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Mar 5, 2014
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Funding for developmental disability services still stalled
Thousands of people in New Mexico have developmental disabilities, but it's been hard for them to get access to the full spectrum of services available through the government. Many have been waiting for as long as 10 years.
The Tatzes play with golden retriever Jelly Bean.
The Tatzes play with golden retriever Jelly Bean.
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Deborah Martinez
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Thousands of people in New Mexico have developmental disabilities, but it's been hard for them to get access to the full spectrum of services available through the government. Many have been waiting for as long as 10 years.

Thousands of people in New Mexico have developmental disabilities, but it's been hard for them to get access to the full spectrum of services available through the government. Many have been waiting for as long as 10 years. 

From the Fronteras Desk and KUNM, Deborah Martinez reports.