New Mexico Overdose Prevention and Pain Management Advisory Council
About the Advisory Council
The New Mexico Overdose Prevention and Pain Management Advisory Council was created according to a revision to the Pain Relief Act in 2012 and is administratively attached to the Department of Health. The council’s name and membership were changed in 2018 according to Section 24-2D-5.2 NMSA 1978.
The Advisory Council meets to receive public comment and consider requests for formal recommendations to policy and practice of substance use disorder treatment, overdose prevention, and harm reduction programs in the state of New Mexico. They also review the status of overdose prevention and pain management standards and education efforts for both consumers and professionals. The Council recommends pain management and clinical guidelines.
These are the 2020 Advisory Council Recommendations.
Public Meeting Notice
New Mexico Overdose Prevention and Pain Management Advisory Council Meeting
Time & Day: Meetings occur quarterly on the third Friday of the month from 1:30PM-3:30PM
Location: Meetings are virtual due to COVID-19 Public Health Orders
Contact: Desiree Valdez for meeting invitation details
Individuals with Disability
Individuals with a disability who need a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the meeting, please contact Desiree Valdez at least one week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible.
Public Documents
Public documents, including the Overdose Prevention and Pain Management Advisory Council meeting agendas and minutes, can be provided in various accessible formats. Contact Desiree Valdez for more information.
Meeting Agendas & Minutes
- 2021 Meeting Agendas and Minutes (Pending)
- 2020 Meeting Agendas and Minutes
- 2019 Meeting Agendas and Minutes
- 2018 Meeting Agendas and Minutes
- 2017 Meeting Agendas and Minutes
- 2016 Meeting Agendas and Minutes
- 2015 Meeting Agendas and Minutes