CYFD Leadership Under Fire | Albuquerque News

Teresa Casados, former head of New Mexico’s CYFD, is under fire after a damning 200-page DOJ report accuses her of fostering a toxic work environment, mishandling critical child welfare cases, and engaging in nepotism and retaliation. The report highlights her lack of experience for the role, a culture of secrecy, and questionable hires—including her granddaughter’s boyfriend at a women’s facility. Amid ongoing legal action to force accountability, the Governor’s office defends recent reforms, claiming progress since Casados’ departure, though the Attorney General’s findings remain unaddressed. 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/ca7c1c4f19cebe56