DOJ lawsuit says Holloman transfer blocked military spouse from Las Cruces legal job
The Justice Department says New Mexico violated federal law by blocking a military spouse from taking a Las Cruces legal job after a Holloman transfer.
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NM Supreme Court denies appeal over Republican Party Chair Barela’s removal
The New Mexico Supreme Court rejected the state Republican Party’s appeal after a judge ruled Amy Barela could not continue serving as chair.
Miyagishima sues New Mexico secretary of state over ballot access rules
Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima is challenging New Mexico’s ballot access rules as he seeks to run for governor as an independent.
Appeals court upholds dismissal of Doña Ana County meth trafficking case
The New Mexico Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of a Doña Ana County meth trafficking case after repeated prosecution discovery violations.
New Mexico Supreme Court rules defendants have right to be present for jury questions
New Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled defendants have a right to be present when judges answer deliberating juries’ questions, but upheld a conviction.
Lawsuit alleges Doña Ana County violated public records law, falsified documents
Yoli Diaz says a document produced after her records requests deleted language about cancer care for eligible indigent patients. Ed Williams, Searchlight New Mexico This article was originally published by Searchlight New Mexico. A patient advocate in Las Cruces is suing Doña Ana County over an alleged “pattern and practice”
Maldonado leads County Commission District 1; Ortega, Jerabek win primaries
Daisy Maldonado led the Doña Ana County Commission District 1 Democratic primary overnight, while Eugenia Montoya Ortega and Isabel Jerabek won local primaries.
Pecos River landowner arrested after fishermen report firearm threats on public waters
New Mexico authorities arrested Erik Michael Briones after fishermen reported armed confrontations while using public waters on the Pecos River.
Republican Party of New Mexico appeals to state Supreme Court to overturn chairwoman’s ouster
New Mexico Republicans are asking the state Supreme Court to overturn a ruling removing Chairwoman Amy Barela and restricting party endorsements during the primary.
