New Mexico Statutes Chapter 24. Health and Safety § 24-22-5. Responsibilities of the children, youth and families department

A. The children, youth and families department shall be deemed to have emergency custody of an infant who has been left at a safe haven site according to the provisions of the Safe Haven for Infants Act.

B. Upon receiving a report of an infant left at a safe haven site pursuant to the provisions of the Safe Haven for Infants Act, the children, youth and families department shall immediately conduct an investigation, pursuant to the provisions of the Abuse and Neglect Act.  1

C. When an infant is taken into custody by the children, youth and families department, the department shall make reasonable efforts to determine whether the infant is an Indian child. If the infant is an Indian child:

D. The children, youth and families department shall perform public outreach functions necessary to educate the public about the Safe Haven for Infants Act, including developing literature about that act and distributing it to safe haven sites.

E. An infant left at a safe haven site in accordance with the provisions of the Safe Haven for Infants Act shall presumptively be deemed eligible and enrolled for medicaid benefits and services.