Child Welfare

Unheard CYFD bills have lawmakers asking questions

440 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Making changes to CYFD to keep kids safe was a big topic during the legislative session. According to New Mexico Child First Network, a child advocacy group, 50 pieces of legislation were presented asking for changes to CYFD and five were passed.

Lawmakers wrap up busy legislative session

532 Views   After a 60-day session in the roundhouse, the governor says a lot was accomplished — other lawmakers say more could have been done. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) had a lot to say about what has been done this year. Bills involving CYFD and gun control have been

How often does child abuse & neglect occur in New Mexico?

542 Views   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – KRQE News 13’s latest investigative report highlights a tragic example of what some children in New Mexico’s foster care system face. New Mexico has seen several high-profile stories of child abuse in the last decade, but just how frequent are cases of child abuse and neglect inside the

New Study Finds Food Insecurity Improving In New Mexico

542 Views   A new study says nearly 300,000 New Mexico residents, including almost 20-percent of children, face food insecurity on a regular basis. The new report by Hunger Free America found that from 2018 to 2020 an average of 291,489 New Mexico residents lived in food insecure homes. That means they were

Authorities find missing Roswell boy safe after nearly 2 years

740 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — After nearly two years, Osiel Ernesto Rico has been found safe. New Mexico State Police made the announcement Tuesday evening. In January of 2020, an Amber Alert was issued for 3-year-old Osiel. Police said he was taken from his home in Roswell by his father, Jorge Rico-Ruvira,

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