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AARP New Mexico
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Does your organization have a quick turnaround project? There is still time to submit an application for the 2025 AARP Community Challenge Grant cycle. See how Bike Santa Fe leveraged their funds.
The city of Santa Fe is proud to announce its enrollment in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities, a program dedicated to promoting livable communities for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
The Paid Family and Medical Leave Act, House Bill 11, made it through its first committee. The House Health and Human Services Committee Monday passed the bill, on a 6 to 4 vote. It now heads to the House Commerce and Economic Development Committee. Learn more. . .
With the start of the 2025 New Mexico Legislative Session just over a month away, AARP New Mexico volunteers and staff are already preparing on how best to get several issues passed during the busy 60-days legislators will be at the Roundhouse.
Leading the list of priorities is paid family and medical leave.
AARP New Mexico had a very successful legislative session as several priority measures it supported were signed into law by Gov. Susana Martinez.
AARP New Mexico has selected Jackie Cooper, of Santa Fe, as its next State President. Cooper will replace outgoing State President Louis Sarabia, of Las Cruces, whose term has expired.
With the 2013 New Mexico Legislature underway, like most interested parties, AARP New Mexico will have a slew of individuals lobbying on behalf of its legislative priorities – with a couple of big differences. One, AARP’s individuals are the legislators’ own constituents, the very people any new laws will impact, and second, they are all volunteers.
You've Earned a Say -- What New Mexicans are Saying About the Future of Social Security and Medicare
When it comes to protecting Medicare and Social Security, New Mexico’s 50 plus population has plenty to say and surprisingly, those thoughts seem to cross political party lines.
AARP New Mexico’s new State Director Gene Varela finds satisfaction in connecting people with the services and resources they need that can help them build better lives.
AARP New Mexico will be advocating for a change in legislation that will bring the Driver Safety classes currently operating in the state into alignment with national guidelines.
Sue Lundgren, of Las Cruces, has been named AARP New Mexico’s 2012 Andrus Award winner. The award is named for AARP’s founder Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus and is given to a volunteer who most exemplifies her example and motto of “to serve, not to be served.”Lundgren was bestowed the honor because of the countless hours she gives to a variety of organizations in Las Cruces, her dedication toward serving others and her belief that community service is important.
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