The Future of New Mexico Scorecard

New Mexico's future will be shaped by its economic, public safety, healthcare, education, and quality of life. The Journal's scorecards bring together key public data to show where the state is progressing, where it is falling behind and how these challenges intersect.

One scorecard will be published each month, followed by a statewide assessment ahead of the 2027 legislative session giving residents and policymakers a clear baseline for the decisions ahead.


Economy Icon ECONOMY

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4.3%Unemployment
57.4%Workforce participation
$62,268Median household income
17.8%Poverty rate
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Safety Icon SAFETY

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749Violent crimes per 100K
2,984Property crimes per 100K
4,631People experiencing homelessness
10.9Homicides per 100K
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Healthcare Icon HEALTHCARE

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38%Enrolled in Medicaid
10.2%Uninsured
214Physicians per 100K
32%Live in primary-care shortage areas
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Education Icon EDUCATION

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38%Reading proficiency
24%Math proficiency
40%Chronically absent
60%Enroll in college after high school
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Quality Icon QUALITY OF LIFE

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47%Public land
22.3 minAverage commute
77%Live near outdoor recreation
2Major disaster declarations
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