Dear New Mexicans, By state law, all NM students have the option of religious exemption from vaccination. This can be a personally-held religious belief. NM vaccine exemptions only last for 12 months, so the form must be re-submitted annually. WHERE TO FIND THE LATEST FORM Information about NM's mandated vaccinations is here: https://www.nmhealth.org/about/phd/idb/imp/sreq/ You can download the latest vaccine exemption form from the NM Dept of Health here : https://www.nmhea

Dear New Mexicans, Many parents and grandparents are concerned about the poor quality of education in NM schools as well as other issues including ideological indoctrination, pressure about healthcare choices, and bullying. We know the idea of homeschooling can seem daunting. However, homeschooling typically does NOT require teaching your kids 6-8 hours/day. In fact, for elementary age kids, homeschooling generally only takes 1-2 hours of focused time/day. Middle school ca

Dear New Mexicans, You have probably seen that the media is whipping up a frenzy of fear about the Hanta Virus. Today, the New Mexico Freedoms Alliance (representing over 3,000 people statewide) joined together with Awake Illinois, Military Families in Support of Parental Rights, Colorado Parent Advocacy Network, and other organizations representing over 100,000 people nationwide to deliver a formal letter to U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr

Dear New Mexicans, It is time for the Primary Election, where you can vote to determine which candidates will be on the voting ballot in November. This year's election is important because the NM Governor, several US Congress seats, and ALL NM House of Representative seats will be on the ballot in November. It's important to vote now so we will have good candidates on the November ballot. Early voting is happening now through Saturday May 30th. Primary Election Day is Tu

Dear New Mexicans, Did you know that school districts across NM are required to use Artificial Intelligence Amira testing for grades K-2? Some local districts are also requiring students to complete weekly tutoring time in the app. This reading program records each child's voice (even though parents never gave permission for that). Scroll below for info about: Teacher concerns about AI testing Which NM school districts are using AI testing Teacher Concerns About AI Testing

Dear New Mexicans, ​Here is a summary of upcoming, local advocacy and activism across New Mexico for May 2026. This month's newsletter includes announcements for these locations: Statewide Albuquerque Santa Fe Taos Las Cruces Please feel free to let us know about any future activities you would like to see included in these monthly newsletters by emailing admin@nmfa.us. Thank you! Statewide New Mexico Freedoms Alliance (NMFA) NMFA Monthly Leaders Meetings New Mexico Freedoms