Governor Lujan Grisham has a long history of fighting to protect reproductive rights and access to essential healthcare services in New Mexico. She has supported legislation aimed at expanding access to reproductive healthcare services, vetoed numerous bills that would have restricted access to abortion, and championed policies to ensure that healthcare providers can offer the full range of reproductive healthcare services without fear of legal consequences or other obstacles.
In 2022, this EO 2022-123 designated millions to the development of a reproductive health care clinic, directed the Department of Health to develop a plan to expand abortion access in rural and underserved communities, and directed the Department of Human Services to implement policies that improve efficiency and sustainability of reproductive health care access.
I have the deepest gratitude for Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s unwavering support in protecting and expanding reproductive rights and access in the state, ensuring that all individuals have the autonomy and resources to make informed decisions about their own health; Thank you Governor for your commitment to health and health equity in New Mexico.
Eve Espey, MD, MPH, Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of New Mexico Health Sciences
