New Mexico

Status of Medical Aid in Dying

Medical aid in dying is authorized in New Mexico. On March 15, 2023, the House floor heard the Third Reading of SB 471, and it unanimously passed (66-0), clarifying that healthcare providers are able to refuse to participate in Medical Aid in Dying for reasons of conscience. The law was signed by Governor Lujan Grisham (D).

End of Life Options New Mexico is a 501c3 organization that provides support and education for advance care planning to ensure New Mexicans have a clear understanding of their rights and all the options available to them.

End-of-Life Resources

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Volunteer Spotlight: Marilynn Freeman
September 14, 2015

Holistic health practitioner Marilynn Freeman of Silver City, New Mexico, became involved in issues surrounding death and empowerment more than 20 years ago. “I think that end-of-life choices really incorporate holistic-health living,” says Freeman. “I see so many people who follow what they believe to be a holistic path. Then as soon as they run…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Revathi A-Davidson
January 8, 2014

“When you grow up in India, people just die. They die! It’s okay to die. Here, it seems like such a taboo subject,” says Albuquerque volunteer Revathi A-Davidson. Revathi moved to the United States in 1969 and worked in healthcare for 34 years before taking on an active role with Compassion & Choices New Mexico last January….

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8156 S Wadsworth Blvd #E-162
Littleton, CO 80128

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Etna, NH 03750

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