NM State Ethics Commission sues secretive group behind pro-Project Jupiter ad campaign
The New Mexico State Ethics Commission is suing a group behind Project Jupiter ads, alleging it violated state transparency and disclosure laws.
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One year in, new NM militarized border zone overwhelming courts, ACLU says
Federal prosecutors have filed thousands of misdemeanor cases tied to New Mexico’s militarized border zone, but judges have dismissed many, raising concerns about due process, court strain and prosecutorial tactics, according to an ACLU report.
Federal prosecutors complete largest racketeering case in New Mexico history targeting prison gang
Federal prosecutors say a decade-long case against the Syndicato de Nuevo Mexico prison gang led to charges against 178 members and associates and multiple life sentences.
Torrez asks court to block Trump order restricting mail voting
A coalition including New Mexico says a Trump executive order would force new voter eligibility lists and restrict mail ballots, raising concerns about state authority and election oversight.
New Mexico appeals court reverses termination of father’s parental rights in Doña Ana County case
A New Mexico appeals court reversed a Doña Ana County decision terminating a father’s parental rights, finding CYFD failed to make reasonable efforts to support reunification.
NM Supreme Court blocks El Paso Electric from recovering past losses through rates
The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled El Paso Electric cannot recover losses from 2021–2023 through future rates, protecting customers from retroactive charges.
Las Cruces tattoo artist indicted in sexual assault case
A Doña Ana County grand jury indicted Las Cruces tattoo artist Billy J. Porter on five charges. He remains jailed without bond pending trial.
NM Supreme Court declines AG’s request to intervene in Otero County ICE detention contract
The New Mexico Supreme Court declined Attorney General Raúl Torrez’s request to intervene in a legal challenge over Otero County’s ICE detention contract.
Man sentenced after Las Cruces gas station incident involving handgun threat
A man was sentenced to 18 months in prison after a Las Cruces gas station incident where prosecutors say he threatened a victim with a handgun.
