NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A month into the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department's new leadership, lawmakers are hearing about all of the challenges the department is facing that including placing children in the proper care and getting them the mental health support they need required by a settlement.

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"Kids shouldn't be in more in danger in CYFD custody, and that seems like that's what happening lately," said Rep. Nicole Chavez (D-Albuquerque) during a hearing.

CYFD appeared before the Courts, Corrections, and Justice Committee to answer questions abo

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