Childcare

New Mexico elected its first-ever Native American governor during the general election on Nov.3. Deb Haaland is also the first Native woman governor of any state. While those are important milestones, Haaland said she’s focused on the struggles of all New Mexicans, particularly health and childcare.

A new report from a local children and families nonprofit advocacy organization takes a look at whether or not the state's recent investments into children's well-being are actually making a real difference on the ground, and suggests changes to be more effective.

Childcare is expensive. But in New Mexico, the Early Childhood Education and Care Department provides subsidies to help contractors meet the needs of many families. All programs that provide the same services in the same type of facility for the same age groups get the same amount, but for-profit providers pay tax on those state dollars that nonprofit and government programs do not. Private providers are now asking the state Legislature to change that.

Let's Talk New Mexico 5/13 8 am: Some of New Mexico’s immigrant workers are undocumented and often employed in low-paid but essential jobs, such as early…

With New Mexico students starting the school year online, many more working parents than usual are in need of full-day childcare. Albuquerque Public…