New Mexico behavioral health committee meets goal of approving all 13 regional health plans

The committee overseeing New Mexico’s efforts to rebuild behavioral health infrastructure across the state hit an important milestone Tuesday by approving the two outstanding regional plans in the state’s 13 behavioral health regions. The two plans carry a combined price tag of nearly $13.5 million, which local officials hope will address a variety

By: Joshua Bowling

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: October 6, 2026

Words: 466

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago


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The committee overseeing New Mexico’s efforts to rebuild behavioral health infrastructure across the state hit an important milestone Tuesday by approving the two outstanding regional plans in the state’s 13 behavioral health regions.

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Outgoing Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed Senate Bill 3, known as the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act, into law in 2025. It established 13 behavioral health regions …

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