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‘This is obscene’: Lawmakers express frustrations over systemic CYFD issues
Lawmakers vowed to make changes to demand more accountability and direction from CYFD after session discussing troubling data.
New Mexico Supreme Court tosses lawsuit challenging universal childcare
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham lauded the decision, which came after a state District Court judge also rejected the lawsuit.
“Nowhere to go:” Santa Fe tenants displaced by June fire deliver demand letter to owners
The apartment’s ownership says delays in allowing displaced tenants back in is due to an ongoing investigation by the insurer.
18,000 New Mexicans have lost SNAP benefits
About 10,000 — or about 55% — of the people kicked off the federal SNAP program in recent months have been children.
CYFD dropped teen at border, left him to cross alone
The situation has prompted a flood of outrage from advocates and New Mexico lawmakers, who say CYFD overlooked safety and health concerns.
Pueblo leaders, federal lawmakers ramp up calls to keep Chaco drilling buffer
Representatives from 20 pueblos joined New Mexico’s congressional delegates at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday to repeat a simple message: “Chaco Canyon is not for sale.”
CYFD pilot programs: Mixed results with money left on table
Lawmakers criticized CYFD’s failure to spend allotted funds and said the state has not seen enough return on its spending.
Despite massive spending, New Mexicans aren’t getting healthier
Federal policy changes are expected to make the problem even worse, as rates of uninsured New Mexicans and unpaid care increase.
New Mexico Highlands University faces another whistleblower retaliation lawsuit
Former university official Paul Grindstaff said he faced retaliation after alerting campus leaders to unsafe athletic facilities and equipment.
Ahead of governor change, CYFD says progress made on obligations
Despite some gains, the agency fell short in reducing caseloads, a problem that has a major impact on the morale of employees.
New Mexico advocates push Congress to expand program for newborns and mothers
Legislation making newborn supply kits available to families nationwide has progressed slowly, despite reported benefits.
Health
Why pregnancy-related deaths remain a New Mexico problem.
The new analysis found more than 40% of pregnancy-related deaths were caused by underlying behavioral health issues.
State solicits contracts for three new Albuquerque-area foster youth group homes
Some have expressed concerns at the agency’s apparent commitment to continue using group homes, arguing they can endanger kids.
Heinrich, Leger Fernández introduce bill to reverse rate reductions for veterans’ home healthcare
Between 2025 and 2026, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs slashed reimbursement rates for home health care in New Mexico by nearly 20%.
child & Family Welfare
New Mexico implements new strategies to expand free childcare system
The efforts are aimed at streamlining the licensure of new daycare and preschool facilities and boosting the number of available slots.
New Mexico disability community urges further state protections amid federal uncertainty
Policies such as a state accessibility act, universal text-to-911 and widespread closed captioning, advocates say, are priorities.
Childcare providers say New Mexico’s proposed rule changes would hurt business
Public commenters say the changes would create rigid budgeting requirements and could potentially violate educators’ privacy.
Government
Complaint alleges potential conflicts at Environment Department amid high-stakes proceedings
ProgressNow New Mexico submitted the complaint Friday to the Office of the State Auditor, outlining concerns about an AI-related contract.
On Trinity Test anniversary, downwinders advocate Tina Cordova continues fight for New Mexicans
Cordova speaks on her decades of work with the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium to fight for compensation and acknowledgment for New Mexico’s downwinders.
Why have opioids taken a hold on New Mexico?
State data shows a 21% increase in opioid deaths in 2025, with 900 death last year, even as overdose fatalities nationwide have been on the decline.
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