1st take: "Makes carefree kid? 2nd take: “care free of what?” “From what?” … ohhhh, I’m an idiot.

Anyway, here’s another source that makes the NM politics sound like a nightmare: https://www.kob.com/news/top-news/new-mexico-governor-announces-launch-of-universal-free-child-care-program/

Statement from New Mexico Senate Republican Leader Bill Sharer, R-Farmington

“We appreciate any opportunity to provide real solutions for New Mexicans. Just as we did during last year’s failed public safety special session…

Democrats in the legislature have opposed our common-sense proposals to improve public safety, including needed changes to juvenile justice laws and an end to the revolving-door release of repeat violent offenders. Democrats have also refused …

Statement from Democratic Party of New Mexico Chair Sara Attleson

“The Democratic Party of New Mexico is excited about the Governor’s announcement that New Mexico will expand free early childcare to even more families! …

It’s critical we make this accessible to more families during difficult economic times due to rising prices and increasing inflation caused by national GOP policies. New Mexico is already the first state in the country to constitutionally guarantee every child’s right to care, and this will expand on that progress.”

Edit. Format, lost line.