Activity Highlight
- Date: April 1, 2026
- Service Area: Valencia County
- Purpose: Provide project updates and strengthen county-wide prevention and response systems
- Key Features:
- Presentation to Valencia County Commissioners
- Introduction of new regional partnership with the Village of Los Lunas
- Distribution of DETERRA drug disposal pouches to senior centers
- Ongoing coordination with Emergency Management and first responders
Overview
On April 1, 2026, the Opioid Remediation Collaborative of New Mexico (ORCNM) presented project updates to the Valencia County Commissioners, highlighting recent progress, partnerships, and strategies to strengthen prevention and response efforts across the county.
A key highlight included welcoming the Village of Los Lunas as the newest ORCNM partner, further enhancing regional collaboration and expanding the reach of opioid remediation efforts.
In response to a request from Commissioners, ORCNM distributed DETERRA drug deactivation pouches to all Valencia County Senior Centers, including:
- Belen Senior Center
- Del Rio Senior Center
- Meadow Lake Senior Center
- Bosque Farms Senior Center
- Fred Luna Los Lunas Senior Center
These resources provide residents with a safe and effective way to dispose of unused medications, helping reduce the risk of misuse.
ORCNM also shared updates on ongoing Emergency Management coordination efforts, where partners are working together to support law enforcement and first responders when responding to behavioral health and substance use-related calls.
ORCNM extends sincere thanks to Valencia County leadership and residents for their continued partnership. Together, these efforts are building a more coordinated, community-driven approach to prevention, treatment, and recovery.
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