Child Care Funding Crisis in New Mexico | Albuquerque News

A former New Mexico budget director is suing over a $43-46 million funding shortfall she warned about in the state’s universal child care program — only to be ignored and later fired. She’s not alone: the current CFO, also on administrative leave, filed a similar whistleblower complaint. Both officials are seeking reinstatement and damages, accusing leadership of dismissing critical financial red flags. The lawsuit, filed in Santa Fe County Court, raises serious questions about accountability and how taxpayer money is managed in high-stakes public programs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3d9b26d58a7a4601