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Second annual report shows small improvement, but more than 40% of New Mexicans still live below their "survival budget”

Daniel Montaño

For the second year, almost half of New Mexico residents — 42% — are living below what United Way calls their survival budget. The second annual ALICE report was just released, highlighting the group of people who make too much money for assistance, but not enough to pay for everything they need every month.

A new report from the United Way takes a look at a sometimes overlooked demographic — people who are above the federal poverty line, but don't earn enough money to pay for basic needs every month, what the report calls ALICE: Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. 46% of New Mexican households fall below that threshold.

Public Health New Mexico

Report finds almost half of New Mexico households live below their “survival budget”

Daniel Montaño

A first of its kind report for New Mexico looks at a particular demographic of people living above the federal poverty level, but still struggling to make ends meet. The study found 46% of New Mexico households fall below the threshold for what United Way calls ALICE.

Public Health New Mexico

As Tax Bill Moves Ahead, NM Nonprofits Brace For Hit

Ed Williams

As Republicans in Congress iron out the final version of a massive tax overhaul, some nonprofits in New Mexico are bracing for a hit to their…