Courts, Justice & Public Safety
The policy and politics pursuing justice for New Mexicans
New Mexico State Police chief defends CDL policy after federal criticism
New Mexico State Police Chief Troy Weisler defended his agency’s commercial driver’s license policies after federal officials criticized the state’s compliance with English language proficiency…
Judge blocks Trump from cutting funding to more “sanctuary cities,” including Albuquerque, for now
Late Friday, a federal judge extended a block of the Trump administration’s efforts to freeze federal funding to more cities, including Albuquerque, that restrict law…
USDOT blames New Mexico State Police for fatal Florida semi accident involving undocumented driver
Federal Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says New Mexico State Police officers are partially responsible for a fatal semi-truck accident over 1,000 miles away earlier this…
Appeals court blocks New Mexico’s new 7-day waiting period for gun purchases
A 2024 state law requiring a 7-day waiting period for the purchase of firearms will not go into effect, at least for now. A federal…
99.7% of residents tested near Cannon AFB have PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in their blood
This report is supported by NM Political Report, a nonprofit newsroom working to increase New Mexicans’ engagement in politics and public policy. Reported by: Noah…
Failed New Mexico House candidate sentenced to 80 Years for role in shootings at local Democrats’ homes
A failed Republican legislative candidate was sentenced to 80 years in federal prison on Wednesday for hiring gunmen to shoot at the homes of four…
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OTHER NEWS
New Mexico partners on $120 million quantum computing initiative
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an agreement Tuesday with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to establish a four-year, $120 million partnership aimed…
Republican state rep. files to run against Leger Fernandez
By Alex Ross A four-term New Mexico state legislator is preparing a Republican challenge to U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez in her bid for reelection…
Oil and Gas Forecast for New Mexico’s San Juan Basin: Going, Going …
This story originally appeared in Capital & Main, an award-winning nonprofit publication whose mission is to educate the public on matters of importance such as…
Albuquerque eyes $777M investment in fusion energy research
Albuquerque city councilors may consider some of their biggest financial decisions of the year when they meet Wednesday, a few days later than usual because…