The post New Mexico in Focus with guest Ed Williams appeared first on Searchlight New Mexico. Searchlight New Mexico investigative reporter Ed Williams has followed the plight of foster kids for years. The post New Mexico in Focus with guest Ed Williams appeared first on Searchlight New Mexico.

The post CYFD workers: Fear and oppressive caseloads continue at New Mexico child welfare offices appeared first on Searchlight New Mexico. Current and former workers cite toxic relationships with supervisors, fear of retaliation and constant turnover as top problems. The post CYFD workers: Fear and oppressive caseloads continue at New Mexico child welfare offices appeared first on Searchlight New Mexico.

The post Two years after nearly closing its doors, La Familia Health is expanding services appeared first on Searchlight New Mexico. The organization is establishing or expanding critical services, like pediatric dentistry, high-risk obstetric care and a retail pharmacy. The post Two years after nearly closing its doors, La Familia Health is expanding services appeared first on Searchlight New Mexico.

The post Lujan Grisham vetoes key child care funding language, but advocates express optimism appeared first on Searchlight New Mexico. Senate Bill 241 preserves much of the legislative intent behind language that was vetoed by the governor this week. The post Lujan Grisham vetoes key child care funding language, but advocates express optimism appeared first on Searchlight New Mexico.

The post First hantavirus case of year in New Mexico reported in Santa Fe County appeared first on Searchlight New Mexico. Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, in which flu-like symptoms progress to trouble breathing, is fatal in about 40% of cases. The post First hantavirus case of year in New Mexico reported in Santa Fe County appeared first on Searchlight New Mexico.