NM Voices in the News
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New Mexico child poverty ranking back to 49th in nation, Kids Count report finds
Associated Press--“We’re clearly not adequately providing (opportunities) for children of color, who make up the largest segment of our child population,” New Mexico Voices for Children executive director James Jimenez said. “When we’re OK with the fact that so many of our children lack the opportunities they need to be successful, we really paint a dire picture for the future.”
Lawmakers propose smaller spending increases for tuition, early childhood programs
Santa Fe New Mexican--“Despite knowing how important early childhood programs are for children’s healthy development and success, the LFC proposal continues to short-change the ECCE programs that give all New Mexico children the chance to reach their full potential,” Jimenez said.