U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. will visit New Mexico next week as part of a three-day, multi-state tour promoting the “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) initiative, a cornerstone of President Trump’s second-term health policy agenda.
The tour, running April 7–9, will take Kennedy across Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico, highlighting sweeping public health reforms, tribal partnerships, and school nutrition innovations aimed at addressing chronic disease and wellness disparities in the Southwest.
Kennedy’s visit comes as New Mexico is among several states enacting legislation aligned with MAHA objectives. New laws celebrated during the tour include bans on ultra-processed foods and synthetic dyes in public schools, limitations on the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for purchasing soda and candy, and a prohibition on the fluoridation of public water systems.
“These policies mark a new chapter in how we think about public health — not as a reactive system, but as a proactive investment in our children, our families, and our communities,” Kennedy said in a statement released ahead of the tour.
A central focus of Kennedy’s New Mexico leg will be tribal health and self-governance. He is slated to participate in a fireside chat with tribal leaders, addressing the critical role of Indigenous innovation in advancing healthcare delivery, community wellness, and economic development.
In partnership with the Navajo Nation, Kennedy will also discuss food sovereignty programs and tribal-led wellness initiatives. The Navajo Nation is notable for implementing the country’s first tribal “junk food tax” in 2014, a policy seen by the MAHA campaign as a model for grassroots nutrition reform.
The tour will include a stop at a charter school serving students from Pre-K through 11th grade, where Kennedy will observe how integrated health practices — including daily physical activity and scratch-cooked meals — are embedded into school culture.
According to HHS, the school embodies MAHA’s vision for student well-being as a foundation for academic success and lifelong health.
Secretary Kennedy will also visit a pair of health centers, including one that features a teaching kitchen for medical students and another that emphasizes nutrition-based care for chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension — a significant concern in rural and tribal communities across New Mexico.
Though no press conference is scheduled in New Mexico as of now, HHS has announced two media events: one in Salt Lake City and one in Phoenix, featuring Secretary Kennedy alongside state legislators.
I hope he stays away from the NM democrat politicians, they will screw up anything positive that would come from this visit.
Chemtrails? So when the jets fly through moisture laden air after they “eliminate “ the “chemicals,” what are they going to blame for the contrails. I’ve been watching contrails all my life. When there is higher humidity at cruising altitudes and the jets fly through it, there are contrails. When the humidity is low, no contrails. This has been a dry winter in the southwest, no contrails.
you are still an idiot and obviously a shill babs. how can you look up and see all the geo engineering when your head is up your —-
Only ? CNN msnbc cbs abc nbc will enlighten you and pbs correct?
http://www.geoengineeringwatch.org
Movie titled the Dimming might raise your EQ.
Open mind .
Watch yourself Mr. Kennedy New Mexico Democrats are evil morons.
Yes, I hope he has all the protection he’ll need from the dreadful, inferior dirty dems. They’re a violent lot.
One of the best things about this admin….RFK, Jr! Our food industry is killing us and making health institutions rich…
I love RFK Jr., and I love that he is coming to NM to help spread health and eating a healthy diet. We have been poisoned for too long, and this needs to change ASAP. Need to stop the chem-trails too; I hope he can address this issue also. Lord, please protect him from the evil democrats and lunatics during his entire tour!
Christians…always asking the lord (?) for favors
Getting fluoride out of public water supplies and addressing a ban on chemtrails like other states are now doing is critical for the health of NM residents and ecosystems. We can help by invisioning a successful experience for RFK in NM. Refraining from the doom and gloom while projecting a better quality of life will be more successful in achieving this goal.
Why don’t you tell us why fluoride was put into water, to begin with. You and others might find it interesting… along with what’s happening to kids whose parents went along with his nonsense on measles shot abstinence.
You’re a fool if you think anyone gives a rat’s rear end about your asinine comments.
32 states are finally banning chemtrails full of barium strontium and aluminum.
It’s about time, but I hope and pray that Secretary Kennedy comes with a lot of security to protect him from the evil Democrats and their minions.
happy trails in the SW. dont forget to buy green chili!
Peggy Hall (The Healthy American) Says RFK is the “right man for the jab”. Look her up and she’s got a very good point on what RFK is about.
I’m thankful for JFK. Wicked Dems and Lujan will be shut up by him. Praying for God’s hedge of protection over JFK and his team!!! In Jesus name! They will be protected by the Host’s of Heavenly Army 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Where is Karen Bedonie? An appearance at this would be fitting. She put so much energy into the Guv seat race and then disappeared.
During the time President Kennedy was in office, he endorsed and established physical education in all our schools. Check this out … https://oldschooltrainer.com/could-you-survive-this-1960s-gym-class/
He has my backing! Remove fluoride,remove the toxins in our grains and wheat. It’s going to be an uphill battle fighting off the chemical monsters along with big pharma but we need to do something!