Anthony man sentenced to life in federal prison for child exploitation offenses
A federal judge sentenced an Anthony man to life in prison after a jury convicted him of multiple child exploitation offenses involving minors between 2018 and 2022.
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Juvie Justice, Part 5: What proposed juvenile crime laws would actually change in New Mexico
As New Mexico lawmakers debate tougher juvenile crime laws, Part 5 of OMN’s Juvie Justice series examines what proposed changes would actually alter — and what would remain constrained by courts, resources and federal law.
Before the judge: How discretion, resources and geography shape juvenile justice outcomes in New Mexico
Juvenile justice outcomes in New Mexico vary widely based on geography, resources and prosecutorial discretion, often long before a judge ever rules.
After the ruling: what juvenile courts can order — and what actually exists
After a juvenile court ruling in New Mexico, outcomes depend less on law than on available services. Here’s what judges can order — and what actually exists.
Judge orders repeat offender held without bond pending trial
A Doña Ana County judge ordered a Las Cruces woman held without bond pending trial, citing repeated arrests and safety concerns tied to a charge involving a health care worker.
After the arrest: how juvenile cases actually move through New Mexico courts
After a juvenile arrest in New Mexico, a case can take several paths. Here’s what happens next, from detention decisions to court timelines and possible outcomes.
Juvie Law 101: What SYO, YO and JR mean in New Mexico juvenile cases
New Mexico public defenders walked reporters through juvenile court basics, including SYO, YO and JR case types, detention rules, competency issues and why informal handling drives most referrals.
Police arrest two more teens in Las Cruces gun store burglary
Las Cruces police have arrested two additional 16-year-olds in connection with the Nov. 22 burglary of a local gun store, bringing the total number of juveniles charged to six.
Governor’s adviser: 3 out of 4 days see New Mexico youth arrested with a firearm
New Mexico’s senior public safety adviser told lawmakers that a child or teen is arrested with a firearm on three out of every four days. The claim comes as officials and prosecutors warn of violent crime tied to repeat juvenile offenders.
