Courts, Justice & Public Safety
The policy and politics pursuing justice for New Mexicans
Federal judge orders Iranian bodybuilder’s release from New Mexico jail
This article was originally published by Source NM. By Patrick Lohmann A federal judge in Albuquerque on Monday ordered the immediate release of an Iranian…
National Guard quietly “winding down” APD aid this week
Six months after National Guard troops began assisting the Albuquerque Police Department in an unprecedented move, the city confirmed Tuesday the program is winding down…
NM open government group sues Department of Public Safety for public records delays, denials
By Patrick Lohmann, Source NM — The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government announced Tuesday it is suing the state Department of Public Safety for…
Community questions prompt APD to revisit investigation into Black teen found hanging last year
Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina announced Tuesday that his department will seek an outside review of APD’s investigation into the death of Jayvon Givan, a…
Federal judge orders DACA recipient detained by ICE released from New Mexico detention center
A federal judge has ruled that a DACA recipient whose detention has been challenged in court must be released from custody. Late Wednesday, U.S. District…
State Rep. Eleanor Chávez: “I’m gonna call it what it is… ICE is acting like the KKK”
A New Mexico state representative didn’t mince words when a state legislative committee overseeing courts and justice policy opened the floor for remarks on Wednesday.…
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Illegal oil seizure, impeachment, extortion and Epstein: Rep. Stansbury addresses multiple crises
The House of Representatives passed a resolution Thursday to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years, marking a significant victory for Democrats who…
Former Lincoln County commissioner appointed to state senate
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed former Lincoln County Commissioner Rex Wilson to represent Senate District 33 Thursday, filling a seat that had been vacant for…
Former energy regulator announces bid for New Mexico governor
James “Jim” F. Ellison Jr., a former commissioner of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, announced Tuesday he is running for governor, focusing his campaign…
New Mexico to maintain full childhood vaccine schedule despite federal rollback
New Mexico will continue recommending the complete childhood vaccination schedule, state officials announced Wednesday, breaking with a federal decision to reduce the number of vaccines…