New Mexico has become the first state in the United States to implement a free universal child care system, a significant policy initiative aimed at providing no-cost childcare to every family regardless of income. This groundbreaking move is expected to boost the state’s economy and workforce while serving as a potential model for other states to follow. Governor announces the initiative, highlighting that free child care can indeed be achieved. The new system is set to launch soon, with many parents and childcare providers expressing their support for this historic development.