New Mexico Legislature
GOP, Dems offer plans to curb crime
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There was more political finger pointing in Albuquerque on Thursday regarding recent shootings and killings in the city, giving a possible preview of the next legislative session. Both Democrats and Republicans held press conferences outlining their proposed solutions to increased crime in the city. Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry has previously said he would ask state lawmakers to revamp laws in order to better protect both citizens and law enforcement in Albuquerque. On Thursday afternoon Berry was joined by House Republicans as well as a group of police officers representing various parts of the state when he again announced that he would push for changes to the law. Berry said he promised citizens and officers he would “push hard for reform.”
About an hour later, Senate Democrats gathered across the street from the mayor’s office and said it is Berry himself that is making the issue political.