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New Mexico Lawmakers Aim to Reform Child Welfare System

2/28/2026

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New Mexico lawmakers will hold a 60-day session to reform the Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD).
House Speaker Javier Martinez announced discussions with Rep. Eleanor Chavez to create an independent CYFD commission.
Martinez supports universal health care, saying New Mexico has resources and will for a single-payer system.
He emphasizes high-quality care for all residents, especially vulnerable children.
Discussions were featured in an upcoming segment on KOB 4.

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New Mexico lawmakers will hold a 60-day session to reform the Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD).
House Speaker Javier Martinez announced discussions with Rep. Eleanor Chavez to create an independent CYFD commission.
Martinez supports universal health care, saying New Mexico has resources and will for a single-payer system.
He emphasizes high-quality care for all residents, especially vulnerable children.
Discussions were featured in an upcoming segment on KOB 4.