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New Mexico Took Steps to Address the Rising Cost of Living

In the 2026 legislative session, lawmakers, advocates, and community members secured crucial funding to fight food insecurity and improve housing affordability in New Mexico. While federal cuts have threatened the support programs our families and children rely on, our state legislature passed family-focused investments that will keep food on the table for households across the state.

New Mexico Lawmakers Protected Affordable Health Care This Session

Expanding access to health care for New Mexicans is multifaceted and complex. This legislative session, New Mexico made major investments to help keep health care accessible and affordable, protect families from harmful federal policy changes, and make our state a more attractive place for health care providers to practice.

2025 New Mexico KIDS COUNT Data Book

NM KIDS COUNT Data Book Critical investments in a family- and child-focused policy agenda have improved the lives of families and children in New Mexico, but federal changes threaten this progress. This annual report provides data on numerous child well-being indicators related to economic security, education, health, and family and community, and includes policy solutions. (State-, county-, tribal- and school district-level data on child well-being.)

From Safety to Dignity: What New Mexico Can Do Next for Immigrant Communities

The 2026 Legislative Session was a historic session for our state, our children and families, and for immigrant communities in New Mexico. Together, with immigrant leaders and community members, lawmakers codified into law a bold policy agenda focused on civil immigration detention, immigrant integration and the protection of sensitive information.

Decoupling Protected New Mexico from Millions in Lost Revenue

In New Mexico, we prioritize the health and well-being of our families and children, but we can’t support them without enough state revenue for the programs and services they need to thrive. During the 2026 regular session, state legislators and Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham passed legislation to protect revenue that would have been lost if the state did not take action.