New Mexico aging department requests $8.2 million for FY27 budget

New Mexico aging department requests $8.2 million for FY27 budget

New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department Secretary Emily Kaltenbach told lawmakers on Nov. 17, 2025 that the state's senior centers "are in crisis mode," during her budget request presentation. (Danielle Prokop / Source NM)The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Care Department this week presented an $8.2 million budget request to state lawmakers, which includes an 11% funding increase from last year. ALTSD Secretary Emily Kaltenbach met wi…