Transforming Behavioral Health in New Mexico:
A pathway toward hope and healing

Statewide Town Hall 2022


2022 Behavioral Health Final Report

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2022 Behavioral Health Background Report

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Wednesday, 6/15 – 8:30 am-5 pm
Thursday, 6/16 – 8 am-2 pm

Isleta Resort & Casino and Online
(Hybrid Meeting)


New Mexico First hosted Transforming Behavioral Health in New Mexico: A pathway toward hope and healing , a Statewide Town Hall for 2022, on June 15 & 16, 2022 at Isleta Resort and Casino.

This 2022 Town Hall addressed Behavioral Health in New Mexico. It was a hybrid in-person/virtual conference, allowing stakeholders from around the state to participate even if they were not able to travel to the conference. New Mexico First brought people together to engage in a deliberative town hall format that produced concrete, actionable recommendations for the N.M. State Legislature and other policymakers.

New Mexico First conducted extensive research and developed a background report on the issues of mental and behavioral health. Using that report as a starting point, New Mexico First convened attendees in a deliberative town hall format. This gathering format brought people together to engage each other and produce concrete, actionable recommendations for the decision-makers, policymakers and other stakeholders. Another part of the research involved information gathered at a series of “Community Conversations” hosted by New Mexico First around the state in the months leading up to the June Town Hall.

Among the confirmed speakers for the event were U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich, Ben Ray Lujan and Rio Rancho Mayor Greggory D. Hull. You can find a full list of speakers and presenters on our Program & Agenda page.



New Mexico First has teamed up with Searchlight New Mexico as our media partner for Town Hall 2022. Searchlight New Mexico will be reporting on behavioral health issues in May as part of National Mental Health Month.


Behavioral Health Town Hall Photo gallery