KC Counts speaks with Lt. Gov. Howie Morales about navigating expected federal funding cuts that would impact education in New Mexico. Below, part 1 of this 2-part interview is transcribed:

KC Counts:

Tell us what the landscape looks like. Money has been taken, given back. Where do we stand today for New Mexico schools?

Lt. Gov. Howie Morales:

Yeah, when we look as far as the investments made in New Mexico schools, you know, the governor has really made it a priority to make a promise for the moonshot for education. Whether it's in increasing funds from the stateside to increased compensation for our educators, we've been able to do that. I believe we've had a 24% increase in compensation since we've taken office six and a half years ago, which has made us the highest paid in the regio

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