Rural health care providers in New Mexico can now apply for a portion of $50 million in funding, as announced by the state on Mar. 24. The funds are part of a three-year, $146 million investment aimed at supporting underserved communities and have already contributed to recruiting over 800 health care workers across the state.
The Rural Health Care Delivery Fund was established in 2023 and received additional support during a special legislative session in October 2025. The program has helped maintain access to health services for more than 125,000 residents so far.
Eligible applicants include rural facilities enrolled as Medicaid providers that serve areas with shortages of health professionals and offer Medicaid-reimbursable services. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said, “We refuse to let rural communities be left behind in today’s challenging health care environment. This investment strengthens the backbone of rural health care in New Mexico by helping providers keep their doors open and ensuring families have access to care close to home.”
In McKinley County, Gallup Community Health used support from the fund to hire seven primary care providers, three behavioral health practitioners, and additional community health workers who collectively delivered more than 35,000 visits related to primary and behavioral health.
Applications will be accepted through April 19 with awards set to be announced in June. Awards may be used for stabilizing access or covering costs necessary for maintaining service delivery. More information about eligibility requirements is available at https://www.hca.nm.gov/primary-care-council/rural-health-care-delivery-fund/.
The New Mexico State Executive facilitated public engagement through appointment applications and handled requests for assistance, events, and records as part of its executive branch responsibilities according to the official website. The office operates from Room 400 on the fourth floor of the New Mexico State Capitol at 490 Old Santa Fe Trail in Santa Fe according to the official website. Public service careers are promoted by the executive branch as part of its administrative goals according to the official website.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham leads the executive branch alongside Lieutenant Governor Howie Morales and cabinet secretaries responsible for sectors such as health and education according to the official website. The operations focus on serving residents throughout New Mexico according to the official website, offering programs including early childhood education initiatives, infrastructure tracking efforts, and combating food insecurity according to the official website.
