Make a Difference on Senior Day at the Legislature

January 27, 2025 | New Mexico State Capitol

Senior Day at the Legislature is just around the corner, and your voice is essential in advocating for the needs of older adults. This is your opportunity to influence decisions that impact the health, dignity, and well-being of aging New Mexicans.

Top Priorities for this Year’s Advocacy:

ALTSD’s total budget request is $74.3 million. Support our request to ensure New Mexico seniors, adults with disabilities, and caregivers have everything they need to thrive.

1. Ensure the Kiki Saavedra Senior Dignity Fund can expand access for senior services like transportation, food insecurity, physical and behavioral health, case management, and caregiving. 2. Re-establish the Long-Term Care Division to coordinate programs like New MexiCare and Veteran-Directed Care that offer caregivers and their recipients training, respite, and compensation. 3. Support long-term care systems that help New Mexicans navigate the landscape, protect residents’ rights, offer guidance, and expand and staff senior centers. We encourage you to reach out to your Representative and Senator to discuss the importance of these issues, as well as maintaining adequate funding for all aging services in your community.

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Senior Day 2025 Schedule

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Visit resource tables at the Aging Expo and meet with your elected officials. Visit their offices on your own or with a guide and small group.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Formal presentation including the Senior Day Proclamation, remarks by Cabinet Secretary Designate Kaltenbach, and officials from the executive and legislative branches.

12:00 PM: Lunch provided by Northern New Mexico Economic Development Department (aka the Non-Metro New Mexico Area Agency on Aging or AAA) and fitness activity led by New Mexico Senior Olympics.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Speak with industry providers and experts at Aging Expo resource tables and meet with elected officials.

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