NMSA 1978 section 9-2A-7(D) (2005) authorizes the secretary of the children, youth and families department (CYFD) to adopt regulations as necessary to carry out the duties of CYFD. NMSA 1978 section 32A-2-19(B) provides that delinquent children may be committed to the legal custody of CYFD for placement, supervision and rehabilitation and more generally NMSA 1978, section 32A-2-1 et seq., (2005) the Delinquency Act, contains various provisions relating to the commitment and custody of delinquent children.
N.M. Admin. Code § 8.14.4.3