WHAT’S THE BEST STATE IN THE NATION? U-S NEWS AND WORLD REPORT SAYS IT’S MASSACHUSETTS. AND WHILE NEW MEXICO ISN’T THE WORST…IT IS CLOSE TO THE BOTTOM, RANKING 46TH. THE MAGAZINE BASES ITS “BEST STATES” LIST ON A NUMBER OF CATEGORIES.
NEW MEXICO FARED ESPECIALLY POORLY IN CRIME AND CORRECTIONS, THE ECONOMY AND EDUCATION. THE BRIGHT SPOT IS HEALTH CARE WHERE NEW MEXICO CAME IN 26TH.
