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Searchlight New Mexico is an award-winning nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization dedicated to investigative and public service journalism in the interest of the people of New Mexico. Follow our latest reports at searchlightnm.org

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Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 3h

Searchlight New Mexico has launched a new monthly podcast that delves into the critical issues impacting New Mexicans. On this first episode, Ed Williams chats with student advocates about sexual assault in schools and how students' rights are being scaled back. searchlightnm.org/the-federal-...

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The federal government is scaling back civil rights enforcement for students. What does that mean for K-12 schools? | Searchlight New Mexico

This inaugural podcast episode of “Searchlight New Mexico with Ed Williams” delves into the complexities of sexual assault in schools. Student advocates Sabrina Bernadel and Susan Moen offer their takes on the issue.

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

High-level Democrats in New Mexico say companies behind major social media platforms and websites should face harsher penalties for the harms done to children. New legislation seeks to create certain restrictions and potentially an office to investigate violations. searchlightnm.org/high-level-n...

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High-level New Mexico Democrats push for new social media protection bills | Searchlight New Mexico

The bills would increase penalties for consumer protections violations and curb addictive or exploitative tactics.

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

In preparation for a new administration, the state and plaintiffs of the Kevin S. lawsuit have inked a new plan that sets clear priorities to address New Mexico's struggling child welfare system. Acting CYFD Secretary Valerie Sandoval said the "work must endure.” searchlightnm.org/state-offici...

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State officials, child welfare plaintiffs strike deal reaching into next governor's term | Searchlight New Mexico

The Kevin S. plaintiffs and the state both acknowledged CYFD's progress but said it continued to lag in some areas.

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

A recent survey conducted on school choice found that parents are becoming more open to the idea. A teacher union official welcomed the results but argued parents aren't fully aware of the rippling effects that school "choice" has. searchlightnm.org/new-mexicans...

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New Mexicans and school choice: A clear-cut preference, or a sticky financial reality? | Searchlight New Mexico

Respondents to a statewide survey overall favored school choice, while a union leader said the financial implications are tricky.

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

New Mexico has invested heavily on mental health and substance abuse services in recent years to the tune of millions. Lawmakers are now questioning if the investments are having any effect after being presented little data in a recent LFC report. searchlightnm.org/new-mexico-i...

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New Mexico is spending big to fix behavioral healthcare. Why is there so little to show? | Searchlight New Mexico

The Behavioral Health Services Division asked the state for another $7.2 million in general fund dollars for its FY 2028 budget.

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The U.S. Forest Service is moving forward with efforts to repeal the 25-year-old protections — without the opportunity for public comment. Environmental groups are holding their own hearings in New Mexico. searchlightnm.org/environmenta...

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Environmental groups continue to fight ‘Roadless Rule’ repeal | Searchlight New Mexico

"I want my children to experience real forests, not just places where roads ... have replaced a lot of landscapes that never existed before them."

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The data center’s publicity push — among the most expensive ever in New Mexico – involved a national Republican consulting and advertising firm. searchlightnm.org/oracle-discl...

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Oracle discloses $3.44 million in spending promoting Project Jupiter | Searchlight New Mexico

The $3.4 million all went to political consulting firm BrabenderCox, according to the expenditure report Oracle submitted.

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The state Early Childhood Education and Care Department has said for years that it would help workers build careers in childcare. Advocates say the department’s newly unveiled career plan falls far short. searchlightnm.org/childcare-ad...

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Why childcare advocates are criticizing New Mexico’s pay plan | Searchlight New Mexico

State officials argue rolling out the program as a pilot will be more manageable and bring raises to under-prioritized workers.

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Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

As nursing facilities in the state rack up unfavorable ratings, an elderly population that relies on their services are falling victim to low quality conditions, resulting in poorer health and even death. Where is the oversight? Read more: searchlightnm.org/staff-shorta...

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

A program that offers tuition assistance to all New Mexico residents regardless of citizenship status is being challenged in federal court. The stakes are especially high for students in Chaparral, the largest unincorporated community in New Mexico, located mere miles from the U.S. Mexico border.

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How a federal lawsuit to end in-state tuition could affect undocumented NM students. | Searchlight New Mexico

Many Chaparral students rely on higher education benefits that are under threat from a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit.

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

CYFD took a 15-year-old boy, who is a U.S. citizen, to the border to be reunited with his estranged mother in Mexico. The state agency doubled down on that decision in a recent court response, writing the boy's return would be “absurd and impossible.” searchlightnm.org/ordering-cyf...

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CYFD sent a 15-year-old to Mexico. Why the teen may not come back. | Searchlight New Mexico

The state Justice Department made the request after the teen was left to cross the border alone to reunite with his mother.

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Residents in Grant County only learned of a secretive company’s plans to build a data center by reading a small legal notice in the local paper. Since then, residents’ protests have caught the attention of state and local officials. searchlightnm.org/grant-county...

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Grant County residents raise alarm over secretive proposed data center | Searchlight New Mexico

Grant County residents began organizing following a public notice in the Silver City newspaper of a proposed data center.

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Some New Mexico colleges are failing to provide data on crimes committed on campus — in spite of laws requiring them to make that data easily accessible to the public. searchlightnm.org/federal-law-...

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Federal law requires most colleges to follow crime statistics reporting rules. In New Mexico, compliance varies. | Searchlight New Mexico

The crime log must be "open to public inspection during normal business hours." But a few schools took days to produce theirs.

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Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Sexual violence is a particularly difficult topic for reporters to cover, especially when it involves minors. Searchlight's Ed Williams shares why and how he took on that task in his latest investigation of a Hobbs teen who was raped at school and punished. searchlightnm.org/how-we-repor...

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How we reported on sexual assault in schools | Searchlight New Mexico

Sexual violence is a particularly difficult topic for investigative reporters to cover. The questions are manifold: How can you verify a story that often

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

A 13-year-old girl's rape at school was one of more than 295 instances of rape or sexual assault reported to Hobbs police since 2022. Those rates, third-highest in the state, are likely the tip of the iceberg as the department struggles to investigate sex crimes. searchlightnm.org/hobbs-police...

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Hobbs police struggle with sex crimes | Searchlight New Mexico

Police in Hobbs said an alleged rape was consensual. The department has a long, troubled record with sex crimes.

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Under Title IX, schools are supposed to protect students who report sexual assault and rape. But as Searchlight New Mexico recently uncovered, that oversight can be unevenly applied, often leaving it up to districts to have the final say instead of victims. searchlightnm.org/as-feds-scal...

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As feds scale back sex assault oversight, school districts have final say | Searchlight New Mexico

New Mexico provides no oversight of sexual assault between students in schools. A recent case in Hobbs shows what that can mean.

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

A 13-year-old student named Larissa told school administrators and police that she had been forcibly sexually assaulted at her middle school in Hobbs, NM. Police didn’t investigate the alleged assault, she and her mother say. Instead, Larissa was suspended. Story in collab with @19thnews.org

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Environmental groups are celebrating after the New Mexico Supreme Court put a pause on air and water permitting processes for Project Jupiter. The groups argued there was a lack of due process in the proceedings and favored the data center's interests. searchlightnm.org/new-mexico-s...

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New Mexico Supreme Court pauses Project Jupiter permitting processes | Searchlight New Mexico

Many elected officials have raised concerns about emissions and water use, including millions of gallons of fresh water for construction.

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

A new foster care case management system that’s been in development for nearly a decade and expected to help CYFD workers with caseloads, is still not finished. The project has cost the state $90 million dollars and could incur new costs as it fully comes online. searchlightnm.org/new-mexicos-...

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Report: New Mexico's foster care information system still needs money, time | Searchlight New Mexico

CYFD said the system launched Monday, and said staff are already being trained and getting accustomed to using the system.

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Clinics in New Mexico that are supported with federal dollars saw patient populations increase last year, showing a demand for affordable and accessible healthcare. But federal regulations have made it hard for providers to deliver services. searchlightnm.org/some-health-...

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How NM health clinics are affected by federal policy changes | Searchlight New Mexico

Amid a boom in patients nationwide, about half of federally funded clinics in New Mexico saw an increase in patients.

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

CYFD will pay $1.4 million to settle a lawsuit that claimed two young siblings in Taos endured an abusive living situation for years under the agency's watch. An attorney said "there’s hope … no other children suffer similar similar outcomes." searchlightnm.org/cyfd-settles...

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CYFD settles lawsuit alleging foster parents starved, abused children for $1.4 million | Searchlight New Mexico

The settlement is the largest paid out by the agency this year so far, according to the New Mexico Sunshine Portal.

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

The massive Project Jupiter data center has promised big economic benefits. Its annual report says almost 6,000 workers have been involved in construction — but doesn’t say where those workers are from. searchlightnm.org/new-project-...

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New Project Jupiter report doesn't say if company hiring 'Doña Ana County first' | Searchlight New Mexico

The omissions of worker demographics in Project Jupiter's first report prompted concern from legislators and commissioners.

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Some 315,000 women in New Mexico have experienced sexual violence, physical violence or stalking, but no statewide mandate exists for law enforcement to track those incidents. One expert says that needs to change. searchlightnm.org/expert-calls...

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Expert calls for improvements in domestic violence data tracking to curb lethal violence | Searchlight New Mexico

Some agencies aren't tracking escalating signs of violence or intervening in cases to prevent future harm — sometimes with deadly consequences.

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Domestic violence shelters in New Mexico are scraping by amid an ongoing financial squeeze — even as the budget for the state agency that funds the shelters has ballooned. Read more: searchlightnm.org/new-mexico-d...

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Filings show the pro-data center group, Elevate New Mexico, received $3.7 million from Project Jupiter’s developers. The group’s website still fails to disclose who is behind the elusive organization. searchlightnm.org/group-that-u...

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Group that urged New Mexicans to support Project Jupiter discloses finances after ethics case | Searchlight New Mexico

Elevate New Mexico received nearly $3.7 million, all from Project Jupiter develoeprs Yucca Growth Infrastructure LLC.

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

The New Mexico Environment Department has issued two conflicting orders on Project Jupiter's air quality permit in less than two weeks. One environmental attorney said the "absurd schedule" has caused a lot of confusion. searchlightnm.org/project-jupi...

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Project Jupiter hearing officer reverses course on air quality permit application | Searchlight New Mexico

Environmental advocates decried the new delay involving a challenge to the data center's plans, but developers praised the move.

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Democratic lawmakers in the New Mexico House of Representatives feel they have been undermined in recent years in their efforts to reform CYFD. But during the 2027 legislative session, they say they plan to come back with a vengeance. searchlightnm.org/new-mexico-h...

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New Mexico House Democrats hope to majorly overhaul troubled CYFD next year | Searchlight New Mexico

The caucus said it is optimistic about accomplishing its goals, citing support from Deb Haaland for systemic change at CYFD.

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Data centers could be forced to fund their own power infrastructure if a bill introduced by U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich becomes law. searchlightnm.org/heinrich-pro...

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Heinrich proposes legislation to make data centers pay for grid infrastructure | Searchlight New Mexico

The New Mexico Democrat on Monday introduced the GRID Savings Act, which would make data centers pay for any necessary upgrades to the grid.

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

YouTubers and for-profit data brokers are bombarding New Mexico’s public records custodians with records requests while Journalists’ requests are getting stuck in the logjam. An NMDOJ task force is considering ways to fix the state’s troubled Inspection of Public Records Act.

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Is IPRA changing? Access advocates, public officials face off in Santa Fe | Searchlight New Mexico

Public records advocates emphasized the importance of transparency; custodians suggested changes they want to see to the law.

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

A teenage girl says she was sexually assaulted over and over again at a youth homeless shelter. A new lawsuit accuses CYFD and shelter staff of failing to protect her. searchlightnm.org/lawsuit-alle...

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Lawsuit alleges foster teen was repeatedly sexually assaulted in Albuquerque facility | Searchlight New Mexico

The lawsuit claims staff and managers knew about the assault but failed to stop it or address it out of fear for repercussions.

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The leader of the new Office of the Child Advocate says CYFD has stonewalled her attempts to get records. Lawmakers are frustrated — and say they will try to give her subpoena powers. searchlightnm.org/amid-stonewa...

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Will CYFD watchdog get more authority? | Searchlight New Mexico

Lawmakers have criticized the state’s resistance to accountability, arguing everyone is working to improve children's lives.

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

At Tuesday's Doña Ana County Commission meeting, supporters and opponents of Project Jupiter shared their views on the data center during public comment. A shortened commenting period led to some physical altercations and arrests before project officials could give their updates.

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Demonstrators arrested, jobs promised at rowdy Project Jupiter meeting | Searchlight New Mexico

Doña Ana County leaders received their first direct updates on the data center from Oracle and STACK Infrastructure officials.

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Lawmakers on the Legislative Courts, Corrections and Justice Committee, shared harsh criticisms about CYFD after being presented a report that found New Mexico has the worst child fatality rate of all Western states. Sen. Joseph Cervantes said the findings are "obscene."

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'This is obscene': Lawmakers express frustrations over systemic CYFD issues | Searchlight New Mexico

Lawmakers vowed to make changes to demand more accountability and direction from CYFD after session discussing troubling data.

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Representatives from New Mexico's pueblos are fighting back a proposal from the Trump administration that would remove a buffer zone around Chaco Canyon. They say removing the buffer will harm a site that has deep historical and cultural meaning in North America. searchlightnm.org/pueblo-leade...

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Pueblo leaders, federal lawmakers ramp up calls to keep Chaco drilling buffer | Searchlight New Mexico

Representatives from 20 pueblos joined New Mexico's congressional delegates at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday to repeat a simple message: “Chaco Canyon is not for sale.”

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

As New Mexico gets ready to elect a new governor, officials at CYFD will have to pass the baton on their efforts to overhaul the state’s foster care system as mandated by the Kevin S. lawsuit. But they maintain progress is being made despite some shortcomings. searchlightnm.org/ahead-of-gov...

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Ahead of governor change, CYFD says progress made on obligations | Searchlight New Mexico

Despite some gains, the agency fell short in reducing caseloads, a problem that has a major impact on the morale of employees.

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Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

CYFD is facing pushback after it took a 15-year-old foster boy, a U.S. citizen who has a heart issue, to the U.S.-Mexico border to be reunited with his mother. Advocates and lawmakers said the decision jeopardized his health and safety and they want accountability. searchlightnm.org/report-cyfd-...

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CYFD dropped teen at border, left him to cross alone | Searchlight New Mexico

The situation has prompted a flood of outrage from advocates and New Mexico lawmakers, who say CYFD overlooked safety and health concerns.

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

A new report on pregnancy-related deaths in New Mexico shows 74 New Mexicans died within a year of giving birth from 2018 to 2023 with 97% of those deaths being preventable. A lack of health support, especially in rural areas, was a contributing factor. searchlightnm.org/pregnancy-li...

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Why pregnancy-related deaths remain a New Mexico problem. | Searchlight New Mexico

The new analysis found more than 40% of pregnancy-related deaths were caused by underlying behavioral health issues.

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

The state Early Childhood Education and Care Department wants to make it easier for childcare facilities to get up and running to fulfill its promise to provide free childcare to all New Mexico families. Two new initiatives could help achieve those goals. searchlightnm.org/new-mexico-i...

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New Mexico implements new strategies to expand free childcare system | Searchlight New Mexico

The efforts are aimed at streamlining the licensure of new daycare and preschool facilities and boosting the number of available slots.

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

The New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department plans to set up three new group homes for foster children in Bernalillo County, despite years of concerns from lawmakers and others that the practice endangers children. searchlightnm.org/state-solici...

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State solicits contracts for three new Albuquerque-area foster youth group homes | Searchlight New Mexico

Some have expressed concerns at the agency's apparent commitment to continue using group homes, arguing they can endanger kids.

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

A new study by independent scientists found the U.S. Department of Energy has underestimated the potential deadly consequences should plutonium escape Los Alamos National Laboratory, which produces bomb cores for America’s nuclear weapons. searchlightnm.org/u-s-underest...

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U.S. Underestimates Peril if Los Alamos Were to Leak Plutonium, Study Says | Searchlight New Mexico

An accident at the lab that produces America’s nuclear bomb cores could lead to more fatalities than previously estimated by the federal government, according to new research.

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

CYFD is denying accusations in a lawsuit that accuses the agency of abusing confidentiality laws to shield itself from accountability and to retaliate against critics, according to a court document filed last week. searchlightnm.org/cyfd-denies-...

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CYFD denies that it refused to produce records in NMDOJ's investigation | Searchlight New Mexico

CYFD is asking the Justice Department's lawsuit be dismissed with prejudice, meaning it would not be able to be refiled.

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

CYFD is facing accusations in a new lawsuit that claims the agency refused to take responsibility for a runaway teen despite officials knowing his location, including after he was shot and wounded while he and other unsupervised teens played with a firearm. searchlightnm.org/lawsuit-clai...

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Lawsuit claims New Mexico child welfare agency denied responsibility for runaway teen after shooting | Searchlight New Mexico

CYFD's alleged inaction left the boy in an unacceptable environment and without crucial resources, an attorney said.

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

As New Mexico struggles with a shortage of childcare slots, eldercare for seniors may be just as difficult to find. It comes as that demographic of New Mexicans has been rapidly growing in recent years.

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Childcare is tough to find in New Mexico. Eldercare might be even tougher. | Searchlight New Mexico

New Mexico has just 31 adult daycare programs, which are designed to meet the needs of adults who can't be left home alone safely.

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Hundreds of millions of dollars earmarked for behavioral health service expansions are flowing from the state’s coffers to communities across New Mexico — but the reform effort isn’t moving as efficiently as some lawmakers would like.

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Legislative analysts: Behavioral health funds rolling out across New Mexico, but progress slow | Searchlight New Mexico

The Legislature has since 2022 provided $843.5 million for behavioral health initiatives. About three-quarters has already been spent.

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Sunshine can’t solve everything, it seems. A new report from researchers with Tulane University’s State of the Nation Project paints a troubling portrait of hopelessness, depression and grief in the sunny Land of Enchantment.

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Report: New Mexico among bottom third of states in life satisfaction, mental health | Searchlight New Mexico

The report isn't just meant to indicate where states are going wrong; it's a call to action for policymakers to make things better.

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Lawmakers and law enforcement officials in recent months have pitched the idea of splitting New Mexico's Children, Youth and Families Department into two distinct state agencies as a way to address systemic issues and manage caseloads. However, the proposal has drawn mixed reactions.

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New Mexico lawmakers propose splitting CYFD in two. Is that a good idea? | Searchlight New Mexico

CYFD touted its recent successes in juvenile justice, and warned that dividing the agency would require rigorous planning.

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

The New Mexico Supreme Court has denied a request filed by the ACLU of New Mexico and two Democratic state lawmakers that asked for CYFD to stop its controversial policy of taking drug-exposed infants into protective custody.

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New Mexico Supreme Court upholds CYFD policy of taking drug-exposed newborns into custody | Searchlight New Mexico

The justices rejected a petition filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico and two Democratic state lawmakers to halt the program.

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Memorial Medical Center has been repeatedly accused of denying cancer care to low-income patients. A patient advocate is suing Doña Ana County for allegedly refusing to provide documents about the hospital's cancer program.

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Lawsuit alleges Doña Ana County violated public records law, falsified documents | Searchlight New Mexico

The suit, which centers on Memorial Medical Center, is related to allegations the hospital denied cancer care to uninsured residents.

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

The site of a former state history museum in Socorro is set to be demolished after 10 years of vacancy. Demolition was initially scheduled to start in June but advocates argue the state should reconsider and repurpose the space to provide services to foster and at-risk youth.

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Advocates push for demolition-bound rural Socorro-area museum to be repurposed instead | Searchlight New Mexico

The state says it has tried everything and that repurposing the facility would require millions and a monumental effort.

Searchlight New Mexico @searchlightnm.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Nicole O’Daniel won’t be able to give birth to her second child — due in early August — in the town where she lives after Los Alamos Medical Center announced it is discontinuing its labor and delivery services. Parents like O'Daniel say an open hospital in their community should provide the care.

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Patients worry after Los Alamos Medical Center halts labor, delivery services | Searchlight New Mexico

The change is the latest in a series of shrinkages in obstetric care for New Mexico patients, particularly those who live in rural areas.