Jan 15 2020

2019 New Mexico KIDS COUNT Data Book

2024-03-19T15:06:02-06:00Kids Count Publications, Local Data, Publications, Racial and Ethnic Equity Publications|

NM KIDS COUNT Data Book We're seeing good news and bad news in this annual publication of the latest data on child well-being in New Mexico. While the child poverty rate has improved, for example, New Mexico still ranks near the bottom of the nation on this indicator. Besides data, policy recommendations are included so the state can take action to improve child well-being. (State-, county-, tribal-, and school district-level data on indicators of child well-being; data by race and ethnicity where available)

Jan 15 2019

2018 KIDS COUNT Data Book

2023-02-14T13:29:38-07:00Economic Security Publications, Education Publications, Health Publications, Kids Count Publications, Local Data, Publications, Racial and Ethnic Equity Publications|

NM KIDS COUNT Data Book After ten years of austerity, New Mexico has fallen to last in the nation in child well-being. The state also lost a lawsuit claiming that it is not meeting its constitutional obligation when it comes to public education. It's time to change course. This annual publication reports the latest data on child well-being in New Mexico to help us choose the path forward. (State-, county-, tribal-, and school district-level data on indicators of child well-being; data by race and ethnicity where available)

Jun 27 2018

New Mexico’s 2018 KIDS COUNT profile

2021-08-27T12:32:03-06:00Economic Security Publications, Education Publications, Health Publications, Kids Count Publications, Local Data, Publications|

State Data Sheet New Mexico has fallen to 50th in the nation in child well-being after ranking 49th for the past four years. This state profile shows how our children are faring on the 16 indicators of child well-being used in the national KIDS COUNT rankings. (State-level data on indicators of child well-being)

Jun 22 2018

The Well-Being of Black Children in New Mexico

2021-08-27T12:34:15-06:00Economic Security Publications, Education Publications, Health Publications, Kids Count Publications, Publications, Racial and Ethnic Equity Publications|

Presentation Given at the NM Office of African American Affairs' Black Child Wellness Summit, it introduces our Well-Being of Black Children in New Mexico special KIDS COUNT report on how New Mexico's Black children are doing on some 20 indicators of child well-being.

Jun 21 2018

The Well-Being of Black Children in New Mexico

2018-11-28T15:59:38-07:00Economic Security Publications, Education Publications, Health Publications, Kids Count Publications, Local Data, Publications, Racial and Ethnic Equity Publications|

Report Child poverty in New Mexico is among the worst in the nation and disparities exist within all indicators of child well-being for children of color. Although our state's Black children are generally faring better than Black children nationally, they still face significant obstacles to success. This report, created in partnership with the NM Office of African American Affairs, looks at how New Mexico's Black children are doing on some 20 indicators of child well-being. (A special KIDS COUNT report; state-, county-, and school-district-level data on indicators of child well-being)

Apr 30 2018

Moving the Needle on Child Well-Being

2018-11-28T16:01:53-07:00Economic Security Publications, Education Publications, Health Publications, Kids Count Publications, Local Data, Publications|

Report New Mexico has a long and proud history of cutting-edge innovation in many fields, so making progress on child well-being is within our reach if we fully commit to it. This report lays out the ways in which we can move the needle on child well-being by enacting smart public policies. (A special KIDS COUNT report; state-level data on indicators of child well-being)

Mar 22 2018

2018 KIDS COUNT county profiles

2021-08-30T13:17:00-06:00Kids Count Publications, Local Data, Publications|

County Data Sheets These KIDS COUNT profiles include data for the 16 indicators of child well-being -- such as child poverty, teen birth rate, etc. -- as well as demographic data -- such as population by race and ethnicity, median household income, etc. -- for several New Mexico counties. (A KIDS COUNT publication; county-level data on indicators of child well-being)

Jan 16 2018

2017 KIDS COUNT Data Book

2023-02-14T13:30:49-07:00Economic Security Publications, Education Publications, Health Publications, Kids Count Publications, Local Data, Publications, Racial and Ethnic Equity Publications|

NM KIDS COUNT Data Book New Mexico is at a crossroads. At the federal level we're seeing unpredictability in how child-serving programs are funded and at the state level we're poised to elect a new governor. This annual publication reports the latest data on child well-being in New Mexico to help us choose the path forward. (State-, county-, tribal-, and school district-level data on indicators of child well-being)

Oct 24 2017

Race for Results: New Mexico’s children of color face disparities

2021-08-30T14:10:34-06:00Kids Count Publications, Local Data, Publications, Racial and Ethnic Equity Publications|

Fact Sheet While the U.S. will have a minority-majority child population within a few years, New Mexico is way ahead of the curve, with 76 percent of our kids being children of color. Unfortunately, disparities exist for our kids along racial and ethnic lines. This fact sheet shows how New Mexico scores on the Annie E. Casey Foundation's Race for Results Index. (A KIDS COUNT fact sheet; state-level data on indicators of child well-being by race and ethnicity)

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