Lawmakers proposing joint resolution to create more CYFD oversight

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Reform of the New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD) is one of the governor's top priorities in this legislative session. Now, lawmakers are proposing their ideas on what that could look like, including the creation of new entities to oversee the department. Currently, the governor has full authority in selecting and appointing the CYFD cabinet secretary who manages the department. A Democrat-led joint resolution wants to create more tr