2026 Kids Count Data Book: New Mexico Ranks 49th Overall, 50th in Education, 41st In Health, 50th In Family And Community, 47th In Economic Well Being; Rankings Skewed Because Based On Data From Two Years Ago And Failure To Take Into Account Recent Gains And Major Funding; Poverty Continues To Be State’s Biggest Liability –

2026 Kids Count Data Book: New Mexico Ranks 49th Overall, 50th in Education, 41st In Health, 50th In Family And Community, 47th In Economic Well Being; Rankings Skewed Because Based On Data From Two Years Ago And Failure To Take Into Account Recent Gains And Major Funding; Poverty Continues To Be State’s Biggest Liability

“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” — Matthew 19:13-14 On June 8, 2026, the New Mexico Voices for Children released the “2026 Kids Count … Continue reading 2026 Kids Count Data Book: New Mexico Ranks 49th Overall, 50th in Education, 41st In Health, 50th In Family And Community, 47th In Economic Well Being; Rankings Skewed Because Based On Data From Two Years Ago And Failure To Take Into Account Recent Gains And Major Funding; Poverty Continues To Be State’s Biggest Liability