New Mexico School for the Deaf Opens Infant Hearing Center in Artesia

The Santa Fe-based institution expands services to southeastern New Mexico community.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:18am

A blurred, intimate photograph of a mother and child in a tender embrace, conveying the emotional connection and care at the heart of the New Mexico School for the Deaf's early intervention programs.The New Mexico School for the Deaf's expansion into Artesia will bring vital early intervention services to families in southeastern New Mexico.Artesia Today

The New Mexico School for the Deaf has opened a new infant hearing testing center in Artesia, according to local reporting. Representatives from the school, including Jennifer Herbold, were present for the facility's opening on April 10, 2026.

Why it matters

The New Mexico School for the Deaf provides specialized education and resources for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, as well as their families and professional partners. The new Artesia location will expand access to the school's early intervention services in southeastern New Mexico.

The details

The New Mexico School for the Deaf utilizes an Early Intervention team of state-licensed and certified Developmental Specialists to work with families and young children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. The school's services are recognized by the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department.

  • The new infant hearing testing center in Artesia opened on April 10, 2026.

The players

New Mexico School for the Deaf

A Santa Fe-based institution that provides specialized education and resources for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, as well as their families and professional partners.

Jennifer Herbold

A representative from the New Mexico School for the Deaf who was present at the opening of the new infant hearing testing center in Artesia.

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What they’re saying

“The new Artesia location will expand access to the school's early intervention services in southeastern New Mexico.”

— Jennifer Herbold, Representative, New Mexico School for the Deaf

The takeaway

The New Mexico School for the Deaf's expansion into Artesia demonstrates its commitment to providing comprehensive support and resources for families with Deaf or Hard of Hearing children across the state.