PFLAG Las Cruces

09/03/2026

Volunteer opportunity! Come support your local PFLAG!

08/21/2026

New HHS rule issued—and we know it’s scary. Here’s what you need to know: The new HHS rule impacts youth under the age of 18 for Medicaid and 19 for CHIP—it does NOT ban care, but does prohibit federal Medicaid and CHIP funding from being used for medically necessary care for transgender youth. The rule is expected to go into effect mid-October.

Now, here’s what else you need to know: Everyone, regardless of gender identity, deserves the healthcare they need when they need it. Today’s new rule from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services restricting access to medically necessary care for transgender young people is hurtful and harmful, and our hearts go out to all the families impacted. We will NEVER stop fighting for you and all of our trans loved ones.

We are working to get the best, highly-verified information possible from our legal teams, and we will report back with these details as soon as we have them—be sure to follow us here and check out our Stories as we share more.

If you are needing urgent emotional support—a place to vent, a person to reach out to, a space to commiserate with others impacted:

1) Reach out to your local PFLAG chapter by visiting pflag.org/find.

2) Join our private Facebook group, the PFLAG National Online Community. It’s a safe, moderated space that allows users to post anonymously. To join, visit facebook.com/groups/pflagnational, answer the three simple questions, and agree to the group rules. Please note that we take the privacy of our members seriously, and thoroughly vet all member requests.

Remember: You are not alone. This is a scary and challenging time, but together we will face this moment and every moment to come with unity, courage, hope—and always leading with love.

08/20/2026

08/20/2026

We’re hiring! Join the PFLAG team as our Senior Coordinator, Information Technology. This full-time, hybrid role based in Washington, D.C. offers an annual salary of $67,239 - $78,188 USD commensurate with experience, expertise and other qualifying factors.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Data & Information Technology, this is a newly-created position working to ensure that PFLAG National staff have the IT and data support needed to advance the organization’s mission and strategic priorities. 💻

Learn more about the role and apply today at pflag.org/careers

08/16/2026

🌲⛺️Casa Lola Q***r Campout wish list!⛺️🌲

Our folks at Casa Lola are taking the participants to a Q***r Campout this fall. We need equipment to make this trip a success! You can help today by purchasing something from our wish list, and by sharing.

https://tinyurl.com/queer-campout

(If you would like to help but don't want to shop at Amazon, items can be purchased locally and dropped off. Thank you!)

Our in-person Drop-in Center hours and location:
1515 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
M, W, F 1-6PM

08/16/2026

Raising healthy, informed, and confident young people starts with open and age-appropriate conversations! Join PFLAG National at our upcoming PFLAG Academy Online virtual learning session, “Sex Education 101: Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth Through Inclusive Learning” to learn about the fundamentals of comprehensive health education, the current climate of s*x education in the United States, best practices in creating inclusive spaces in education, and tips and strategies for fostering conversations with the young people in our lives around s*x and s*xuality.

Led by special guests from Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest, attendees will:

• Identify the difference between comprehensive s*x education and s*xual risk avoidance education.
• Understand the current political state of s*x education.
• Provide examples of inclusive s*x education best practices.
• Discuss strategies and tips for confident conversations with our youth around s*x and s*xuality.

Join the conversation on Wednesday, August 26 at 8:30pm ET / 5:30pm PT by registering today at pflag.org/onlineacademy

08/11/2026

RAÍCES Y RITMOS IS ALMOST HERE!
Join us Saturday, August 15th from 11 AM to 2 PM at FYI+ Anthony for Raíces y Ritmos: Celebrating Our History to Our Future!
Come celebrate culture, community, and the traditions that connect us while enjoying an afternoon packed with DJ & live music, cultural entertainment, family activities, a resource fair, community mural painting, free aguas frescas, and so much more!
Featuring Orlando-Antonio Jiménez, Mariachi Real de Jalisco, Matachines San Antonio, DJ Nervous, the Gadsden High Panther Band, local speakers & poets, and more!
FYI+ Anthony Location
414 Saint Anthony St., Anthony, NM
Saturday, August 15th
11 AM to 2 PM
Bring your family, bring your friends, and come celebrate where we come from while looking toward where we're going.

07/29/2026