State legislators’ proposed $11.1B budget doesn’t fully fund universal child care plan for NM

Gov.'s spokesperson says she is "confident" the Legislature will fund universal childcare at levels the public expects after ...

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham 'disappointed' LFC is proposing smaller hike for child care

A showdown is brewing between New Mexico lawmakers and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in her last legislative session over her highly touted push to offer taxpayer-funded child care to every family. The ...
The Santa Fe New Mexican

LFC Chair Nathan Small discusses budget priorities, child care funding ahead of legislative session

Small delves into how the Legislative Finance Committee develops its budget recommendations, highlights its priorities, and ...
Albuquerque Journal

Budget battle could be taking shape at Roundhouse, as legislative panel unveils $11.1 billion spending plan

With less than two weeks until the start of a 30-day legislative session, a budget battle could be brewing at the Roundhouse.
The Las Vegas Optic

New Mexico lawmakers to tackle reduced spending in the new year’s budget

New Mexico’s 2026 legislative session begins Jan. 20. While state economists expect the budget to continue its streak of ...