Contact Admin. This is a critical time for the state on many fronts, but nowhere more so than when it comes to the fate of our children. The education system is, by court order, facing near-total reconstruction. There are widespread calls for the dissolution of the troubled Children, Youth and Families Department. And, as of this year, New Mexico was named last among the states for child well-being. Below you will find links to Searchlight New Mexico's original reporting, and a response to the issue from each candidate.
Responses alternate between the two candidates, starting with Lujan Grisham. Child advocates said the state's worst-in-the-nation showing should be a wakeup call for policymakers. We need a governor who sees not just these challenges, but the vast potential and multitude of opportunities that we can achieve together. I am committed to tackling all the issues identified as affecting child well-being in the Annie E.
Much of this comes back to health and economic security. Too many children across New Mexico grow up in households impacted by poverty, addiction, or behavioral health problems. These insecurities and adverse experiences at home translate directly into challenges for kids at school and later in life.
My 7 point plan to fight poverty and strengthen economic security for our families will help kids grow up without the day-to-day worries of having food on the table, a roof over their heads, or other basic necessities. I will support an increase in the minimum wage that will immediately impact more than , New Mexicans, a stronger working families tax credit, protections from predatory lenders, and create a clear ladder out of poverty.
One of the most common of these is having a household member with a substance abuse disorder. Login Signup. Signup Login Contact Admin.
