“I can’t imagine my life — 13 years later — not being here, not helping the people we’ve helped,” said Executive Director Robert Guthrie.
Child & Family Welfare
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New Mexico domestic violence shelters describe true cost of chronic state underfunding
Wages aren’t sufficient to recruit and retain qualified staff, while funding from the state has remained relatively stagnant in recent years.
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Expert calls for improvements in domestic violence data tracking to curb lethal violence
Some agencies aren’t tracking escalating signs of violence or intervening in cases to prevent future harm — sometimes with deadly consequences.
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Albuquerque man indicted in 1-year-old niece’s Suboxone exposure
The girl’s exposure to the medication left her in critical condition, and Narcan was required to reverse her symptoms.
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Former budget official sues, alleging state retaliated after she flagged childcare shortfall
The state disputed the allegations, saying it does not retaliate against employees and that universal childcare is funded.
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Lawsuit alleges foster teen was repeatedly sexually assaulted in Albuquerque facility
The lawsuit claims staff and managers knew about the assault but failed to stop it or address it out of fear for repercussions.
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Will CYFD watchdog get more authority?
Lawmakers have criticized the state’s resistance to accountability, arguing everyone is working to improve children’s lives.
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AG Torrez sues CYFD over reports the agency sent teen into Mexico
The temporary restraining order seeks to reverse the agency’s actions in the situation and bring the boy back to the U.S
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Christus Health expands services to Los Alamos hospital, Albuquerque clinic
The new facilities are the latest in a series of New Mexico expansions for the Texas-based Catholic hospital firm.
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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.
