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Office of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham

Michael Coleman, Communications Director, Michael.Coleman@exec.nm.gov

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Leah March, Communications Advisor, Leah.March@exec.nm.gov

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Senate passes Universal Child Care bill – Historic investment in New Mexico families now goes to the House

Feb 12, 2026 | Press Releases

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Senate voted Thursday to pass legislation establishing universal child care while protecting the program's accessibility for working families across the state. Senate Bill 241, sponsored by Sen. George Muñoz (D-Gallup) and approved on a 25-15...