Public Safety News
State Rep. Armstrong on reform and crime legislation: 'CYFD reform is within reach'
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.
State Sen. Sharer on crime and public safety: 'Criminals don’t need a hug'
William Sharer, a New Mexico State Senator, has emphasized the need for stricter crime policies in the state.
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Lt. Gov. Morales on bipartisan public safety efforts: 'Our commitment is to New Mexicans and keeping New Mexicans safe'
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.
House Speaker Martínez on public safety legislation: 'Promises Made, Promises Kept'
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.
NMBC president on the need for crime reform: 'How many times do we hear about a violent crime being committed'
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.
Gov. Grisham on HB 8 and crime reform: 'More than 18,000 cases have been dismissed'
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.
Gov. Grisham: 'We are serious about doing something about mental health'
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.
New Mexico Business Coalition President on rising crime: 'People are wanting to leave the state because crime is so high'
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.
Rep. Chavez on HB 8 crime package: 'We owe it to victims across this state to deliver real crime solutions'
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.
Turquoise Alert Bill passes unanimously in New Mexico Senate
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.
NM House Republicans address HB 8 crime legislation
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.
NMBC CEO on New Mexico crime crisis: 'People are tired of the out-of-control crime in this state'
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.
NMBC CEO on crime and legislative inaction: 'Legislators are completely out of touch with what New Mexicans want'
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.
Sen. Wirth on behavioral health reform: It is 'the key to the success of the public safety package'
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.
Sen. Cervantes on criminal justice reform through HB 8: It will 'ensure more individuals receive the care they need'
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.
Sen. Sharer on public safety pushback: 'Democrats are all talk and no action'
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 24, 2025
Senate Republican Leader Bill Sharer said that Democrats rejected all Republican efforts to strengthen a crime bill and improve public safety.
State Rep. Chavez: HB 8 fails to address rising crime rates, 'we haven’t acted soon enough'
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 20, 2025
Nicole Chavez, New Mexico State Representative for District 31, expressed concerns over House Bill (HB) 8, stating it fails to effectively address rising crime rates.
State Rep. Martinez on HB 8 crime package: It’s 'nothing but smoke and mirrors'
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 20, 2025
Alan Martinez, the representative for New Mexico's District 23, criticized the Democrat-led crime package, House Bill (HB) 8, as "nothing but smoke and mirrors" and called for real public safety solutions to address rising violent crime.
New Mexico House Republicans announce Democrats vote against crime package
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 19, 2025
New Mexico House Republicans announced that House Democrats voted against a Republican-backed crime package introduced on the House floor.
New Mexico House Republicans announce opposition to HB8 crime package
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 18, 2025
New Mexico House Republicans have announced their opposition and disappointment with House Bill 8 (HB8), a substituted crime package, during a recent House Judiciary Committee meeting.
