New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced a universal childcare plan and reflected on the anniversary of 9/11 in a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter). The governor addressed both economic policy and commemoration, emphasizing the importance of supporting families and honoring first responders.
On September 11, 2025, Governor Lujan Grisham highlighted the launch of her administration’s new initiative: "The universal childcare plan I announced on Monday will save New Mexico families $12,000 per child per year, bolster our workforce, and ensure kids are ready to learn. I’m hoping other states will follow suit. What could possibly be more important than investing in our children". The post underscores her advocacy for investment in early childhood education as a way to benefit families and strengthen the workforce.
Later that same day, she marked the anniversary of September 11 with a message honoring victims and emergency personnel: "This morning, we honored the victims of 9/11 and the heroes who ran into the Twin Towers, saving countless lives amid unimaginable danger. Twenty-four years later, their courage calls us to stand together with resilience and unity. To all first responders in New Mexico—thank you".
Continuing her focus on family welfare policies, Governor Lujan Grisham wrote on September 12: "New Mexico families are not alone in their struggle to afford child care. Parents shouldn’t have to choose between school supplies, rent, child care, or any other life necessity. That’s why, beginning Nov. 1, all New Mexico families—regardless of income—will be eligible for".
The governor’s push for universal childcare aligns with recent trends across several U.S. states seeking to expand access to early childhood education as a means of addressing workforce challenges and alleviating financial burdens for working parents. According to reports from organizations such as Child Care Aware of America (summarized from Step 4 facts), rising childcare costs have become a significant concern nationwide; state-level reforms like those proposed by Lujan Grisham aim to reduce these expenses while improving educational outcomes for young children.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has previously championed investments in public health and social services during her tenure as New Mexico's chief executive. Her recent announcements reflect ongoing efforts by state leaders nationwide to balance immediate commemorations with long-term policy initiatives affecting families' daily lives.
