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Zac Anaya, Jacob Candelaria and Duke Rodriguez speak with reporters after a judge rejected their universal child care lawsuit.
State

Judge rejects lawsuit challenging New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham’s universal childcare program

A judge rejected a Republican-backed lawsuit challenging New Mexico’s universal childcare program, though plaintiffs say they plan to appeal.

Joshua Bowling
Students sit at classroom tables while a teacher speaks at the front of the room.
State

New Mexico rises from last to 49th in child welfare in national KIDS COUNT survey

New Mexico rose from last to 49th in the national KIDS COUNT rankings, but advocates say children and families still face major challenges.

Danielle Prokop
Two young children play on colorful playground equipment at a childcare center, with one child smiling toward the camera.
Government

Judge: New Mexico must halt universal childcare or contest ruling

A judge ordered New Mexico to pause its universal childcare program or defend it in court after a lawsuit challenged how the expansion was implemented.

Esteban Candelaria
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