Local Data

Aug 07 2012

The Tax Revenue Benefits of Health Care Reform in New Mexico

Alex McCausland2023-02-14T11:10:46-07:00Health Publications, Local Data, Publications, Tax and Budget Publications|

Report The companion piece to our report The Economic Benefits of Health Care Reform in New Mexico, this report estimates the amount of tax revenue the state will collect as a result of the economic activity generated by the federal funding that will flow into New Mexico when the Affordable Care Act is fully implemented. Updated in Aug. 2012, to reflect new estimates for the Medicaid expansion by the state’s Human Services Department. (State-level data on estimated tax revenue from Medicaid expansion, as well as economic activity and new jobs created and state cost.)

Jul 30 2012

How Raising and Indexing the Minimum Wage has Impacted State Economies

Alex McCausland2023-02-14T11:32:06-07:00Economic Security Publications, Local Data, Publications|

Report States with a minimum wage higher than the federal minimum are not experiencing any adverse economic effects. In fact, raising New Mexico’s minimum wage would give the economy a modest boost. Santa Fe, which has the highest minimum wage in the state, has the strongest economy in New Mexico. This report follows our Indexing the State Wage to Inflation report, which looks at how much value the wage has lost since it was last raised. (State-level data on inflation-adjusted minimum wage, as well as comparisons to other states on indicators such as employment growth, income levels, etc.)

Jun 17 2012

Immigration Matters in New Mexico: How KIDS COUNT

Alex McCausland2023-02-14T11:21:42-07:00Economic Security Publications, Education Publications, Health Publications, Kids Count Publications, Local Data, Publications, Racial and Ethnic Equity Publications|

Brief and Report This special KIDS COUNT brief and report look at the unique challenges immigrant children face as well as the strengths their families bring to this country. Includes stories by immigrants about their experiences. Two community briefs offer shorter, more ‘user-friendly’ versions - one in Spanish. (State-level data on nativity and immigration status of the population, as well as various indicators of child well-being.)

Apr 19 2012

Analysis: Voter Photo ID Laws are Costly

Alex McCausland2023-02-14T11:26:21-07:00Economic Security Publications, Human Rights/Civic Participation Publications, Local Data, Publications, Racial and Ethnic Equity Publications|

Policy Brief Implementing a photo ID requirement for voters could cost New Mexico $3.5 million over three years. Because investigations by the New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office have found very little in the way of voter fraud, such legislation is more likely an attempt at voter suppression. (State-level data on the cost of implementing voter ID requirements.)

Feb 13 2012

Indexing the State Minimum Wage to Inflation

Alex McCausland2023-02-14T11:30:52-07:00Economic Security Publications, Education Publications, Local Data, Publications, Racial and Ethnic Equity Publications|

Policy Brief New Mexico’s minimum wage, $7.50 an hour, has already lost value in the few years since it was raised. A full-time minimum wage employee has lost on average $1,000 a year due to inflation. (State-level data on inflation-adjusted minimum wage, characteristics of workers who would benefit from an increase.)

Jan 17 2012

2011 KIDS COUNT in New Mexico

Alex McCausland2023-02-14T11:42:20-07:00Economic Security Publications, Education Publications, Health Publications, Kids Count Publications, Local Data, Publications, Racial and Ethnic Equity Publications|

NM KIDS COUNT Data Book The continuing Great Recession has thrown more of New Mexico’s children and families into poverty. This annual report looks at the well-being of the state’s children on indicators such as poverty, education, health, and more. (State-, county- and school district-level data on various indicators of child well-being.)

Dec 22 2011

Making Sure All KIDS COUNT: The Earlier the Better

Alex McCausland2023-02-14T11:47:25-07:00Economic Security Publications, Education Publications, Kids Count Publications, Local Data, Publications, Racial and Ethnic Equity Publications|

Report New Mexico’s home visiting/parent coaching programs dramatically improve outcomes for the children and families they serve. Unfortunately, only a tiny percentage of families can take advantage of these important programs and the areas of the state with the greatest needs often have the fewest programs. (County-level data on child-raising vulnerability factors and population by race and ethnicity.)

Dec 13 2011

Higher Education Expenditures and College Affordability in New Mexico

Alex McCausland2023-02-14T11:52:32-07:00Economic Security Publications, Education Publications, Local Data, Publications|

Report The recession and budget cuts to higher education have made college much less affordable in New Mexico. Moreover, tuition hikes have squeezed the state’s lottery scholarship fund, which is in jeopardy of being depleted. (State-level data on higher education revenue and cost.)

Oct 30 2011

Funding Public Schools in New Mexico in the Great Recession

Alex McCausland2023-02-14T11:55:12-07:00Education Publications, Local Data, Publications, Tax and Budget Publications|

Report An updated and expanded version of previous reports on funding public schools, this report looks specifically at the effect the recession has had on New Mexico’s ability to fund its public schools. (State-level data on K-12 education enrollment, revenue, and expenditures.)

Jun 13 2011

Race, Ethnicity, and Economic Outcomes in New Mexico

Alex McCausland2023-02-14T12:01:23-07:00Economic Security Publications, Education Publications, Local Data, Publications, Racial and Ethnic Equity Publications|

Report The second in our series on racial/ethnic disparities, this paper looks at how economic outcomes track in relation to race and ethnicity. (State-level data by race and ethnicity on economic well-being and educational factors, as well as population demographics and immigration.)