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New Mexico’s ranked near the bottom in a new State of the States report, lagging in education, shootings, youth depression, and hourly wage growth — only Louisiana did worse. But the real story? Almost every state is slipping on quality-of-life metrics, even top performers like Minnesota. With 31 factors analyzed — from air quality to social isolation — the data reveals a nation in decline, where economic strength doesn’t equal happiness. Young New Mexicans not in school or work are costing the state $623 million annually, while researchers point to social media and declining trust in democracy as key culprits. The future’s being shaped by trends that divide — and it’s time to pay attention.

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