In announcing the initiative, New Mexico will become the first state to guarantee universal child care, though other Democratic-led states have also greatly expanded universal early childhood education in recent years. The program may offer a blueprint for other states on an issue that was prominent during the 2024 presidential campaign.

New Mexico has become the first state in the country to guarantee free child care to families residing in the state.

Carol Johnson stitched over 600 of her New Mexico State Fair ribbons into a quilt and earned another ribbon – plus a spot in the Smithsonian.

The program, which will start in November and is expected to save families $12,000 per child annually, is available to all residents regardless of income.

A sweet competition took place at the state fair on Friday, as amateur bakers put their best treats to the test for the annual cookie contest. Bakers battled in two dozen different categories, ranging from sugar cookies,

The Albuquerque Police Department is seeing "significant results" from operations centered on the New Mexico State Fair.

New Mexico will offer free childcare for all families in 2025. Here’s what it means for parents, providers, and what other states can learn from this bold plan.