NM CYFD considers rule changes to broaden hiring pool, opponents express concerns

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD) is considering a proposal that could alter its hiring process, and some advocates are sounding the alarm. The department did not outright state whether the proposal will help the department with its staffing problems but rather widen the hiring process to more candidates.One key aspect of the proposed rule change would modify the language around background checks and employment history verification for