Homeland Security accelerates border wall construction in New Mexico and Arizona
DHS is accelerating border wall construction in New Mexico and Arizona, prompting backlash from tribes, environmental groups and southern border residents.
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New Mexico lawmakers brace for steep cuts to federal funding
New Mexico lawmakers are preparing for significant losses in federal funding that support key services, including health care, education and infrastructure, as pandemic-era aid winds down.
Federal case: Former Doña Ana County judge and wife released from custody
A former Doña Ana County judge and his wife were released from custody Tuesday in a federal case alleging evidence tampering.
Feds arrest former New Mexico judge and wife for alleged evidence tampering in immigration case
A former magistrate judge and his wife face federal charges alleging they tampered with immigration documents to affect a legal proceeding.
One dozen New Mexico cities to join nationwide ‘Hands Off’ protests
Protesters in Santa Fe, Las Cruces and 10 other cities across New Mexico plan to rally Saturday as part of a national “Hands Off” movement opposing Donald Trump and his political agenda.
ICE has ‘disappeared’ 48 New Mexico residents, attorneys say
Immigrant families, advocates call for New Mexico Legislature to act
New Mexico governor signs crime and behavioral health bills
Lujan Grisham wants ‘more stuff’ done in the remainder of legislative session
Police misconduct board CEO: DPS actively interfering in cases
Law Enforcement Certification Board CEO raises concerns over department influence as DPS secretary calls for his removal and threatens legal action
New Mexico again considers ban on immigrant detention
House Bill 9, the Immigrant Safety Act, would prohibit state agencies and local governments from partnering with ICE to detain immigrants, require existing agreements to end, and empower the New Mexico attorney general to enforce the law.