Please pray for Albuquerque and the state of New Mexico…..we are hurting God’s children.
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14
Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4
From the USA Today:
Farmington, New Mexico is the worst place in America to raise a child, as it is well below average in a number of key factors that determine what makes a place suitable for raising children.
In addition to facing risk of direct harm, children living in areas with high violent crime are more likely to experience greater stress levels, which can have an impact on their health. Albuquerque has one of the highest violent crime rates in the nation. There were 901 violent crimes reported for every 100,000 Albuquerque residents. The robbery rate, 239 reported robberies per 100,000 people, is more than double the national rate. Less than two-thirds of Albuquerque students graduate from high school on time. Only two other metro areas have a lower graduation rate.
