Fixing New Mexico’s child welfare agency should be the #1 priority for every gubernatorial candidate

A former foster parent argues that removing the Children, Youth and Families Department from the governor's control is not the solution to the agency's problems.

By: Maralyn Beck

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: April 14, 2026

Words: 674

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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Since the New Mexico attorney general’s recent investigation on the Children, Youth and Families Department’s failures, the idea of removing CYFD from the governor’s authority has been gaining traction. I know in theory “removing political influence” out of CYFD sounds good — I caution you that this short-sighted, knee-jerk response could prove problematic.

If you are seeking to isolate CYFD away from “political influence” because you don’t trust the cabinet secretary charged …

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