Virtual Meeting Series on Zoom: PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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Tuesday, August 26, 2025: 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
How the New Mexico Legislative Process Works
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Advanced Legislative Campaign Training
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
How Bills are Proposed and Passed into Law
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Running and Winning a Legislative Campaign
Medicaid Updates & Articles
– The Hill (06/20/25): The hidden casualties of Medicaid cuts: America’s family caregivers. Read Here
– POTENTIAL FEDERAL MEDICAID CUTS AND THEIR IMPACT ON NEW MEXICO (NM-HCA). Read Here
– New Mexico hospitals and patients face closure from ‘domino effect’ of potential Medicaid cuts. Read Here
The New Mexico Coalition of Caregivers reaches caregivers and engages them in leadership development and ongoing legislative, regulatory, and administrative involvement.
The Fair Labor Standards Act Corner provides resources and information about the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) which sets minimum wage, overtime pay, and other workplace standards, helping direct care workers understand their rights and ensure they are paid fairly. Learn More Here
Senate Joint Memorial 6 Task Force (SJM 6 Task Force) discussed the findings and recommendations of a task force created by the New Mexico Legislature to address challenges related to long-term caregiving. A key finding is that direct caregivers are essential, but face issues like low wages and lack of training. Learn More Here
House Memorial 37 Legislative Task Force Recommendations focuses on direct care workers. The central recommendation is to establish a core training curriculum for all direct care workers, regardless of their specialty. This would help ensure a baseline level of skills and potentially improve care quality. Learn More Here
Learn More About Our Legislative Principles Here
What Would Senior Day Be Without Caregivers?
Senior Day at the New Mexico Roundhouse: January 27, 2025
Advocacy In Action!
NMCC at the 2025 NDWA Assembly
The National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) works for the respect, recognition, and rights for more than 2.2 million nannies, housecleaners, and home care workers who do the essential work of caring for our loved ones and our homes.