Posts by Ed Williams, Searchlight New Mexico

Makamy Anderson’s death is the most recent tragedy to come to light amid a string of deaths of children in the state’s care. This story was originally published at Searchlight New Mexico, a NMPBS partner. By Ed Williams, Searchlight New Mexico On May 16, 17-year-old Makamy Sage Anderson took her own life at a home…

Those who knew the boy described him as a caring young man who was supportive of the other foster youth living in CYFD facilities. His death comes after consecutive years of the state’s failure to provide stable foster homes and mental health care for teenagers in its custody. This story was originally published at Searchlight…