Mission
Nicotine Free New Mexico is a statewide nicotine & tobacco* control coalition for training, education, community engagement, advocacy, and policy change to improve the health and well-being of all New Mexicans
Nicotine and Tobacco Policies Supported by Nicotine Free New Mexico Include:
- Increasing tobacco tax to match evidence-based standards shown to support prevention and intervention to reduce the number of youth who ever use nicotine and tobacco products and increase the number of adults who quit using nicotine and tobacco products.
- Bans of flavored tobacco and nicotine products, including menthol.
- Sustaining statewide funding for nicotine and tobacco activities and programming in New Mexico.
- Nicotine-free buildings, including, but not limited to: behavioral health facilities, social-service organizations, community-based organizations, etc.
Everyone interested in nicotine and tobacco is welcome to join!
Nicotine Free New Mexico offers opportunities for engagement for community based organizations, those interested in advocacy and policy efforts, and community leaders. We welcome all New Mexicans to attend the meetings that they are most interested in. For more information, please contact Patience Misner at Patience@ConstellationNM.com.
Constellation Consulting is working in collaboration with NM Health's Nicotine Use Prevention And Control Program to form a new statewide coalition to support nicotine-free public policy in New Mexico.