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29 states have made financial literacy a graduation requirement, reaching 76% of U.S. public high school students. New Mexico students deserve guaranteed access to financial literacy education, too!

New Mexico should join this growing movement!
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29 states have made financial literacy a graduation requirement, reaching 76% of U.S. public high school students. New Mexico students deserve guaranteed access to financial literacy education, too! 

New Mexico should join this growing movement!
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The momentum continues to grow for financial literacy! The Albuquerque Journal profiled students at Cibola High School who were introduced to different ways on how to manage their money and plan for the future. Read more by scrolling below.

FinCamp 2025, providing free professional development for financial literacy teachers, still has several spots remaining for the Sept. 18 workshop! Please contact Mandi Torrez for more info.
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The momentum continues to grow for financial literacy! The Albuquerque Journal profiled students at Cibola High School who were introduced to different ways on how to manage their money and plan for the future. Read more by scrolling below. 

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It's time for New Mexico to finally join interstate medical licensure compacts for health care workers. New Mexicans deserve access to quality and timely health care.🏥 ... See MoreSee Less

Its time for New Mexico to finally join interstate medical licensure compacts for health care workers. New Mexicans deserve access to quality and timely health care.🏥
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Last call! Tomorrow (Sept. 12) is the final day for financial literacy teachers to sign up for our free professional development conference. To sign up, visit the link below!

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29 states have made financial literacy a graduatio 29 states have made financial literacy a graduation requirement, reaching 76% of U.S. public high school students. New Mexico students deserve guaranteed access to financial literacy education, too! 

New Mexico should join this growing movement!
Financial literacy continues to become integrated Financial literacy continues to become integrated into curriculum in New Mexico schools. For students at Cibola High School in Albuquerque, they were introduced to different ways on how to manage their money and plan for the future. Read more by scrolling above. 

🚨Speaking of financial literacy, FinCamp 2025 still has several spots remaining for its professional development workshop for financial literacy educators on Sept. 18. For inquires, contact Mandi Torrez. 🚨
It's time for New Mexico to finally join interstat It's time for New Mexico to finally join interstate medical licensure compacts for health care workers. New Mexicans deserve access to quality and timely health care.🏥
Last call! Tomorrow (Sept. 12) is the final day fo Last call! Tomorrow (Sept. 12) is the final day for financial literacy teachers to sign up for our free professional development conference. To sign up, visit the link in our bio!
Why wait until next year to join the interstate me Why wait until next year to join the interstate medical licensure compacts when we can increase access to health care now? 

Read the full story at the link in our bio.
#NEW: Without an adequate amount of doctors staffi #NEW: Without an adequate amount of doctors staffing clinics and hospitals, other medical providers are left to fill in the gaps. New Mexicans deserve to have access to quality and timely care in all specialties. ❤️‍🩹
You can make your voice heard on medical malpracti You can make your voice heard on medical malpractice reform. Visit the link in our bio to take action. We also thank Dr. James Besante for sharing his story and experiences.
New Mexicans deserve access to quality and respons New Mexicans deserve access to quality and responsive health care. With Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's (@govmlg) announcement of a special session beginning Oct. 1, 2025, we urge her to include the interstate medical licensure compacts on the agenda. 

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#TAKEALOOK: NextGen Personal Finance has partnere #TAKEALOOK:  NextGen Personal Finance has partnered with Think New Mexico to host FinCamp, a financial literacy professional development workshop for educators in Albuquerque, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025 from 8 AM - 3PM. 

FinCamps are a FREE full day of in-person professional development where educators have the opportunity to dive into NGPF’s curriculum and resources, collaborate with other educators and get reinvigorated for the classroom. Watch the FinCamp curriculum in action above.
The medical malpractice environment in New Mexico The medical malpractice environment in New Mexico continues to strain and frustrate providers. Dr. James Besante even had trouble finding a malpractice insurance provider, despite never having a claim paid out in his name during the course of his career. 

"In New Mexico, even a clean record isn't good enough. The insurer simply said they no longer want to offer physician policies in the state - and that should worry everyone." 

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#NEW: A new initiative aims to equip New Mexico st #NEW: A new initiative aims to equip New Mexico students with essential life and financial skills to help students and their families build secure financial futures. Read more about the program above. ⬆
"The result is obvious: Outstanding physician—pe "The result is obvious: Outstanding physician—people I know—are leaving New Mexico or retiring early because they can no longer afford to practice here."

Winston warns that while some New Mexicans can travel out of state for care, many can’t. The reality? Fewer doctors, longer waits, and shrinking access to health care. Read more above.
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thinknewmexico Think New Mexico @thinknewmexico ·
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#TAKEALOOK: 49 of New Mexico's 89 school districts have made financial literacy a high school graduation requirement, reaching over 150,000 public school students in the state! Of the 49, 37require completion of a year-long financial literacy course, while 12 require a semester.

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29 states have made financial literacy a graduation requirement, reaching 76% of U.S. public high school students. New Mexico students deserve guaranteed access to financial literacy education, too!

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#THREAD: Financial literacy continues to become integrated into curriculum in New Mexico schools. For students at Cibola High School in Albuquerque, they were introduced to different ways on how to manage their money and plan for the future. (1)

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It's time for New Mexico to finally join the interstate medical licensure compacts for health care workers. New Mexicans deserve access to quality and timely health care.

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