AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoChild Care: New Mexico’s first-in-the-nation free childcare program is changing lives, but limited capacity leaves families waiting. One Santa Fe center has nearly 700 children on its list, and one parent waited about 18 months for a spot. Native Women in Leadership: As Deb Haaland prepares to become the nation’s first Native woman governor, women in some pueblos say rules and customs still keep them from top leadership posts. Laguna Pueblo’s Ashley Sarracino says she was pushed off the council after raising a pay-disparity concern; pueblo officials deny her claim. Schools: New Mexico’s math scores remain among the nation’s lowest, and educators say chronic absenteeism—affecting about 28% of students—makes it harder for children to keep up. Arts & Books: Albuquerque welcomes “Breaking Bad” actor Dean Norris for a Nov. 19 book event at the South Broadway Cultural Center; Indigenous author Kimberly Blaeser will also discuss her new collection at Bookworks that evening. Taos: The town’s cultural draw is growing, with a Tribal Heritage Center planned for 2027 and a public observatory beginning a phased opening next year.
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