Tag: Legislative Finance Committee

New Mexico’s Medicaid costs rose, while patients facing long waits for appointments

In a report issued Sept. 23, 2025, legislative analysts found New Mexico's costs for its Medicaid program have…

More New Mexico students eat free school meals as program costs climb

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – More New Mexico students are eating school-provided lunches, but a new report highlights both the…

New Mexico economists predict $485 million in ‘new’ money for next year’s state budget

The Seal of the State of New Mexico inside the Roundhouse on Jan. 10, 2024. A multi-agency team…

Despite economic uncertainty, New Mexico sees increase in budget revenue

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Despite economic uncertainty, experts say that the state is experiencing an increase in revenue. In fact,…