The Rising Cost of Climate Change in New Mexico
Memo Climate change is already costing New Mexico economically, socially, and environmentally. If we don’t act now, our families and communities will continue to suffer from wildfire destruction, water shortages, infrastructure damage, lost income, and increasing demands on state and local budgets.
Impact of Federal Changes on SNAP
Report Recent federal policy changes to SNAP, including harsher work requirements and shifting a share of the cost of benefits to the states, will cause more families and children in New Mexico to face challenges in accessing affordable, nutritious food.
Impact of Federal Tax Changes on New Mexico
Report The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) made changes to the federal tax code that give expensive tax breaks to the wealthiest households, at the expense of families who depend on income support programs.
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.