AARP New Mexico

No matter where you are in the caregiver journey, these local agencies and organizations can help make the process easier

AARP released a report Aug. 28 that shows an estimated 16,073 New Mexicans on Medicare prescription drug plans will see savings thanks to a new out-of-pocket cap that starts Jan. 1, 2025.

AARP recently announced that five organizations from across New Mexico will receive 2024 Community Challenge grants. This is part of AARP’s largest investment in communities to date with $3.8 million awarded among 343 organizations nationwide through the AARP Community Challenge grant program.

The AARP New Mexico State Office has moved to Albuquerque, and you’re invited to the party! After 23 years in Santa Fe, the office transitioned to Albuquerque in March and will be having a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony, Thursday, June 20. The Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce will be facilitating the special event.

AARP New Mexico welcomes Christian Halstead, of Albuquerque, as its new state president. The state president, a volunteer position, works closely with the state director to lead AARP’s work in New Mexico. 

AARP New Mexico has relocated its office from Santa Fe to Albuquerque to help expand programming and reach more people. It will still have a presence in Santa Fe, Las Cruces and around the state.

AARP New Mexico and the AARP Las Cruces Chapter are proud sponsors of the 2023 Southern New Mexico Honor Guards Training Conference held April 21 in Las Cruces.

Voting in New Mexico’s primary election on Tuesday, June 4, may be easier for some, thanks to a 2023 state law.

“One of AARP’s main priorities is finding more resources for our family caregivers, many of which are trying to balance work and caring for a loved one,” said Othiamba Umi, AARP New Mexico’s Advocacy Director. “Paid Family and Medical Leave could provide up to 12 weeks of paid leave to give working family caregivers the much-needed flexibility and resources to care for themselves or loved ones should a serious illness arise and traditional sick leave just isn’t enough,” Umi said.

AARP Community Challenge grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and more. Now in its eighth year, the program is part of AARP’s nationwide Livable Communities initiative, which supports the efforts of cities, towns, neighborhoods and rural areas to become great places to live for all residents, especially those age 50 and older.