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NM Political Report: Spotlight on the Mariposa Fund

Updated March 16, 2025

“Aranda said the volunteers with Mariposa Fund have worked with staff at abortion clinics in the state about how to ask patients about documentation status in a way that is “respectful and acknowledges their humanity.”

NBC News: The New Mexico fallout after the Supreme Court turns a blind eye on the Texas abortion ban

September 3, 2021

“Many of these women are going to have to make choices that pit their own safety, and the safety of their family, and receiving necessary health care, against one another,” Rushforth said.

NM Political Report- Respect NM Women and Families Rally

February 2, 2021

The Mariposa Fund was proud to participate in the Respect NM Women and Families digital rally on Monday and to be featured in the NM Political Report’s coverage. “Italia Aranda, an abortion care provider who...

The Cut: Donate to an Abortion Fund Right Now

Updated June 24, 2022

“If you’re feeling terrified and want to take action, the best thing you can do is donate to an abortion fund: an on-the-ground organization that helps arrange and pay for abortion care for patients who ...

Noise for NOW X Seeding Sovereignty Mask Campaign to benefit Abortion Funds

June 9, 2020

“Several musicians are showing support for NOISE FOR NOW and Seeding Sovereignty’s mask benefit campaign for American Indigenous communities and reproductive justice organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. For every mask or bandana purchased, one ...

NM Political Report- Abortion Funds on Global Pandemic

March 21, 2020

“New Mexico abortion fund providers are already seeing impacts as the public health emergency and financial crisis worsens during the COVID-19 global pandemic, according to advocates. A group of abortion fund providers in New Mexico ...

Interview with Brava

September 23, 2018

“The Mariposa fund is founded by women of color and queer folks all of whom are abortion care providers. Our mission is rooted in a desire to create equal access to reproductive healthcare for all….”