Tag: CYFD

ACLU Lawsuit Puts New Mexico’s Drug‑Exposed Infant Policy on Trial

The ACLU is asking the New Mexico Supreme Court to halt a state policy requiring the automatic removal of newborns exposed to drugs, arguing it violates constitutional rights and separates families without individualized investigations. Supporters say the directive protects vulnerable infants and prioritizes child safety amid rising concerns over addiction and neglect.

Teenage Boys Rob at Gunpoint, Walk Free by Nightfall — New Mexico’s Broken System Is Failing Us

A violent home invasion in Alamogordo has exposed a deepening crisis in New Mexico’s juvenile justice system, where overcrowded facilities and staffing shortages are forcing courts to release accused teenage offenders back into the community. As fear and frustration spread, residents and law enforcement leaders are asking how years of political inaction allowed the system to reach a breaking point.

Atty. Gen. Torrez Files Lawsuit Against CYFD Over Its Anomalies

Attorney General Torrez filed a lawsuit against CYFD after discovering its discrepancies.

New Mexico HM59 (2026): CYFD to Study Foster Parent Pay

New Mexico’s 2026 House Memorial 59 asks CYFD to study whether foster parent reimbursements reflect current costs, including the possibility of a cost-of-living adjustment. Confusion around the HM59 label stems from the fact that the same bill number has been used for unrelated memorials in prior years, including one tied to financial literacy.