Las Cruces Child Care Provider Faces Justice for Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material
Guilty Plea Marks a Turning Point in a Disturbing Case Juan Jose Cardiel-Hernandez Sr., an 80-year-old former operator of Cardiel Childcare Services in Las Cruces, New Mexico, has pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The plea, entered on December 9, 2025, comes amidst serious allegations and a federal investigation…