NM: Livable Wages/Working Families
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
New census data show significant drop in NM's child poverty
A new federal report shows anti-poverty policies enacted by New Mexico are making a big difference. This month, the U.S. Census Bureau has released …
America's 2-decade-long housing shortage needs a fix
New Mexico houses cost less to buy than in many other states but there's also less inventory and one data expert does not expect a building boom to re…
Prioridades para votantes demócratas de NM: atención médica, educación y seguridad fronteriza
Un delegado de Nuevo México en la Convención Nacional Demócrata de la semana pasada dice que escuchó temas específicos que es…
NM parents, mostly women, pursue better paying jobs through higher education
Student parents at New Mexico's community colleges represent a significant portion of the postsecondary population. And while the state has taken …
Political scapegoating of immigrants surges ahead of U.S. elections
Polls show a significant number of Americans believe immigration is the most important issue facing the U.S. but experts argued claims of immigrants …
New Mexico earns high marks, boosts enrollment with no-cost college
New Mexico consistently ranks low in childhood educational achievement, but its path to a college degree is being recognized at the highest levels…
Children's advocates: NM 'cradle to career' investment pays off
Advocates for New Mexico's kids say at the heart of an annual report on child welfare is positive news for the state's families. The Annie E…
Rural NM community hit hard by 2022 wildfire opens new business center
A small New Mexico community working to get back on its feet following a devastating wildfire has opened a new rural business center. Two years ago…
NM's postal carriers go to bat for hunger May 11
It is nearly summer, and time to go to bat for those struggling with hunger in New Mexico. This Saturday, letter carriers with the U.S. Postal …
Individuals, groups contribute thousands of volunteer hours to NM food bank
Volunteering is a "leap of faith" - donating time and in-kind support to help others who are struggling - but research shows people who pitch in…
New Mexico panelists tackle food, farming and fairness
Food, farming and fairness will be the topics in Albuquerque this week, at a gathering of those who support the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming …
Women in NM Legislature make the case for an annual salary
New Mexico's Legislature is becoming more diverse but its lawmakers are still the only ones unpaid in the nation, limiting who can afford to serve…