UNM Center for Social Policy

02/02/2022

What's another way to help New Mexicans get vaccinated against COVID-19? Employer flexibility.

Our latest research shows just how important having time off can be in helping parents get their children vaccinated. Read more in our op-ed in The Santa Fe New Mexican.

BSP Research from Aug. 16 to Sept. 1 conducted a statewide survey of New Mexico parents who have yet to vaccinate their children to better understand parents’ attitudes toward vaccination

12/10/2021

Join us on Monday 12/13 at 11am as we discuss for New Mexico's children and strategies to support New Mexican parents in protecting their children against . A huge thank you to our partners Con Alma Health Foundation and New Mexico Department of Health for making this work possible.

05/10/2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has had devastated impacts for families and communities across the nation and here in New Mexico. It also further exposed longstanding vulnerabilities & inequities that many face. The helps provides relief.

Click the image below or visit https://csp.unm.edu/covid-19/index.html for more information.

04/13/2021

New Mexico is one of the states leading the nation in efforts but it has not been without challenges - supply, technology issues, etc. However for some New Mexicans, the challenge goes beyond accessing the vaccine sign-up portal online. For the state's immigrant population, much of the hesitancy surrounding the vaccine comes from fears that immigration status may be questioned or their public benefits may be jeopardized.

Our latest research brief examines these issues and what can be done to address them. Read more here:

The UNM Center for Social Policy is engaged in multiple projects exploring the short and long-term implications of COVID-19 with a particular focus on the racial and ethnic inequalities associated with this pandemic and public health crisis. We will post research associated with this work as it deve...

12/02/2020

Across the country, minority communities have been disproportionately affected by COVD-19. Our latest report with Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors - National looks specifically at the devastating impact its had on Latino Families.

Our report offers policy recommendations across six key areas: health, education, economics, social justice, and family; the areas with the most promise for helping Latino families in need.

View the report at: policyreport.ap-od.org

Latino communities have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Many families are struggling to pay rent and find healthcare—and they are draining their emergency savings to stay afloat. These policy recommendations from Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors - National and UNM Center for Social Policy could help reverse the damage and help the Latino families that need help now. Visit the report at: policyreport.ap-od.org

12/01/2020

With record turnout in the and major decisions being decided by single districts and counties, there is a growing interest from the public to be involved with the political process as the conversation turns to redistricting.

Our latest survey with Latino Decisions shows that New Mexicans not only want more transparency and public involvement but greater competiveness from districts when it comes to redistricting.

Read more here:

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08/19/2020

It's ...well, sort of anyway.

❗️Attention Native American Parents/Grandparents and Parents/Grandparents of Native Children in NM❗️

We're working with the UNM Native American Budget and Policy Institute and want to know how you are handling the change to remote/distance learning this school year. Please take our short survey and share your thoughts. There is a $10 incentive upon completion of the survey. Learn more and take the survey here: https://nabpi.unm.edu/nabpi-parents-and-grandparents-survey.html

If you have any questions, send us a message.

The UNM Native American Budget and Policy Institute would love to have your participation in our survey focused on how Native American parents across the state of New Mexico are handling the transition to distance or remote-learning this school year, as well as your overall attitudes and experienc...

08/06/2020

Honoring Native Life has released another great resource video. The pandemic has affected everyone - young and old. For our younger ones, the disruption to school and daily activities can have a greater impact than some of us may realize. Watch their video and please reach out if you or someone you know are in need of support.

07/22/2020

We would like to send a huge congratulations to our former fellow and RWJF CHP alum Patricia Rodriguez Espinosa on her new position as the Associate Director of Research at the Stanford Medicine Office of Community Engagement and Instructor in the Department of Epidemiology and Population Health.

Best of luck, Patricia!

Read more about her new position here: https://csp.unm.edu/news/former-fellow-takes-new-position-at-stanford-university.html

07/14/2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruptions across communities. In Native communities, the pandemic has impacted not only everyday practices but major community and cultural practices as well.

Honoring Native Life has put together a series of videos to provide behavioral health support and resources to those who may be feeling the affects of these disruptions.

Videos can be viewed on their page or at: http://www.aaihb.org/covid-19-resources-.aspx (Under "Partner Resources")

They are also available at on the UNM Native American Budget and Policy Institute website: https://nabpi.unm.edu/covid-19-resources/resources-for-families-individuals.html

06/10/2020

We need your help! Take our survey and let us know what you think about New Mexico's transition away from to . The survey will only take approx 15 min. and there is an incentive upon completion. Take the survey here: http://csp.unm.edu/transition-to-clean-energy/index.html Tambien disponible en espanol.

¡Necesitamos tu ayuda! Responda nuestra encuesta y díganos qué piensa sobre la transición de # NewMexico de a . La encuesta solo tomará ~ 15 minutos y hay un incentivo al finalizar. Realice la encuesta aquí: http://csp.unm.edu/transition-to-clean-energy/index.html

04/16/2020

Join the Indian Affairs Department for Tribal Communities & COVID-19 - A Virtual Town Hall on NMPBS, Sunday, April 19 @ 6:00 PM! All questions should be submitted to [email protected], please be sure to include your name and tribal affiliation when submitting your questions.