Early childhood workers laud proposed $60 million wage and career ladder

Early childhood workers laud proposed $60 million wage and career ladder

New Mexico also plans to set aside an additional $30 million over three years to implement the initiative.

Early childhood educators urge New Mexico Senate to keep wage increase in budget

Alei Maxson, director of new home-visiting startup La Luz Family, urged lawmakers to preserve a $60 million allocation to the Early Childhood Education and Care Department during a rally at the Roundhouse on Feb. 5, 2026. (Danielle Prokop/Source NM)Childcare workers and advocacy groups on Thursday called on New Mexico Senate lawmakers to ensure raises for early childhood education workers remain in the state budget, even as the governor’s vision…

Childcare Advocates Press New Mexico Senate to Protect Wage Hikes Amid Budget Standoff

Childcare advocates are calling on New Mexico senators to retain proposed wage increases for early childhood educators, warning that low pay could drive workers out of the profession as lawmakers debate funding for universal childcare. The post Childcare Advocates Press New Mexico Senate to Protect Wage Hikes Amid Budget Standoff appeared first on Brant.One.