The investigation, "Broken Promises," exposed a systemic failure where the safety of children was not prioritized over family reunification.

On Monday, the House of Representatives passed House Bill 5 which would create an Office of Child Advocacy within the New Mexico Department of Justice to oversee CYFD. Last week, the Senate passed ...

AG: "We are deeply disappointed that the Governor chose to center the discussion around herself and her inner circle." ...

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It’s been a year since ... systemic issues that have led to things like kids sleeping in state office buildings and even children dying after CYFD intervention.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a new bill into law on Friday aimed at reforming the state's Children, Youth and Families ...

4—SANTA FE — The New Mexico House on Tuesday gave ... there's "vast" disagreement between her office and legislators over what changes to CYFD should look like. Lujan Grisham has staunchly ...

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Three major bills to improve oversight, transparency, and accountability at the New Mexico Children ... of that office would be to review CYFD policies and procedures.

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed into law House Bill 5, creating an independent Office of the Child Advocate (OCA) to oversee child well-being in the state. House Democrats are lauding this ...

13—SANTA FE — New Mexico lawmakers are forging ahead ... such as not placing any children in state offices or hotels. Casados has led CYFD since May 2023 and is the agency's third Cabinet ...