by SDAdmin | Jul 26, 2019 | Informational, New Mexico Legislature, Public
Why Legislative Committee Meetings are Important The importance of a legislative committee meeting may not be immediately apparent. It’s tempting to view it as bureaucratic busywork if one is even aware of these meetings at all. However, legislative committees play an...
by SDAdmin | Jul 19, 2019 | Focus Areas, Public
Improving New Mexico’s Quality of Life Quality of life can be challenging to define because individual experiences and preferences shape it. Viante explored possible metrics ranging from the environment to healthcare, to charitable giving and voter...
by Rhiannon Samuel | Jun 21, 2019 | New Mexico Legislature, Press Release, Public
June 21, 2019 New Mexico – When state lawmakers go to Santa Fe for the legislative session, New Mexicans expect their representatives and senators to work together to fix the state’s most pressing issues. But, are elected officials meeting the expectations of their...
by Viante New Mexico | Jun 18, 2019 | Focus Areas, Public
Community Resources to Improve Quality of Life in New Mexico Quality of life can be difficult to define because it’s often shaped by individual preferences and experiences. It can also be a delicate subject. Having to admit that you’re struggling to put food on...
by Viante New Mexico | Jun 8, 2019 | Focus Areas, Public
Blog by Jenna Hagengruber, Teacher at Sandia Highschool Choosing to be and Educator Being a teacher wasn’t necessarily a part of the original plan. I grew up in a family of educators and it was made clear to me early on that a teacher’s role in the classroom and with...
by Viante New Mexico | Jun 8, 2019 | Focus Areas, Public
Tackling New Mexico’s Crime Problem Crime is a problem that many New Mexican’s face every day. Whether it’s a stolen vehicle or an incarcerated individual struggling to get back on their feet, New Mexico’s criminal justice system needs a lot of work. Viante has...
by Viante New Mexico | Jun 8, 2019 | Podcasts, Public
About Joseph ShawViante recently had the pleasure of getting to interview one of Viante’s Board Advisors, Joseph Shaw, who is also the Executive Director of the nonprofit, Father’s Building Futures, whose mission is to ensure parents experiencing barriers from...
by Viante New Mexico | May 17, 2019 | Focus Areas, Public
It’s no secret that crime in New Mexico is a serious issue. New Mexico’s largest city, Albuquerque, has one of the highest crime rates per capita in the United States. Viante thinks that the answer to the problem begins in the community. Crime Data According to the...
by Viante New Mexico | May 9, 2019 | Focus Areas, Public
Tackling New Mexico’s Education Problem Tackling New Mexico’s education problem is a big task. But, our lawmakers are working on solutions. In order to help improve our state’s success in education, Viante has selected metrics that help us grade and track the...
by Viante New Mexico | Apr 19, 2019 | New Mexico Legislature, Press Release, Public
See Data and Individual Legislator Scores 2019 Legislator Attendance Score Infographic Are New Mexico Law Makers Showing Up for the Job? New Mexico’s lawmakers have 30 to 60 days to craft, perfect, and pass legislation that is meant to improve the state. In that short...