Racial & Ethnic Equity Publications
Impact of Federal Policy Changes to Medicaid and Marketplace Insurance in New Mexico
Report The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) threatens access to affordable health care by imposing burdensome work requirements, raising out-of-pocket costs, and stripping health insurance from New Mexicans with “lawfully-present” immigration status–many of whom are survivors of violence and trauma.
Impact of Federal Changes on SNAP
Report Recent federal policy changes to SNAP, including harsher work requirements and shifting a share of the cost of benefits to the states, will cause more families and children in New Mexico to face challenges in accessing affordable, nutritious food.
Impact of Federal Tax Changes on New Mexico
Report The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) made changes to the federal tax code that give expensive tax breaks to the wealthiest households, at the expense of families who depend on income support programs.
The Impact of Federal Policy Changes on New Mexico’s Immigrant Communities
Report Recent federal policy changes enacted by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) have radically transformed the U.S. immigration system, threatening the safety of New Mexico’s immigrant families, children, and workers.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act Will Harm New Mexico Families and Children: Analysis and Policy Recommendations to Mitigate Impacts
Report The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) prioritizes massive tax breaks for corporations and the ultra-wealthy while making devastating cuts to the programs and services that have helped New Mexico's families and children stay healthy and make ends meet. This report serves as a guide for New Mexico advocates, lawmakers, and community members to broadly understand and assess the impacts of the harmful federal policies that have already been implemented, and create an action plan for the remaining changes on the horizon.
Support the State Climate Health Program (HB 108) and Extreme Weather Resilience Fund (HB 109)
Fact Sheet Climate change puts New Mexicans’ health and well-being at risk. We must take action to help our communities adapt and build a healthy future. (State-level data on problems related to climate change.)
2024 New Mexico KIDS COUNT Data Book
NM KIDS COUNT Data Book Child well-being continues improving in New Mexico, thanks to investments by our lawmakers. This annual report provides data on numerous child well-being indicators related to economic security, education, health, and family and community, and includes policy solutions. (State-, county-, tribal- and school district-level data on child well-being.)
From Poverty to Prosperity: How Tax Credits Impact Child Poverty and Well-being
Report The second in the "From Poverty to Prosperity" series, this report looks at how refundable tax credits help families and children, especially those earning low incomes. (State-level data on several tax credits impacting families as well as tax incidence by income group.)
From Poverty to Prosperity: Understanding the Impact of Income Supports in the Data
Report The first in a series of reports on how public benefits programs and tax credits impact poverty in New Mexico, this tackles the various ways in which poverty is measured. (State-level data on overall and child poverty rates.)
Immigrants are a Vital Part of New Mexico’s Future
Fact Sheet From our friends at the Immigration Research Initiative and Economic Policy Institute, this fact sheet looks at some of the economic benefits immigrants bring to the state. (State-level data on immigrants and employment and economic output.)