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New Mexico has ranked consistently near the bottom when it comes to child well-being. The Children, Youth and Families Department, which is supposed to protect the most vulnerable children, has also battled scandals, secrecy, and staffing instability for decades. In the first of a series, 91°µÍø looks deeper into the legacy of these longstanding challenges and how they affect families in the foster care system.

Thousands of New Mexicans would no longer be able to sign up for childcare assistance under a rule proposed by the Children Youth and Families Department…

Research shows early childhood education is one of the most effective ways to prevent drug use later in life. That’s especially important in Rio Arriba…