New Mexico

New Mexico to Roll Out Free Universal Child Care On Nov. 1

New Mexico will offer free child care to legal residents after being ranked the worst state in the country for child well-being.
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New Mexico to Roll Out Free Universal Child Care On Nov. 1
The U.S. and New Mexico flags fly in Albuquerque, N.M., on Oct. 1, 2018. Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images
Jacki Thrapp
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New Mexico will become the first state in the nation to offer no-cost universal child care starting Nov. 1.

“Child care is essential to family stability, workforce participation, and New Mexico’s future prosperity,” New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said in a news release. “By investing in universal child care, we are giving families financial relief, supporting our economy, and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to grow and thrive.”
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