BREAKING: PLANNED PARENTHOOD RE-OPENS ALBUQUERQUE LOCATION FOR ABORTION SERVICES

Re-opening highlights continued expansion of abortion access in New Mexico, driven by out-of-state demand and state-supported initiatives

By Bud Shaver,

Albuquerque, NM - Abortion Free New Mexico (AFNM) is raising concerns following the re-opening of a Planned Parenthood facility in Northeast Albuquerque, which is now providing in-person medical abortions at 9809 Candelaria Rd NE.

According to Planned Parenthood’s website, the location—listed as the “Northeast Heights Health Center of Albuquerque, NM”—is currently open and actively providing services.

AFNM says the re-opening reflects a broader trend of abortion expansion in New Mexico following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, driven in part by increasing out-of-state demand and policies that have positioned the state as a regional destination for abortion. The organization also points to the role of state leadership, citing taxpayer-funded initiatives and public investments that it says are accelerating the growth of abortion infrastructure.

Rapid Expansion Since Roe v. Wade Overturn

In 2022, when Roe v. Wade was overturned:

• Albuquerque had 4 abortion facilities
• The state had approximately 9 total

Today:

• Albuquerque now has 7 abortion facilities
• New Mexico has 14 free-standing abortion facilities statewide 
• Additional mail-order abortion pill services are offered remotely through The Satanic Temple. 

AFNM notes that:

• A taxpayer-funded abortion facility is already under construction in Las Cruces, supported by approximately $10 million in state funding approved by the New Mexico Legislature and backed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. State leaders have also advanced plans for a second publicly funded facility in Northern New Mexico — with an additional $10 million requested and Farmington identified among the potential locations — though final approval and construction details remain limited.

Tara Shaver, spokeswoman for Abortion Free New Mexico issued the following statement:

“Since Roe v. Wade was overturned, New Mexico has rapidly positioned itself as a regional destination for abortion, with out-of-state demand driving significant growth in abortion access across our state,” Shaver said.

“This isn’t happening in a vacuum — it is being actively shaped and accelerated by state leadership. While other states are strengthening protections for life, New Mexico’s leaders are spearheading a dramatic expansion of abortion infrastructure, including the use of taxpayer dollars.”

“We are witnessing the normalization of abortion expansion in New Mexico, with policy decisions and public funding working together to turn our state into a hub for abortion access in the region.”

Oversight and Transparency Questions Remain

Abortion Free New Mexico continues to raise concerns about:

• Lack of routine health inspections for abortion facilities
• Absence of a specific licensing category for abortion clinics
• Limited public reporting on complications and outcomes​

“If abortion is healthcare, why is it exempt from the same standards applied to other medical facilities?” Shaver added.