New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham signs free, universal child care into law

By: Joshua Bowling

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: March 10, 2026

Words: 682

Last Updated: 4 months, 4 weeks ago


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New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joined a group of children, parents and educators at a Santa Fe preschool Tuesday morning to sign her free, universal child care initiative into law.

“I really wanted something that would create a sea change for families and children in New Mexico,” Lujan Grisham said before signing the bill. “Senate Bill 241 is the culmination of decades of leadership of the Legislature and eight years of good leadership by …

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