Early investments in children can prevent costly lifetime of effects from damage
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Without exaggeration, the future of the individual and society at large depends upon those first crucial years. Continue Reading
NM’s child poverty traces back to federal land-takings, spotted owl
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There is a virus in New Mexico’s programming. Continue Reading
Aiming high: Organizing our communities around children
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We need to get serious about mobilizing the private, public and nonprofit sectors to improve the work they are already doing. Continue Reading
Education efforts must build on strengths of tribal communities
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Early childhood efforts in New Mexico must be done with tribes, not for tribes. Continue Reading
Boys learn ropes on family ranch between nearly 2-hour trek to and from school
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The Hurt boys have been riding horses, handling pocket knives, shooting guns and driving machinery for so long they can’t remember the first time they did any of those things. Continue Reading
In Chimayó, 7-year-old thrives amid lowriders
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Heaven Chacon has been “cruising El Norte” as a passenger since she was an infant. Continue Reading
In tiny NM village, ‘brilliant’ 7-year-old is one of school’s 40 students
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Kate lives in the least populated place in New Mexico – fewer than 700 people spread across 2,100 square miles in Harding County. Continue Reading
Children in one ABQ neighborhood face onslaught of risk factors
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New Mexico is one of the toughest states to be a child. Within the state, the so-called International District is among the toughest neighborhoods. Continue Reading
Time to take NM’s early education accomplishments to next level
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The State of New Mexico should be very proud of its accomplishments in early education. Now it is time to take these accomplishments to a new level. Continue Reading
The gatekeeper: Senate finance chair holds sway over child-related funding
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Family tragedy shaped John Arthur Smith’s boyhood and set in motion a personal mantra that would inform every decision he makes. Continue Reading
The teacher: Childhood trauma informed senator’s legislative success
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Mimi Stewart says everything she needed to know about politics she learned in that haunted house with the man her mother brought home when she was 5. Continue Reading
Tax incentive for hiring foster youth heads to governor
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The bill would provide a tax credit of up to $1,000 a year for employers who hire youth in foster care and those over 18 who are now living on their own after spending time in state custody. Continue Reading
Early education proposal dies without Senate finance hearing
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The proposal to expand early childhood education across New Mexico died quietly Tuesday at the state Capitol. Continue Reading
Bills would earmark funds to improve school security
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A December shooting at Aztec High School has become a call to action at the Legislature. Continue Reading
Committee OKs proposal to tap endowment for early education funding
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The vote brings the proposal to a pivotal point. Continue Reading