Stagnation Alley

New Mexico's growth problem is serious -- and widespread

The U.S. Census Bureau’s fresh data on counties, metropolitan statistical areas, and micropolitan statistical areas should worry anyone who cares about the future of the Land of Enchantment.

Of the state’s 33 counties, 16 lost population between July 1, 2020 and July 1, 2021. The gainers, for the most part, posted paltry improvements. (De Baca County and…