by Roz Brown for Public News Service
August 7, 2026
New Mexico’s major investments in children will be highlighted in a multicity tour starting this month and residents will be asked for thoughts on how to keep the momentum going.
New Mexico Voices for Children, in partnership with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, has created a roadmap of improvements to childcare, education, healthcare and family supports.
Emily Wildau, director of policy for the group, said the report spotlighted new policies and funding, which have improved opportunities for the state’s children.
“We’ve seen a lot of great wins during this administration,” Wildau contended. “There’s been huge investments, nation-leading policies have been passed. What are the things that are happening throughout the state that still need a lot of focus?”
New Mexico launched its universal no-cost child care program in 2025, becoming the first state in the nation to remove income limits and copayments for state-funded assistance. In addition, Wildau noted child poverty has been lowered in recent years and high school graduation rates have risen.
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