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Poverty

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

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

Advocates stress strides made in improving child poverty, amid concerns for federal cuts

Trump administration must keep funding Colorado’s poorest families, judge rules in temporary reprieve

Trump administration must keep funding Colorado’s poorest families, judge rules in temporary reprieve

President seeks to freeze $10 billion across five states, hitting child care assistance, among other programs

January 26, 2026

New Mexico ranks 17th in nation for child poverty, according to one ranking

New Mexico ranks 17th in nation for child poverty, according to one ranking

Measurement includes programs and tax credits that the state offers

November 21, 2024

Homelessness among seniors rising across New Mexico, especially outside Albuquerque, group says

Homelessness among seniors rising across New Mexico, especially outside Albuquerque, group says

Presenter: Those aged 50 and over are in the fastest growing demographic of unhoused people

October 14, 2024

How Native families are particularly impacted by food insecurity

How Native families are particularly impacted by food insecurity

One in three Native children experience food insecurity across the U.S.

October 4, 2024

When anti-poverty programs are accounted for, New Mexico’s child poverty ranking improves

When anti-poverty programs are accounted for, New Mexico’s child poverty ranking improves

Supplemental help boosts New Mexico from last to 22nd in child poverty

September 17, 2024

New Mexicans must again interview to qualify for SNAP food and TANF cash aid

New Mexicans must again interview to qualify for SNAP food and TANF cash aid

Interviews can be conducted over the phone or at any Income Support Division Office in the state

August 29, 2024

Farmington ranks among the poorest US cities

Farmington ranks among the poorest US cities

Poverty rates have risen across the U.S.