Protecting elders is a legal and cultural priority across New Mexico and the Navajo Nation. At Keeler & Keeler we advocate for vulnerable adults who’ve suffered abuse, neglect, or exploitation—whether in licensed facilities, private homes, or tribal institutions.

Under New Mexico Law

New Mexico law defines elder abuse broadly, covering physical harm, emotional distress, neglect, and financial exploitation. Key statutes include:

• • “Abuse” can include physical injury, verbal intimidation, unnecessary restraints, and inappropriate medication use

• • “Neglect” acts can include the failure to provide food, shelter, medical care, or supervision