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From Safety to Dignity: What New Mexico Can Do Next for Immigrant Communities
The 2026 Legislative Session was a historic session for our state, our children and families, and for immigrant communities in New Mexico. Together, with immigrant leaders and community members, lawmakers codified into law a bold policy agenda focused on civil immigration detention, immigrant integration and the protection of sensitive information.
Decoupling Protected New Mexico from Millions in Lost Revenue
In New Mexico, we prioritize the health and well-being of our families and children, but we can’t support them without enough state revenue for the programs and services they need to thrive. During the 2026 regular session, state legislators and Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham passed legislation to protect revenue that would have been lost if the state did not take action.
What to Expect During the Upcoming Special Session
By Jacob Vigil Chief Legislative Officer September 29, 2025 On October 1, 2025, Governor Lujan Grisham will convene a special session to address deep federal budget cuts and changes to SNAP and Medicaid that will directly harm New Mexico’s [...]
How Will the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Impact New Mexico?
By Emily Wildau, MPP Now that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has been signed into law, New Mexico lawmakers will be forced to defend against cuts to the income support programs that lift many of our families [...]
Over 35,000 NM families with children will lose SNAP
NM Voices for Children PRESS RELEASE July 8, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Taeyin ChoGlueck, Chief Communications Officer, tchoglueck@www.nmvoices.org ALBUQUERQUE, NM—New Mexican children will be deeply hurt by the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) that was signed into [...]
The Big Beautiful Bill Passed – What We Need From You
Dear Friends, On July 4th, the President signed a devastating reconciliation bill that will hurt millions of Americans, including children and families right here in New Mexico. This bill slashes food assistance, guts health care access, and hands grotesque [...]
Federal SNAP Changes Will Mean More Hungry New Mexicans
No one deserves to go hungry, and the vast majority of our friends and neighbors in New Mexico have held this fundamental belief for generations. But despite the proven success of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Congress is seeking cruel cuts to federal funding that will leave many families hungry.
The “One Big Beautiful Bill” Will Gut Health Care in New Mexico
New Mexico’s children and families deserve affordable, high-quality health care, but instead they face the fear of losing this basic human right. Medicaid, among other essential services like food assistance, is being threatened in the budget bill moving through the U.S. Congress right now. In late May, the House of Representatives voted to pass the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which has ugly and harmful implications for families and communities throughout the U.S. and New Mexico.
Once again, N.M. ranks 50th for kids; this must change
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.
New Mexico Kids Still Hurting: National Data Highlights Urgent Need for Continued Investment in NM’s Families and Children
PRESS RELEASE June 09, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Alex McCausland, Communications Manager, amccausland@www.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 families across the country are [...]