Democrats Defend Status Quo On Abortion Access In New Mexico - By Morgan Lee Associated Press Democratic legislators are advancing a bill to repeal New Mexico's dormant, 50-year-old ban on most abortion procedures that could go into effect if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion ruling. A bill that would shore up abortion rights statewide won its first committee endorsement on a 5-3, party-line vote on Monday with Republicans in opposition after lengthy and divided public comments. Twenty-five senators have signed on as co-sponsors of the bill. That's an indication of strong support in the 42-member, Democrat-led state Senate.