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One Year Later: A look back at the pandemic’s impact on mental health

March 11, 2021

COVID-19

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — It’s been a tumultuous year for so many New Mexicans. The COVID-19 crisis has impacted everyone in some... View Article

New Mexico offers new COVID-19 crisis line

March 11, 2021

COVID-19

SANTA FE, N.M. — The New Mexico Human Services Department (NMHSD) is offering another free crisis line called the Cope... View Article

New Mexico Develops coloring book to address COVID-19 in Tribal Communities

August 14, 2020

COVID-19, News, Press Releases

“We will persevere if we protect our community, families, & ourselves” #StoodisNM Santa Fe – The New Mexico Indian Affairs... View Article

Cartoonist Ricardo Caté teams with New Mexico on virus campaign

June 17, 2020

COVID-19, Native American COVID Support

The Associated PressJun 15, 2020 ‘Laughter has always been a part of being Indian, and Native humor is culturally unique... View Article

Native American cartoonist spreads COVID-19 awareness

June 17, 2020

COVID-19, Naloxone, Native American COVID Support

by: KRQE StaffPosted: Jun 15, 2020 / 09:25 PM MDT NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A Native American cartoonist is helping the state spread... View Article

Monday, April 13, 2020 – Maintaining addiction recovery

May 18, 2020

COVID-19, Native American COVID Support, Native American Outreach

Originally Posted: https://www.nativeamericacalling.com/monday-april-13-2020-maintaining-addiction-recovery/ APRIL 13, 2020 BY ART HUGHES Social distancing and other restrictions mean people in recovery have an... View Article

COVID-19 And Native America: Regis Pecos

May 8, 2020

COVID-19, Native American Outreach

A Message from the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department

May 7, 2020

COVID-19, Native American Outreach

A special ‘First of the Month’ message from the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department and Ernie Tsosie. Please stay home... View Article

New Mexico Unveils App for Behavioral Health Support

April 16, 2020

COVID-19, Health

Apr 14, 2020 | Health, Human Services Department, Other Affected Services SANTA FE – The state of New Mexico has launched NMConnect, a new... View Article

Rio Arriba addiction treatment, harm reduction groups adapt amid outbreak

April 14, 2020

COVID-19, Harm Reduction

By Amanda Martinez | Santa Fe New MexicanApr 13, 2020 Updated Apr 14, 2020 Organizations providing addiction treatment and harm reduction services... View Article