Advocacy

Last updated on September 8, 2023.

  • Make your voice heard in New Mexico!
    by PeggyS

    This post is prepared as background information to inform members of our community who might wish to speak to their elected officials and other interested parties about the challenges faced by people with Parkinson’s Disease and their care partners.

    You can MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

    Table Of Contents

    The Nene and Jamie Koch Comprehensive Movement Disorder Clinic (CMDC) at UNM

    As members of the Parkinson’s community, we rely on the Comprehensive Movement Disorder Center (CMDC) for the excellent care that it provides. We greatly appreciate the legislature’s ongoing support for the CMDC.

    1. Please continue the funding from the state for the Nene and Jamie Koch Comprehensive Movement Disorder Clinic and,
    2. Consider memorializing support for CMDC as a permanent allocation going forward, so there is certainty for people like us who benefit from having this Center here in New Mexico.
    3. Here are two key contacts, but you should also contact your own legislators.

    Email or Call your State Legislators
    Find your representatives using the Find My Legislator tool.

    The ASK: “Renew funding for the Nene and Jamie Koch Comprehensive Movement Disorder Clinic “

    Interstate Compacts for Healthcare Professionals

    Please support New Mexico’s full participation in all of the interstate compacts for healthcare professionals. This is the first, small, necessary first step in extending healthcare access to every person in New Mexico.

    A very useful resource is the report from Think New Mexico.

    Email or Call your State Legislators
    Find your representatives using the Find My Legislator tool.

    The ASK: “Please vote YES to approve joining all of the interstate healthcare compacts”

    Medical Liability Reform

    We absolutely agree that anyone who has been harmed by the medical system here in NM should receive the care and compensation that they need. However, the current system is out of balance and liability reform is needed.

    Joining the compacts is only one step to improving the climate for medical care in New Mexico.

    A very useful resource is the report from Think New Mexico.

    Environmental Issues

    With environmental action uncertain at the federal level, now is a good time to have a conversation here in New Mexico about how to limit our exposure to environment agents known to harm the nervous system, contributing to Parkinson’s Disease, other neurological conditions, and cancer.

  • Contact your Representatives!
    by Bob

    US Senate

    US House of Representatives

    NM Senate and House

    To contact your NM Senator or Representative, visit the State Legislature’s Find my Legislator page.

  • Affected by environment exposures?
    by Bob

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation is looking for stories about how you or someone you love was affected by environment exposures to paraquat, TCE, or other chemicals.

    If you or a loved one has a connection to paraquat or other environmental exposures, sharing your story helps communicate why urgent policy action is needed. You can submit your story to the Michael J. Fox Foundation using this short form. 

    Their Policy team may follow up for additional details and to share upcoming opportunities to elevate your story as part of their advocacy efforts.   

  • Senior Day at the NM State Capitol
    by Bob

    Senior Day at the NM State Capitol is now happening on February 13, 2026. You can learn more and RSVP at  2026 Senior Day at the State Capitol.

  • Senior Day at the Legislature
    by Bob

    New Mexico Aging Services is delighted to welcome you to Senior Day at the Legislature. Join everyone on January 27, 2025, at the New Mexico State Capitol for a day devoted to honoring the strength, contributions, and value of New Mexico’s aging community, their caregivers, and dedicated advocates.

    Be sure to register in order to reserve your spot!