Publications
Impact of Federal Changes on SNAP
This report is a part of a series, "The One Big Beautiful Bill Act Will Harm New Mexico Families and Children: Analysis and Policy Recommendations to Mitigate Impacts," which compiles all the policy changes in federal bill H.R.1 that [...]
Impact of Federal Tax Changes on New Mexico
This report is a part of a series, "The One Big Beautiful Bill Act Will Harm New Mexico Families and Children: Analysis and Policy Recommendations to Mitigate Impacts," which compiles all the policy changes in federal bill H.R.1 that [...]
Impact of Federal Policy Changes on Climate and the Transition to Clean Energy
Report The OBBBA restricts and phases out many environmental and climate-related tax credits and incentives from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that will have far-reaching consequences for New Mexico.
The Impact of Federal Policy Changes on New Mexico’s Immigrant Communities
Report Recent federal policy changes enacted by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) have radically transformed the U.S. immigration system, threatening the safety of New Mexico’s immigrant families, children, and workers.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act Will Harm New Mexico Families and Children: Analysis and Policy Recommendations to Mitigate Impacts
Report The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) prioritizes massive tax breaks for corporations and the ultra-wealthy while making devastating cuts to the programs and services that have helped New Mexico's families and children stay healthy and make ends meet. This report serves as a guide for New Mexico advocates, lawmakers, and community members to broadly understand and assess the impacts of the harmful federal policies that have already been implemented, and create an action plan for the remaining changes on the horizon.
Federal Changes to SNAP Work Requirements Will Hurt New Mexico Families
Fact Sheet The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) expands strict work requirements for SNAP participants and restricts states’ ability to be granted waivers based on challenging economic conditions. SNAP recipients who are subject to these work requirements, also known as “time-limited participants,” are the most at risk of losing benefits from the changes in the OBBBA.
One Big Beautiful Bill Act Implementation Timeline
Now that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has been signed into law, New Mexico lawmakers will be forced to defend against cuts to the income support programs that lift many of our families and children out of deep poverty. This page is a regularly updated timeline of the SNAP and Medicaid policy changes in the OBBBA, along with analysis of how these changes will impact New Mexico.
From Poverty to Prosperity: How SNAP Benefits Impact Child Poverty and Well-Being
By Emily Wildau, MPP Download this report (May 2025; 8 pgs; pdf) Download the first report in this series, “Understanding the Impact of Income Supports in the Data” (Nov. 2024; 16 pgs; pdf) Download the second report in this [...]
New Mexico Rural Medicaid Fact Sheet
Fact Sheet Medicaid is essential for providing health coverage to New Mexicans, particularly in rural communities. Children and non-elderly adults living in small towns are more likely to rely on Medicaid for their health insurance. Potential federal cuts to Medicaid would be devastating for our state, threatening a vital lifeline to health care.
Support the State Climate Health Program (HB 108) and Extreme Weather Resilience Fund (HB 109)
Fact Sheet Climate change puts New Mexicans’ health and well-being at risk. We must take action to help our communities adapt and build a healthy future. (State-level data on problems related to climate change.)