NM: Children's
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 …
Monday, September 16, 2024
Orange glow in Albuquerque night sky lights up Hunger Action Month
New Mexico's Roadrunner Food Bank sent a "glowing" invitation to encourage food and financial contributions during September's Hunger Action Month…
Congress urged to protect outdoor program for 4th-graders
A national program to connect children and families with the outdoors is at risk of ending without help from Congress. The Every Kid Outdoors …
Project 2025 alarms NM's teachers, human rights advocates, conservationists
From education to the environment and immigration, proposals in the "Project 2025" document alarm many New Mexicans promoting a more equal society…
NM preschoolers discover purple carrots, plant organic veggies
Like kids everywhere, New Mexico preschoolers balk at eating fresh vegetables. But an educational project has found that with a creative nudge…
Helping prevent the summer slide among NM's school-aged kids
Some New Mexico kids hope summer never ends, while others cannot wait to get back in the classroom and both groups are at risk of falling behind in …
'World's Largest Swimming Lesson' comes to Albuquerque pools
It is the first day of summer and time for a global event called the "World's Largest Swimming Lesson." Albuquerque's West Mesa Aquatic Center will o…
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…
'Map the Meals Gap' shows rural NM counties have highest food insecurity
There's no shortage of food in America, but there's a huge food insecurity gap in New Mexico and other states. Feeding America's latest report - …
Anti-hunger advocates warn NM SNAP benefits at risk in Farm Bill
Anti-hunger groups are alarmed over a draft of the next Farm Bill which significantly cuts benefits for those enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition A…
ABQ school crossing guards host 'Seats and Feets' clothing drive
Crossing guards see a lot of kids who could use some new duds. But for the second year, the "Seats and Feets" Albuquerque clothing drive is …
NM program aims to improve kids' reading skills
In the past four years, the way New Mexico children are taught to read has undergone a major shift. Following passage of a state law in 2019…