New Mexico outspends most states on benefits, but struggles to find residents jobs, report says

New Mexico outspends most states on benefits, but struggles to find residents jobs, report says

A new state report found that New Mexico outspends most states on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families programs, but struggles to match recipients with long-term, high-paying jobs. (Photo by Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight)New Mexico outspends most other states on public assistance programs, but struggles to match recipients with long-term jobs, state analysts told a panel of lawmakers Tuesday. GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE T…