Alex McCausland

Jun 09 2025

Once again, N.M. ranks 50th for kids; this must change

Alex McCausland2025-06-12T18:18:02-06:00Blog Posts, Economic Security Blog, Economic Security News Coverage, Education News Coverage, Health Blog, Health News Coverage, Kids Count Blog, Kids Count News Coverage, News Coverage, Racial and Ethnic Equity Blog, Racial and Ethnic Equity News Coverage, Tax and Budget Blog, Tax and Budget News Coverage|

Santa Fe New Mexican--New Mexicans are a people of strength, resilience and deep-rooted pride — shaped by our commitment to community and our dedication to the well-being of families. That’s why it’s painful to reconcile our values with the news in this week’s release of state rankings on child well-being from the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s annual Kids Count Data Book. Once again, New Mexico is ranked 50th. Two things are true: Progress takes time — and our children can’t afford to wait.

Jun 09 2025

New Mexico Kids Still Hurting: National Data Highlights Urgent Need for Continued Investment in NM’s Families and Children

Alex McCausland2025-06-05T16:53:37-06:00Press Releases|

PRESS RELEASE June 09, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Alex McCausland, Communications Manager, amccausland@nmvoices.org, 562-305-9766 ALBUQUERQUE— The Annie E. Casey Foundation released its annual KIDS COUNT Data Book, a report that measures how children and [...]

Jun 02 2025

House Approves Reconciliation Bill: Harsh Cuts to Medicaid and Food Assistance to Pay for Tax Cuts for the Wealthiest Among Us

Alex McCausland2025-06-02T14:17:22-06:00Press Releases|

PRESS RELEASE May 23, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Alex McCausland, Communications Manager, amccausland@nmvoices.org, 562-305-9766 ALBUQUERQUE, NM - Early Thursday morning, May 22, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a dangerous budget bill that would [...]

May 21 2025

Support New Mexico’s Kids, Not Billionaires

Alex McCausland2025-05-21T16:53:05-06:00Blog Posts, Economic Security Blog, Education Blog, Health Blog, Tax and Budget Blog|

By Paige Knight May 16, 2025 New Mexico’s kids - not billionaires - should be the beneficiaries of the natural resources that belong to us all. Yet, under Congressional Republicans' current budget proposal, oil [...]

May 08 2025

From Poverty to Prosperity: How SNAP Benefits Impact Child Poverty and Well-Being

Alex McCausland2025-05-08T15:29:07-06:00Economic Security Publications, Health Publications, Local Data, Publications, Tax and Budget Publications|

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 [...]

Apr 01 2025

New Mexico Rural Medicaid Fact Sheet

Alex McCausland2025-04-01T14:17:41-06:00Health Publications, Local Data, Publications|

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.

Mar 17 2025

Tax bill further improves fairness by putting people over profits

Alex McCausland2025-03-17T16:07:41-06:00Blog Posts, Economic Security Blog, Tax and Budget Blog|

By Paige Knight March 17, 2025 Our people are our greatest asset. When we prioritize them in tax policy, we provide New Mexicans of all ages greater opportunity for prosperity and economic well-being. This [...]

Jan 28 2025

Support the State Climate Health Program (HB 108) and Extreme Weather Resilience Fund (HB 109)

Alex McCausland2025-01-28T19:04:16-07:00Health Publications, Local Data, Publications, Racial and Ethnic Equity Publications|

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.)

Jan 21 2025

2024 New Mexico KIDS COUNT Data Book

Alex McCausland2025-01-24T22:42:38-07:00Economic Security Publications, Education Publications, Health Publications, Kids Count Publications, Local Data, Publications, Racial and Ethnic Equity Publications, Tax and Budget Publications|

NM KIDS COUNT Data Book Child well-being continues improving in New Mexico, thanks to investments by our lawmakers. 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.)

Jan 21 2025

New Mexico Voices for Children Releases 2024 New Mexico KIDS COUNT Data Book

Alex McCausland2025-01-24T22:46:42-07:00Blog Posts, Economic Security Blog, Education Blog, Health Blog, Kids Count Blog|

January 21, 2025 As child advocates, we strive for long-term, sustainable change and rely on data to understand which policies will most effectively meet the needs of our families. To support Legislators as they [...]

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