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Bill to put free menstrual products in all public schools waits for governor’s signature
A bill that would put free menstrual products in the bathrooms of all public schools has passed the legislature and is headed for the governor’s desk. Supporters say this will help address the problem of period poverty, which directly affects the ability of young people to consistently access education. Period inequity for young adults can […]
Lack of competition in Public Education Commission races may point to larger issues
New Mexico has ranked 50th nationally in education and recent standardized test score rankings showed fourth and eighth grade students came in last nationally for proficiency in both reading and math. This election, voters will see candidates for the Public Education Commission on their ballots. And while none of the races are contested, that may point to tension between […]
New Mexico voters can apply for absentee ballots now ahead of November general election
In-person early voting for November elections begins October 11 in New Mexico. That’s also the first day absentee ballots can be mailed to voters who may be unwilling or unable to vote in person. Voters can request an absentee ballot now for the November general election by going to NMvote.org. County clerks will begin sending them […]