New Mexico features in national discussion on childcare challenges

By: Joshua Bowling

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: July 27, 2026

Words: 582

Last Updated: 6 days, 23 hours ago

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A bipartisan coalition of state lawmakers from around the nation on Monday identified lack of facilities and high costs as two leading challenges states are facing in addressing childcare needs.

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The bipartisan group, which includes a New Mexico lawmaker, presented their findings at the National Conference of State Legislatures in Chicago, along with several proposed solutions.

The report found that nearly 30% of the nation has …

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