New Mexico Health Care Authority
Robert Retherford is an accomplished legal professional currently serving as an Attorney for Child Support Services at the New Mexico Health Care Authority since December 2023. Previously, Retherford worked as a Master Children's Court Attorney with the New Mexico Department of Children, Youth, and Families from October 2022 to December 2023, and held roles including Appellate Attorney and Children's Court Attorney within the same department from 2015 to 2022. As a sole practitioner from 2005 to 2015, Retherford specialized in Social Security, Estate Planning, Children's Law, and civil work. Retherford's earlier experience includes providing legal assistance at DNA-People's Legal Services and clerking at the Native American Rights Fund. In addition to legal practice, Retherford has a background in education, having taught Linguistics and established an English as a Second Language program. Educational qualifications include a JD from the University of Colorado and an MA in Linguistics and International Studies from Ohio University, among others.
This person is not in the org chart
This person is not in any teams
New Mexico Health Care Authority
The establishment of the Health Care Authority is a significant moment for the state of New Mexico that demonstrates our commitment to prioritizing the health and well-being of every New Mexican. Vision Every New Mexican has access to affordable health care coverage through a coordinated and seamless health care system. Mission We ensure that New Mexicans attain their highest level of health by providing whole-person, cost-effective, accessible, and high-quality health care and safety-net services. Goals 1. Leverage purchasing power and partnerships to create innovative policies and models of comprehensive health care coverage that improve the health and well-being of New Mexicans and the workforce. 2. Achieve health equity by addressing poverty, discrimination, and lack of resources, building a New Mexico where everyone thrives. 3. Implement innovative technology and data-driven decision-making to provide unparalleled, convenient access to services and information. 4. Build the best team in state government by supporting employees’ continuous growth and wellness.