New Mexico Dem governor nominee Haaland reiterates plans to overhaul state child welfare agency

By: Joshua Bowling

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: July 29, 2026

Words: 551

Last Updated: 4 days, 22 hours ago

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Deb Haaland, the former U.S. Interior secretary and Democratic nominee for New Mexico governor, on Tuesday renewed her campaign promise to overhaul the state’s troubled child welfare agency if elected in November.

Haaland first announced her plans to reform the Children, Youth and Families Department in March while competing for the party’s nomination. Her 19-page public safety plan outlined steps to appoint an experienced cabinet secretary, increase pay and boost recruitment efforts and …

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