Drug Policy Alliance New Mexico (DPANM) is the leading organization in our state promoting alternatives to the failed war on drugs. We advocate for drug policies based on science, compassion, health, and human rights. We’re working towards a system that embraces effective drug policies to 1) reduce death and disease, 2) protect children and families, 3) improve public safety, and 4) reduce crime.

To achieve these effective drug polices, our office focuses on the four essential pillars of drug policy: 1) harm reduction, 2) prevention, 3) treatment, and 4) public safety. We work on issues ranging from effective youth drug education, to alternatives to incarceration for people with drug addictions, to improved reentry services and programs for people released from jail or prison. Together we can build a safer and healthier New Mexico. Join Us!

2010 Legislative Session

DPANM received a message from Governor Richardson to include treatment instead of incarceration as a policy proposal for the 2010 Legislative Session. Sign our online petition to let our legislators know this is the year to pass this smart and cost-effective criminal justice policy.

For more information on treatment instead of incarceration and our other proposals for 2010, click here.

Previous Successes and Current Projects

Click here to read about our efforts during the 2009 Legislative Session, or to learn more about our previous legislative successes click here.

We also continue to monitor the implementation of the Lynn and Erin Compassionate Use Act. Learn more about New Mexico’s Medical Cannabis Program here.

Get Involved

• Sign up to receive Drug Policy Alliance New Mexico's action alerts.
• Check out DPA's 2010 Legislative Tool-Kit for tips on how you can be an effective advocate.