Tag: Michelle Lujan Grisham

New Mexico’s ambitious universal childcare expansion is drawing thousands of new families into the system — but unexpected enrollment growth is straining state budgets and raising concerns about the long-term sustainability of one of the nation’s most closely watched early childhood initiatives.

The Trump administration has sued New Mexico and Albuquerque over immigration policies that federal officials say obstruct enforcement, while Mayor Tim Keller warns the lawsuit threatens public safety and immigrant communities.

New Mexico is deepening its role as a national leader in disability rights after expanding insurance coverage for complex rehabilitation technology devices. Advocates say the new law could improve mobility, healthcare access and quality of life for thousands of disabled residents across the state.

A court challenge is testing New Mexico’s universal child care program, but for many families the bigger question is economic: how much money can it save, and what is at stake if the program faces disruption? Here’s what the legal fight means and how the program could help household budgets.

A legal challenge to New Mexico’s universal child care program has become more than a courtroom dispute. It is a test of executive authority, political will and whether social programs families rely on can endure legal and partisan battles.

As millions more American children fall into poverty after pandemic-era supports faded, New Mexico is pointing to a different outcome — and making a case that policy choices still matter.

As New Mexico’s Immigrant Safety Act takes effect this May, the state joins a growing movement resisting immigrant detention and cooperation with ICE.

Pedestrian deaths fall again in New Mexico, pushing the state out of the worst-in-US ranking after years of deadly post-pandemic spikes.

Santa Fe is named an IMBA Trail Town, with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham pledging expanded outdoor access to drive health and economic growth.

A new New Mexico law requires schools to install AEDs and train staff for cardiac emergencies during athletic activities to prevent sudden cardiac deaths.

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signs medical malpractice reform and other health care measures during New Mexico’s legislative session, aiming to reduce costs and address physician shortages.

The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions says 2,800 workers have completed training for climate-ready and infrastructure careers, surpassing earlier targets as the state prepares for a surge in clean energy and public works projects.