Autism Society New Mexico

Autism Society New Mexico The Autism Society's mission is to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully.

Our Mission:
We create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully. Our Vision:
Creating a world where everyone in the Autism community is connected to the support they need, when they need it. Our Values:

DIGNITY, where the value and self-determination of every individual is upheld. EQUITY, where everyone with Autism achieves the highest possi

ble quality of life
INCLUSION, where every person is integrated into society without barriers or exceptions in a collaborative environment. DIVERSITY, where everyone is respected for their unique and individual differences
INTEGRITY, where we conduct ourselves with honor, truth, and respect in our thoughts,
words and actions. The Autism Society’s mission is to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully. As the nation’s oldest leading grassroots Autism organization, the Autism Society and its 75 local affiliates serve over half a million members of the Autism community each year. It envisions a world where everyone in the Autism community is connected to the support they need, when they need it - including education, advocacy efforts, and supports and services throughout the lifespan. Because, the connection is you. ™

For more information, go to www.autismsociety.org. Community Guidelines:
We are proud to be a part of an online community to share advocacy, information and resources about Autism. As part of that community, we believe in respectful conversations that advance knowledge and engagement on these topics. We welcome people to join our social media channels and encourage visitors to contribute respectfully. Most importantly, we want everyone to feel comfortable engaging with our page and gain new knowledge from the information shared here. To meet these goals, we are asking all followers and fans to abide by our policies:
- Comments that are insulting, personal or slanderous will be immediately removed.
- Comments with profane language or emojis will be immediately removed.
- Comments that are off-topic and derail from the link, post, update can be deleted.
- Comments that are opposing our viewpoint will NOT be deleted in the spirit of healthy debate. We ask that you disagree respectfully and with the facts.
- Any spamming to our page will be deleted and fan will be blocked.
- Those that violate our policies can be deleted or blocked from our fan page. The Autism Society's social media channels and pages are intended to serve as a mechanism for communication
between the public and Autism Society. All comments posted on the Autism Society's social media channels will be monitored. The Autism Society reserves the right to remove comments or postings on any organization-run social media channels that violate any applicable laws or the the Autism Society's Social Media Channels Policy. Social media channels are private sites, and the privacy terms of those channels apply. The Autism Society does not guarantee reliability and accuracy of any third-party links, and it reserves the right to remove any conversation.

It was a galactic morning! Thank you for coming to our sensory showing of The Mandalorian and Grogu! We look forward to ...
05/30/2026

It was a galactic morning! Thank you for coming to our sensory showing of The Mandalorian and Grogu! We look forward to seeing you next month for Toy Story 5 on June 27th!

LOS LUNAS - Join us at Mitchell Theatres Starlight 8 for a sensory friendly showing of The Mandalorian & Grogu on May 30...
05/26/2026

LOS LUNAS - Join us at Mitchell Theatres Starlight 8 for a sensory friendly showing of The Mandalorian & Grogu on May 30th at 11am. Sign in begins at 10:15am

Come early and meet our special guests that will be greeting you at the door!

Sound is lowered, lights stay on a dim level, and no previews

Admission is $5.75 per person, autistic individual is paid for by Autism Society New Mexico

*This is an inclusive event and open to anyone that can benefit from the accommodation.

Some great information.
05/13/2026

Some great information.

Need help understanding the DDSD waiver allocation process or available waiver programs?

Join the New Mexico Health Care Authority Developmental Disabilities Supports Division for virtual Allocation Office Hours. Beginning May 26, staff will be available to answer questions, provide guidance, and share information about DD and Mi Via Waivers and available supports and services.

🗓 Occurs every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month
⏰ 12 to 1 p.m.
💻 Join virtually through Microsoft Teams

🔗Link in the comments or scan the QR code.

📞 Need help joining? Call 505-350-0034 for assistance.

LAS CRUCES- Please share and be on the lookout. Contact Las Cruces police (575) 526-0795 or call 911 with any informatio...
05/03/2026

LAS CRUCES- Please share and be on the lookout. Contact Las Cruces police (575) 526-0795 or call 911 with any information.

UPDATE: Francisco Reyes has been located safely. Thank you to everyone who shared the information.

Original Post:
Las Cruces Police Searching for Missing Endangered 23-Year-Old Man

LCPD is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing adult believed to be in danger.

23-year-old Francisco Reyes was last seen at about 4:30 p.m. leaving on foot from the Red Mountain Circle area.

Reyes is described as a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes. He is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs about 146 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black long-sleeve shirt, gray basketball shorts and black socks.

Police say Reyes is autistic and has developmental disabilities. Officers believe he may be endangered and in need of immediate assistance.

Anyone who sees Reyes or has information on his whereabouts is asked to call 911 or contact the Las Cruces Police Department at (575) 526-0795.

04/23/2026

LOS LUNAS: April 28th, Los Lunas High School auditorium. Join us for a free sensory friendly concert presented by Singleton Schreiber and curated by self advocate, Jaron Jolly featuring the LLHS Wind Ensemble. We will have a resource fair and pizza from 4:30p-6 with the concert beginning at 6pm. Come enjoy music in a judgement free zone with the freedom to make noise or move around if needed. We can’t wait to see you!

Thank you for coming out and building a team! ♾️
04/15/2026

Thank you for coming out and building a team! ♾️

We are beyond grateful to our incredible team who showed up and walked alongside us this past weekend at the Ellen Reavis Autism Walk hosted by Autism Society New Mexico 💙

Your support, energy, and dedication mean so much—not just to us, but to the entire autism community. Events like this remind us of the power of coming together, raising awareness, and celebrating every unique individual.

Because of you, we continue to build a more inclusive, supportive world for our kids and families. Thank you for standing with us, walking with us, and believing in our mission.

We couldn’t do this without you! 💫

Autism Society New Mexico

Thank you for your support! ♾️
04/14/2026

Thank you for your support! ♾️

04/02/2026

On World Autism Day (and each day), we recognize that every Autistic person is their own kind of amazing.

Some of us love patterns. Some of us love sounds. Some of us love quiet spaces, big ideas, or noticing details others might miss.

Some, like Carl's friend Lotta, see colors when they hear music. And some, like Carl, are sensory seekers who love strong smells.

There isn’t just one way to be Autistic. There are all kinds of kinds.

That’s something we celebrate every day at the Autism Society of America, and it’s something we love about Carl, Lotta, and their friends in Fuzzytown, too.

📺Watch the Emmy Award winning Carl The Collector Show on PBS KIDS
and learn more at: https://pbskids.org/carl

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PO Box 30955
Albuquerque, NM
87190

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