The New Mexico Children's Cabinet released its 2011 Report Card & Budget Report. This is the seventh iteration of the document, which has garnered national recognition for its innovation.

The Children’s Cabinet is a working group of the 14 departments that work closely on children’s issues. These departments include a wide range of state agencies, such as: Youth and Families Department, Human Service Department, Department of Health, Public Education, Higher Education, Corrections, Workforce Solutions, and even Economic Development and Cultural Affairs.