State Profile: New Mexico
Welcome to the New Mexico State Profile Page! This page features a sample of survey and research results from a comprehensive review of state and local home modification activities across the country. It has a special focus on the aging population and the efforts of State Units on Aging, Area Agencies on Aging, and Native American aging service programs that are funded by the Older Americans Act Title VI Grants for Indian Tribal Organizations.
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SPOTLIGHT ON STATE LEVEL HOME MODIFICATION ACTIVITIES
This section shares information that demonstrates the need for home modification in this state and highlights some of the state's important home modification efforts, policies, and funding sources.
This report by the USC Fall Prevention Center of Excellence and ADvancing States reports on a national survey
NEW MEXICO AGING AND LONG-TERM SERVICES DEPARTMENT (ALTSD) (State Unit on Aging)
State Units on Aging (SUAs) are designated state-level agencies that develop and administer state plans that advocate for and provide assistance, including home modifications or repairs, to older residents, their families, and adults with physical disabilities. SUAs administer funds, including Older Americans Act funds, which may be used to support home modification or repair services through local Area Agencies on Aging and other state and local entities.
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New Mexico State Assistive Technology Program
The State Assistive Technology Grant Program, funded under the Assistive Technology Act of 2004, supports comprehensive, statewide programs in each state that improve the provision of assistive technology (often home modification-related) to individuals with disabilities of all ages.
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New Mexico State Fall Prevention Coalition
The New Mexico State Falls Prevention Coalition provides information to help prevent falls and fall-related injuries among older adults in New Mexico.
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New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD)
New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) are designated state-level agencies that develop and administer state plans that advocate for and provide assistance, including home modifications or repairs, to older residents, their families, and adults with physical disabilities. SUAs administer funds, including Older Americans Act funds, which may be used to support home modification or repair services through local Area Agencies on Aging and other state and local entities.
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Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver
DD Waiver is designed to provide Services and Supports that assist eligible children and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) to participate as active members of their communities. The DD Waiver is one of several waivers available in New Mexico. The program serves as an alternative to institutional care.
SPOTLIGHT ON LOCAL HOME MODIFICATION EFFORTS
This section shares information that demonstrates the need for home modification in this state and highlights some of the state's important home modification efforts, policies, and funding sources.
This Data Brief highlights key findings from the 2019 National Survey of Area Agencies on Aging on how Area Agencies on Aging are providing and funding home modification and repair activities. It was developed by the USC Fall Prevention Center of Excellence in partnership with the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging as part of the Administration for Community Living project, “Promoting Aging in Place by Enhancing Access to Home Modifications.”
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Home Chores and Minor Repair Program
The Pueblo of Isleta has a Home Chores and Minor Repair Program which provides a part-time handyman who conducts minor home repair services for individuals 60 years of age or older. Services include replacements to windows, doors, screens, and glass and door knobs/handles.
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Home Rehabilitation Program
The City of Las Cruces offers two Home Rehabilitation programs to address health and safety issues of low and moderate-income residents of Las Cruces: 1) Homeowner loans and grants in which owner-occupant families may obtain a zero-interest loan or grant to fund home improvements that address health and safety issues; and 2) The Mobile Home Ramp Installation Program for residents with a qualifying disability to have an ADA-approved wheelchair ramp constructed at their home.
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Home Services Program
The Home Services Program of the Albuquerque Area Agency on Aging provides individuals who are age 60 and older and live in Bernalillo County with a variety of home chores, minor home repair and home retrofit services. Services include annual yard cleaning, grab bars and other safety equipment installation, walker-steps or wheelchair ramp design and build-out.