Chaves County Health Council

01/13/2026

Your Voice Matters, Chaves County

Join the Chaves County Health Council and help shape the future of behavioral health in our community.

Community Listening Session & Health Council Membership Meeting

📅 January 13, 2026
☕️ Doors: 9am
🕘 Meeting: 9:30-11:30
📍ENMU-R ITC Commons

These sessions are part of a statewide reform under Senate Bill 3 (2025), which calls for regional plans to shape behavioral health services based on local needs.

Community input helps identify gaps in care and guide solutions for Chaves County. If you care about access to mental health and substance use services, this is your chance to be involved.

Join the Chaves County Health Council and be part of the conversation.

01/01/2026

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has been involved with the Chaves County Health Council this past year—our members, partners, presenters and supporters. Your time, passion and commitment makes a real difference.

As we look ahead to another year of events, collaboration and information sharing, we’re excited to continue working together to build a healthier Chaves County—one member, one conversation and one action at a time.

We can’t wait to see what we’ll accomplish together!

12/25/2025

I'll get to the point: keep holiday stress from getting too sharp with these self-care tips:

🌵Don’t overcommit — it’s okay to say nopales
🌵Take a quick re-plant break
🌵Sip water & enjoy treats (no need to be thorny about it)
🌵Stretch or stroll to succu-LENT stress relief
🌵Focus on joy, not perfection — go with the prickly flow
🌵 You’re tough, resilient, and deserve a little extra care.

Wishing you a prickly good and peaceful Christmas! 🎄💚

12/23/2025

🚗✈️NMAPT is traveling to a city near you soon!

❤️😍Join us for 3 great trainings with 4 amazing presenters from the NMAPT board!

✨Register at www.nmapt.org with coupon code “HOLIDAY” for 25% off for a limited time✨

12/18/2025

Save lives for your chance to win a $500 Gift Card. Make an appoint by calling 877-258-4825 and use blood drive code 100563490.

12/12/2025

🚨 Public Safety Alert: Lock Up Your Medications 🚨

With yesterday’s overdose scare at the daycare, our community received a powerful reminder: Medications—whether prescription or over-the-counter—must be secured at all times.

Kids are quick, curious, and unaware of the risks. It only takes one moment for a tragedy to occur.

🔐 Protect your home. Protect our children.
Here’s what you can do today:
✔️ Store all medications in a locked cabinet, drawer, or lockbox
✔️ Keep meds out of sight and out of reach
✔️ Never leave purses, backpacks, or pill organizers where children can access them
✔️ Safely dispose of unused or expired medications at approved drop-off sites
✔️ Talk with friends, family, babysitters, and caregivers about medication safety

This scare could have ended much worse—and it is a reminder that prevention starts at home.

❤️ Let’s work together to keep every child safe. Lock your meds.

12/10/2025

🌟 Why Your Organization Should List Its Programs on ChavesCounty211.org🌟

Looking for a simple way to reach more people, streamline referrals, and strengthen community impact? Adding your programs to ChavesCounty211.org is one of the easiest, most effective steps you can take.

✨ Here’s how it helps your organization and our community:

🔹 Increase Visibility
Families and individuals searching for support can find your services instantly—no wrong door, no confusion, just direct access.

🔹 Streamline Referrals
Agencies, healthcare providers, schools, and community partners use ChavesCounty211.org every day. Being listed ensures faster, smoother, and more accurate referrals.

🔹 Reduce Call Volume & Barriers
Clear, up-to-date program information helps people understand eligibility, hours, and requirements before they reach out—saving time for both staff and clients.

🔹 Strengthen Community Collaboration
ChavesCounty211.org creates a shared space where local organizations can align efforts, track connections, and ensure no one falls through the cracks.

🔹 Empower Community Members
When we all contribute, we build an accessible, searchable, and reliable directory of services—helping people get the support they need, when they need it.

Follow the cheat sheet below on how to claim or enter your program. Call 2-1-1 if you need additional support.

💙 Together, we can make resources easier to find, easier to navigate, and easier to access. Add your programs today and help strengthen the safety net for our entire community.

12/10/2025

The New Mexico Department of Transportation is seeking public input to guide its first-ever Active Transportation Plan for improvements for pedestrians and bicyclists on state-managed highways, which include both state and federal routes. Such thoroughfares in and around Roswell include U.S. 285 Relief Route, U.S. 380 and U.S. 70, as well as N.M. 246 (West Pine Lodge Road) and N.M. 256 (North Atkinson Avenue).

For more information about the plan and to access a public survey, go to https://active-transportation-plan-nmdot.hub.arcgis.com/

12/09/2025

Strengthening Our Community Through Safe, Affordable Housing

Stable housing is one of the strongest predictors of good health, and too many families in Chaves County are feeling the strain of high rents, limited options, and aging homes in need of repair. That’s why we’re spotlighting an inspiring New Mexico initiative that’s turning the tide. The Rehab-2-Rental program helps small landlords fix up neglected or vacant properties by offering modest, accessible loans—creating safe, affordable rentals that families can move into right away.

This approach is already expanding housing options across the state, and it offers real promise for rural communities like ours. We encourage you to read this uplifting story and learn how creative, community-driven solutions can make a meaningful difference for our neighbors and our local housing landscape.

By making small loans to landlords who can't access traditional finance, Rehab-2-Rental gets houses fixed up and occupied.

12/04/2025

Shape Behavioral Health in Chaves County - Join the Conversation

COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSION
January 13, 2026 | 9am-11:30am
ITC Commons -R | 23 W Mathis St

Service providers and community stakeholders are invited to help identify the strengths, needs, barriers and solutions in our local behavioral health system. Your input will guide future investments and help shape a more accessible, culturally grounded and responsive system of care for Chaves County.

RSVP by January 5th: https://tinyurl.com/ChavCoSB3

For more information (575) 550-5585 or dial 2-1-1
or email coordinator@chavescountyhc.org

12/04/2025

Conducir “poquito tomado” también es conducir ebrio — No lo hagas esta temporada festiva

Las fiestas son un tiempo para la familia, la comida y celebrar con seguridad. Incluso un par de tragos pueden afectar tus reflejos y poner en riesgo a quienes más quieres.

Amigos—si vas a reunirte con familia o amigos, haz un plan antes de tomar. Tus seres queridos cuentan contigo para llegar a casa sano y salvo.

Esta temporada, elige un conductor sobrio. Protege a tu familia. Protege tu futuro.
No manejes bajo los efectos del alcohol, ni siquiera “poquito.”

12/03/2025

Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving — Don’t Risk It This Holiday Season

The holidays are a time for family, food, and celebrating safely. Even a couple of drinks can slow your reaction time and put the people you love at risk.

Fellas—if you’re heading out to enjoy time with friends or family, make a plan before you drink. Your loved ones are counting on you to get home safely.

This season, choose a sober ride. Protect your family. Protect your future.
Don’t drive buzzed.