New Mexico Primary Care Association

09/02/2026

The New Mexico Primary Care Association extends its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Val Wangler, CEO of Gallup Community Health, for being recognized as the 2026 Physician of the Year by New Mexico Academy of Family Physicians!

This well-deserved recognition reflects Dr. Wangler's unwavering commitment to patient care, community health, and advancing access to quality healthcare across New Mexico. Through visionary leadership and dedication to serving others, Dr. Wangler continues to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients, families, and communities throughout the state.

We are proud to celebrate this outstanding achievement and grateful for the difference Dr. Wangler makes every day!

Visit the link below to see Dr. Hoover's presentation for the award. https://youtube.com/shorts/-bEWefXdZyU?si=wiZG_QPpLmEX5QBl

08/26/2026

Great turnout at Community Health Center Day at The University of New Mexico Medical and Law Bookstore Lobby! 🎉

Thank you to all the students who stopped by to learn more about community health centers, explore career opportunities, and connect with health care professionals serving communities across New Mexico.

A special thank you to the amazing health centers that participated and shared their experiences with students representing a wide range of health career paths. Your commitment to mentoring and inspiring the next generation of health care professionals helps strengthen the future workforce and advance access to quality care throughout our state.

Together, we're building pathways to meaningful careers and healthier communities. 💙

Gallup Community Health First Choice Community Healthcare, Inc. Hidalgo Medical Services El Centro Family Health Las Clinicas del Norte El Pueblo Health Services Presbyterian Medical Services

08/19/2026

We love to see our FQHCs/LALs highlighted for all the hard work they do! Thank you to all our partners around the state!

Amid a boom in patients nationwide, about half of federally funded clinics in New Mexico saw an increase in patients.

08/18/2026

Congratulations Gallup Community Health !! That is a huge accomplishment and we are super proud and happy for you and your community!

NACHC Celebrates 60 Years of Community Health Centers NACHC is celebrating 60 years of Community Health Centers (CHCs) standing as pillars of affordable primary healthcare across America. As we celebrate this remarkable milestone, we honor their extraordinary journey from humble beginnings to becomi...

08/14/2026

Congratulations to Las Clinicas del Norte (LCDN) on earning a HRSA's 2026 Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) Badge! 🏆

The HRSA Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) program honors Health Center Program awardees and look-alikes that demonstrate excellence in access, clinical quality, health outcomes, and health information technology (HIT).

This year, LCDN was recognized with the:
💻 Advancing Health Information Technology (HIT) for Quality Badge

This national recognition highlights health centers that leverage technology to improve patient care and health outcomes through:
✅ Offering telehealth services
✅ Exchanging clinical information electronically with key health care partners
✅ Engaging patients through health information technology tools
✅ Collecting data on patient health-related social needs

The award is based on UDS-reported performance in health information technology capabilities and demonstrates LCDN's commitment to using innovative tools to enhance care coordination, improve patient engagement, and expand access to high-quality care across the communities they serve.

This achievement reflects the dedication of the LCDN team to embracing innovation and ensuring patients benefit from connected, data-driven, and patient-centered care.

👏 Please join us in congratulating Las Clinicas Del Norte on this outstanding national recognition and thanking their providers, staff, leadership, and patients for making this achievement possible.

08/14/2026

Congratulations to La Clinica del Pueblo de Rio Arriba (LCDP) on earning a HRSA's 2026 Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) Badge! 🏆

The HRSA Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) program honors Health Center Program awardees and look-alikes that demonstrate excellence in access, clinical quality, health outcomes, and health information technology (HIT).

This year, LCDP was recognized with the:
💻 Advancing Health Information Technology (HIT) for Quality Badge
This national recognition highlights health centers that leverage technology to improve patient care and health outcomes through:
✅ Offering telehealth services
✅ Exchanging clinical information electronically with key health care partners
✅ Engaging patients through health information technology tools
✅ Collecting data on patient health-related social needs
The award is based on UDS-reported performance in health information technology capabilities and demonstrates LCDP's commitment to using innovative tools to enhance care coordination, improve patient engagement, and expand access to high-quality care across the communities they serve.

This achievement reflects the dedication of the LCDP team to embracing innovation and ensuring patients benefit from connected, data-driven, and patient-centered care.

👏 Please join us in congratulating LCDP on this outstanding national recognition and thanking their providers, staff, leadership, and patients for making this achievement possible.

08/14/2026

Congratulations to Gallup Community Health on earning a HRSA's 2026 Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) Badge! 🏆

The HRSA Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) program honors Health Center Program awardees and look-alikes that demonstrate excellence in access, clinical quality, health outcomes, and health information technology (HIT).

This year, Gallup Community Health was recognized with the:
💻 Advancing Health Information Technology (HIT) for Quality Badge
This national recognition highlights health centers that leverage technology to improve patient care and health outcomes through:
✅ Offering telehealth services
✅ Exchanging clinical information electronically with key health care partners
✅ Engaging patients through health information technology tools
✅ Collecting data on patient health-related social needs
The award is based on UDS-reported performance in health information technology capabilities and demonstrates Gallup Community Health's commitment to using innovative tools to enhance care coordination, improve patient engagement, and expand access to high-quality care across the communities they serve.

This achievement reflects the dedication of the Gallup Community Health team to embracing innovation and ensuring patients benefit from connected, data-driven, and patient-centered care.

👏 Please join us in congratulating Gallup Community Health on this outstanding national recognition and thanking their providers, staff, leadership, and patients for making this achievement possible.

08/14/2026

Congratulations to Hidalgo Medical Services (HMS) on earning a HRSA's 2026 Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) Badge! 🏆

The HRSA Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) program honors Health Center Program awardees and look-alikes that demonstrate excellence in access, clinical quality, health outcomes, and health information technology (HIT).

This year, Hidalgo Medical Services was recognized with the:
💻 Advancing Health Information Technology (HIT) for Quality Badge
This national recognition highlights health centers that leverage technology to improve patient care and health outcomes through:
✅ Offering telehealth services
✅ Exchanging clinical information electronically with key health care partners
✅ Engaging patients through health information technology tools
✅ Collecting data on patient health-related social needs
The award is based on UDS-reported performance in health information technology capabilities and demonstrates HMS's commitment to using innovative tools to enhance care coordination, improve patient engagement, and expand access to high-quality care across the communities they serve.

This achievement reflects the dedication of the HMS team to embracing innovation and ensuring patients benefit from connected, data-driven, and patient-centered care.

👏 Please join us in congratulating Hidalgo Medical Services on this outstanding national recognition and thanking their providers, staff, leadership, and patients for making this achievement possible.

08/14/2026

🏆 Congratulations to EL PUEBLO HEALTH SERVICES (EPHS) on earning a HRSA 2026 Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) badges! 🏆

The HRSA Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) program recognizes Health Center Program awardees and look-alikes that demonstrate excellence in access, clinical quality, health outcomes, and health information technology (HIT).

This year, El Pueblo Health Services (EPHS) earned national recognition for delivering high-quality, cost-effective care that improves outcomes for the communities they serve.
⭐ High Value Care
This badge recognizes health centers that achieve exceptional clinical quality while effectively managing the growth of health care costs. To earn this recognition, health centers must rank among national leaders in quality improvement and cost efficiency based on performance from multiple years of UDS data. This achievement reflects EPHS's commitment to providing outstanding care while maximizing value for patients and communities.

These achievements demonstrate EPHS's ongoing commitment to quality improvement, patient-centered care throughout Northern New Mexico.

👏 Please join us in congratulating El Pueblo Health Services on these outstanding national recognitions and thanking their providers, staff, leadership, and patients for making this success possible.

08/14/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless (AHCH) on earning a HRSA 2026 Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) badge! 🏆

The HRSA Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) program recognizes Health Center Program awardees and look-alikes that demonstrate excellence in access, clinical quality, health outcomes, and health information technology (HIT).

This year, AHCH earned national recognition for its commitment to expanding access to care for some of New Mexico's most vulnerable populations.
🌟 Improving Health Care Access
This badge recognizes health centers that are expanding services and increasing access to care while demonstrating meaningful improvements in quality. Through growth in patients served and expanded access to critical services, AHCH continues to ensure that more individuals experiencing homelessness can receive comprehensive, high-quality health care.

Providing accessible, patient-centered care is at the heart of AHCH's mission, and this recognition highlights their ongoing efforts to remove barriers and connect patients with the services they need.

👏 Please join us in congratulating Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless on this well-deserved national recognition and thanking their providers, staff, leadership, and community partners for their dedication to improving health and access to care across New Mexico.