Continuing the tradition of CAA advocacy at the Roundhouse, NMAAA Board members, UNM MSA program faculty and staff, and SAAs from the Class of 2027 visited the New Mexico Legislature on February 17, 2026. Board members led students through the offices of every state legislator in both the House and Senate, delivering informational bags containing NMAAA items, educational materials about the CAA profession, and updates on the continued growth of UNM’s MSA program. These visits provided opportunities to remain connected with legislators and their staff, answer questions, and share the important role CAAs play in delivering anesthesia care throughout New Mexico. Students experienced legislative advocacy firsthand and saw how consistent professional involvement builds awareness, strengthens relationships, and prepares the next generation of CAAs to advocate for their profession. Our presence each year matters and continues the momentum established through previous CAA Days at the Roundhouse.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all New Mexico legislators and their staff for their continued support of health care in our state.

During CAA Day at the Roundhouse on 1/22/25, a number of practicing CAAs and all SAAs from UNM's inaugural MSA class attended the event. Senator Hickey sponsored the memorial, and the group was announced on the Senate floor and had the opportunity to speak with many legislators. Students attended a House Health and Human Services Committee meeting to witness legislative discussions firsthand. NMAAA board members led groups of SAAs in distributing “session survival kits” to every legislator, showcasing advocacy in action. One of the highlights of the day was the students’ interactions with state legislators and their staff, eloquently advocating for the profession and discussing their experiences as the first cohort of SAAs in New Mexico. Several practicing CAAs from Christus St. Vincent (Santa Fe) were also present, showing their support.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all New Mexico legislators for their continuous support of healthcare in our state.

Senator Hickey sponsored a memorial naming 1/22/24 CAA day in the New Mexico senate. Many NMAAA CAA members, students from across the USA, and a few members of UNM's inaugural CAA class attended. 

We are thankful to all the New Mexico legislators for all they do to support healthcare in New Mexico. 

We are happy to announce the University of New Mexico will be the home of the newest CAA program! Click Here for info!

On April 4, 2023, Governor Lujan Grisham signed SB 35 allowing CAAs to continue practicing in all major metro counties in New Mexico and expanding supervision ratios to 1:4 throughout New Mexico. 

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THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED!

Special thanks to:

OUR AMAZING Board members

Senator Hickey

Senator Padilla

Representative Dixon

Our amazing lobbyist, Scott Scanland

and all of the Giddy Up Gang