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Even if they dont make it through the 30-day session, the proposals offer glimpses of lawmakers ideas — and could return.

Even if they dont make it through the 30-day session, the proposals offer glimpses of lawmakers ideas — and could return.

Even if they dont make it through the 30-day session, the proposals offer glimpses of lawmakers ideas — and could return.

Another try at lifting the statute of limitations in child sexual abuse cases sits in limbo in the Legislature. A bill introduced by Sen. Katy Duhigg, D-Albuquerque, would remove restrictions on how long a victim of such abuse has to file a civil lawsuit. Many experts say statutes that narrowly limit the time survivors of […]

SANTA FE -- High-profile proposals to change New Mexicos pretrial detention system are struggling for traction at the Roundhouse amid pushback against their...

SANTA FE -- As family members of crime victims watched closely, a debate over the root cause of Albuquerques recent violent crime uptick — and possible solu...

Even if they dont make it through the 30-day session, the proposals offer glimpses of lawmakers ideas — and could return.

By Robert Nott The Santa Fe New Mexican The Republican Party of New Mexico and six other plaintiffs filed a lawsuit Friday in the 5th Judicial District Court alleging a new map of the state’s three congressional districts, approved last month by the heavily Democratic Legislature, is “a political gerrymander” that weakens the voting power of residents in southeastern communities. The suit says legislators “ran roughshod” over traditional redistricting methods …

The Republican Party of New Mexico and six other plaintiffs filed a lawsuit Friday in the 5th Judicial District Court alleging a new map of the state’s three congressional districts, approved last month by the heavily Democratic Legislature, is “a political gerrymander” that weakens the voting power of residents in southeastern communities. The suit says […]

Thirty-day legislative sessions in New Mexico are typically reserved for budget issues, along with any special issues the governor asks lawmakers to consider. This year, besides the budget, legislators are expected to debate and vote on bills regarding public safety and education. But two lawmakers are hoping that at least one of their two bills […]