County resource guide
Luna County, New Mexico
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Luna County. New Mexico statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
8 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Silver City · multi-county
Gila Regional Medical Center — Behavioral Health
The primary hospital for Grant County, located in Silver City. Gila Regional provides behavioral health screenings and referrals. Full autism evaluations require referral to UNM Children's Hospital (3+ hours away) or UNMH telehealth services.
Rural hospital — can initiate developmental screenings and referrals. Telehealth is often the fastest route to a specialist.
Deming
Mimbres Memorial Hospital — Behavioral Health
Mimbres Memorial Hospital is the primary healthcare facility for Luna County on the US-Mexico border. Developmental screenings and referrals are available; comprehensive autism evaluations require referral to UNM Children's Hospital (Las Cruces or Albuquerque). Bilingual Spanish/English services are essential in this majority-Hispanic border community.
Border county with large Latino population. Bilingual (Spanish/English) services are critical. Las Cruces (MountainView/Memorial Medical) is ~60 miles east.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
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.
Deming · multi-county
Family Infant Toddler (FIT) Program — Southwest Region
New Mexico's IDEA Part C early intervention program for Luna County. Free evaluations and home-based services for children birth to three. Bilingual service coordinators available — an important resource in this predominantly Hispanic border community.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Bilingual (Spanish/English) services available. No referral needed.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Deming · multi-county
Sunshine Behavioral Health — Telehealth ABA (Luna County)
Telehealth-delivered ABA therapy and parent training for Luna County families. In-person ABA is very limited in Deming; telehealth BCBAs provide the most accessible ABA pathway. Bilingual Spanish/English services sought — confirm availability when scheduling. Accepts NM Medicaid.
Bilingual services critical for Luna County families. NM Medicaid covers ABA. Ask specifically about Spanish-speaking BCBAs.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Albuquerque · multi-county
Autism Society of New Mexico
Statewide autism organization connecting Luna County families to peer support and resources. The organization can help connect Deming families with Spanish-speaking support networks in southern New Mexico.
Bilingual outreach available. Contact them to find Spanish-speaking family connections in southern NM.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
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 offering free IEP advocacy and special education rights support. EPICS has strong bilingual and culturally responsive services — especially important for the large Spanish-speaking population in Luna County.
FREE. Bilingual English/Spanish. Border families can also contact NMPD (NM Protection & Advocacy) for disability rights support.
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