New Mexico Department of Health Public Hearing - April 25, 2025: Certification of Community Health Workers

The New Mexico Department of Health will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed repeal and replacement of rule 7.29.5 NMAC, “Certification of Community Health Workers.” The hearing will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. via the Microsoft Teams Internet-based video conferencing system, and via telephone. All comments will be recorded.

Any interested member of the public may attend the hearing and may submit data, views, or arguments on the proposed rule either orally or in writing during the hearing.

• URL Site: Join a Microsoft Teams Meeting by ID | Microsoft Teams
• Meeting ID: 268 152 498 095
• Passcode 9tT269Eb
• Click the “Join a meeting” button.

To access the hearing by telephone:

• •Call 1-505-312-4308
• Phone Conference ID: 222372442#.

Written public comment regarding the proposed rule can be submitted either by e-mail:

• Email: Stephanie Lopez at Stephanie.Lopez@doh.nm.gov
• U.S. Postal Mail to the following address: Stephanie Lopez NMDOH OGC, P.O. Box 26110 1190 St. Francis Dr., Suite N-4095, Santa Fe, NM 87502-6110

Written comments must be received by the close of the public rule hearing on April 25, 2025. All written comments will be published on the agency website at https://www.nmhealth.org/about/asd/cmo/rules/ within 3 days of receipt, and will be available at the New Mexico Department of Health for public inspection. If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of special assistance or accommodations to attend or participate in the hearing, please contact Stephanie Lopez by telephone at (505) 690-3689. The Department requests at least ten (10) days’ advance notice to provide special accommodation. Thanks for your support to the NM CHW/R workforce!

2025 New Mexico Statewide Community Health Workers (CHWs) Conference:

SAVE THE DATE: It’s with great excitement to announce our 4th Annual New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH), Office of Community Health Workers’ (OCHW) 2025 New Mexico Statewide CHW Conference scheduled on October 27 & 28, 2025 in Albuquerque, NM at the Sandia Resort & Casino.

Conference Objective: The goal of this conference is to offer two full days of educational opportunities, including continuing education trainings that support Community Health Worker (CHW) certification and renewal in New Mexico. Sessions will also provide important updates on the rollout of the New Mexico Medicaid Reimbursement model for independent CHWs, Community Health Representatives (CHRs), and healthcare providers. Most importantly, this conference serves as a heartfelt tribute—an opportunity to recognize and express our deepest gratitude to the CHW, CHR, and Promotora/Promotor de Salud workforce for their unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of New Mexico communities. Thank you for your dedicated service!

Save the Date 2025 NM Statewide CHW Conference Flyer

Conference Registration Link, Community Sponsorship Package, Conference Presenter Application coming soon!

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