Deliberate Parenthood Reopens Abortion Heart in Albuquerque, New Mexico

On Apr 10, 2026

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 their website, the location is identified as “Northeast Heights Health Center of Albuquerque, NM” and is currently open.

At the same address, mapping data and prior listings indicate this site was previously associated with Care Net Pregnancy Center of Albuquerque, a pro-life ministry serving women and families.

AFNM says this development reflects a broader shift in New Mexico, where abortion access has expanded rapidly in recent years.

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Rapid Expansion Since Roe v. Wade Overturn

In 2022, when Roe v. Wade was overturned:

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 tourism in New Mexico, with policy decisions and public funding working together to turn our state into a hub for abortion access in the region.”