New Mexico Sun

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 25, 2025

Crystal Brantley, a State Senator for District 35, emphasized the need for stronger juvenile justice laws in New Mexico to hold violent youth offenders accountable and protect communities.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 24, 2025

Elaine Cortez, a State Representative for New Mexico District 62, expressed concerns regarding the removal of qualified immunity and its impact on police recruitment and morale across New Mexico.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 24, 2025

Elaine Cortez, a State Representative for New Mexico's District 62, has called for life sentences for fentanyl traffickers due to the drug's deadly impact on residents of New Mexico.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 14, 2025

Gail Armstrong, a New Mexico state representative for District 49, discussed efforts to reform the state's Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD) during an appearance on the New Mexico Suncast podcast on March 5.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 13, 2025

William Sharer, a New Mexico State Senator, has emphasized the need for stricter crime policies in the state.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 10, 2025

Lieutenant Governor Howie Morales said that the state's leadership has shown a bipartisan commitment to ensuring the safety of New Mexicans, involving advocates and legislative bodies in the process.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 10, 2025

Javier Martínez, Speaker of the New Mexico House, said that the state is fulfilling its commitment to public safety and behavioral health reforms as the governor prepared to sign a comprehensive package of bills addressing these issues.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 10, 2025

Carla Sonntag, president of the New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC), expressed concerns about crime in New Mexico, highlighting its impact on residents leaving the state.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 5, 2025

Michelle Lujan Grisham, Governor of New Mexico, said that House Bill 8 is a crucial measure in tackling crime within the state by reforming competency evaluations and preventing repeat case dismissals.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 5, 2025

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced that New Mexico has made significant progress in behavioral health access, highlighting increased provider growth, expanded services, and reduced suicide rates.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 5, 2025

Carla Sonntag, President of the New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC), said that rising crime is prompting residents to leave the state and affecting business policy.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 5, 2025

New Mexico State Representative Nicole Chavez said that the recently signed House Bill 8 is a beginning, and legislators owe it to victims to deliver real crime solutions.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 3, 2025

In a significant development, the New Mexico Senate has unanimously passed Senate Bill 41, known as the Turquoise Alert Bill.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 3, 2025

New Mexico House Republicans have announced that Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed House Bill 8, the Democratic crime package, into law.

By New Mexico Sun | Feb 26, 2025

Carla Sonntag, president and CEO of the New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC), said that recent poll results indicate New Mexicans are frustrated with rising crime and demand legislative action.

By New Mexico Sun | Feb 26, 2025

Carla Sonntag, President and CEO of the New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC), said that state legislators are failing to address the crime crisis, citing a lack of prioritized public safety measures.

By New Mexico Sun | Feb 24, 2025

Peter Wirth, a New Mexico state senator, announced that the behavioral health bills aim to provide treatment options to divert repeat offenders from incarceration, supporting a broader public safety package.

By New Mexico Sun | Feb 24, 2025

Senator Joseph Cervantes announced that House Bill 8 expands treatment options for individuals with mental health issues to reduce recidivism and improve public safety.