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By New Mexico Sun Reports | Dec 12, 2024
An audit by the New Mexico Office of the State Auditor accuses Western New Mexico University (WNMU) officials of violating policies and misusing taxpayer funds, following earlier reports of lavish spending by WNMU President Joseph Shepard and his associates.
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 20, 2024
Does New Mexico have the highest child poverty rate in the United States?
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 26, 2024
The Rio Grande Foundation's education reform division, OAK New Mexico, has conducted a survey among legislative candidates concerning key educational issues in the state.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 16, 2024
The U.S. Census Bureau has released data indicating that New Mexico's child poverty rate improves significantly when anti-poverty programs are considered under the supplemental poverty measure. According to this measure, the state ranks 22nd in the nation for child poverty, a marked improvement from its last-place ranking under the official poverty measure.
