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

Even if they don't 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 […]