The governor's office has announced the cabinet secretary for the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department is retiring, effective Sept. 5.

According to the governor's office, Teresa Casados has served as CYFD secretary since January 2024. Prior to becoming CYFD secretary, Casados was chief operating officer for the Office of the Governor from January 2019 to November 2023.

CYFD Deputy Secretary Valerie Sandoval has been named acting secretary of the department.

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