Tag: children

More Young Children Enter Early Education, Report Shows

New Mexico saw a rise in early education enrollment among 3- and 4-year-olds in 2024-2025, reflecting growing support for young learners.

A Rise in Childhood Obesity Has Been Seen in the State – Report says

A rise in childhood obesity is seen in New Mexico, and authorities invest more in children's health.

School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) Help More New Mexico Students, NMDOH Reports

New Mexico school-based health centers (SBHCs) assisted nearly 20,000 students to stay healthy and in class during the 2024-2025 school year.

NMDOH Highlights the Importance of Children’s Dental Health

This February, for Children’s Dental Health Month, the New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMDOH) Office of Oral Health reminds the public that dental health affects children’s lives.

New Mexico ECECD To Continue Summer Food Service Program in 2026

Children and adults with mental or physical disabilities in low-income New Mexico areas will continue to receive nutritious meals through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) in 2026.