NM: Family/Father Issues
Spring means 'out with the old' – unless you can't part with clutter
Spring is often a time many of us get rid of unwanted stuff, but one New Mexico expert says that's harder than it sounds for people addicted to …
NM Kids' Well-Being Falls Short; Child Advocates Expect Turnaround
New Mexico ranks last in a new report on kids' overall well-being by state, but children's advocates said the two-year-old data does not tell the …
Study: New Mexico Homelessness Up Nearly 50% in 2023
Rent for New Mexicans has increased 70% since 2017, while wages have only grown by 15%, which is one factor pushing more people into homelessness…
NM Homelessness Declines, But Rural Folks Face Barriers
In the past two years, homelessness in America has risen only 1%, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - which …
NM Latino Families Urged to Initiate End-of-Life Discussions
Hispanic groups are coming together to encourage people in New Mexico and elsewhere to have end-of-life conversations with their loved ones before ill…
COVID-19 Makes End-of-Life Decisions Urgent for Hispanic Communities
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Many of us fail to make known our end-of-life choices before a health crisis occurs, and with COVID-19 upon us, those decisions …
Report: Majority of NM Families to Benefit from State Tax Cut
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A new analysis shows 70% of New Mexico families with children will get a break on their state personal income taxes when …
Back-to-School Savings Abound During New Mexico Tax-free Weekend
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – New Mexico's annual sales-tax holiday starts today, which means families can save a little money as they stock up on …
Report: NM Effectively Placing Foster Children in Families
ALBUQUERQUE – When it comes to placing foster children with families, New Mexico is doing better than most states across the country. A new …
Report: NM Foster Teens Thrive Better With Extended Care
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – New Mexico's foster children who lose their support systems at age 18 often struggle with long-term success as adults…
Childhood Trauma Focus of Southern NM Conference
LAS CRUCES, N.M. — New Mexico's children experience the fourth-highest rate of trauma in the country, according to a recent study, and that̵…
Immigrants' Advocates See New Trump Visa Proposal as Cruel
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Immigrants' rights groups say the Trump administration's proposed rule to deny visas and permanent residency to aspiring …