Former Durango school teacher pleads guilty to child enticement Federal charges involve dozens of victims; sentencing scheduled for April January 29, 2026
N.M. Supreme Court denies move to undo governor’s line-item vetoes Duke Rodriguez says ruling may be ‘final push’ for him to enter governor’s race December 3, 2025
New Mexico legislators express concerns about judiciary’s role in education policymaking Next round of comments in Yazzie/Martinez plan due in December November 24, 2025
Rural N.M. prosecutors ask state for help with high-mileage cars, internet, hiring Across the state, IT services and computers need a major overhaul November 20, 2025
New Mexico Supreme Court agrees to hear pollution lawsuit Lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of oil and gas pollution in the state November 11, 2025
Trump administration must restart SNAP benefits by Wednesday, judge rules New Mexico will proceed with $30 million in assistance until federal funding comes through November 3, 2025
Associated Press New Mexico Judge halts death penalty case in New Mexico due to federal shutdown SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A judge in New Mexico has halted a federal death penalty case, citing the pinch… October 24, 2025
Supreme Court to hear arguments on state’s request to remove McKinley County DA New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed a petition on Monday to remove Eleventh Judicial District Attorney Bernadine Martin alleging… October 20, 2025
Supreme Court redistricting ruling could upend decades of voting rights law It would also tilt the balance of power in Washington October 15, 2025
New Santa Fe-area court diversion program starts small Justice Zamora: ‘This pilot program is about intervention over incarceration’ September 15, 2025
New Mexico AG to take over rape, murder case in Gallup alleging DA failed to prosecute Motion follows request to N.M. Supreme Court to remove DA Martin from office August 29, 2025
Settlement released in Texas v. New Mexico Rio Grande lawsuit Four-part agreement addresses federal, state and irrigation district concerns August 29, 2025
New Mexico to ask appeals court to reconsider 7-day gun buy waiting period In the meantime, the waiting-period law remains in effect August 26, 2025
U.S. appeals court blocks New Mexico’s 7-day waiting period on gun purchases The restrictions were to ensure more time for federal background checks August 19, 2025
AG Torrez petitions NM Supreme Court to remove DA Martin Martin is stationed in McKinley County August 19, 2025
Lawmakers asked to resolve dispute over security in Bernalillo County courts Hours at courts remain limited due over security staffing August 1, 2025
Judge dismisses lawsuit filed by Alec Baldwin for malicious prosecution in fatal ‘Rust’ set shooting Baldwin’s attorneys say they’ll refile July 31, 2025
N.M. Supreme Court limits in-person visits to Albuquerque courts over security Judiciary: Changes follow sheriff’s office cuts July 22, 2025
Some New Mexico attorneys stop taking public defense work due to ‘funding crisis’ Federal private defenders, already overwhelmed by new military buffer zone, now working for free July 17, 2025
Bishop’s Lodge sues Tesuque nonprofit, asks judge to ban group’s protests by resort An undated photo of a Protect Tesuque protest organized on Saturdays for the past several months. Courtesy of Protect Tesuquecca… July 17, 2025
N.M. Supreme Court imposes strict deadlines on criminal cases in Santa Fe area Judges say they expect new rules to speed up less serious cases July 10, 2025
Supreme Court allows Bishop’s Lodge wastewater permit process to proceed Members of Protect Tesuque board members Rusty Day, Clara Dougherty and attorney Tom Hnasko speak with Tesuque Village residents after… July 8, 2025
Constitutional pollution case appealed to New Mexico Supreme Court Complaint alleges the state failed to adequately enforce pollution laws on oil and gas July 2, 2025
Associated Press New Mexico Lawsuit challenges billions of dollars in Trump administration funding cuts BOSTON (AP) — Attorneys general from more than 20 states and Washington, D.C. filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday challenging billions… June 24, 2025
