Advocates praise New Mexico early childhood educator wage scale funding

New Mexico’s early childhood educators and supporters are praising $60 million allocated in the recently signed state budget to create a professional wage scale for early educators.

By: Leah Romero

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: March 19, 2026

Words: 594

Last Updated: 1 day, 20 hours ago

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Following Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s signing last week of the state budget, New Mexico’s early childhood educators and supporters are praising a $60 million allocation to create a professional wage scale for early educators.

The funding, from the state’s general fund and Early Childhood Education and Care Fund, will support increased base pay for educators and additional pay increases based on experience, as well as education. The wage scale will go through a rulemaking …

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