Legislative report finds 32,000 young New Mexicans not working, attending school

By: Joshua Bowling

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: April 28, 2026

Words: 406

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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About 32,000 New Mexicans between the ages of 16 and 24 don’t work or go to school, according to a new Legislative Finance Committee report, which found these young people are more likely to come into contact with the criminal justice system, make less money in their careers and experience worse health outcomes than their peers.

The report released Monday, “Reconnecting Disconnected Youth,” found that young people who don’t work or go to school …

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