The true cost of climate change? New Mexico families are already paying it

A policy analyst for New Mexico Voices for Children argues that lawmakers need to take action on climate to protect New Mexico families.

By: Maya Anthony

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: February 6, 2026

Words: 469

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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For years, we’ve been told that taking bold action on climate change is simply too expensive. That transitioning off fossil fuels, preparing for wildfires, or investing in clean energy would bankrupt the state.

But a new analysis of state government data tells a very different story–it’s the cost of inaction that’s breaking the bank.

In 2025 interim committee hearings, New Mexico lawmakers heard over $4 billion in climate-related costs — not from …

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