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Start an intake | Disability Rights New Mexico (DRNM) Intake Intake and Referral Process Start an Intake Intake is the process we use to see how we can help you. There are two ways you can start the Intake process: 1) Start an Intake online. Click the “Start an Intake” button above. 2) Call us at (505) 256-3100 or 1-800-432-4682. We are open Monday...

DRNM served over 300 people yesterday at Albuquerque’s West Side Shelter. It was a privilege to provide laundry kits and legal info to our unhoused neighbors. Thank you to the City of Albuquerque for inviting us!

We are hiring! See posting below for new Advocate positions.

DRNM is hiring! | Disability Rights New Mexico (DRNM) DRNM is hiring! by Disability Rights | Feb 25, 2026 | News | 0 comments DRNM is seeking candidates for two Advocate positions. See full job postings below. Monitoring Advocate Disability Rights New Mexico, a legal rights center for persons with disabilities, seeks full-time Monitoring Advocate to co...

DRNM will host a FREE drop-in legal clinic at the Roundhouse on February 11, 2026 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Talk with a lawyer and know your rights at Disability Rights Awareness Day!

An opportunity to advocate:

CALL TO ACTION - Support New Mexico SB 105
Contact Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today!
Ask her to support students with disabilities like severe medical conditions by “sending a message” on Senate Bill 105 this legislative session. Students with disabilities are being unfairly penalized because of their conditions under New Mexico’s attendance law and it needs to be fixed immediately.
Call her office at (505) 476-2200
Or email through https://www.governor.state.nm.us/contact-the-governor/
Link to the Bill: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legType=B&legNo=105&year=26

DRNM staff attorney Jessica Allsup testified yesterday against Senate Bill 3, which seeks to expand the use of involuntary civil committment. Read more here:

Senate committee approves bill to expand involuntary mental health treatment The governor said the current system "confuses compassion with neglect." Opponents say the changes violate the rights of people with disabilities.

Important Update on DRNM’s Legal Clinic:
We are temporarily suspending our monthly drop-in legal clinic, formerly held on the first Tuesday of each month.

The good news is that our Intake line remains open. You may call us Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at (505) 256-3100 to start an Intake.

We appreciate your understanding and encourage anyone who needs legal assistance related to their disability to contact us directly.

The New Mexico Health Care Authority is seeking public input on the development of a Behavioral Health Waiver. This program would provide services to people with mental illness, substance use disorder, and traumatic brain injury. You may attend a Zoom session (registration required) or provide written comments due. Details below:

There will be three virtual listening sessions for interested parties, to be held next week:

I. Providers and stakeholders

Tuesday, December 9

Noon to 1:00 p.m. MT

II. Individuals, family members and caregivers

Wednesday, December 10

9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. MT

III. Tribal partners

Thursday, December 11

Noon to 1:00 p.m. MT

The sessions will be held on Zoom and advance registration is required at bit.ly/BHFS2025. (If the link does not take you to the registration form, copy it and paste it in your browser to reach the site.)

You can also provide written comments, which are due by Thursday, December 11 by 5:00 p.m. Comments should be emailed to [email protected]. Commenters are encouraged to give input on strengths and gaps in the current behavioral health system, recommended changes, and any other thoughts you may have.

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At Disability Rights New Mexico, we fight every day to protect the rights of people with disabilities — in schools, in healthcare, in housing, and in our communities.

If you’re able, please consider making a donation today to support our advocacy and legal work across the state. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference.

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Thank you for supporting the legal rights of New Mexicans with disabilities.

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Disability Rights NM has gladly provided on-the-spot advocacy assistance to dozens of families this week at Parent University. Thank you to NM Public Education Department for inviting us to this unique and important event!

We are delighted to celebrate Disability Employment Awareness Month today! Thank you to the NM Commission for the Blind for honoring DRNM with an award recognizing our employment of individuals with disabilities. The award was accepted by DRNM Litigation Manager Jason Gordon and Program Director Bernadine Chavez.