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Sen. Gallegos added if the crime package does not pass, he believes the governor will have a tough time winning her re-election.

OPINION | The opposition to a modest proposal to stop the revolving door for murderers, rapists, child abusers ...

A bill that would allow New Mexico voters to recall state elected officials has narrowly been approved in a House Committee.

New Mexico is currently one of roughly 30 states that do not allow for the recall of state elected officials. But that would change under a proposed constitutional amendment that cleared its first House committee Monday when a Democratic lawmaker joined with Republicans to advance the proposal.

SANTA FE -- New Mexico is currently one of roughly 30 states that do not allow for the recall of state elected officials. But that would change under a propo...

The House Consumer & Public Affairs Committee on Saturday approved three crime-reduction bills aimed in part at bolstering penalties, protecting judges and expanding access to grants. Crime has been a key focus this session; Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham earlier unveiled a series of proposals aimed at fighting it. Legislators in both parties have touted “tough-on-crime” measures amid […]

OPINION | The vast majority of suspects released from jail pending trial in Bernalillo County appear in court ...

SANTA FE — A proposal to make it easier to hold more criminal defendants in jail before trial survived its first legislative vote Friday and is still alive, ...

The New Mexico chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union has warned that the state will face a legal fight if the bill is enacted. 

SANTA FE -- A renewed attempt to limit the emergency powers of New Mexicos governor stalled Wednesday in a House committee. The proposal, House Joint Resolu...