Catron County, New Mexico

Truth or Consequences · multi-county

UNM Health — Telehealth Developmental Pediatrics

For Sierra County families, UNM Children's Hospital telehealth removes the need for a 150-mile round trip to Albuquerque. Developmental pediatrics consultations available remotely for autism evaluations, second opinions, and ongoing care coordination.

Telehealth is often the most practical option for Sierra County families. Ask for developmental pediatrics when calling.

Reserve

UNM Health Telehealth — Developmental Evaluations (Catron County)

Catron County is New Mexico's largest county by land area and one of its least populated, with no hospitals and no local specialist services. All comprehensive autism evaluations require telehealth through UNM Health or travel to Silver City (Grant County, ~75 miles east) or Albuquerque (~200 miles northeast). UNM Telehealth is strongly recommended as the first step for Catron County families.

Reserve is the county seat. No local hospitals — Silver City (Grant County) is the nearest medical hub. Telehealth through UNMH is the most practical first step for evaluation referrals.

Silver City · multi-county

Family Infant Toddler (FIT) Program — Southwest Region

New Mexico's IDEA Part C early intervention program covering Grant County. Free evaluations and services for children under 3 who may have developmental delays or disabilities, including autism spectrum concerns.

FREE. No income limit. Contact to request a free evaluation — services are provided in the home or community.

Truth or Consequences · multi-county

Family Infant Toddler (FIT) Program — Southwest Region

New Mexico's IDEA Part C early intervention program serving Sierra County. Free developmental evaluations and in-home services for children under 3. Sierra County is rural; FIT service coordinators cover the county including Truth or Consequences.

FREE under IDEA Part C. Sierra County is rural with limited local providers — FIT is often the best first call.

Reserve · multi-county

Family Infant Toddler (FIT) Program — Southwest Region

New Mexico's IDEA Part C early intervention program serving Catron County. Free evaluations and primarily telehealth-delivered services for children birth to three. FIT is typically the first and most accessible developmental service for families in this very rural county. No referral needed.

FREE under IDEA Part C. No referral needed. Telehealth delivery is the standard model for this remote county.

Reserve

ABA Telehealth — New Mexico Providers (Catron County)

In-person ABA therapy is not available in Catron County. Telehealth ABA parent training from Albuquerque or Silver City-based BCBAs is the only behavioral support option. New Mexico Medicaid (Centennial Care) covers ABA telehealth. EPICS, NM's PTI, can help identify telehealth ABA providers willing to serve rural Catron County.

Telehealth is the only realistic ABA option. NM Medicaid covers ABA. Silver City providers in Grant County may serve Catron County with in-home visits for some families.

Silver City · multi-county

Western New Mexico University — Speech-Language Clinic

WNMU's communication disorders program operates a community speech-language clinic in Silver City. Supervised graduate clinicians provide speech and language evaluations and therapy at reduced cost. A key local resource in a county with few private providers.

University clinic — reduced-cost services. May have semester-based scheduling. Call early to get on the list.

Albuquerque · multi-county

Autism Society of New Mexico

New Mexico's statewide autism family organization. While Sierra County lacks a local chapter, the Autism Society of NM connects families statewide to peer support, resources, and events. Contact them to connect with others in the south-central NM area.

Albuquerque · multi-county

Disability Rights New Mexico

Disability Rights New Mexico is the federally designated protection and advocacy organization for New Mexicans with disabilities. For Catron County families facing school disputes, discrimination, or rights violations, Disability Rights NM provides free legal advocacy and representation — accessible statewide by phone.

FREE legal advocacy for disability rights issues. Statewide remote service — critical for isolated rural NM families with limited local legal resources.

Albuquerque · multi-county

EPICS — Parent Training & Information Center

Statewide PTI serving Grant County families at no cost. EPICS helps navigate IEP meetings, special education disputes, and disability rights for families across southwestern New Mexico including Grant County.

FREE statewide service. Phone and remote advocacy especially valuable for rural Grant County families.

Albuquerque · multi-county

EPICS — Parent Training & Information Center

New Mexico's statewide PTI serving Sierra County families. EPICS provides free IEP advocacy and special education rights support — critical in rural Sierra County where families may have limited access to local advocates.

FREE. Phone/remote services available. Highly recommended for rural Sierra County families navigating school services.

Albuquerque · multi-county

EPICS — Parent Training & Information Center

New Mexico's statewide PTI providing free IEP advocacy and special education rights support for Catron County families. Remote and phone advocacy are the primary contact methods for this very rural, low-population county.

FREE. Statewide. Phone/remote advocacy essential for one of NM's least populated counties.