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  • ABORTION FREE FOR ALL IN NEW MEXICO: TAXES FUND ABORTIONS FOR MINORS, ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS AND OUT OF STATE RESIDENTS

    ABORTION FREE FOR ALL IN NEW MEXICO: TAXES FUND ABORTIONS FOR MINORS, ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS AND OUT OF STATE RESIDENTS

    By Bud Shaver,
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    Albuquerque, New Mexico- On August 5, 2024, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced that her administration launched a $400,000 ad campaign throughout Texas to recruit more abortionists to New Mexico.

    According to Newsmax, 

    “The ad campaign, strewn across five major Texas newspapers and displayed across six billboards around the Houston Medical Center, is aiming to lure doctors to New Mexico, where they will have the ‘Freedom to Provide’ abortion, among other ostensible health services.”

    For over eight years, New Mexico has ranked last in the nation for education (the entire tenure of governor Michelle Lujan Grisham) and consistently ranks as one of the poorest states in the country. In addition to using New Mexico tax dollars to recruit abortionists, New Mexico Medicaid fully funds abortions as well. Is it not obvious that tax dollars would be better utilized to help pull children out of poverty and provide them with a good education, not kill them?

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

    “Using $400,000 of New Mexicans hard earned tax dollars to recruit abortionists to our state is disgraceful. The only thing New Mexico has to offer people is ABORTION under Michelle Lujan Grisham’s tenure as governor. Not a quality education, or a higher standard of life! The New Mexico Democrat controlled legislature couldn’t even deliver public safety measures to the people of New Mexico during its recent emergency special session. ABORTION and only ABORTION is all that the Democrat Party of New Mexico can agree upon. New Mexico has a vast supply of natural resources that should provide a high quality of life to every child in our state, but instead, the leaders only want to use our tax dollars to kill its most greatest asset, our children.”

    New Mexico Department of Health Provides Tax Funded Abortions to “Undocumented People”

    Abortion Free New Mexico discovered a website highlighted by the New Mexico Department of Health (pictured above) that is also promoting Medicaid funded abortions for (illegal) “undocumented” immigrant women and they emphatically state, 

    “A social security number is not required to get these benefits.”

    In fact, this website boasts how Planned Parenthood of New Mexico intentionally skirts around regulatory requirements to provide abortions to (illegal) “undocumented” immigrant women.

    In case there wasn’t enough proof of the abortion free for all in New Mexico, the radically pro-abortion network, “Hey Jane” spells is out pretty clearly:

    Tara Shaver continued,

    “New Mexico Democrats have created an ‘abortion free for all’ in our state that has opened the door for minors, illegal immigrants and out of state residents to kill their children via abortion using public tax dollars! Enough is enough, New Mexicans must rise up against this corrupt government. Take action, make your voice heard, contact your elected officials and make a plan to vote in November!”

  • EXCLUSIVE: New Mexico Abortion Hotline Exposed

    EXCLUSIVE: New Mexico Abortion Hotline Exposed

    By Bud Shaver,

    Albuquerque, New Mexico- On June 24, 2023, Abortion Free New Mexico spokeswoman, Tara Shaver spoke with KOB 4 about New Mexico Governor, Michelle Lujan Grisham’s new abortion hotline. It is being called the “NM Reproductive Health Hotline ” and is linked to the New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMDOH) Abortion and Reproductive Health section which explicitly affirms that, 

    “Abortion is legal and accessible in New Mexico.” 

    ​Abortion Free New Mexico had it’s suspicions about the real purpose of this new initiative and Tara Shaver stated to KOB 4 during her interview the following,

    “I can certainly appreciate that, you know, the governor is trying to make an effort to provide resources for women,’ said Shaver.

    ​’The pro-life community is so vibrant, and we have so much to offer. However, local abortion facilities, the Department of Health, even public schools are not willing to share our information about the resources that are available. So I feel like this hotline is probably going to serve one purpose, and that’s to promote abortion and birth control.’”

    In order to confirm exactly what this hotline offers Abortion Free New Mexico conducted its own investigation by calling the hotline.

    ​Here is the 22 minute recorded conversation in its entirety:

    The representative that answered the call confirmed that she was with the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) and when the investigative caller tells her that she is 8 weeks pregnant and calling for resources, the NMDOH representative immediately assumes that the caller wants an abortion.

    When the investigative caller says she’s not sure if she wants an abortion or to keep the baby and asks if there are pregnancy resources, the NMDOH representative gives her phone numbers for pro-abortion groups, “All Options” and “ReproCare”. The representative then circles back and gives the caller all of the Albuquerque abortion centers names, addresses and phone numbers.

    The investigative caller then asks about other resources like maternity homes and housing during the pregnancy. The investigator is told to call the New Mexico Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice (NMRCRC) for housing information. However, upon calling the NMRCRC a recording instructs women to visit their website and fill out their Abortion Fund Application.

    ​The first thing you see on their website emphatically states,

    “UNLESS YOU ARE SEEKING ASSISTANCE OBTAINING AN ABORTION, PLEASE DO NOT CALL OUR PATIENT HELPLINE.”

    It’s unclear why the NMDOH would refer to this organization for housing as their stated mission is to ONLY help women seeking abortions by providing,

    Plane tickets, meals, ground transportation, and clinic fees fully paid.”

    During the investigation, the caller also asked about prenatal care and parenting classes and was told that all  hospitals provide those instead of referring to life affirming organizations like CareNet that provide free parenting classes outside of a hospital setting.

    “It is misleading and downright dishonest for the Governor to state that the NM Reproductive Health Hotline is comprehensive. This couldn’t be further from the truth. During the investigation conducted by Abortion Free New Mexico, the New Mexico Department of Health representative had to research housing on the spot and only referred to domestic violence shelters and a radical group that ONLY helps women obtain abortions. 

    The investigative caller kept clarifying and asking whether or not the hotline had any actual reproductive health resources but was always referred to another extreme pro-abortion entity. Women calling this hotline are absolutely not given all of the comprehensive resources available to them in New Mexico, this hotline is primarily referring them to groups with an extreme pro-abortion bias. 

    ​Pro-life groups in New Mexico like the local maternity home, Casa De Mariposa located in Albuquerque and CareNet which offers statewide parenting classes, pregnancy tests as well as items for both and mom and baby, and even Options Beyond Adoption are blatantly excluded,” stated Tara Shaver, spokeswoman for Abortion Free New Mexico.

    It’s truly a sad reality that the New New Mexico Department of Health is actively promoting abortions and as a result,  the number of abortions have more than doubled as the KOB 4 report mentioned above revealed,

    “there were over 11,000 reported abortions statewide in 2022. Of those, over 6,000 were from out-of-state patients.” 

    The KOB 4 news coverage continued,

    ​”[Tara] Shaver says she doesn’t want women to travel to New Mexico. 
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    ‘It’s a disservice to them. Because, you know, women deserve so much better than abortion. Women deserve to know, again, other options that are available to them,’ Shaver said.”

    New Mexico pro-life organizations have so much to offer women with unplanned pregnancies.

    In fact, Abortion Free New Mexico recently announced, Life Fund: Emergent Financial Support During Pregnancy. 

  • 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.

    • 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.