New Mexico In Depth (https://nmindepth.com/tag/protecting-children/)
The owner of a controversial youth ranch program is dialing down comments about a gubernatorial candidate’s role in helping the ranch during the recent legislative session.
A ranch for troubled youth in Sierra County is facing allegations of shackling children at their ankles and abuse. Recent lawsuits and other developments raise a question: Why didn’t the state require the ranch to be licensed and subject to oversight years ago?