PPRM is a Planned Parenthood Federation of America affiliate that operates health centers in Colorado, Southern Nevada, and Wyoming and one health center in Farmington, NM. Now that PPNM is a part of PPRM, it will adopt the Farmington health center. This means that PPNM now operates six health centers in four cities (Albuquerque, Farmington, Rio Rancho, and Santa Fe). PPNM will also continue to be known and do business as Planned Parenthood of New Mexico—just as Planned Parenthood of Southern Nevada and Planned Parenthood of Wyoming operate under the PPRM parent name.
“The decision to unite was one that our Boards of Directors for both affiliates knew was a smart decision and unanimously agreed upon. By combining our forces, we are strengthening our mission in becoming a stronger, more robust affiliate,” said PPRM President and CEO Vicki Cowart. “Our affiliates also share a strong commitment to people—the communities we serve, our patients, donors, activists, champions and employees. We work hard to connect with the community as well as employees who carry out the Planned Parenthood mission every day.”
PPRM was founded in 1916 and has operated a health center in Farmington since 1980. PPNM has been operating in New Mexico since 1964. Combined, the two entities see roughly 134,000 patients a year. PPRM is committed to ensuring that the women and men of the New Mexico will continue to have access to affordable and high-quality life-saving cancer screenings, birth control, STD testing and treatment and much more. In total, PPRM operates 34 health centers as it unifies with New Mexico.
Upon the unification, all services that are currently offered will continue and major staffing changes are not anticipated. Additionally, the affiliate’s headquarters will remain in its current location in Denver, Colorado; Vicki Cowart will maintain the position of president and CEO.
Both PPRM and PPNM have associated 501(c)4 political organizations to conduct advocacy and electoral activities. As of Sept. 1, 2012, PPNM Action Fund became part of the PPRM family, similar to Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado (PPVC). PPNM Action Fund will continue as the political advocacy arm for PPRM in New Mexico although will it soon operate under a new name, Planned Parenthood Votes New Mexico.
