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New Mexico Alliance for Life is raising concerns about how taxpayer money is being spent on abortion services across the state, arguing that lawmakers should be doing more to improve access to healthcare, particularly in rural communities.
The organization says that while many New Mexicans continue to struggle with access to doctors, hospitals, and maternity care, state leaders have committed millions of dollars toward expanding abortion services.
The group points to a recently announced Planned Parenthood location in Albuquerque, along with state funding for abortion-related facilities elsewhere in New Mexico.
According to New Mexico Alliance for Life, the state has allocated $10 million toward a facility in Doña Ana County and another $10 million toward a proposed facility serving the Las Vegas area.
The organization also points to $3 million in funding included in House Bill 1 in 2025, which it says benefited Planned Parenthood.
New Mexico Alliance for Life argues that these resources would be better spent improving healthcare access, especially in communities where maternity services have become increasingly difficult to find.
The group has also highlighted the positions of several candidates in the upcoming election.
According to the organization, gubernatorial candidate Gregg Hull and lieutenant governor candidate David Gallegos have expressed opposition to using taxpayer money to expand abortion facilities.
U.S. Senate candidate Larry Marker has also called for redirecting funding intended for a northern New Mexico abortion facility toward restoring labor and delivery services in rural communities.
Another issue receiving attention is Bond Question 3, which voters will consider in November.
The proposed general obligation bond would provide more than $116 million toward a new University of New Mexico School of Medicine facility.
New Mexico Alliance for Life opposes the measure, citing concerns about abortion training within UNM’s medical education programs.
The organization points specifically to UNM’s Ryan Residency Training Program and Complex Family Planning Fellowship, which include training related to abortion procedures.
However, the bond proposal concerns broader medical education infrastructure, and the organization’s opposition reflects its concerns about how expanded training capacity could affect abortion services.
New Mexico Alliance for Life says it plans to release additional findings from its investigation into UNM’s proposed expansion of abortion-related services in Las Vegas, New Mexico.
With the November election approaching, the organization is encouraging voters to review its 2026 voter guide and learn where candidates stand on abortion funding and healthcare access.
The larger debate raises questions about how New Mexico should prioritize healthcare spending, particularly as rural communities continue to face challenges maintaining access to essential medical services.
Source: New Mexico Alliance for Life, 2026 election and voter guide announcement.
Editor’s note: Funding amounts, candidate statements, and claims about the proposed facilities are attributed to New Mexico Alliance for Life and have not been independently verified for this article.
