ORCNM currently serves communities across the following nine rural counties in New Mexico, along with the Village of Los Lunas:

• Catron County
• Cibola County
• Grant County
• Guadalupe County
• Hidalgo County
• Luna County
• Sierra County
• Socorro County
• Valencia County
• Village of Los Lunas

Each participating community works collaboratively to strengthen opioid prevention efforts, expand access to treatment and recovery services, support harm reduction initiatives, and ensure opioid settlement resources are used effectively to address local needs.

Narcan® (naloxone) is a life-saving medication that can quickly reverse an opioid overdose. It is available throughout New Mexico and can be accessed through local pharmacies, health departments, community organizations, harm reduction programs, and ORCNM County Partner Boxes.

To find Narcan® resources and available locations near you, visit the Narcan® page on the ORCNM website.

ORCNM supports evidence-based prevention programs and youth-led initiatives designed to educate and empower young people across participating communities. Programs include the Stanford REACH Lab’s Safety First curriculum, which provides age-appropriate substance use education and promotes informed, healthy decision-making.

ORCNM is also developing a regional Youth Advisory Council, giving young people a direct voice in prevention efforts, community outreach, and the development of youth-focused resources and messaging. Through partnerships with schools, youth leaders, and community organizations, ORCNM works to make prevention education relevant, accessible, and responsive to the needs of New Mexico youth.

Opioid settlement funds are used to support evidence-based strategies that address the impact of the opioid crisis across participating ORCNM communities. Investments may include:

• Expanding access to substance use treatment and behavioral health services
• Increasing Narcan® distribution, overdose prevention, and harm reduction efforts
• Supporting youth prevention, education, and early intervention programs
• Strengthening recovery support services and peer-based programs
• Improving community education, outreach, and awareness
• Supporting workforce development and local partnerships that expand access to care
• Using data and community input to identify local needs and guide funding priorities

ORCNM works collaboratively with participating communities to help ensure settlement funds are used responsibly, strategically, and in ways that create meaningful, long-term impact.

There are many ways to get involved with ORCNM’s work, including attending community events, participating in prevention and education initiatives, volunteering with local programs, joining community coalitions, and supporting outreach efforts.

Youth may also have opportunities to participate in ORCNM’s Youth Advisory Council and help shape prevention messaging, resources, and community initiatives.

To find opportunities in your area, visit the Counties section of the ORCNM website and select your community for local information, programs, events, and contacts.

ORCNM connects individuals and families with a variety of treatment, recovery, and support resources, including:

• Treatment navigation for opioid and substance use disorders
• Connections to local treatment providers and community resources
• Recovery support and peer-based services
• Mental health and emotional support resources
• Warm handoffs to prevention and treatment services
• Ongoing follow-up and care coordination
• Digital recovery resources through the CHESS Health support platform

For immediate support or help navigating available services, call 988. Through ORCNM’s partnership with the New Mexico Crisis & Access Line, individuals in participating communities can receive personalized support, connections to local resources, and follow-up assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Stay connected with ORCNM to learn about upcoming events, community initiatives, new resources, funding updates, and opportunities to get involved.

You can stay informed by:

• Visiting the Events page on the ORCNM website
• Signing up for the ORCNM newsletter
• Following ORCNM on social media
• Checking your local county or community page for programs, events, and announcements
• Visiting the ORCNM website regularly for the latest news, resources, and collaborative updates

These channels are the best way to stay connected with ORCNM’s work and learn about new opportunities and resources available throughout participating communities.