NM Voices for Children

New Mexico enacted the most significant corporate tax reform of the year so far with SB 151, and took a strong step to prevent multinational corporations from avoiding state tax obligations. Thanks to #nmleg and @GovMLG for passing this smart tax policy! ow.ly/Ia5r50Yx0zF

Huge thanks to @GovMLG, @JavierForNM, @NathanLCNM, and Vice Chair Meredith Dixon for the $60M designated in the state budget for early childhood professional wages! Supporting the workforce will allow universal child care to be successful. #nmpol #nmleg

Today we celebrate and thank @GovMLG for signing SB241 and SB96 into law. These bills establish and provide funding for universal child care, and create a path for home-based providers to offer care. This is a historic day for New Mexico's children! #nmpol #nmleg

The Voices team spent Valentine’s Day at @NewMexicoECECD Early Childhood Day, where the power of universal child care was celebrated! We stood with early educators to advocate for professional wages and pathways that will make this program long lasting. #nmleg #nmpol

New Mexico stepped up last year to keep health insurance affordable for families on the BeWell marketplace. Now we need to pass HB 4 to continue that critical assistance. We urge lawmakers to move HB 4 through the Senate and on to the Governor's desk! #nmleg #nmpol

Soules: "Climate action is not too expensive - climate disasters are. The longer we wait, the more it costs for our families. Families are then displaced." #NMpol #NMlegt

This evening, SB 18 Clear Horizons Act passed out of HTBTC on a vote of 6-4! It now goes to the full Senate floor. Thank you legislators for standing with New Mexico communities. #NMpol #NMleg

The budget bill for the 2026 session has passed through the House and is on to the Senate! We urge lawmakers to retain or expand the allocations to universal child care and a wage and career ladder. We need those investment to make our system successful! #nmleg #nmpol

BREAKING: SB 18 Clear Horizons Act just passed out of Senate Conservation Committee on a vote of 5-4! Thank you legislators for supporting bold climate action. On to the next committee! #NMpol #NMleg

We're hiring for a Communications Director! This role will lead an integrated communications strategy that translates rigorous research into actionable insights for policymakers, media, and the public. For best consideration, apply by March 6th ➡️ ow.ly/k6iS50Y8nFe

EL CENTRO and its members are in Santa Fe for the 4 PM hearing on HB9Plus, the Immigrant Safety Act. This bill says NO to mass deportations and unnecessary detention. Protecting immigrant families protects New Mexico’s values and safety. #nmpol #ImmigrantFriendlyNMStrongStrong

This morning, 150+ early educators, child care providers, and advocates rallied at the Roundhouse for a wage and career ladder to support universal child care! Workers are the backbone of NM’s bold policy, and their input will make it stable and long lasting. #nmpol #nmleg

EL CENTRO members stood at the Santa Fe Capitol to support HB9, the Immigrant Safety Act—protecting NM families by limiting ICE collaboration and banning new detention contracts. Public safety should never cost lives or rights. #nmpol #nmleg #ImmigrantFriendlyNewMexicoStrong

HB 9 - Immigrant Safety Act is up in HCPAC today. Tune in via webcast here: #NMPOL #NMLEG sg001-harmony.sliq.net/00293/harmony

The 2026 legislative session has begun! This year, we're promoting policies that address federal cuts to our social safety net and continue investments in the programs New Mexicans depend on. To read more, click here ➡️ ow.ly/SMUq50Y0Uth #nmpol #nmleg

Are you a New Mexico DACA recipient? You could qualify for savings on your health insurance premiums! Don't wait to apply - the deadline is TOMORROW, January 15. Click here to learn more: ow.ly/tGqc50XXokE

Happy holidays from all of us at New Mexico Voices for Children! We hope your holiday season is filled with happiness and cheer. ❄️♥️

NM Voices is hiring for a Policy Fellow with a focus on immigration and the criminal legal system! This role will support projects focused on immigrant justice, economic security, and criminal legal system reform in NM. Click here to learn more: ow.ly/fJLu50XNSA1