposal from Nicor that would raise customers’ water rates by $316 million. If approved, this would be the largest gas hike in history and customer rates are expected to rise by more than $90 a year.