NM: Livable Wages/Working Families
New Mexico panelists tackle food, farming and fairness
Food, farming and fairness will be the topics in Albuquerque this week, at a gathering of those who support the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming …
Women in NM Legislature make the case for an annual salary
New Mexico's Legislature is becoming more diverse but its lawmakers are still the only ones unpaid in the nation, limiting who can afford to serve…
SW food banks meet to brainstorm hunger solutions, create action plan
People who receive emergency food services from New Mexico food banks and other charitable organizations were among those at a strategic summit Friday…
How hunger disproportionately impacts rural communities
Some 44 million Americans are struggling with hunger, including 250,000 in New Mexico, and a nationwide food bank network wants Congress to help…
Improved policies could boost purchasing power for U.S. households
It is a neck and neck race in the U.S. between consumer prices and wages allowing the typical worker to keep up. Economic data show consumer prices …
NM child advocates seek more 'tax equity' from 2024 legislative session
It is no secret the majority of state and local tax systems favor the wealthy but New Mexico is making progress in turning it around. The latest …
Hosting a food drive could be your best ever New Year's resolution
The new year is an opportunity to reset and presents an opportunity to give back to your community by hosting a food or fund drive. New Mexico's …
NM cash-assistance program eased hardships for immigrant households
A new report from the nonprofit advocacy group New Mexico Voices showed a guaranteed cash assistance program designed for immigrants improved work and…
Santa Fe's economic vitality depends on immigrants
From construction and hospitality to business creation and consumer spending, a new report shows the oversized contributions immigrants are making to …
ABQ's 'Zero Fares' pilot bus program on track to become permanent
Free buses may soon become a basic city service in Albuquerque. A vote to make a pilot "Zero Fares" rider program permanent is set to come before …
Expert: Master financial aid before taking on student debt
An expert on student loans said many college-bound high-schoolers should do themselves a favor and take a financial literacy class before they pursue …
Steps New Mexicans Can Take to Preserve Medicaid Coverage
After three years of continuous Medicaid coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic, that protection has ended. As a result, New Mexico is assessing …