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By New Mexico Sun | Apr 7, 2025
Crystal Brantley, state senator for New Mexico's District 35, has expressed her support for Catron County's disaster declaration.
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 2, 2025
Senate Republicans have condemned the recent firebombing of their headquarters, calling for accountability and a return to civil discourse.
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 1, 2025
Carla Sonntag, President and CEO of the New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC), expressed concern over Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's veto of Senate Bill 17, stating it reflects a failure to address the state's increasing crime problem.
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 1, 2025
The Republican Party of New Mexico Headquarters in Albuquerque was the target of an arson attack.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 31, 2025
The New Mexico Shooting Sports Association (NMSSA) has expressed its disapproval of the recent arson attack on the Republican Party of New Mexico’s headquarters.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 31, 2025
Crystal Brantley, a State Senator representing New Mexico's District 35, said that the recent shooting at a Las Cruces park represents a failure by the government to ensure public safety.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 31, 2025
Catherine Cullen, a representative for New Mexico District 57, said that the passage of Senate Bill 70 (SB70) will equip law enforcement with essential tools to address violent criminal organizations in New Mexico.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 31, 2025
Craig Brandt, a State Senator representing New Mexico's District 40, said that the bipartisan support for expanding New Mexico’s RICO Act signifies a pivotal moment in the fight against organized crime.
By Crystal Brantley | Mar 29, 2025
Last Friday night, as I sat on the floor of the Senate in the final hours of the 60-day legislative session, my disappointment over the bills that didn’t pass turned into shock and anger.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 25, 2025
Crystal Brantley, New Mexico State Senator for District 35, emphasized the necessity of passing urgent crime legislation during this year’s 60-day session.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 25, 2025
Crystal Brantley, a State Senator for New Mexico's District 35, has expressed concerns over the increasing threat posed by criminal activity linked to fentanyl trafficking in New Mexico.
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.
