THE RESULTS OF THIS YEAR’S CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM HAVE BEEN RELEASED. DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST, PARENTS OWING CHILD SUPPORT COULD SETTLE THEIR ACCOUNT WITH THE STATE WITHOUT THE FEAR OF ARREST. NEW MEXICO WAS ABLE TO COLLECT OVER 64-THOUSAND DOLLARS THROUGH THE AMNESTY.
ANOTHER 135 PARENTS WHO STILL HAD AN ACTIVE NON-PAYMENT BENCH WARRANT HAVE BEEN ARRESTED. THE ARRESTS WERE MADE BY 15 LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES.