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Jul 072025

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 [...]

Jun 202025

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.

Jun 182025

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.

Jun 092025

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.

May 212025

Support New Mexico’s Kids, Not Billionaires

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 companies stand to add to [...]

Jan 272024

Move toward a healthier New Mexico

Santa Fe New Mexican--Nothing is more foundational to one’s well-being than one’s health. Lawmakers can help people be and stay healthy by making strong investments in programs that address health threats and inequities.

Sep 162023

Our State Must Continue Its Historic Investments In Families And Kids

Rio Rancho Observer--New Mexico’s children deserve every opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential. With the critical funding our Legislature appropriated, these programs will reduce childhood poverty and improve educational outcomes for children. They will also expand economic opportunities for families across New Mexico. And we know that kids do better when families have the resources they need.

Aug 182023

Study shows $1 billion potential bill for oil and gas clean up without BLM rule change

KRWG--For far too long, antiquated policies under the current leasing system have left our families on the hook to pay to clean up messes left behind by bankrupt oil and gas companies – messes involving orphaned wells with decaying and leaking infrastructure that can pollute our air and water. This has robbed our communities of tax dollars that could have been put to use improving our children’s classrooms, and our hospitals and roadways.

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