Duran v. New Mexico Department of Human Services

OPINION

HENDLEY, Judge.

Mrs. Duran appeals from an administrative denial of her application, on behalf of her one dependent child, for aid to families with dependent children (AFDC) benefits.

FACTS

Isabel Duran is married to Mr. Duran. Mrs. Duran’s daughter Jessica, a minor child of a former marriage, lives with Mr. and Mrs. Duran. Mr. Duran has employment income. They also have income from rental property. The State used one-half of all income in computing need. On this basis income exceeded the permissible limits. Benefits were denied.

The sole issue presented to this court is the validity of…