The report isn’t just meant to indicate where states are going wrong; it’s a call to action for policymakers to make things better.
Education
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Albuquerque judge rejects Republican lawsuit challenging universal childcare
Judge Elaine Lujan ruled Duke Rodriguez’s lawsuit was moot given that lawmakers acted earlier this year to fund the program.
Posted inChild & Family Welfare
New Mexico’s proposed rules for universal childcare receive pushback
Providers have expressed early concerns with the proposals, arguing they may not work with all business models.
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Highlands regents say they will pay ousted university president under contract
Neil Woolf, who was hired in 2024 at $290,000, will receive “separation pay, final compensation and accrued benefits” under his contract.
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Highlands president fired after he files lawsuit alleging retaliation over construction deal
Woolf’s lawsuit alleges he refused to “carry out the illegal orders” of Regent Frank Sanchez, who directed him to redirect about $600,000 to local contractor Franken Construction.
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Construction on new $636 million UNM medical school set to start in early 2027
The new UNM School of Medicine is one piece of a statewide effort to increase the number of doctors in New Mexico.
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Early childhood workers rally support for wage scale amid uncertainty from state
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland joined advocates in emphasizing the importance of supporting early childhood workers.
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New Mexico runs tens of millions of dollars over budget for universal childcare
Analysts say the state will likely need to revise its future budgeting for universal childcare, due to a higher than expected surge in enrollment.
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Future of free childcare for all families in New Mexico remains uncertain
“In child care, I really think we have done it as right as you can,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said.
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Despite progress, New Mexico still falls short by 15,000 childcare slots
The problem is particularly acute for children under 2; the state needs about 12,000 more slots for infants and toddlers.
