The Behavioral Health Executive Committee is mandated in the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act. Its main role is to designate the behavioral health regions; review and approve regional plans; establish funding strategies and structure based on approved regional plans; monitor and track deliverables and expenditures and address deficiencies and implementation issues of regional plans; and establish a project management strategy that shall be led by a project manager at the HCA. The Committee meets at least quarterly and is subject to the Open Meetings Act. It is to report on a quarterly basis to the Legislative Finance Committee on the implementation status of the regional plans
The BHEC composition is as follows:
Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act Executive Committee Meeting
Friday, December 4, 2026, | 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: New Mexico Health Care Authority’s Behavioral Health Services Division
37 Plaza La Prensa, Santa Fe, NM 87507
Date: Friday, August 14, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: New Mexico State Capitol Bldg., 490 Old Santa Fe Trail, Room 322, Santa Fe, NM 87507
Public Entry Notice: The New Mexico State Capitol is currently under construction. All public entry has been moved to the Capitol West Annex.
The New Mexico Health Care Authority and the Administrative Office of the Courts announce the next meeting of the Executive Committee established under the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act, Senate Bill 3 (SB3, 2025). This Committee oversees the ongoing implementation of SB3, 2025—including statewide coordination, regional planning, and progress toward building a stronger behavioral health system. It brings together leaders from all three branches of government, along with community partners, to support a more responsive and equitable system of care. Public participation is encouraged as we continue this work on behalf of all New Mexicans.
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Meeting ID: 813 0880 1928
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NOTICE TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact Lisa Noriega at lisa.noriega@hca.nm.gov at least one week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible formats. Contact Lisa Noreiga at lisa.noriega@hca.nm.gov if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed.
Notice of Meeting (Spanish) [PDF]
AOC Recommendations for Tribal Priority Plan Process [PDF]
Dr. Violette Cloud Proposed Revision to Regional Funding Formula and Tribal Allocation [PDF]
UNM Behavioral Health Technical Assistance Center
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
2400 Tucker Avenue N.E
1 University of New Mexico
MSC09-5030