New Mexico’s Universal Free Child Care: A Costly Gamble That Risks American Families’ Future

New Mexico has boldly declared itself the first state to promise universal free child care for families regardless of income. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham seeks to leverage surplus oil and gas revenue to eliminate income eligibility limits starting November. While this move sounds compassionate, it raises serious questions about government overreach, economic sustainability, and priorities that matter most to hardworking American families. Who Really Benefits From "Free" Child Care? The governor claims that free child care will help families by freeing up money for essentials like groceries and utilities. But should hardworking taxpayers foot the bill even for wealthy households...