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  • SATANIC TEMPLE: Latest Group Intent On Expanding Abortion Services In New Mexico

    SATANIC TEMPLE: Latest Group Intent On Expanding Abortion Services In New Mexico

    By Bud Shaver,

    ​Albuquerque, New Mexico-     In the wake of Roe vs. Wade being overturned, the Satanic Temple is the latest group that has expressed their intention to expand abortion services in New Mexico. 

    ​For its new facility, the temple said anyone in New Mexico seeking to perform its abortion ritual will be able to receive online medical services free of charge. Patients undergo a screening and virtual appointment before having their prescriptions sent to the clinic’s pharmacy partner, who will mail the medications in a discreet package, it said.

    Since Roe vs. Wade was overturned on June 24, 2022, two abortion facilities have set up shop in New Mexico, one in Las Cruces and one in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This brings the total number of active abortion facilities in New Mexico to nine with at least four others (including (1) the “virtual” Satanic Temple clinic and (2) a $10 million dollar facility pledged by New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham) expressing the desire to provide abortions in New Mexico.

    • (3) On December 7, 2022 Whole Woman’s Health announced that it had purchased a building in (Albuquerque) New Mexico and plans to provide abortion services.

    ​Whole Woman’s Health is grateful to announce that we have purchased a building and we will soon offer a full range of abortion and sexual health care in New Mexico.”

    • (4) Valley Abortion Group, founded by Carmen Landau, announced its intention to open a facility in New Mexico to  provide abortions at all gestational ages. However, it is uncertain if their plans to open a new late-term abortion clinic in Albuquerque will succeed after the recent sudden death of abortionist Carmen Landau.

    Valley Abortion Group will be the first 100% employee-owned, majority-BIPOC, women- and nonbinary-led abortion care facility in the US. We are a group of practitioners who are local to New Mexico, who have worked as a team for years. We provide expert, compassionate abortion care at all gestational ages.”

    ​Tara Shaver, spokeswoman for Abortion Free New Mexico issued the following statement,

    The Satanic Temple is, unfortunately, the latest group to capitalize on New Mexico’s abortion extremism. Satanists, extreme feminists and progressive Democrats are opening our state to the worst elements of society. Not only is New Mexico a destination for abortion tourism, it is now the destination for ‘religious abortion rituals’. It’s a sobering reality that the leaders of this state, who continue to push their radical pro-abortion agenda upon the people, have made an alliance with sinister forces. 

    In stark contrast to the pro-death agenda being foisted upon New Mexico, the pro-life community is working to empower women, protect children and build a culture of life.”

    New Mexico Abortion Clinics 2023

    Santa Fe, New Mexico

    1. Planned Parenthood: Medical Abortion -Abortion Pill up to 11 weeks 

    Albuquerque, New Mexico

    1. Southwestern Women’s Options: Medical Abortion and Surgical Abortion UPDATE (up to 23.6 weeks)
    2. Planned Parenthood Surgical Center: Medical Abortion and Surgical Abortion (up to 19 weeks)
    3. University of New Mexico Center for Reproductive Health: Medical Abortion and Surgical Abortion (up to 25 weeks)
    4. Alamo Women’s Clinic: Medical Abortion and Surgical Abortion (up to 18 weeks)

    Las Cruces, New Mexico

    1. Las Cruces Women’s Health Organization: Surgical Abortion (up to 19 weeks)
    2. Planned Parenthood: Medical Abortion (Abortion Pill up to 10 weeks)
    3. Full Circle Health Center:  Medical Abortion (Abortion Pill up to 10 weeks)

    Santa Teresa, New Mexico

    1. Women’s Reproductive Clinic: Medical Abortion (Abortion Pill up to 10 weeks)

    Announced Coming Soon…

    1. ​“Virtual” Satanic Temple clinic (Abortion Pill up to 10 weeks offered by mail)
    2. ​$10 million dollar facility pledged by New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (Las Cruces, New Mexico)
    3. ​​Whole Woman’s Health (Albuquerque, New Mexico)
    4. ​​Valley Abortion Group (Albuquerque, New Mexico)
  • Latest Updates & Faith To Action Friday

    Latest Updates & Faith To Action Friday

    By Bud Shaver,

    Join Abortion Free New Mexico for Faith to Action Friday at the UNM Abortion Center located at 2301 Yale Blvd. SE. in Albuquerque. At this location babies are killed up to 24 weeks of pregnancy, some of these babies may even be viable from 22-24 weeks. Let’s come together for prayer and a pro-life witness to bring awareness to the community and to be a light for those seeking to end their child’s life. 

    Faith to Action Friday

    • February 3, 2023
    • NEW! Time: 12:00-1:00pm
    • Location: 2301 Yale Blvd SE
    • Use street parking on Renard
    • Make your own signs or use ours

    “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” Colossians 3:23-24

    The Governor Wants to Use Your Tax Money to Build an Abortion Clinic

    In her State of the State speech, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham stated she wants to use $10 million of taxpayer dollars to build an abortion clinic in southern New Mexico. This facility would allow abortions in any term of pregnancy, even abortions up to birth!

    In light of abortion restrictions in neighboring states, the proposed clinic is already being touted as a potential magnet for those seeking abortions from other states. Do we really need to be paying for abortions for people from other states?

    New Mexico currently has 2 communities that don’t even have an OBGYN! The money could be used there for real healthcare for these women. We need every New Mexican who cherishes life to speak out boldly against this proposal.

    Tell lawmakers to NOT SPEND taxpayer money on a for-profit abortion clinic in New Mexico! Click to Sign Below!

      NM Attorney General Sues Sanctuary Cities and Counties

      On January 23rd, KOAT Action 7 News reported that New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez filed an emergency petition with the New Mexico Supreme Court to “push back” and essentially sue the Board of County Commissioners for Lea and Roosevelt Counties as well as the City of Clovis and Hobbs for the ordinances they have put into law to protect their cities from the grisly abortion industry.

      Torrez is quoted as stating that, 

      “This, ladies and gentlemen, is not Texas. In this state, a woman’s right to choose is guaranteed by the New Mexico Constitution.” 

      New Mexico is not Texas, but New Mexicans could certainly learn from Texas’ actions to make abortion illegal since every abortion kills a human being. 

      It’s important to note that counties and cities independently have the authority to decide whether or not to permit the sale of alcohol and whether to restrict the sale of cannabis – both, ostensibly for health reasons, so why should they not be permitted to restrict the taking of a human life within their jurisdictions? Will the New Mexico Supreme Court recognize their authority to protect unborn childrens lives? 

      These localities will ultimately have the opportunity to appeal the AG’s actions and Abortion Free New Mexico stands with these leaders to be able to protect their citizens, born and unborn.

    • Year In Review: What Matters Most As We End 2022?

      Year In Review: What Matters Most As We End 2022?

      Albuquerque, New Mexico- As Abortion Free New Mexico wraps up 2022 we want to acknowledge some of the highlights of what the Lord has done through our ministry this year. The Lord has used our generous supporters and prayer partners to make this a very productive and fruitful year. Thank you!

      First, we built a team of committed volunteers that recruited and held the line in prayer EVERY day that the UNM abortion facility was open in 2022! These prayer warriors pushed back the darkness and brought the love of Christ to the sidewalk! Our prayer initiative, No Sidewalk Without the Savior was a huge success.

      We worked to build a community with our volunteers of over 70 people by hosting fellowship meals, gatherings and trainings every other month. Through these efforts we have also built stronger relationships with local churches and grown and served together as the body of Christ with a spirit of unity.

      This year we also continued our groundbreaking research bringing you key reports about the New Mexico abortion industry and it’s collaborators. Our reports and information about the New Mexico abortion industry was utilized by several political campaigns to expose the extreme agenda of the radical pro-abortion democrats. In fact, the Democratic Party of New Mexico was so threatened by our efforts, that they attacked us publicly!

      What matters most is that we worked to build community with our volunteers, maintained a prayerful presence at the UNM abortion facility and continued our ministry efforts which ultimately helped the following moms choose life. Read the testimonies below:

      Mom #1- In late September a woman reached out to us to see if there would be anyone present at the UNM abortion Center. She was concerned because her daughter was traveling from the Dallas, TX area to Albuquerque for an abortion.

      After a full day of conversations Tara was finally put in touch with the pregnant mom and was able to meet with her at about 9pm the night before her abortion. After talking a praying and going separate ways Tara followed up with her by phone to schedule and ultrasound for her locally the next day. During that call the pregnant mom said that she would be continuing her pregnancy and would get an ultrasound when she went back home. 

      Over the next few days the pregnant mom spent time exploring our state and enjoying herself, even buying some New Mexican jewelry for the baby. She went home and has been getting prenatal care and ultrasounds. She found out that she is expecting a baby boy which is due to arrive in the Spring. Abortion Free New Mexico volunteers organized a care package for the mom and sent it to her and Tara continues to keep in touch with both the pregnant mom and her mother who reached out initially.

      Please keep this family in your prayers, for guidance and wellbeing for the birth mom and that the family draws near to the Lord during this time.

      Mom#2- In November our Tuesday volunteers were approached by a gentleman who brought a woman from the El Paso, TX area for an abortion. She was told in Texas that she was 15 weeks pregnant but when she went into the UNM abortion facility they told her that she was 28 weeks and referred her to the later abortion facility here in Albuquerque. However, her driver was able to find encouragement from our volunteers to further encourage the mom to choose life. Our volunteers kept up the encouragement by taking the couple to breakfast and by talking face to face with the pregnant mom about the baby, her life and how to move forward with help and resources.

      Thankfully, the pregnant mom chose life and went back home to prepare for her little arrival due in a matter or days now. Abortion Free New Mexico volunteers organized a care package for the mom and sent it to her and our volunteers continue to keep in touch with the driver who brought her and is helping her. 

      Please pray for a safe delivery and that this mom is blessed on her journey as a new mom.

      Mom #3- Abortion Free New Mexico purchased a crib and mattress for a family that was intercepted by a fellow sidewalk counselor who ministers at the late term abortion center, Southwestern Women’s Options. A 15 year old pregnant mom from the Longview area of Texas came for an abortion at 33 weeks of pregnancy.

      Upon leaving the abortion facility Tara was able to talk with the pregnant mom’s (mother who brought her for the abortion) by phone and encouraged her to create an Amazon baby registry so that we could purchase the items that were urgently needed. Since they have been home they’ve held a baby shower and the family seems very supportive. 

      Thank you to Abortion Free New Mexico’s volunteers who purchased additional items for this family! 

      Please pray for this young mom and her parents as they prepare for this baby boy’s arrival.

      Join Us as we Start 2023 Strong!

      Abortion Free New Mexico and Created Equal have teamed up to bring our activism to the next level in New Mexico in 2023 by upgrading our Truth Truck with a mobile LED screen that can feature ANY message and even play videos!

      This unique set up allows the back LED screen to be unhitched from the truck to become a portable LED screen that we can use ANYWHERE! (See pictures above)

      In today’s culture everything is digital and in the new year we plan to utilize these screens not only in the public square but also at local high schools and colleges. We now have an amazing opportunity to engage our community in a new innovative way to restore meaning to the word abortion and also to let pregnant women know that there are many positive alternatives to abortion.

      We secured the screen for the back of the truck! Praise God! We still need funds to get the essential supplies and accessories to get it on the road. Please consider a year end tax deductible gift to make this effort a reality.

      I Want To Donate!

      P.S. Now more than ever before New Mexico is the abortion destination, especially for women in neighboring Texas and Arizona. We are already witnessing the influx of these women as local abortion facility parking lots are full of cars with Texas license plates.

      We believe that we can help more women choose life with this new technology on the sidewalks. Please pray for us and give a tax deductible donation today.

      God bless you!

      WATCH Our Year In Review 2022 Slideshow 

      • We premiered our “Year In Review 2022” slideshow at Abortion Free New Mexico’s Year End Finale For Life. Look at what the Lord has done in 2022… Together we are building an Abortion Free New Mexico. Thank you for standing with us for LIFE! 
      • CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE SLIDESHOW

      Thank you for partnering with us to build a culture of Life in New Mexico.

      Blessings,
      Bud and Tara Shaver, Pro-Life Missionaries
      Abortion Free New Mexico

    • BREAKING: Babies Aborted In New Mexico Transported To Texas For Disposal

      BREAKING: Babies Aborted In New Mexico Transported To Texas For Disposal

      By Bud Shaver
      ​
      ​Albuquerque, New Mexico– Abortion Free New Mexico’s latest investigation has uncovered that Oncore Health Solutions (a conglomerate of Oncore Technology LLC and BioCycle Inc.) is transporting babies that are aborted in New Mexico across state lines to be disposed of as biohazard waste in the state of Texas. These disposal facilities are located in Amarillo and Grand Prairie, TX. 

      Due to the recent SCOTUS decision, Texas law now bans babies from being aborted. However, no law currently exists preventing aborted babies from the neighboring state of New Mexico from being transported to Texas and disposed of as, “biohazard waste”. 

      “The fact that babies can’t be killed in Texas but aborted babies from New Mexico can be disposed of as biohazard waste in Texas by companies like Oncore/BioCycle must be remedied by the Texas legislature,” stated Tara Shaver of Abortion Free New Mexico.

      This alarming discovery has come after months of documentation and several complaints with the New Mexico Environment Department.

      In November 2020, local sidewalk advocates began sending Abortion Free New Mexico pictures of an unmarked waste hauler vehicle that routinely picked up the biohazard waste containers full of aborted babies that were killed at the Planned Parenthood surgical center in Albuquerque. Planned Parenthood performs abortions up to 19.6 weeks of pregnancy.

      Abortion Free New Mexico filed a complaint with the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) based on the statute, NMAC 20.9.5.14 (A) (7) and (8) which, requires commercial haulers of infectious waste to:

      • (7) conspicuously label all solid waste collection vehicles with the company,municipality, or county department name;
      • (8) conspicuously label all solid waste collection vehicles with the environment department registration number.

      After a six month investigation the NMED determined that the company servicing Planned Parenthood was, “Oncore Technology LLC”, a waste hauler with an expired registration as of March 2019. 

      According to Thomas Simmons, the Operations Manager for Oncore Technology, they purchased BioCycle and no longer operated under the name “Oncore Technology” but are also known as Oncore Healthcare Solutions, LLC. However, they failed to re-register with the state of New Mexico and had been operating with multiple violations.

      The NMED noted the following manifest violations with both the waste generator (Planned Parenthood) and the waste Hauler (Oncore Technology LLC.) These manifests accompany each pickup and transport of biohazard waste and document how much waste is being transported. On average there were two to three 28 gallon containers that were collected weekly from the Albuquerque Planned Parenthood surgical center between January-April 2021.

      Of the 17 manifests Planned Parenthood submitted to NMED, all of the

      “generator blocks of the special waste manifests were insufficiently completed.”

      Oncore Technology LLC’s specific manifest violations are as follows:

      1. Oncore Technology LLC is currently an unregistered commercial hauler.
      2. The manifests used were in Oncore Technologies LLC’s name but BioCycle’s NMED commercial hauler registration number was used.
      3. The treatment facility block information required on the manifests was not completely filled-in and lacked the: 
      • telephone number of the facility
      • total weight deposited/unloaded
      • printed name of the facility’s representative
      • the date of the signature
      • section, instead of an actual hand-written signature.    
      • a signature stamp was used to “sign” the manifests in the treatment facility block 

      Oncore Technology was ultimately also found to be in violation of the following: 

      1. Failure to re-register as a commercial hauler (unregistered commercial hauler), violation of 20.9.3.31.A NMAC, seventeen (17) instances of violation, occurring on or before January 8, 2021 to April 30, 2021;
      2. Misrepresentation of information on special waste manifests (used BioCycle’s NMED commercial hauler registration number), violation of 20.9.8.19.C NMAC, seventeen (17) instances of violation, occurring on or before January 8, 2021 to April 30, 2021;
      3. Failure to properly complete special waste manifests, violation of 20.9.8.19.C NMAC, seventeen (17) instances of violation, occurring on or before January 8, 2021 to April 30, 2021; and
      4. Failure to properly label vehicles for infectious waste removal, violation of 20.9.5.14.C (4) NMAC, seventeen (17) instances of violation, occurring on or before January 8, 2021 to April 30, 2021.

      Just a Slap on the Wrist

      In a letter dated May 19, 2021 from NMED Enforcement Officer Daniel Galasso to Amy Dickson, Chief Operating Officer of Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, he simply instructs Planned Parenthood to begin filling out the special waste manifests properly to document chain of custody. Regarding Oncore Technology LLC, BioCycle and Oncore Health Technologies violations, they were instructed to correct the violations within 10 days.This amounts to nothing more than a slap on the wrist from the NMED even though there are legitimate documented violations of New Mexico statute that have occurred.

      2nd Complaint Filed- Aborted Babies illegally transported in the Front Seat

      (THESE RED BINS CONTAIN THE HUMAN REMAINS OF ABORTED CHILDREN.)

      On April 7, 2022, Abortion Free New Mexico’s Tara Shaver filed an additional complaint with the New Mexico Environment Department after volunteers outside of the Albuquerque Planned Parenthood took pictures and video of Oncore/BioCycle waste haulers illegally placing biohazard containers in the front seat of a pickup truck. These red bins contained the human remains of aborted children. The vehicle still lacked proper identification in accordance with New Mexico statute.

      Dan Galasso, Enforcement Coordinator and Environmental Scientist informed Tara Shaver that the company has been instructed to correct these items of non-compliance but at this time, there has been no disciplinary action taken.

      Abortion Free New Mexico has sent letters to Oncore/BioCycle’s President, Otley Smith, CEO Vernon Wells and Vice President, R. Mason Bryant to urge them to sever ties with Planned Parenthood of New Mexico. The Project Weak Link initiative that Abortion Free New Mexico has teamed up with Created Equal to implement in New Mexico believes that,

      “If abortionists are going to kill babies, they should be forced to dispose of the bodies by themselves. The abortion industry does not exist by itself. It is deeply ingrained in cultural institutions, norms, and economies. To end abortion, we must decrease the industry’s relevance by socially and financially isolating it from other industries.”

      It’s time to implement the next phase of this initiative because the New Mexico Environment Department has failed to properly discipline Oncore/BioCycle for their violations. Abortion Free New Mexico may be calling on the public in the coming weeks to let their voices be heard by Oncore/BioCycle leaders as well as leaders in the Texas Legislature.

      Tara Shaver continued,

      “Not only is Abortion Free New Mexico sounding the alarm about the transportation and disposal of aborted babies across state lines, we are also calling for the U.S. Congress to address the constitutional crisis that is looming for pre-born babies. How is the right to life lost by crossing a state line? This crisis is very reminiscent of the earliest days in this nation when free states and slave states existed. Surely we are not going back into that dark place where your place of residence determines your value. Pre-born babies all across America need and deserve constitutional personhood from the moment of conception.”

    • Give Thanks

      Give Thanks

      On this Thanksgiving we are thankful for you and your partnership with our family as we work to build a culture of Life in New Mexico! May you enjoy the day spending time with family and friends ever mindful of all that the Lord has done and will continue do in our lives.

      God bless you,
      The Shaver Family

      On this Thanksgiving we are thankful for you and your partnership with our family as we work to build a culture of Life in New Mexico! May you enjoy the day spending time with family and friends ever mindful of all that the Lord has done and will continue do in our lives.

      God bless you,
      The Shaver Family

      Upcoming Events To Remember:

      If you are unable to attend either of these events you are welcome to make a YEAR END GIFT to help us start off strong in 2023. Thank you!
    • Extreme Late-Term Abortionist Found Dead In Hotel At Drug Use Conference

      Extreme Late-Term Abortionist Found Dead In Hotel At Drug Use Conference

      By Bud Shaver,

      Albuquerque, New Mexico- Abortion Free New Mexico has learned that abortionist Carmen Landau, the primary late-term abortionist at Southwestern Women’s Options, was found  dead “suddenly and unexpectedly” in her hotel room in Puerto Rico on October 14, 2022. Landau was attending the National Harm Reduction Conference, which promotes drug use by providing syringes and naloxone to users. She served as the medical director of the event. 

      Tara Shaver, Spokeswoman for Abortion Free New Mexico, issued the following statement,

      For several years Abortion Free New Mexico has prayed for abortionist Carmen Landau, that she would walk away from the abortion industry and ultimately see the humanity of both women and their unborn children. It is our hope that before her passing she turned to the Lord Jesus Christ. Our prayers continue for her family that they will find comfort and healing during this difficult time.”

      Abortion Free New Mexico has also discovered that prior to her sudden death, Landau was working with local abortionists to open a new abortion clinic in Albuquerque called, Valley Abortion Group.

      ​With a focus on “comprehensive abortion care often later in pregnancy” the stated aim of the Valley Abortion Group abortionists, is to accommodate the:

      many new providers [that] have come from out-of-state and are focused on caring for patients from out-of-state, while Valley Abortion Group maintains our commitment to patients from New Mexico by accepting local payers, such as Medicaid, and working with local organizations to increase access for patients from rural and tribal areas.”

      According to the New Mexico Secretary of State’s website the Valley Abortion Group LLC was formed on August 17, 2022. 

      Landau’s cohorts are using her unexpected death to keep this effort going and are actively raising funds through a crowdfunding site. Their goal is $100,000. It is uncertain if their plans to open a new late-term abortion clinic in Albuquerque will succeed.

    • The “Hard Cases” Pro-Life Apologetics Training Seminar

      The “Hard Cases” Pro-Life Apologetics Training Seminar

      By Bud Shaver

      Albuquerque, New Mexico- On Saturday November 19, 2022 Abortion Free New Mexico hosted a Pro-Life Apologetics training seminar featuring special guest speakers Tara Shaver of Abortion Free New Mexico and Felicia Stone.

      • “What about abortion in the cases of Rape or Incest??”
      • “What about Fetal Indications??”

      ​

      Felicia shared her testimony of choosing life for her baby despite being a victim of rape. She also shared how in a separate pregnancy she chose life despite receiving pressure to abort her child for a fetal indication after receiving a diagnosis of her baby having Trisomy 18. She chose instead to go undercover for Abortion Free New Mexico to expose the late-term abortion industry in New Mexico! 

      Also featured, were two local Pro-Life Ministries:

      1. Embrace Grace Albuquerque  
      2. Alongside Ministries Albuquerque 

      We need to be equipped with as many resources as possible to let women know how much our community is willing to help them throughout their pregnancy…and beyond!

    • Ambulance Transports Injured Woman From UNM Abortion Facility

      Ambulance Transports Injured Woman From UNM Abortion Facility

      By Bud Shaver
      ​
      Albuquerque, New Mexico– On Wednesday, November 9, 2022, a prayer volunteer with Abortion Free New Mexico witnessed a woman being transported by ambulance from the UNM Center for Reproductive Health (UNMCRH) abortion facility right before the lunch hour. This medical emergency occurred the day after New Mexicans largely elected 100% pro-abortion candidates in the general election across the state. It is unknown what the status of the woman’s injuries are but it is known that UNM abortion center performs late-term abortions up to 24 weeks (6 months) of pregnancy.

      Abortion is not normal, is not safe, is not essential health care. Providing this barbaric act should be criminalized,” stated Tara Shaver of Abortion Free New Mexico.

      Abortion Free New Mexico has documented numerous abortion injuries over the years at the UNM abortion facility in an attempt to bring awareness to the dangers of the unregulated abortion industry in New Mexico. Since abortions are blind procedures and a woman’s uterus is thinned out to make room for a baby, abortion instruments can perforate the uterus or even the cervix. Sometimes during second trimester abortions when the abortionist is reaching in and pulling out the baby in pieces, a woman’s bodily organs can also be extracted which requires emergency surgery.  

      The condition of the woman injured at UNMCRH on November 9, 2022 remains unknown at this time.

      Abortion Free New Mexico will file a medical board complaint based on this incident and an investigation will be requested to see if negligence was the cause of this emergency transport. Abortion Free New Mexico will also seek to obtain the 911 call that summoned the ambulance to the facility. Unfortunately, the city of Albuquerque has a long history of denying these public records and we are considering legal action in the near future.

      Tara Shaver continued,

      It is unfortunate that New Mexicans continue to elect candidates who turn a blind eye to the fact that abortion harms women and kills innocent children in the womb. Every life should be cherished and women deserve to know about the alternatives to abortion that won’t land them in the hospital with potential life threatening injuries. We pray for the people of this state, that they will one day reject the narrative that abortion is healthcare because it clearly is not. Abortion needs to be called out for what it is, the brutal dismemberment of children, and should be rejected by all.”

    • Abortion Stigma Helps Keep Los Alamos, New Mexico Abortion Free

      Abortion Stigma Helps Keep Los Alamos, New Mexico Abortion Free

      By Bud Shaver
      ​
      Albuquerque, New Mexico– In October of 2020, Brenda Pereda, a controversial University of New Mexico trained abortionist opened a Women’s Clinic at the Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC). In interviews she was not shy about her agenda to provide abortions for “whatever the reason” and to expand a pro-abortion agenda “into the DNA of the hospital.” However, by March of 2022 she had resigned from her position and it’s clear that her agenda wasn’t welcomed by fellow physicians at the Medical Center. 

      It is impossible to escape the stigma that follows abortionists who have betrayed true medicine by killing innocent helpless babies in their mothers wombs,” stated Tara Shaver of Abortion Free New Mexico.

      Community groups such as BabyNet, a subcommittee of the Los Alamos County Health Council, and the First Born Program openly welcomed Pereda and her radical abortion agenda but the hospital itself failed to consider the baggage that she would be bringing into the medical community.

      While Brenda Pereda’s excuses for resigning from her newly obtained position at the Los Alamos Medical Center stemmed from a “non welcoming feeling” from a “male doctor-centered environment” that she claimed originated from alleged racism because she is a, “Latina physician of color of Mexican descent.” It is more likely however, that her reputation as an abortionist and her stated agenda to foist a radical abortion agenda upon the Los Alamos Medical Center staff is what was not welcomed. This is bolstered by her own admission to the Los Alamos Reporter that she was triggered that her colleagues may have considered her solely as an, “abortionist”.

      While Pereda claimed that the work environment was hostile and unsafe for her, a spokesperson for Los Alamos Medical Center stated that,

      A thorough investigation has taken place, and we are confident that these claims of a hostile and unsafe work environment are unfounded.” 

      Pereda’s replacement is Dr. Sharon Ransom and according to a receptionist she does not perform abortions and the Los Alamos Medical Center will not allow abortions in the hospital. 

      ​Tara Shaver continued,​

      Abortion Free New Mexico is pleased to report that no abortions are being performed at the Los Alamos Medical Center. Every abortion takes the life of an innocent human being and the stigma surrounding those who perform abortions is a natural consequence that will never dissipate. More doctors should disassociate with those who do harm by performing abortions. The community of Los Alamos must stand together in order to make sure that abortions are not expanded into their community. New Mexico continues to be an abortion magnet in the bigger cities like Albuquerque and Las Cruces. The pro-life community continues to strive to meet the needs of pregnant women so that killing their children in the womb will one day become unthinkable.”

      Brenda Pereda sits on the National Abortion Federation Board of Directors and prides herself on working at the University of New Mexico (UNM) for over a decade as an Assistant professor and Assistant Dean of diversity, equity and inclusion. Pereda also trained residents and students to perform abortions. She has published various medical research projects regarding postpartum IUD insertion, reversible and permanent contraception in India as well as nitrous oxide for pain management of first trimester surgical abortions.

      Pereda has most recently been sighted at Southwestern Women’s Options late-term abortion facility located in Albuquerque, NM. It is unknown where she is currently employed.

    • Mom Chooses Life After 600 Mile Journey

      Mom Chooses Life After 600 Mile Journey

      By Bud Shaver

      Albuquerque, New Mexico– The day before Albuquerque’s annual Balloon Fiesta began, Abortion Free New Mexico was blessed with the opportunity to help a pregnant mom choose life for her baby. It all began with an email from the pregnant mom’s mother, living in Texas, who was trying to find out if there would be any sidewalk counselors at the UNM abortion center to intercept her daughter.

      ​She searched online for, “sidewalk counselors in Albuquerque” and our contact information came up. Her daughter had made the decision to travel over 600 miles from Texas to New Mexico to have an abortion procedure that could put her physical life at risk as well as her future fertility, emotional wellbeing and a potential lifetime of other consequences. 
      ​

      ​Over the course of that day Tara corresponded with her mom to try and assess the situation. The prospect of one family member planning to get an abortion was enough to disrupt the whole family unit. There was so much concern for the pregnant mom from within the family which ended up being a blessing due to the fact that it ultimately allowed us a chance to speak with her before she arrived at the abortion center.

      On the night before her scheduled appointment, Tara was able to go and meet with the pregnant mom and her father who had driven her here. It was evident by body language and her lack of emotion that she was not feeling like an empowered woman. She looked sad and she said that she was sad multiple times. What she needed was someone to listen to her and to really hear how she was feeling about the situation and for someone to help her work through her fears.

      During the conversation Tara was able to share with her what the abortion industry never wants a pregnant mom to hear, the truth that when you are pregnant you are a mother. Also, that having an abortion comes with a wide range of consequences. Some women who abort their first child are never able to get pregnant again, some women suffer guilt, shame and regret that leads to unhealthy and dangerous behaviors like drug addiction and suicide. 

      Tara shared with her that she is worth more than an abortion that can’t solve any of the problems or concerns she is facing, but that we are here to support her and to let her know all of the other options available to her. Tara also explained and showed her the actual abortion procedure, let her hold a fetal model the approximate size of her own baby and assured her that she has time to figure out what is best for her and the baby. 

      Pregnant moms in a panic rarely stop to consider that their pregnancy is temporary, it will end naturally in nine months and until that time they can plan and consider what they really want to do whether it be to parent or place the child in an open or closed adoption situation. Oftentimes there are even family members willing to care for and adopt the baby. Every life affirming option was given as well as assurances that what the future holds is unknown but that this baby could help her find purpose in her life.

      After parting ways Tara reached out to her to schedule an ultrasound for the next day, at that point the pregnant mom told Tara that she wanted to cancel her abortion appointment and pursue placing the baby for adoption. 

      Instead of having an abortion she and her father spent the day together taking in the culture and sights of New Mexico. One night before they returned to Texas, one of our volunteers offered to take us all out to dinner. If was a great opportunity connect on a more personal level and her transformation from the previous night was amazing to see. She was smiling and it was as if the weight of the world was lifted off of her. She had been carrying such a heavy burden so determined to have the abortion, but her decision to choose life had set her and her unborn child free!

      Her father texted Tara shortly after arriving back in Texas stating how thankful he was that we met with them and shared so much information with his daughter in crisis.
      ​
      Tara asked him an important question as we seek to understand how to help women in urgent crisis situations surrounding their decision to have an abortion or not,

      ​​What was it that had helped her change her mind and choose life?”

      He responded that it was a combination of everyones support, seeing the abortion procedure, holding the fetal model and simply being listened to. 

      Tara Shaver, spokeswoman for Abortion Free New Mexico issued the following statement:

      “We are completely humbled by the opportunity to help a mom choose life for her unborn child.

      Sometimes life throws curveballs and sometimes women just don’t feel ready to be a mother but that never means that the child in the womb should be eliminated. The pro-life community is armed with resources, tangible help as well as overwhelming love and support. The abortion industry lacks all of these things because what they are offering is a bandaid for real life situations that deserve our time and attention. We are grateful that this new mom has such a supportive family that will be there for her throughout this whole process.

      Women are truly empowered by choosing life even in difficult circumstances and we witnessed this firsthand.

      We greatly appreciate the prayers of our volunteers which we know played a vital part in softening this this mom’s heart.

      Every life is a beautiful gift.”

    • BREAKING: Updated New Mexico Abortion Clinic Landscape 2022

      BREAKING: Updated New Mexico Abortion Clinic Landscape 2022

      By Bud Shaver
      ​
      Albuquerque, New Mexico– While many states have benefited from Roe vs. Wade being overruled, unfortunately in New Mexico, abortion is expanding and there is already a visible increase in abortion tourism. 
      ​
      The Los Angeles Times put it this way, ​

      New Mexico, one of six states that allow late-term abortions, has for years been overwhelmed by travelers from swaths of the country where the procedure is forbidden. But the Supreme Court’s ruling Friday on a Mississippi law to ban most abortions after 15 weeks, reversing the landmark 1973 Roe vs. Wade ruling, has New Mexico’s abortion providers bracing for a new influx of patients from conservative states.”

      ​Over the past 12 years Abortion Free New Mexico has been successful in working to close several abortion centers and helped prevent the expansion of abortion through cutting edge investigations and accountability projects.  However, in a post Roe America not only are women coming to New Mexico to capitalize on the state’s lack of common sense legislation that should protect them and their children from the brutality of abortion, but abortion providers are also capitalizing on the lack of laws regulating abortion clinics. 

      In addition, the state of New Mexico financially incentivizes abortion by providing full funding up to the day of birth through New Mexico Medicaid. Most recently, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has even pledged 10 million state tax dollars, if she is re-elected, to fund the expansion of abortion further with a new abortion clinic in Doña Ana County.

      For several years now there have only been five abortion clinics operating in the state. Now there are currently nine abortion clinics statewide with one more making plans to relocate. Whole Woman’s Health, is pursuing a move to a New Mexico/Texas border town where they plan to offer first and second trimester abortions. In the meantime, Whole Woman’s Health advertises on their website the ability to, “get abortion pills delivered in as little as 3-5 days” and New Mexico is one of the five locations they are actively mailing these dangerous abortion drugs to.

      The abortion pill has become increasingly accessible nationwide through telehealth appointments and pill by mail options. Four out of the nine abortion clinics in the state are solely prescribing abortion inducing drugs also known as the medication abortion or the abortion pill.

      • Thankfully, though the abortion pill can be reversed within 72 hours of taking the first dose of medication. Albuquerque CareNet pregnancy centers are prepared to assist women in reversing their abortion pill decision.

      Prior to 2022, Albuquerque was the only city in New Mexico where surgical abortions were being performed. Now an abortion facility, previously located in Mississippi, has relocated to Las Cruces, New Mexico to perform surgical abortions up to 19 weeks gestation. 

      In addition to Albuquerque being home to three surgical abortion clinics including the notorious Southwestern Women’s Options that performs first, second, and third trimester late term induction abortions. Albuquerque now has a new clinic solely performing medication abortions (up to 10 weeks) that has relocated from San Antonio, TX called, “Alamo Women’s Clinic” which shares a parking lot with a local Christian Church. 

      Tara Shaver of Abortion Free New Mexico issued the following statement, 

      “The expansion of abortion clinics in New Mexico is likely to put more women’s lives at risk because abortion clinics are completely unregulated and some already have a record of injuring women including the death of Keisha Atkins in 2017. Women need love, support and encouragement during an unplanned pregnancy, not abortion.

      Abortion Free New Mexico is ready to direct women traveling here for abortions to tangible life affirming resources. We will do all we can in a peaceful and legal manner to advocate for moms and their unborn children no matter the situation they are facing. Every life is valuable and worthy of fighting for which is why it is imperative that the leaders of New Mexico take life affirming actions to promote and preserve life. 

      As long as abortion remains so widely accessible New Mexico will continue to have a dismal reputation and those who come here to complete their abortions will suffer from the memory of the great harm that was done in our beautiful state.”

      Here we map out the new abortion clinic landscape in New Mexico so that you are fully informed about the ongoing expansion that the state is facing with regard to abortion.”

      Abortion Clinics in New Mexico 2022

      Santa Fe, New Mexico

      1. Planned Parenthood: Medical Abortion -Abortion Pill up to 10 weeks 

      Albuquerque, New Mexico

      1. Southwestern Women’s Options: Medical Abortion and Surgical Abortion (up to 32 weeks) Beyond 32 weeks on a case by case basis.
      2. Planned Parenthood Surgical Center: Medical Abortion and Surgical Abortion (up to 19 weeks)
      3. University of New Mexico Center for Reproductive Health: Medical Abortion and Surgical Abortion (up to 25 weeks)
      4. Alamo Women’s Clinic: Medical Abortion- (Abortion Pill up to 10 weeks)

      Las Cruces, New Mexico

      1. Las Cruces Women’s Health Organization: Surgical Abortion (up to 19 weeks)
      2. Planned Parenthood: Medical Abortion (Abortion Pill up to 10 weeks)
      3. Full Circle Health Center:  Medical Abortion (Abortion Pill up to 10 weeks)

      Santa Teresa, New Mexico

      1. Women’s Reproductive Clinic: Medical Abortion (Abortion Pill up to 10 weeks)

      Tara Shaver continued,

      “Abortion Free New Mexico has been on the frontlines of the battle for life in New Mexico since 2010. We urge New Mexicans of conscience to get involved, battles are not won on the sidelines. You are essential in helping to build a culture of life in our state. Let’s come together in a spirit of unity to stand together for our brothers and sisters in the womb. New Mexican values are rich in faith, family and tradition. Abortion is not normal, it is not healthcare and it is not a New Mexican value.”

    • Shavers Attorney Demands Retraction from the Democrat Party of New Mexico

      Shavers Attorney Demands Retraction from the Democrat Party of New Mexico

      By Bud Shaver

      Albuquerque, New Mexico- On Friday, September 16, 2022 the Democratic Party of New Mexico published a press release full of egregious accusations that have prompted our attorney to demand an immediate retraction. The Democrat Party of New Mexico (DPNM) is triggered that we hosted a fundraiser for U.S. congressional candidate Michelle Garcia Holmes and are attempting to disparage our reputation and are possibly even trying to incite violence against us by their rhetoric. 

      The DPNM is accusing us of being extremists with, “ties to alleged domestic terrorism” when in fact, we came to New Mexico to expose late term abortions for the barbaric procedures that they are and also to lead women compassionately to tangible alternatives to abortion. Never in our pro-life missionary journey have we ever condoned violence of any kind, in fact, we are working to end the ultimate violent act that leads to the exploitation of women through abortion.

      The Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) are the extremists because they support abortion through all nine months of pregnancy, even when babies could survive outside the womb. According to a recent poll released by the Associated Press, 80% of Americans oppose late term abortions. The fact that New Mexico is the late term abortion capital, is a hard truth that New Mexicans must grasp when considering who to cast their vote for this November.

      Late term abortions have no place in a civilized society but the DPNM fully embraces these procedures which take place over 3-4 days and result in the labor and delivery of a stillborn child. Late term abortion procedures are traumatic and can leave women forever emotionally and physically scarred.

      Angelo Artuso, attorney for Bud and Tara Shaver wrote in a letter to Daniel Garcia, Communications Director of the Democratic Party of New Mexico, the following,

      By publishing false statements of fact either knowing them to be false or in reckless disregard for whether they are true or false, you have exposed yourself and New Mexico Democrats.org to potential legal action. On behalf of the Shavers, I demand that you and New Mexico Democrats.org print and publish an immediate retraction of these falsehoods.

      Letter to DPNM Demanding Re… by Bud Shaver

      Pro-life missionary Tara Shaver issued the following statement, 

      “For over 12 years we have served New Mexico as pro-life missionaries and have run a successful pro-life ministry without any acts of violence. We have exposed the graphic truth about abortion and have peacefully sought to bring accountability to an out of control and completely unregulated abortion industry in New Mexico. Our goal is to end the atrocity of abortion while educating our culture to embrace women in crisis who are considering an abortion in order to help them rise above their circumstances.

      For the Democrat Party of New Mexico to publish egregious misstatements with total disregard for the truth and accuse us of being extremists is the height of hypocrisy. It is the DPNM that is extreme in their view as they champion all abortions, even those up to the day of birth.

      We love and value pregnant women from all walks of life and desire to protect them and their pre-born children. We will never waver from proclaiming the truth about the atrocity of abortion and will always stand up for the, ‘least of these’ among us. Our prayers go out to those who support abortion and we hope that those especially in Democrat Party of New Mexico would come to conversion and see how beautiful the gift of life truly is.”

    • With Roe v. Wade Overturned, Americans Gather September 10th To Mourn Preborn Victims

      With Roe v. Wade Overturned, Americans Gather September 10th To Mourn Preborn Victims

      By Bud Shaver

      Albuquerque, New Mexico- In the wake of Roe v. Wade being overturned, abortion has become a major issue in the 2022 midterm elections. Over a dozen states have enacted abortion bans, while other states are expanding abortion, and voters across the country are being bombarded with political ads on the abortion issue. But on Saturday, September 10, local residents will gather to remind the community that abortion is not just a political issue. They will be marking the tenth annual National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children with a graveside memorial service at 10AM at Sandia Memory Gardens 9500 San Pedro NE. Albuquerque, NM 87113.

      “Visiting the graves of aborted children really puts these political battles into perspective,” said Tara Shaver of Abortion Free New Mexico, organizer of the Day of Remembrance in Albuquerque. “In fact, you may be surprised to learn that some of those victims have been buried right here in Albuquerque.”

      Fr. Stephen Imbarrato of Life Ministries U.S. obtained the aborted babies, Eve and Ryan, and with the help of Abortion Free New Mexico buried them at Sandia Memory Gardens. This location also has memorial headstones for local babies lost to abortion along with babies lost to miscarriage.

      Shaver continued, “In the 49 years that Roe v. Wade was the law of the land, more than 60 million unborn children suffered the violence of abortion. All the angry protests, overwrought political ads, and self-serving corporate grandstanding fade into silence when you realize that actual victims of abortion are buried right beneath your feet. These tiny children were never born. Never learned to walk. Never had a first day of school. They were never even given names.”

      Of the over 60 million victims of abortion since Roe v. Wade was handed down in 1973, only a tiny fraction have received a proper burial, at gravesites scattered throughout the country. But all of them will be mourned on September 10 during memorial services at those gravesites and dozens of other memorial markers set up in their honor.
      ​
      The Day of Remembrance is being organized by three national pro-life groups—Citizens for a Pro-Life Society, Priests for Life and the Pro-Life Action League—to humanize the unborn victims of abortion by raising awareness of their burial places. The bodies of tens of thousands of aborted children have been retrieved from trash bins, landfills and other locations and buried at more than 50 gravesites across the country.

      Join Abortion Free New Mexico in Albuquerque, at the only location in New Mexico where two aborted children are buried, for the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children and ensure that our unborn brothers and sisters will not be forgotten.

      Memorial Service for Victims of Abortion

      Event Details

      By participating in the National Day of Remembrance, visiting these solemn memorial places at other times of the year, and spreading the word about this prayer campaign, you are helping to humanize our aborted brothers and sisters and deepening your own commitment to ending the injustice of abortion. The National Day of Remembrance also offers hope and healing to women who have had abortions and others who have been hurt by abortion.

    • New Mexico Medicaid Spent Nearly $1,000,000 of Taxpayer Money To Fund Abortions From 2020-2021

      New Mexico Medicaid Spent Nearly $1,000,000 of Taxpayer Money To Fund Abortions From 2020-2021

      By Bud Shaver,

      ​Albuquerque, New Mexico-       Abortion Free New Mexico has obtained the most current Medicaid data from the New Mexico Human Services Department which shows how much state tax dollars are being used to fund abortions through New Mexico Medicaid.

      • New Mexico is currently one of 16 states that, due to a court order fully funds all abortions, even those in the third trimester. 

      In a public records request submitted on July 13, 2022, Abortion Free New Mexico’s Tara Shaver asked for information that is a matter of public record which included:

      “1. Total number of abortions abortions paid for by New Mexico medicaid in 2020 and 2022. 2. Please include with specificity the week of pregnancy in which each abortion was performed and also the medical provider who was reimbursed for the procedure. 3. Total dollar amount that was paid for these procedures.”

      Unfortunately, under the current administration only the total number of abortions and the total dollar amount reimbursed by New Mexico Medicaid in 2020 and 2022 was provided. This lack of transparency is in stark contrast to previous years that Abortion Free New Mexico has made public requests in order to inform the public about how their money is used to fully fund abortions using state tax dollars.

      • In 2020, New Mexico Medicaid funded 3,372 abortion procedures that resulted in expenditures to abortion providers totaling $386,096.06.
      • In 2021, the numbers rose as New Mexico Medicaid funded 3,955 abortion procedures that resulted in expenditures to abortion providers totaling $421,026.90.
      • This amounts to almost $1 million tax dollars funding 7,327 abortions over the course of two years alone!

      ​On Wednesday, August 31, 2022 Governor Lujan Grisham signed an executive order pledging to designate $10 million dollars to fund a borderland abortion center in Dona Ana County. By signing this order she has vowed to use New Mexico tax dollars to fund out of state abortions, primarily for women who cross state lines to kill their unborn children. For her to be able to foist this radical agenda upon New Mexicans she would have to be re-elected and be able to get the funds approved through the state legislature. Abortion Free New Mexico has been working tirelessly to make sure this doesn’t happen by helping to get out the vote for pro-life candidates.

      “Nearly $1,000,000 of our tax dollars that are already being paid out by New Mexico Medicaid over the past two years alone for 7,327 abortions should alarm us all and motivate us to act! While we can’t stop New Mexico Medicaid from funding abortions, we can work to prevent Michelle Lujan Grisham’s latest attempt to force us as New Mexican citizens to pay for an abortion center that will cater to out of state women seeking to kill their children by voting pro-life. It is vital that each New Mexican of conscience is mobilized to help get pro-life candidates elected in November. Early voting is right around the corner so time is of the essence to volunteer your time, talents and treasure to the candidate of your choice who will stand for life and make sure that Lujan Grisham’s nefarious plans don’t come to fruition,” stated Tara Shaver, spokeswoman for Abortion Free New Mexico.

      • Click here to see a list of candidates who have signed Abortion Free New Mexico’s pro-life pledge.
      • If your candidate hasn’t signed yet you can print one here and provide it to them to sign.
    • Join Us For The National Day Of Remembrance For Aborted Children On September 10, 2022

      Join Us For The National Day Of Remembrance For Aborted Children On September 10, 2022

      By Bud Shaver

      Albuquerque, New Mexico- Now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned, it is crucial that we continue to mourn the millions of lives lost to abortion, and repent of the national sin of abortion, even as we begin the project of extending legal protection to unborn children in every state we can.

      On Saturday, September 10, 2022 pro-life Americans all across the country will honor the memory of the more than 60 million unborn victims of abortion during the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children. 

      Solemn prayer services will be held simultaneously at gravesites where abortion victims have been buried, as well as at many other memorial sites dedicated in their honor.

      Join Abortion Free New Mexico in Albuquerque, at the only location in New Mexico where two aborted children are buried, for the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children and ensure that our unborn brothers and sisters will not be forgotten.

      Memorial Service for Victims of Abortion

      Event Details

      By participating in the National Day of Remembrance, visiting these solemn memorial places at other times of the year, and spreading the word about this prayer campaign, you are helping to humanize our aborted brothers and sisters and deepening your own commitment to ending the injustice of abortion. The National Day of Remembrance also offers hope and healing to women who have had abortions and others who have been hurt by abortion.

    • HIJACKED: ABQ City Budget Funds $250,000 To Planned Parenthood Only $100,000 To Barrett House

      HIJACKED: ABQ City Budget Funds $250,000 To Planned Parenthood Only $100,000 To Barrett House

      By Bud Shaver

      Albuquerque, New Mexico- Albuquerque City Councilor Renee Grout’s effort to re-appropriate $250,000 away from Planned Parenthood was hijacked Monday night, August 15, 2022, and ultimately failed. The Albuquerque City Council voted to approve an amended version of R-22-46 which will now give $250,000 to Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains as well as $100,000 to the Barrett House and $100,000 to the Community Energy Efficiency Project.

      The amendment that hijacked Grout’s original intent to prevent $250,000 taxpayer dollars from funding the nations largest abortion provider was sponsored by Councilors: Tammy Fiebelkorn (D), Trudy Jones (R) and Klarissa Pena (D). Once again a Republican, Trudy Jones, voted with liberal progressive democrats to ensure that Planned Parenthood will receive taxpayer dollars which violates the consciences of many residents in the city of Albuquerque.

      ​There were many present in support of Councilor Renee Grout’s amendment to re-approppriate the Planned Parenthood funds to the Barrett House, they spoke very rationally about the need to use those funds to help homeless women and their children which would alleviate some of the crisis our city is currently experiencing. Many shared that it makes more sense to use the funds for the immediate needs of our community and that taxpayers should never be forced to pay for abortions.

      Most of those who spoke in favor of  funding of Planned Parenthood were members of the Party for Socialism and Liberation. They called for an increase in funding to Planned Parenthood due to the increased traffic the state anticipates in the wake of the overturning of Roe v Wade. The original sponsor of the bill, Tammy Fiebelkorn, agreed with their call for additional funds and she made it clear that she is an unapologetic supporter of the business that kills over 300,000 babies in the womb each year.

      Councilor Dan Lewis rightly pointed out,

      “Planned Parenthood of New Mexico performs surgical dismemberment abortions up to 5 months gestation and brings in an annual revenue of  $4.7 million dollars!”

      Lewis raised the question as to why Planned Parenthood need additional money from Albuquerque taxpayers. This unfortunately did not sway the 5 members of the council that ultimately voted to pass the bill. 

      • Isaac Benton, (D) District 2  
      • Klarissa Peña, (D) District 3
      •  Pat Davis, (D) District 6  
      • Tammy Fiebelkorn, (D) District 7  
      • Trudy Jones, (R)  District 8​

      “Abortion Free New Mexico is grateful for Councilor Grout’s effort to re-appropriate the funds away from Planned Parenthood and into the hands of organizations that provide real help for homeless women and children. Elections have consequences and the residents of Albuquerque must work to replace council members like Trudy Jones who depart from their party platform and refuse to listen to their constituents. Last night’s vote was unconscionable, reckless and should motivate us to change the makeup of our city council, ” stated Tara Shaver spokeswoman of Abortion Free New Mexico.

      If you live in District 8, which includes Albuquerque’s Far Northeast Heights and Foothills, please consider running for that City Council position to unseat Trudy Jones in November 2024.

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    • Action Needed: Contact ABQ City Council

      Action Needed: Contact ABQ City Council

      By Bud Shaver

      Albuquerque, New Mexico- On August 15, 2022 the Albuquerque City Council will discuss and vote on reappropriating the $250,000 tax payer dollars that were approved in the city’s budget in May. Albuquerque residents have the opportunity to let their voices be heard in support of the reallocation of funds, either in person or by email using links below.

      City Councilor Renee Grout is the sponsor of R-22-46 which will reallocate these funds to the Barrett House and Youth Homeless Shelters. Abortion Free New Mexico has referred numerous homeless women to the Barrett House over the years for shelter and assistance.

      Tara Shaver, spokeswoman for Abortion Free New Mexico issued the following statement:

      “The decision made by the Albuquerque city council to give taxpayer money to Planned Parenthood sets an unconscionable precedent, tax paying citizens should never be forced to fund businesses that perform abortions or advocate for the killing of pre-born children. Abortion Free New Mexico is grateful to councilor Renee Grout, who proudly signed Abortion Free New Mexico’s a pro-life pledge, for taking a pro-active approach to redirecting these funds.”

      Let’s support Councilor Grout’s efforts to redirect these funds. Please let your voice be heard as a resident of Albuquerque and respectfully ask these city councilors to support the reallocation of these funds so that they may be used to benefit women, children and youth.
      ​

      • Click HERE to EMAIL Albuquerque City Council Members.
      • Click HERE to Sign up for IN PERSON public comment before 4:00pm on Friday, August 12. (In person comments will take place on Monday August 15)

      Below is a sample message provided by our friends at Family Policy Alliance of New Mexico that you can copy and paste.

      ​Sample Message:

      Please Support R-22-46 ​

      Dear Council Member,

      As a concerned citizen in New Mexico, I urge you to support R-22-46 reappropriating the funds originally designated to Planned Parenthood in the city budget. Planned Parenthood is a private, billion-dollar organization providing services that violate the consciences of many taxpayers. I believe it is a better use of taxpayer dollars to fund solutions to real and current issues such as our women, children, and youth homelessness.

      Thank you

      Contact ABQ City Councilors

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    • All In a Month: Bringing Awareness, Discussing Hard Topics, Equipping Volunteers, and Battling on the Frontlines!

      All In a Month: Bringing Awareness, Discussing Hard Topics, Equipping Volunteers, and Battling on the Frontlines!

      By Bud Shaver,

      Your prayers and support are making it possible for us to make a big impact in our state. We have been in so many places bringing awareness, discussing the hard topics, equipping volunteers and battling on the frontlines. The highlight of the month was our Sidewalk Counseling Training seminar featuring long time pro-life warrior Don Blythe from At the Well Ministries. Don is the uncle of our late friend Kortney Blythe Gordon who was the inspiration for our prayer campaign No Sidewalk Without the Savior. It was encouraging to hear life saving stories from his ministry and to be better prepared for directly engaging women seeking abortions at the University of New Mexico’s free standing abortion center. August is looking pretty busy already as we inch closer to Election Day in November.

      We find comfort in knowing that with God all things are possible for a better New Mexico and we have you to thank for all that God is doing in and through our ministry. May God richly bless you for your partnership.

      DONATE TO SUPPORT OUR MISSION

      Our Month in Action

      Abortion Free New Mexico hosted a Sidewalk Counseling Training with Don Blythe of At The Well Ministries this month. Additional guest speakers included: Paula Gonzales executive director of Care Net of Albuquerque and Lydia of Mourning to Joy, Care Net’s post-abortion resource.

      Watch Don Blythe’s presentation:

      Abortion Free New Mexico was a proud sponsor of the Valencia County Freedom Golf Tournament presented by Off The Cuff ABQ Talk Radio! About 70 golfers participated in the inaugural tournament.

      Tara joined Becky Harada of Beyond Borders Ministries to discuss the connection between abortion and human trafficking. In this interview Tara is asked how she would dialogue with a woman at an abortion clinic suspected of being a victim of human trafficking. They discuss how the abortion pill may be exploited by human traffickers as it potentially removes the human contact between sex trafficked women and their providers. Tara also shares some of the local pro-life resources readily available to young pregnant moms.

      Local pro-life community resources endorsed by Abortion Free New Mexico:

      Listen to the full interview:

      The group “New Mexico Did You Know?” invited Abortion Free New Mexico to their monthly meeting in the East Mountains to share about abortion in our state and what we’re doing about it. It’s always a blessing to inform new people and encourage them to be involved in the battle for precious lives.

      No Sidewalk Without the Savior

      Our prayer campaign outside the University of New Mexico’s free standing abortion center that performs abortions through 6 months of pregnancy has garnered over 60 volunteers of varying commitments since we launched in April. We still have the need for more volunteers but are thankful that people are praying everyday at this place of death in our city.

      Our volunteers have shared with us how the Lord is working in them as they take a stand for life. They tell us that the majority of responses they get are positive by those passing by. In fact, one lady got out of her car, hugged and thanked our volunteers for being there and then brought them water.

      Another volunteer told us that people stop and write down or take a picture of the Option Line number we have on our signs that point women to local pregnancy resources. Bud and I are so grateful to those who volunteer one hour every week to be present where abortion seeking women are.

      Please join us and see what God will do when you put your faith into action.

      • Click here to sign up.

      Upcoming Events

      Faith to Action Friday

      (August 5th & September 2nd 2022)

      • Join us for Prayer & Stand Up For Life at the University of New Mexico’s free standing abortion facility.
      • Time: 10-11am
      • Location: UNM Center for Reproductive Health (2301 Yale Blvd. SE. in Albuquerque.) Use street parking on Renard.

      Off The Cuff ABQ Block Party sponsored by Abortion Free New Mexico

      • Saturday August 6, 2022
      • Time: 6-9PM
      • Location: Gerald Madrid Bail Bonds Parking lot Located at 507 5th Street NM, Albuquerque NM, 87102
      • Learn more at OffTheCuffABQ.com

      Pray With Us…

      For: New leadership to be elected in November. Leaders that will work diligently to protect pregnant moms and their babies in the womb.

      For: Any abortion business that comes or tries to come to New Mexico, that they will face obstacles that can’t be overcome and that their businesses don’t flourish but run dry.

      For: All Project Weak Link efforts to expose waste disposal companies to be fruitful and for them to stop enabling abortion centers that kill babies.

      For: Our prayer campaign No Sidewalk Without the Savior to grow and become a powerful witness within our community.

    • Interview: The Connection Between Abortion and Human Trafficking

      Interview: The Connection Between Abortion and Human Trafficking

      ​”An interview with Tara Shaver from Abortion Free New Mexico speaking about the connection between abortion and human trafficking. She also offered some options for young pregnant girls.”

      Albuquerque, New Mexico- Tara Shaver of Abortion Free New Mexico joined Becky Harada of Beyond Borders Ministries to discuss the connection between abortion and human trafficking. In this interview Tara is asked how she would dialogue with a woman at an abortion clinic suspected of being a victim of human trafficking. They also discuss  how the abortion pill may be exploited by human traffickers as it potentially removes the human contact between sex trafficked women and their providers. Tara also shares some of the local pro-life resources readily available to young pregnant moms.


      ​Listen to the full interview:

      The mission of Beyond Borders Ministries is:

      “Working together with our community to support minors who are victims of Human Trafficking .”

    • Sidewalk Counseling Training Hosted by Abortion Free New Mexico

      Sidewalk Counseling Training Hosted by Abortion Free New Mexico

      By Bud Shaver
      ​
      Albuquerque, New Mexico- This Saturday, July 30th from 1-3pmAbortion Free New Mexico is hosting a Sidewalk Counseling Training to better equip our friends and volunteers in this post Roe New Mexico. The pro-life community has an amazing opportunity to stand for life in so many ways and we must know how to approach an abortion determined woman and point her in the direction of life saving resources. At this training CareNet representatives will share how they assist pregnant women that come through their doors. You’re invited, so please don’t miss it and join us for an informative time of fellowship.
      ​
      SIDEWALK COUNSELING TRAINING 

      • When: Saturday July 30, 2022 from 1-3pm
      • Where: Providence Presbyterian Church 13801 Encantado Rd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87123
      • ​(Driving Directions)
      RSVP FOR SIDEWALK COUNSELING TRAINING

      Don Blythe from At The Well Ministries has over 40 years of experience of sidewalk counseling outside of California’s abortion centers. He will be sharing his experience and expertise with us. Just this week he sent out this encouraging email update:

      NO SIDEWALK WITHOUT THE SAVIOR

      If you have not signed up to be a part of our No Sidewalk Without the Savior prayer vigil at the UNM late term abortion center please do so HERE. Unfortunately, due to our state’s leadership, New Mexico has become more of an abortion magnet than ever before but YOU can make a difference by getting involved. Volunteers are needed for the month of August and one hour of prayer in person on the sidewalk brings light and hope to an otherwise dark place in our city.

      Donate to Help our Mission
    • Battles Are Not Won From The Sidelines!

      Battles Are Not Won From The Sidelines!

      By Bud Shaver

      Albuquerque, New Mexico- Abortion Free New Mexico believes in the power of prayer to change hearts, minds and to transform our culture! This is why we launched No Sidewalk Without the Savior in April of this year. Our goal is to have an unbroken chain of public prayer, on location, every hour that the UNM late-term abortion facility is open. 

      This is the most basic thing we as the pro-life community can do. We get to pray at our cities most darkest location and make ourselves visible to our community and available for women seeking abortions.

      “Now more than ever, we need to pray collectively, publicly, and strategically. Our presence has the ability to reform The University of New Mexico – UNM so that they get out of the abortion business!” Bud Shaver, Abortion Free New Mexico

      It is now more important than ever to get involved.

      Donate to Help our Mission!

      Abortion Free New Mexico invites YOU to sign up for the month of August and to pray for one hour a week. Our volunteers have shared with us what the Lord is doing in and through them during this time of prayer. Some have shared that they are full of so much joy while standing for such a worthy cause.

      • Fill out our form HERE and try it out for a month!

      Other critical ways to be involved are: 

      • Supporting our efforts with your generous monthly donations. You can give here.
      • Attend our Sidewalk Counseling Training to learn how to speak to women considering an abortion.
      • Become a Voter Registration Agent to register voters in your sphere of influence-like your church or Bible study group. (Join our team here)
      • Get involved with your Ward, this is your chance to help get your local House District candidate elected by reaching out in your own neighborhood. (Click here to find your Ward)
      • Assist your church in becoming a House of Refuge for pregnant Women. (Fill out the form here)
    • Our Mission Continues

      Our Mission Continues

      By Bud Shaver

      Albuquerque, New Mexico- In 2006 we made a commitment to the Lord to work to end abortion until Roe v. Wade was overturned or until the Lord called us home with Him. We NEVER imagined that our commitment would be fulfilled in 2022! Even though the end to Roe v. Wade has become a reality, our work to end abortion continues in New Mexico! While many lives will be saved throughout this nation and the healing of our land can begin, our work now is all the more significant.

      We humbly ask for your fervent prayers for wisdom, strategy, guidance, provision and protection as we continue to be in the thick of the battle for LIFE here in New Mexico. Praise the Lord, that though we are currently experiencing an oppressive government and wickedness abounds, our God shows His power.

      He truly is sovereign and able to do more than we can ask or imagine. THANK YOU for standing with us as New Mexico’s pro-life missionary family.

      Donate to Help our Mission!

      IN THE NEWS:

      Tara Shaver of Abortion Free New Mexico was featured, the Sunday after Roe was overturned, in an article on  the front page of the LA Times, highlighting how New Mexico is ground zero and how we need to support pregnant women in a post Roe America.

      Here is an excerpt:

      “While abortion advocates consider the coalition a sort of underground railroad for women in crisis, those who oppose the work — such as Tara Shaver, a local antiabortion advocate — say the system affirms Albuquerque’s reputation as the ‘late-term abortion capital of the world.’

      On a recent afternoon, Shaver pulled her minivan up to a cemetery plot, called Baby Land, for infants and fetal remains she’d helped arrange with a priest. ‘Naomi Scarlette,’ one of the fetal grave plaques read. ‘June 1, 2017. Your wings were ready, but our hearts were not.

      ”The term ‘abortion’ has lost all meaning, and this place brings it back,’ Shaver said.’We don’t need to shuttle women into New Mexico. We need to meet these women where they are and provide enough support that they don’t need to choose between their child’s life and their own.’Shaver organized a schedule with other Christians to ensure that at least one person is praying during every operational hour of local abortion clinics.”

      Thank you for your continued prayers, support and for standing with us in this battle for LIFE.

    • Roe Overturned! Democracy Restored

      (Photo credit above: Steve Helber/AP) 

      By Bud Shaver,

      Albuquerque, New Mexico- In a 5-4 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade! Power has been restored back to the people, states all across the country can now enact and enforce just laws protecting the most vulnerable lives, those living and developing in their mothers womb.

      Tara Shaver, spokeswoman for Abortion Free New Mexico issued the following statement,

      Today’s SCOTUS decision will save countless lives and ushers in a new era of building a culture that loves life across this nation. 

      The Supreme Court of the United States has finally reinstated democracy with the overruling of Roe v. Wade by restoring the legislative power back to the states. For far too many years the states have been prohibited from enacting life saving legislation that would protect babies and their mothers from the horrors and long term effects of abortion. The unjust halting of pro-life legislation across the nation by the lower courts and by judicial activism can now come to an end. 

      Abortion Free New Mexico is grateful that the States will now be able to enact and enforce life saving legislation that will protect the most vulnerable lives in our community, pre-born lives.

      In New Mexico, our battle for life continues as we must now work harder than ever to support Pro-Life Candidates and take back control from the radical pro-abortion Democrats that have seized all levels of power, thwarting any common sense Pro-Life measures from being passed. New Mexico has been and will continue to be ground zero in our country for abortion tourism and a destination for the most extreme and barbaric abortions through all nine months of pregnancy.

      Abortion Free New Mexico stands with the local Pro-Life community to build a stronger alliance to meet the needs of pregnant women and we renew our call for candidates on the 2022 election ballot to sign our Pro-Life Pledge as we work together to build a culture that loves life in our state.”

      Tara Shaver, an antiabortion missionary, kneels at the graves of fetal remains at a plot called Baby Land inside Sandia Memory Gardens cemetery in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday. (Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times) 


      Tara Shaver of Abortion Free New Mexico was featured today in this LA Times article highlighting how New Mexico is ground zero and how we need to support pregnant women in a post Roe America: 

      As Roe vs. Wade falls, New Mexico braces for a steep rise of abortion seekersExcerpt:

      While abortion advocates consider the coalition a sort of underground railroad for women in crisis, those who oppose the work — like Tara Shaver, a local antiabortion missionary — say the system affirms Albuquerque’s reputation as the “late-term abortion capital of the world.”

      “The term ‘abortion’ has lost all meaning, and this place brings it back,” Shaver said. “We don’t need to shuttle women into New Mexico. We need to meet these women where they are and provide enough support that they don’t need to choose between their child’s life and their own.”
      ​
      Shaver organized a schedule with other local Christians to ensure that at least one person is praying during every operational hour of local abortion clinics.

      Help Us Build A Culture Of Life In New Mexico!

    • Remembrance Headstone at Local Cemetery 

      Remembrance Headstone at Local Cemetery 

      By Bud Shaver,

      Albuquerque, New Mexico- Every September Abortion Free New Mexico holds a memorial service for the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children at the only cemetery in the state where aborted children are buried. Over the last few years we have helped men and women place their aborted and miscarried babies names on remembrance headstones, in order to give them a place to grieve and heal from the loss of their beloved children.

      Having an abortion weighs heavily on the hearts of many women. There is, however, healing through Christ as well as specific programs that can help prevent future abortions and also provide closure for both men and women impacted by abortion. Many healing programs include the naming of the aborted child.

      Abortion Free New Mexico is acquiring another headstone for the Sandia Memory Gardens and is gathering names from the community to be placed on the remembrance stone.

      • If you or a loved one would benefit from this ministry and would like to have a baby’s name engraved on a remembrance stone please have them reach out to us by phone: 505-319-7825 or email: ShaverMissions@gmail.com before the end of June to submit their baby’s name.

      We would also like to let our community know that there are numerous post abortion healing programs available and Abortion Free New Mexico highly recommends going through one of these programs to find healing from an abortion.

      Here are some of those resources:
      Mourning to Joy
      Silent No More Awareness/Rachel’s Vineyard
      Surrendering the Secret
      Project Rachel

      If you would like to help offset the cost of a memorial headstone or bless this ministry effort please click below to donate.

    • 2022 Primary Election Analysis: Pro-Life Pledge Signers

      2022 Primary Election Analysis: Pro-Life Pledge Signers

      By Bud Shaver

      Albuquerque, New Mexico- Now that the New Mexico primary election is over, here is Abortion Free New Mexico’s analysis of the candidates election results who signed our pro-life pledge and will  be on the November 8th general election ballot. These candidates have made a firm commitment to stand for life which has energized the pro-life community. All across the state the primary election results held on June 7, 2022 revealed that republicans are getting more engaged and many of the races in the upcoming general election on November 8, 2022 are winnable (when the republican primary voter turnout is compared with their democrat opponents).

      Abortion Free New Mexico will continue to provide candidates an opportunity to sign our simple yet solid pro-life pledge to assure their constituents that they will defend life from conception to natural death. 

      Pro-Life pledge signers running unopposed (no democrat opponent in the general election)​:

      • Randall Pettigrew (R) House District 61
      • Paul Grider (R) Roosevelt County Commissioner District 5

      ​These Pro-Life pledge signers races had higher voter turnout than their democrat opponents:

      ​Head to Head races where democrats had a slim lead over Pro-Life pledge signers:

      CANDIDATES: If you are currently running for office in New Mexico and have not signed our Pro-Life Pledge, there is still time before election day! Click HERE and follow the instructions. (We will update this list as candidates sign.)

      ​Abortion Free New Mexico’s Pro-Life Pledge states:

      “I pledge to defend life from conception to natural death. In making and keeping this pledge, I am committed to ending all abortion and all assisted suicide in the state of New Mexico.”

      Tara Shaver of Abortion Free New Mexico issued the following statement,

      “It is encouraging to have so many republican voters rise up to support pro-life candidates and to see that in several of these races pro-life pledge signers have outright leads or are in a head to head race with their democrat opponents. 

      The pro-abortion community wants nothing more than to expand abortion in New Mexico. Abortionists from across the nation have their sights set on our state for abortion tourism that will bring big profits to their businesses. We stand with everyday New Mexicans who don’t want our state to be known as the late term abortion capital of the nation and we will work to elect new leaders who stand strong for our children in the womb. Abortion on demand is not a New Mexican value and is not healthcare for women.”

      Together we can make a difference and change the direction of New Mexico.

      General Election: 2022 New Mexico Candidate Pro-Life Pledge Signers

      New Mexico 2022 General Election Pledge Signers: 

      New Mexico 2022 General Election House of Representatives Pledge Signers:

      • Mary Ingham (R) District 10
      • Lisa Meyer-Hagen (R) District 11
      • Solomon Pena (R) District 14
      • Kimberly Kaehr-MacMillan (R) District 15
      • Ellis McMath (R) District 17
      • Robert Salazar (R) District 20 

      New Mexico 2022 General Election House of Representatives Continued:

      New Mexico 2022 General Election House of Representatives Continued & County Commissioner Pledge Signers:

      *Possible Recounts. John Block, Judy Young and Amy Barela all with slight majority

      RELATED REPORTS:

      TARA SHAVER ON LOCAL NEW MEXICO SHOW: THE PARADIGM SHIFT HOSTED BY JP

      Big night on The Paradigm Shift Tonight… Guest, Tara Shaver from Abortion Free New Mexico joins us as she and her husband, Bud Shaver, fight the good fight ridding of the practice of abortion in New Mexico. New Mexico is becoming a hot spot for abortion and the kids NEED YOUR HELP. Join us… studiojfm.com.

    • Accountability Matters!

      Accountability Matters!

      By Bud Shaver

      Albuquerque, New Mexico-Thank you for your continued prayers and support. Our family is humbled to serve the Lord in New Mexico as pro-life missionaries and to be the voice for the children the Lord loves so much. We couldn’t do this important life saving ministry without you! This month we have continued to light up the darkness with our prayer campaign outside the UNM abortion center, every day at least one person is present but we need more people to sign up for one hour. 

      We also called for accountability of our elected officials at the city level when two republicans voted to make sure that Planned Parenthood of New Mexico receives $250,000 of our tax dollars. If these republicans had voted against this funding it would have been blocked. 

      TAKE ACTION: Abortion Free New Mexico urges you to contact councilors Brook Bassan and Trudy Jones to express your disapproval of their actions and to urge them to resign immediately. 

      • Click here to contact them.

      This is a prime example why the pro-life pledge we are asking candidates to sign is so vital. So far we have 30 candidates from across the state who have pledged to defend life from conception to natural death. Thanks for standing with us and together we are building a culture that loves life.

      IN THE NEWS THIS MONTH:  

      “Tara Shaver with Abortion Free New Mexico spoke with American Family News about the quarter-million dollars given to the local abortion provider. According to Shaver, the city of Albuquerque is already facing many crisis situations financially, so she finds it ‘completely absurd’ to reward a non-essential business. The official minutes from the May 16 meeting indicate the city took a half-million dollars from ‘affordable housing’ and gave half of that to Planned Parenthood to free up more of the abortion company’s budget for abortions.”

      As Ward 29 Chairman, Bud would like to thank everyone who came to our first ward meeting at Lava Rock Brewing Company. We had an amazing turnout with about 60 people present. There is great potential to flip this district and take New Mexico back from the liberal Democrats.

      Abortion Free New Mexico wrapped up another successful month of prayer with our No Sidewalk Without the Savior Campaign. We have our amazing team of volunteers to thank for making sure that each day people were present and praying for an end to abortion at the University of New Mexico. One of our volunteers shared this testimony,

      “I need to tell you what happened yesterday when praying at the clinic with Tom. A young lady walked all the way up the hill, started with ‘I am a Christian’ and told us she has 3 kids and just found out she is pregnant. She is barely making it now and is concerned about another baby. Her name is Samantha. Does not want an abortion but… Did not say she is married. We were struck with her concern for the future. We panicked to some extent. It is easy to pray “shut down this clinic” but tough to help someone going thru a real challenge. We prayed with her and gave her one of the resource packets.”

      This story demonstrates the importance of being present at the places where women seeking abortions are.

      If our team had not been there, this woman wouldn’t have local resources to pursue and she most likely wouldn’t have reached out for prayer because of the shame and stigma that is inevitable for women considering an abortion. It is a blessing to know that when the body of Christ is present opportunities arise and we can be the light in this dark world.

      Here’s another sidewalk testimony confirming how Abortion Free New Mexico’s prayerful presence is making a difference:

      From a Tuesday Volunteer: “A gentleman pulled up to the stop sign and called out to us telling us that he was not going to abort his baby, that he was going to keep his baby. He then did the sign of the cross and seemed so full of joy.”

      Join us tomorrow for Faith To Action Friday as we collectively come together to put our faith into action outside the UNM abortion center.

      You’re Invited to Pray & to Stand Up For Life at the University of New Mexico’s free standing abortion facility.

      • Friday June 3, 2022
      • Time: 10-11am
      • Location: UNM Center for Reproductive Health (2301 Yale Blvd. SE. in Albuquerque.) Use street parking on Renard.

      This month, Tara Shaver of Abortion Free New Mexico joined Owen Shroyer on the Infowars War Room to discuss how Late (Third Trimester) Full-Term abortions are not a conspiracy theory but a tragic reality. New Mexico is the proof. She also pointed out that in light of Roe v Wade being overturned that  New Mexico will continue to be ground zero for all abortions and abortion tourism.

      “Tara Shaver of Abortion Free New Mexico has been fighting abortions in America for years, she is now attempting to end abortion in New Mexico. Tara Shaver joins Owen to discuss her pro-life activism in New Mexico and what she sees ahead as Roe v Wade will soon be overturned.” Infowars War Room

    • Primary Election: 2022 New Mexico Candidate Pro-Life Pledge Signers

      Primary Election: 2022 New Mexico Candidate Pro-Life Pledge Signers

      By Bud Shaver

      Albuquerque, New Mexico- [UPDATED] Abortion Free New Mexico is pleased to release its most up to date list of candidates who will appear on the June 7, 2022 New Mexico primary ballot who have signed a simple yet solid pro-life pledge. This pledge serves as a tangible declaration that defending life is a priority to each candidate that signs it. It is an assurance for the voter to know where each candidate stands on the most fundamental right we are endowed by our Creator with, the right to life.

      If you are currently running for office in New Mexico and have not signed our Pro-Life Pledge, there is still time! Click HERE and follow the instructions. (We will update this list as candidates sign!)

      While Abortion Free New Mexico can not endorse candidates, we strongly urge support of these candidates with your vote, your time and by making a donation to their campaign. This election year it is crucial for New Mexico to elect new leaders to represent we the people across the state. With the potential of Roe v. Wade being overturned, New Mexico is poised as ground zero for abortions because we have no laws protecting women and children from the horrors and heartache of abortion. 

      Abortion Free New Mexico is committed to let you know who stands for life and just as Planned Parenthood pledges support for their candidates who oppose life, the pro-life community must get in the battle to save New Mexico and future generations.

      ​Abortion Free New Mexico’s Pro-Life Pledge states:

      “I pledge to defend life from conception to natural death. In making and keeping this pledge, I am committed to ending all abortion and all assisted suicide in the state of New Mexico.”

      ​Tara Shaver of Abortion Free New Mexico issued the following statement,

      “We are encouraged to have so many candidates sign Abortion Free New Mexico’s pro-life pledge to defend life from conception until natural death. We have worked hard over the years to encourage all of the candidates to boldly stand for life. We are thankful that so many candidates in virtually every elected office are not shying away from boldly declaring their pro-life position. These candidates are proud to stand for life and we stand with them for a better New Mexico. Together we are a stronger voice for those who have none.

      Let your voice be heard on Primary election day, Tuesday June 7th at these Bernalillo County locations. Early voting ends on June 4th, click here to find your statewide voting location.

      Primary Election: 2022 New Mexico Candidate Pro-Life Pledge Signers

      New Mexico 2022 Gubernatorial Candidate Pledge Signers on the Primary Ballot

      New Mexico 2022 Lieutenant Governor Candidate Pledge Signer on the Primary Ballot

      New Mexico 2022 Statewide Candidate Pledge Signers on the Primary Ballot

      New Mexico 2022 U.S. Congressional Candidate Pledge Signers on the Primary Ballot

      New Mexico 2022 Sheriff Candidate Pledge Signer on the Primary Ballot

      New Mexico 2022 House of Representatives Candidate Pledge Signers on the Primary Ballot

      • Mary Ingham (R) District 10
      • Lisa Meyer-Hagen (R) District 11
      • Solomon Pena (R) District 14
      • Kimberly Kaehr-MacMillan (R) District 15
      • Ellis McMath (R) District 17
      • Robert Salazar (R) District 20 

      New Mexico 2022 House of Representatives Candidate Pledge Signers on the Primary Ballot Continued…

      New Mexico 2022 House of Representatives Candidate Pledge Signers on the Primary Ballot Continued…

      New Mexico 2022 County Commissioners Candidate Pledge Signers on the Primary Ballot 

      • Jeremiah Walters (R) Otero County Commissioner District 1
      • Amy Barela (R) Otero County Commissioner District 2
      • Pablito Herrera (R) Valencia County Commissioner District 3
      • Paul Grider (R) Roosevelt County Commissioner District 5

      RELATED REPORTS:

      TARA SHAVER ON LOCAL NEW MEXICO SHOW: THE PARADIGM SHIFT HOSTED BY JP

      Big night on The Paradigm Shift Tonight… Guest, Tara Shaver from http://abortionfreenm.com joins us as she and her husband, Bud Shaver, fight the good fight ridding of the practice of abortion in New Mexico. New Mexico is becoming a hot spot for abortion and the kids NEED YOUR HELP. Join us… http://studiojfm.com.
    • UNM Committed To Expand Abortion Services In New Mexico with Assistance from the Federal Government

      UNM Committed To Expand Abortion Services In New Mexico with Assistance from the Federal Government

      By Bud Shaver

      Albuquerque, New Mexico- On Thursday May 26, 2022 transgender Assistant U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary “Rachel” Levine toured the UNM Center for Reproductive Health free-standing abortion facility and pledged that the Biden Administration was committed to expanding abortion services in New Mexico in light of the leaked Supreme Court memo revealing the potential overturning of Roe v. Wade.

      This visit came just nine days after Tara Shaver of Abortion Free New Mexico appeared on the Infowars War Room with Owen Shroyer detailing how New Mexico is currently the late term abortion capital of our nation and is poised to be, “ground zero for abortion period” once Roe v. Wade is overturned. 

      All-American Women Give Life To Their Children from Abortion Free New Mexico on Vimeo.

      Levine, the Biden Administration representative, spoke to KOB 4 news and revealed the federal government’s radical abortion expansion agenda:

      “It is absolutely critical for New Mexico to continue to allow the full range of reproductive health services that women need, including abortion services,” Levine said. 

      ​UNM officials told KOB 4 they’re committed to taking on extra patients. 

      “If the decision follows the outline of the draft, then it’s going to severely impact women’s reproductive health rights and the ability to receive the full range of services in many states,” Levine said. “To be able to provide those services for women in New Mexico, and for many other states, they need to look to expand those services. We’ll work to support them.”

      ​Tara Shaver of Abortion Free New Mexico issued the following statement,

      “While many Americans oppose the use of federal funds to pay for abortions, and this is prohibited by the Hyde Amendment, it is egregious that the Biden administration has plans to work with the University of New Mexico to prop up the collapsing abortion industry and to utilize federal assistance to fund abortion tourism. These actions will only serve to further the culture of death in our state and the devaluing of human life in the womb.

      Just as the federal government is desperately working to enable the University of New Mexico to expand abortion in our state, Abortion Free New Mexico is equally committed to meet the real needs of women in our community. Every day volunteers prayerfully position themselves outside the University of New Mexico abortion center and are prepared to let women know that there is hope and an abundance of pregnancy resources available to them.”

      Abortion Free New Mexico is on the Front Lines 

      The pro-life community has an amazing opportunity to grow together as a powerful life saving force. Abortion Free New Mexico’s daily prayer campaign, No Sidewalk Without the Savior, is a practical way to bring the body of Christ onto the sidewalks in front of the UNM Center for Reproductive Health abortion facility.

      Here are a few glimpses of how Abortion Free New Mexico’s prayerful presence is making a difference:

      • From a Tuesday Volunteer: “A gentleman pulled up to the stop sign and called out to us telling us that he was not going to abort his baby, that he was going to keep his baby. He then did the sign of the cross and seemed so full of joy.“
      • From a Thursday Volunteer: “We spoke with a gentleman about the Roe vs. Wade decision that so many are thinking and talking about right now. He seemed like maybe he was from another country but was very open to learn about the implications of this ruling. I know we gave him food for thought.“
      • Dinah Vargas and Tara Shaver encountered a woman who was leaving the nearby motel. In a divine appointment she disclosed that she is pregnant, living in hotels and in desperate need of housing. We were able to give her resources and are keeping in touch with her to make sure she gets all of the help and support she needs. Please pray for the moms with housing needs as it can be a very long drawn out process for them.

      Faith To Action Friday

      Join us for Prayer & Stand Up For Life at the University of New Mexico’s free standing abortion facility.

      When: Friday June 3, 2022
      Time: 10-11am

      Location: UNM Center for Reproductive Health (2301 Yale Blvd. SE. in Albuquerque.) Use street parking on Renard.

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    • NEW DETAILS: Republican City Councilors Must Resign After Voting To Fund Planned Parenthood

      NEW DETAILS: Republican City Councilors Must Resign After Voting To Fund Planned Parenthood

      By Bud Shaver

      Albuquerque, New Mexico- Abortion Free New Mexico has obtained additional information, including video and documentation, outlining how the Albuquerque City Council voted to give Planned Parenthood of New Mexico $250,000 for fiscal year 2023.

      The vote in question was an amendment to the city’s operating budget. Each amendment requires a separate vote to be either approved or denied. The final outcome for Floor Amendment 13 below specifically states, that it “adds $250,000 for a Council directed sponsorship to Planned Parenthood of New Mexico” and was sponsored by Councilor Tammy Feilbelkorn. The  amendment also shows exactly who voted for it and who voted against it and two republicans voted for its passgage.

      Vote on Amendment 13 Giving… by Bud Shaver

      This amendment vote was taken separately from the overall budget vote. The budget vote passed by a 7-2 margin and the entire step by step process can be seen in the Albuquerque City Council twitter feed below.

      Albuquerque City Councilors: Isaac Benton (D-District 2), Klarissa Peña (D-District 3), Brook Bassan (R-District 4), Pat Davis, (D-District 6), Tammy Fiebelkorn (D-District 7), and Trudy Jones (R-District 8) voted in support of Amendment 13 and demonstrates to their constituents where they stand on the issue. These Councilors voted to give funds to the nations largest abortion provider and the organization that is at the forefront of promoting depraved sex education to minors as well as recently began offering gender affirming hormone therapy. Planned Parenthood has a radical anti-family and anti-life agenda that targets women and children and should never receive one dime from taxpayers.

      Abortion Free New Mexico would like to thank City Councilors Dan Lewis (R-District 5), Renée Grout (R-District 9) and Louie Sanchez (D-District 1) for voting against Amendment 13 in order to prevent the citizens of Albuquerque from forcible funding of the New Mexico abortion industry.

      “Abortion Free New Mexico is renewing the call to republican City Councilors Brook Bassan and Trudy Jones to resign immediately and to issue a public apology to their constituents. There must be accountability for leaders that have made the citizens of Albuquerque involuntarily responsible for the atrocities occurring at Planned Parenthood of New Mexico. I’m sure that the constituents in City Council Districts 4 and 8 are not happy about this misuse of funds and should contact Bassan or Jones immediately to express disapproval and ask for their resignation,” stated Tara Shaver of Abortion Free New Mexico.

      TAKE ACTION: Abortion Free New Mexico urges you to contact councilors Bassan and Jones to express your disapproval of their actions and to urge them to resign immediately. 

      • Click here to contact them.
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    • BREAKING: ABQ Votes to Give $250,000 to Planned Parenthood

      BREAKING: ABQ Votes to Give $250,000 to Planned Parenthood

      By Bud Shaver

      Albuquerque, New Mexico- In an unprecedented move the Albuquerque City Council voted on Monday night, May 16th to amend the City of Albuquerque’s Operating Budget to include $250,000 to Planned Parenthood of New Mexico.

      In a 6-3 vote, two republican councilors, Brook Bassan and Trudy Jones, sided with pro-abortion liberal democrats and the abortion industry to approve the funding which will now be sent to democrat Mayor Tim Keller for his signature.

      Planned Parenthood as a 501c3 nonprofit organization already receives hundreds of millions of federal tax dollars each year, in spite of the fact that most Americans don’t want their tax dollars being used to prop up the abortion giant. Planned Parenthood aborted 354,871 children in the 2019-2020 fiscal year.

      In a press release sent from Julian Moya, public information officer for the Albuquerque City Council, it is noted that the $250,000 to Planned Parenthood is a “Council-directed sponsorship and was achieved by removing funds from other projects.”

      Tara Shaver of Abortion Free New Mexico issued the following statement,

      “The city of Albuquerque is already in crisis mode so it is completely absurd that the city council is stripping the funding of other city projects to prop up a failing abortion industry that is on the verge of collapsing nationwide with the potential overturning of Roe v. Wade. The city of Albuquerque is facing so many crisis situations that it is absurd to give $250,000 to the nation’s largest abortion provider. The taxpayers of Albuquerque should not be forced to foot the bill for Planned Parenthood’s non-essential abortion business. Abortion is not healthcare for women and women don’t need Planned Parenthood. The Republican city councilors, Brook Bassan and Trudy Jones, who voted to appropriate these funds should resign immediately and publicly apologize to their constituents for not properly representing our fiscal or social conservative values.”

      Abortion Free New Mexico urges you to contact councilors Bassan and Jones to express your disapproval of their actions and to urge them to resign immediately. 

      • Click here to contact them.
    • All-American Women Give Life To Their Children

      All-American Women Give Life To Their Children

      By Bud Shaver

      Albuquerque, New Mexico- Tara Shaver of Abortion Free New Mexico joined Owen Shroyer on the Infowars War Room to discuss how Late (Third Trimester) Full-Term abortions are not a conspiracy theory but a tragic reality. New Mexico is the proof. 

      ​She also discusses our investigations over the past decade exposing New Mexico as the Late-Term Abortion Capital of the nation. 

      Reports discussed:

      “Tara Shaver of Abortion Free New Mexico has been fighting abortions in America for years, she is now attempting to end abortion in New Mexico. Tara Shaver joins Owen to discuss her pro-life activism in New Mexico and what she sees ahead as Roe v Wade will soon be overturned.” Infowars: War Room 

      Tara Shaver of Abortion Free New Mexico on Infowars War Room with Owen Shroyer

    • UPDATE: New Mexico Facility And UNM Settled Wrongful Abortion Death Suit For Total Of $1.26 Million

      UPDATE: New Mexico Facility And UNM Settled Wrongful Abortion Death Suit For Total Of $1.26 Million

      Operation Rescue assisted Abortion Free New Mexico with the initial investigation and exposure of this tragedy.  ​

      By Cheryl Sullenger, (Republished with the permission of Operation Rescue)
      ​
      Albuquerque, NM – Southwestern Women’s Options, a full-term abortion facility located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has settled a major medical malpractice/wrongful death suit for $900,000.  According to the Albuquerque Journal, the settlement agreement was reached with the abortion facility last fall.

      “Southwestern Women’s Option clinic, in settling its part of the lawsuit, sought a confidentiality provision to bar the parties from discussing the settlement. They are specifically not permitted to disparage the clinic or its doctors, according to the settlement agreement, which was filed as an exhibit in the lawsuit,” the newspaper reported.

      Last month, the University of New Mexico agreed to pay the family of Keisha Atkins $365,000 to settle their part of the lawsuit that alleged UNM negligently referred Atkins to Southwestern Women’s Options where Atkins received a fatal multi-day abortion.  That settlement resulted in a full dismissal of the wrongful death suit in April.

      That brings the total payout to Atkins’ mother, Tina Atkins, and her sister, Nichole, to over $1.26 million.
      ​
      Southwestern Women’s Options’ owner, Curtis Boyd, reached the settlement during mediation in relation to allegations that “its subsequent treatment of Atkins fell below the standard of care and was negligent,” according to the Albuquerque Journal.

      Atkins was 23 years old and six months pregnant when she sought an abortion at the UNM Center for Reproductive Health early 2017. That abortion facility determined that Atkins was too far along for a procedure there, so she was referred to Southwestern Women’s Options, which is one of the few abortion facilities in the U.S. that openly conducts abortions through all trimesters of pregnancy.

      Once at SWO, Atkins underwent a multi-day late-term abortion. Before the process could be completed, Atkins was taken to UNM Medical Center where she died on February 4, 2017.
      ​
      The Albuquerque Journal reported that Tina Atkins described during a deposition meeting her daughter in the hospital that fateful day when Keisha was still alive and talking.

      Keisha was combative, and ‘a little bit delirious,’ Atkins said. But she could still talk. “The first thing that came out of her mouth was, ‘Mom, I’m going to die.’”

      An autopsy was done at the University of New Mexico that listed Atkins’ cause of death as “Pulmonary Thromboembolism due to Pregnancy.”

      Tara Shaver of Abortion Free New Mexico, who was initially tipped to Atkins’ death, was among the first to receive a copy of the autopsy report. Suspicious that the cause of death blamed Atkins pregnancy instead of the abortion, Shaver asked Operation Rescue to review the autopsy results.

      Operation Rescue’s staff, which is experienced in analyzing autopsy reports, found that the listed cause of death was untrue, and suspected that UNM was attempting to cover up the liability of UNM and SWO in Atkins’ death.

      Operation Rescue discovered that the autopsy report itself noted that Atkins developed an infection during the multi-day abortion that turned septic. As a complication of the septicemia, she developed a clotting disorder. It was a blood clot found in her lung caused by the abortion process that eventually took her life – not her pregnancy.
      ​
      At the time, Curtis Boyd commented in the Albuquerque Journal attacking Operation Rescue’s discovery:

      For those who oppose women’s reproductive justice to exploit this sad event by putting forward lies about abortion and the patient’s care is sickening. We trust the citizens of New Mexico to be compassionate and understanding of the needs of women and to see through this inflammatory attack on women’s reproductive rights and on us.”

      In the end, the settlements vindicated Operation Rescue’s findings and proved that it was Boyd who was lying to cover up his clinic’s negligence in Atkins’ death.

      We are glad that the Keisha Atkins wrongful death case is now closed and that her family will receive a large settlement. I know that no amount of money will compensate them for the death of their loved one, but I pray it will bring closure to the family,” said Operation Rescue President Troy Newman. 
      ​
      “These agreements confirm a fatal level of negligence that wrongly cost a woman her life. Southwestern Women’s Options and the UNM Center for Reproductive Choice should be closed by the state to protect the public from any continued negligence.  Given the leftist nature of the current state government, I know that seems unlikely, but it was also unlikely that anyone would ever discover the truth about Atkins’ death that UNM’s autopsy tried to cover up. Yet we did uncover that truth, which eventually led to this $1.26 million payout, so anything is possible,” Newman concluded.

      The case was handled by Abortion on Trial. More information about this case is available on their website.

      Tara Shaver, spokeswoman for Abortion Free New Mexico issued the following statement:

      “Abortion Free New Mexico is thankful for the collaboration with Operation Rescue who assisted us with the initial investigation and exposure of this tragedy. Our hope is that the family of Keisha Atkins can find closure and peace and that her death will help serve to deter other women from choosing abortion. This $1.26 million dollar settlement should set a precedent that late-term abortions pose serious life threatening risks to women and that UNM should refrain from their participation in referring and providing abortion services. New Mexico tax dollars are funding these risky procedures through medicaid and now the tax payers are footing the bill for the abortion deaths of women. ​

      When will this insanity end?

      Abortion Free New Mexico continues to be on the front lines ministering to vulnerable women targeted by the New Mexico abortion cartel, and also works tirelessly researching, investigating, and ultimately exposing the tragic consequences of an unregulated up to the day of birth abortion industry that is totally out of control in our state.”

    • Prayer Matters- Sidewalk Testimony

      Prayer Matters- Sidewalk Testimony

      By Tara Shaver

      Albuquerque, New Mexico- Abortion Free New Mexico wrapped up a successful full month of prayer in April with our No Sidewalk Without the Savior Campaign. We have our amazing team of volunteers to thank for making sure that each day people were present and praying for an end to abortion at the University of New Mexico.

      One of our volunteers shared this testimony,I need to tell you what happened yesterday when praying at the clinic with Tom. A young lady walked all the way up the hill, started with ‘I am a Christian’ and told us she has 3 kids and just found out she is pregnant. She is barely making it now and is concerned about another baby. Her name is Samantha. Does not want an abortion but… Did not say she is married. We were struck with her concern for the future. We panicked to some extent. It is easy to pray “shut down this clinic” but tough to help someone going thru a real challenge. We prayed with her and gave her one of the resource packets.”This story demonstrates the importance of being present at the places where women seeking abortions are. If our team had not been there, this woman wouldn’t have local resources to pursue and she most likely wouldn’t have reached out for prayer because of the shame and stigma that is inevitable for women considering an abortion. It is a blessing to know that when the body of Christ is present opportunities arise and we can be the light in this dark world.

      Join us tomorrow for Faith To Action Friday as we collectively come together to put our faith into action outside the UNM abortion center.

      The University of New Mexico- UNM is at the heart of the abortion cartel in New Mexico, as a publicly funded institution UNM  performs late-term abortions up to 6 month, consistently promotes a culture of death and is actively training the next generation of abortionists.

      You’re Invited to Pray & to Stand Up For Life at the University of New Mexico’s free standing abortion facility.

      • Friday May 6, 2022
      • Time: 10-11am
      • Location: UNM Center for Reproductive Health (2301 Yale Blvd. SE. in Albuquerque.) Use street parking on Renard.

      Albuquerque, New Mexico-National Day of Prayer 2022

      On May 5, 2022 Abortion Free New Mexico represented the Pro-Life community at the National Day of Prayer in Civic Plaza located in downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico. Building a Culture of Life in New Mexico begins with prayer! Please continue to pray for an end to all abortions and for new elected leaders to serve New Mexico.