Toulouse Oliver says Trump election-order rulings affirm state authority
New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver said federal rulings blocking parts of Trump election executive orders affirm states’ authority over elections.
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Court blocks Trump order on mail-ballot delivery
A federal court blocked provisions of a Trump executive order that New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez said would have interfered with state election systems.
Court blocks key provisions of Trump election executive order
A federal court permanently blocked key provisions of a Trump election executive order challenged by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez and other attorneys general.
Las Cruces man sentenced in Lowe’s robbery case
A Las Cruces man was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after prosecutors said he stole merchandise from Lowe’s and threatened an employee with a firearm.
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.
New Mexico attorney faces federal child sexual abuse material charge after jail contraband arrest
A New Mexico attorney is facing a federal child sexual abuse material charge after investigators said images were found on a laptop seized after his March arrest.
Three New Mexico men charged in elk tag fraud scheme
Three New Mexico men are charged in an alleged elk tag fraud and tax conspiracy scheme involving Big Horn Outfitters.
Vado man gets life in federal prison for carjacking murder of Las Cruces man
A Vado man was sentenced to life in federal prison for the 2023 carjacking, kidnapping and murder of a Las Cruces man.
Three New Mexico men charged in alleged human smuggling scheme, witness killing
Three New Mexico men have been charged in a federal superseding indictment tied to an alleged human smuggling scheme and the killing of a witness.
