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Facts

• The case involves the adjudication of neglect concerning two children, Iris G. and Scarlett G. The Children, Youth & Families Department (CYFD) of New Mexico brought the case against the respondents, including Spirit G. (Father), alleging neglect. The allegations included concerns about the children's welfare, Father's substance abuse, unstable housing, medical neglect, and the overall dysfunctional family situation.

Procedural History

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Parties' Submissions

• Petitioner-Appellee (CYFD): Argued that the evidence supported the adjudication of neglect, highlighting Father's substance abuse, unstable housing, and lack of medical care for the children.
• Respondent-Appellant (Father): Challenged the sufficiency of the evidence supporting the district court's decision, disputing the weight and interpretation of the evidence regarding allegations of sexual abuse, substance abuse, housing instability, and medical neglect.

Legal Issues

• Whether the evidence was sufficient to support the district court's adjudication of neglect against Father.

Disposition

• The New Mexico Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's adjudication of neglect.

Reasons

• J. MILES HANISEE, Chief Judge, with ZACHARY A. IVES, Judge, and JANE B. YOHALEM, Judge concurring, provided the reasoning for the decision. The Court found Father's challenges to the sufficiency of the evidence unconvincing, adhering to a narrow standard of review that does not reweigh evidence but determines if the evidence, viewed in the light most favorable to the prevailing party, met the clear and convincing evidence standard (para 2). The Court addressed Father's disputes regarding the allegations of sexual abuse, substance abuse, housing instability, and medical neglect in detail, concluding that the evidence supported the adjudication of neglect. The Court highlighted Father's apparent indifference to serious allegations, ongoing substance abuse issues, unstable housing situation, and failure to provide necessary medical care as contributing factors to the neglect adjudication (paras 3-7).