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  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.
  • UPDATE: More Statewide 2022 Candidates Sign Pro-Life Pledge

    UPDATE: More Statewide 2022 Candidates Sign Pro-Life Pledge

    By Bud Shaver,
    ​
    Albuquerque, New Mexico- This weekend the Republican Party of New Mexico will hold its pre-primary convention to select the candidates that will be on the June primary election ballot. Abortion Free New Mexico leaders are delegates and will be present to cast votes representing Bernalillo County. 

    Abortion Free New Mexico is pleased to release its most up to date list of candidates 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.

    Candidates who sign Abortion Free New Mexico’s pro-life pledge are not receiving an official endorsement. Abortion Free New Mexico does not endorse candidates, we simply let you know who stands for life and entrust you, the voter, with the responsibility to see where the candidates stand on other important issues. Life, however, is the preeminent issue when choosing a candidate to vote for because without life, nothing else matters.

    Abortion Free New Mexico provides the candidates an opportunity to solidify their pro-life position by signing the pro-life pledge but the voters, their constituents, ultimately have to make the final decision who best represents them. Abortion Free New Mexico would love for every candidate to sign a pro-life pledge regardless of party affiliation. Please contact the candidates and see where they stand on other issues that are important to you. Vote your values and refuse to be silenced.

    ​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.”

    2022 Candidates who have signed Abortion Free New Mexico’s Pro-Life Pledge:


    ​Tara Shaver spokeswoman for 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.

    2022 Gubernatorial and Lt. Governor Candidates who have signed ​Abortion Free New Mexico’s Pro-Life Pledge:

    2022 Statewide Candidates who have signed 
    ​Abortion Free New Mexico’s Pro-Life Pledge: